Aiwa Exos-9 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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There are Bluetooth speakers out there capable of producing more, but these speakers are not what we’d consider easily portable.

We broke this list into two distinct sections: large, loud Bluetooth speakers and the loudest portable Bluetooth section. It’s strange really because there is the mini-USB port for firmware updates, and it is a wireless speaker. And too, if you’re looking for a more modern speaker with features like AirPlay, Google Cast, voice assistants, and Spotify built-in, you’ll have to look elsewhere. If you want more bass, or if you want to highlight the voices and midrange, you can choose one of the EQ presets or adjust the EQ bands (+/- 12dB) to play the type of sound you like.

And you will be able to practice because the speakers do not stay paired with one another forever, even if you leave them turned on.

If you need even louder sound (for parties) or slightly better stereo separation, you can also pair two Exos-9 speakers together by pressing the LINK buttons on both speakers. In many cases, you’re going to be happier with a slightly softer speaker that’s capable of producing good sound than you would be with a louder speaker that distorts at 60% volume. The XB90 features an RCA input and output, USB (also can be used as a power bank), ¼-inch microphone input, and Bluetooth. Unfortunately, you will never get the same loudness and sound quality with JBL Boombox (and you will have to pay more).While not designed for portability, the speaker weighs around 24 lbs, making it relatively easy to move around. This should help you make an informed decision and understand the drawbacks and benefits of certain speakers. If you have an NFC-enabled Android device, you can use that NFC quick pairing feature (simply tap the NFC logo and you are ready to go), and if you have an iPhone, you will have to go through the standard pairing steps. We haven’t experienced compatibility issues – Exos-9 works with Android, Apple, and Windows devices. However, you’ve bought it for its louder, deeper, and richer sound and you only get that type of sound with a larger speaker.

Keep in mind that battery life is also affected by the loudness and how frequent you change your music. The Aiwa Exos-9 is battery operated with a 2600 mAH 22V lithium-ion battery pack that is both replaceable and rechargeable. This ban applies to checked baggage but it doesn’t apply to carry-on luggage, so the airline personnel might ask you to remove the battery and bring it with you as part of your carry-on luggage.

However, are the dBs a statement of sensitivity (1 watt, 1 metre) or Max SPL (sensitivity x wattage)? It’s not too dissimilar to lighting companies doing the same thing by advertising wattage equivalency instead of the actual draw of power. Using something like output wattage as a metric is flawed because it doesn’t take into account the efficiency of the speaker design. 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.