Aiwa Exos-9 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Product Information

Two 3-inch neodymium midrange drivers (bottom left and right) in their own acoustically isolated chamber to lessen harmonic distortion. The speaker comes with an IP67 (IPX7) waterproof rating and is enclosed in a tough enclosure that resembles more of a small jerry can rather than a speaker. When we say this is a rugged speaker, we mean it. Everything about this speaker’s design is catered to the outdoor enthusiast who loves music. You can easily toss this into your trunk thanks to its great build quality and light weight. Battery Life I wouldn’t call it rugged though, asI do with the Soundboks 2. Two large rubber feet at the base of the Exos-9 keep it stable once you’ve found your playing spot.

Remember to look at both the maximum playtime that the battery can offer and how much battery life it has when played at loud volume. It’s pointless buying a loud Bluetooth speaker if you’re scared to crank it up due to excessive battery drain. Chaining/Pairing The USB powebank port can be used for charging phones or tablets. Assuming that the capacity of the battery is 15,600mAh, you can fully recharge Samsung S9 or iPhone X 5 times. Another annoyance is that the touch-sensitive buttons on the top are not always responsive so you may have to press them more than once to change a setting. The Bluetooth connection works well with no connectivity problems or signals loss up to 50ft away provided there are no obstacles in the line of the signal.

Works well at home, not when it’s away

The product dimensions are 11.7 x 7.5 x 19.4 inches and weighs 13 lbs. Not too heavy and is comparable to 2 Nike shoeboxes on top of each other. With these dimensions, sound quality will not be affected. Aiwa Exos-9 is a nice-looking and quite large Bluetooth speaker. It’s portable and you can use it outdoors but be aware that it’s not rugged or waterproof. If you want to move your speaker around between venues, carry it to friends’ houses, or even just move it around your homestead – portability is something you should take seriously.

Exos-9 can be connected to different audio sources (phones, tablets, PCs) via Bluetooth or via AUX input. The speaker features support for A2DP ( Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and AAC, aptX, and SBC audio codecs. It also supports fast pairing thanks to the NFC feature (it can be used for pairing with NFC-enabled Android devices). It is also possible to pair two Exos-9 speakers together thanks to the LINK feature. We now know that every 10 dB (SPL) represents a 10-fold increase in volume – but this rule does not apply to the wattage of a speaker. An 80W speaker is not twice as loud as a 40W one, but rather 3dB louder. The rule of thumb concept is that instead when you double the power of an amplifier in watts, there will be a 3db increase.

Big sound for those who need the extra volume

Choosing the best Bluetooth speaker according to your needs entails careful consideration. There are factors that you need to look for to ensure that you get the quality that you deserve. Of course, the first thing to consider is volume. We recommend only opting for models that can produce more than 90dB of volume for a loud Bluetooth speaker. For parties or events, don’t go lower than 110dB; nowadays there are several speakers on the market offering more than 115dB of volume – these are the real monsters.

One of the most anticipated party speakers to be released is the Anker Soundcore Rave Mini. The Soundcore Rave Mini is an affordable loud portable Bluetooth speaker with LED lighting to create that party vibe. The speaker is lightweight with a handle on one side, so you can easily take your beats on the go. Battery Exos-9 features AUX input, USB powerbank port for charging, micro USB port (you can use it for firmware updates only), AC input, and ON/OFF switch. One of the things that make this speaker special is the number of drivers. People from Aiwa managed to install five drivers (2 midrange woofers, 2 tweeters, and 1 subwoofer) and some high-quality crossovers inside this speaker. You won’t see that many drivers in a Bluetooth speaker that often. Most of the today’s Bluetooth speakers have woofers in charge of reproducing low and midrange frequencies but Aiwa decided to take a different approach and use both subwoofer (for lows) and 2 midrange woofers (for mids). The combination of these drivers and crossovers is the main reason for such a clear, balanced, and loud sound. This is also the main reason why you can find Aiwa Exos-9 in our list of 10 Loudest Bluetooth speakers and in the list of 20 Best Sounding Bluetooth Speakers . The sound quality is what made Aiwa Exos-9 so popular but it’s not the only good thing about this speaker. The battery inside the speaker is pretty good (but there are some confusing things about the battery we are going to discuss). We also liked the facts that Exos-9 features USB powerbank port for charging phones/tablets and that you can customize the EQ settings by using onboard EQ controls. Exos-9 can be paired wirelessly with another Exos-9 speaker and you can choose between 2 modes – dual stereo and stereo separated (we are going to explain these two modes later).Altogether Aiwa offers with the Exos-9 an exciting jukebox, which is suitable for various occasions and thanks to the integrated equalizer is perfectly adaptable to your own wishes. The sound is great and can be tuned down to the last detail – thanks to aptX even via Bluetooth.

When we look at a speaker’s output sound or volume and compare it to other speakers, we look at the output SPL, meaning the Sound Pressure Level, which is mentioned as a dB rating. This is also sometimes referred to as speaker sensitivity.In the end, the only thing that matters is what you need. If you need a powerful, loud, rich, and well-balanced sound, Aiwa Exos-9 is one of the best choices. Exos-9 is portable, it has a large battery, and can be used outdoors but it’s not rugged enough or waterproof. If you need something that you can use by the pool, Exos-9 is not the right choice.