MINIRIG 3 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

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However, at the louder levels, the low frequencies do begin to dwindle. MiniRig 3 Review: Pros and Cons Used in low gain, the device gets adequately loud when used in combination with my Huawei P9 and iPhone 7, but when I pressed the single all-purpose button, it switches over to the high gain mode the Minirig begins to roar.

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Time has passed since this original review and you can now read our latest review of the Minirig 3 here . For most professionals, the incredible battery life of the MiniRig 3 is likely to be one of the most exciting features. Even if a speaker looks and feels amazing at first glance, it’s difficult to fall in love with the device if it’s tough to operate. Managing the MiniRig 3 portable speaker is very straightforward.Now, as I mentioned right at the start, I get a ridiculous number of Bluetooth speakers sent to me each year, so I think I have a good basis for comparison.

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On a normal volume, you can expect a good sound base response down to around 80hz, thanks to the powerful main drivers. There’s dynamic equalization included within these devices to ensure that the sound remains as crisp as possible. Aside from the points mentioned so far, there are a handful of additional features that might make the MiniRig 3 more appealing to some professionals. Although there are slightly more attractive great speakers out there, you’ll struggle to find anything as simultaneously strong and compact as the MiniRig 3. If Minirig made the Mini dust and waterproof, it would be the best portable speaker you can buy. Unfortunately, for the time being, the Mini is only “splashproof” so you wouldn’t want to take it to the beach. For nearly half the price, the UE Wonderboom is an excellent alternative. No, it doesn’t sound as good as the Minirig Mini, but it’s good enough for most people and can be submerged in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes without biting the dust. A key feature of the Minirig’s design is that it only uses a single speaker. This allows the company to fit in a 3-inch driver in a device that’s only 4 inches across by 3.75 inches deep. Devices that use two speakers, such as the Beats Pill, may be able to offer stereo sound, but from much smaller drivers and a much larger unit.However, you can use a wiring option instead if you prefer more stability. The wiring connections mean that you can chain as many speakers as you like, without having to rely on Bluetooth. When you consider that you can daisy chain as many of these devices together as you want, the volume potential is astronomical. Usually, when you see something as small as this compact device, it’s easy to assume that you’re going to miss out on functionality, sound stage, or volume. The MiniRig 3 is just one of the many speaker options available today, but with its 100 hours of battery life, it’s become a must-have for many festivals and weekend events.

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With so many Bluetooth speakers now on the market, it can be hard to choose one. Many are laden with features, and others can be had at super low prices. The most important thing to me is sound, and for the life of me, I can’t think of anything this size that sounds even close to being this good. Really to get something better sounding, you are looking at getting the Minirig 3. While there is no dust or waterproofing, Minirig says the Mini is “splashproof.” It’s a bummer the Mini isn’t waterproof as it would have been the ultimate travel speaker that you can use in the hotel or bring to the beach. Performance Although Bluetooth is available on these speakers, getting everything set up and working properly can be a real headache. There may be issues with lag and dropped connections to consider. Connectivity Credit: Minirigs One of the standout features of the original speaker was the exceptional build quality. That continues with the new model. It's a seriously well-made bit of kit. The speaker consists of a single 52mm diaphragm driver housed in a tubular metal chassis with a metal grill outside. It's powered by an internal 15w amp.While we intend to look at a full Minirigs 2.1 portable Hifi system later, this review will concentrate on a single Minirig Bluetooth speaker. We will take a look at its design and how it performed under our various tests and comparisons. Audiophile On doesn't usually cover Bluetooth Speakers. Just a single speaker will be more than enough to really get people gathering together in an open space, or even encourage some complaints from the neighbors. You might notice audio occasionally cutting off from one unit if you have multiple devices connected. The MiniRig 3 aren’t audiophile-grade speakers designed for the next level of music performance, but they do outperform a lot of other contenders in their price and weight range.