Let’s face it, the audio ability of most smartphones and tablets is pretty awful. That’s why we need portable speakers to enjoy and share our favorite music at home or on the go. But not all portable speakers are created equal.
In case you’re in the market for a decent and affordable speaker — preferably, one that can connect wirelessly via Bluetooth and that can be easily carried from place to place, check out Soundfreaq’s new wireless speakers: Sound Rise, Pocket Kick, Sound Spot, and Double Spot.
Sound Rise
Sound Rise is a modern Bluetooth bedroom speaker and alarm clock. “There is not much innovation with clock radios,” said Wayne Cheung, founder and CEO of Soundfreaq. Cheung was in Manila to personally introduce the speakers to members of the media. “We’ve made Sound Rise vertical, rather than horizontal to save space.”
Sound Performance
• Custom designed monophonic driver; 3.5W with optimized power for maximum distortion-free volume
• Tone control to select preferred equalization presets: flat, warm or bright.
Sound Rise
Features
• Bluetooth 4.0 wireless
• USB power port for phone charging
• Line in 3.5mm input
• Clock: Dual alarm with day setting control and backup battery
• Adjustable screen brightness (with full black-out option and auto-on at wake up) with custom digits designed to optimize readability without filling room with excess light
• SRP: P4,450
Pocket Kick
Soundfreaq’s award-winning Sound Kick just got more portable with Pocket Kick. Listening to your favorite music is now a whole lot easier with Pocket Kick’s impressive audio and built-in rechargeable battery, all in the palm of your hand. Pocket Kick’s rounded edges allow the speaker to be more pocket-friendly.
Sound Performance
• Custom designed stereo drivers 2.5W x2 (5W) with rear facing passive radiator optimized for distortion-free power, detail, and clarity
Pocket Kick
Features
• Bluetooth 4.0 wireless
• Rechargeable battery with 10 hours play time
• Speakerphone with built in mic
• Micro USB charging port
• Line in 3.5mm input
• SRP: P4,550.00
Sound Spot
Sound Spot is sized just right to accessorize any room in your home with great sound. With Bluetooth, you can stream stereo audio to Sound Spot without missing a beat. Play music and audio from any type of app including movies, TV shows, videos, streaming internet radio and games to enhance mobile audio experience.
Sound Spot
Sound Performance
• Custom full range drive with monophonic playback
• Tone Control
Features
• Bluetooth wireless A2DP compatible
• Aux in 3.5mm line jack
• Universal USB power port charges compatible USB devices
• Line-out audio to connect two Sound Spot speakers to play together
• Up to 7 hours battery life
• SRP: P3,950.00
Double Spot
Cheung says the Double Spot strikes a good balance between a home stereo and a portable speaker. With an optional rechargeable battery, you can conveniently move Double Spot from room to room.
Sound Performance
• Custom designed stereo drivers, 5W x2 (10W) with optimized power for maximum distortion-free volume
• Tone Control to select preferred equalization presets: flat, warm or bright
• UQ3 spatial sound enhancement expands stereo sound stage for immersive sound
Double Spot
Features
• Bluetooth 4.0 wireless
• USB power port for phone charging
• Line in 3.5mm input
• Rechargeable battery with 6 hours play time (optional for user upgrade and available pre-installed in bundle for retail)
• SRP: P7,950.00
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