Aiwa Exos-9 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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The manufacturers usually advertise the playtime without offering any info about the volume at which the playtime was measured. Aiwa was more honest than other manufacturers – they claim that you can get up to 10 hours at 85dB (but it’s really hard to tell what is 85dB since the volume level is not displayed on the LCD screen). We have managed to get 9 hours at 50% volume but only 3-4 hours at full volume. The battery life and playtime depend on the volume but also on the type of music (bass heavy music means more subwoofer movement which further means shorter playtime). Let’s clarify some of the most common terms you will need to know to make the best decision when purchasing the loudest Bluetooth speaker. The specifications of a product provide insight into the construction and quality of the product and also guide us to the given purpose of the item.

Aiwa has made it easy to refresh the connectivity of your device or to share the speaker with your friends. 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. Bose SoundTouch 30 and Exos-9 have similar design and size (but SoundTouch 30 is much heavier). They both support Bluetooth wireless streaming and that’s about it when it comes to similarities.The Exos-9 provides an LCD display with HiFi-like features. One of the best features is the adjustable 5-band EQ which allows you to tweak the sound to your exact preference. The speaker comes with four pre-programmed EQ presets tuned for specific genres. Audio Connections I’ve already talked plenty about the design but let’s go through in detail the controls for this beast. The Front Aiwa Exos-9 – Front Panel and Display 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. Aside from Bluetooth, SOUNDBOKS has added XLR inputs as well as 3.5mm AUX inputs to the new model. This allows you to daisy-chain with the previous versions if you already have an older model. The New SOUNDBOKS also features a TeamUp function which allows you to wirelessly connect multiple 3rd Gen speakers together. Sound

Often loud Bluetooth speakers deliver a lot of noise but low quality. That’s not the case with the SOUNDBOKS. This speaker sounds great at low and high volumes. The bass is nice and punchy, perfect for urban and dance genres. Portability While a single Bluetooth speaker is enough for most people if you host events or require multiple speakers to be set up in stereo or placed in different locations, stereo pairing/chaining is essential. Remember to keep the speaker close enough to a wall to boost the deep bass. You may have to move the speaker around a little to find the best sound. Audio drivers – Look for speakers which have at least 4 or 5 audio drivers. Dual-coil subwoofers that measure more than 5 inches are recommended. Look for speakers that are slightly lighter, and those with carrying handles can also prove very useful. If you’re elderly or physically limited, you’ll want to opt for something that is within your capabilities. We’ve included all types of products in our list to best cater to these individuals as well. Battery LifeOf 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. The Soundboks Go is a new Bluetooth speaker on the market, and it doesn’t fail to live up to the Soundboks models that came before it. While the much larger Soundboks 3 model offers 126 dB of volume, the now more widely available Soundboks Go brings 121 dB to the table. Portability An improvement Aiwa could make to the front screen is to add a volume level indicator and a battery status indicator. 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). When it comes to sound, we prefer Exos-9. It delivers much fuller, richer, and more powerful sound than the SounndTouch 30.

The bass is powerful and punchy but controlled. The mids are very detailed and dynamic, and highs are perfectly clear. You will get this kind of neutral sound signature when the EQ is off. If you want bassier sound, or if you want to emphasize the voices and midrange, you can play with EQ presets and those adjustable EQ bands (+/- 12dB) and find the type of sound that you like. Exos-9 is also very loud. It’s one of the loudest Bluetooth speakers on the market (max SPL is rated at 100+dB) which makes it great for parties. The distortion is almost nonexistent and the bass stays controlled and it doesn’t overpower the midrange even at full volume. The new Aiwa company adopted the old-school boombox design. Maybe they wanted to pay their respects to famous Aiwa boomboxes or to match this well-known name with a well-known design and make the product recognizable. They also managed to modernize this retro design and make it more visually appealing to new generations. Yes! Volume, or how loud a speaker is, is measured in decibels. Simply put, the louder the speaker, the higher the decibel value is. What is important to note about decibel measurement is that it is measured on a logarithmic scale. This means that for every increase of 10 decibels, the sound is ten times louder!The sound signature of both speakers is very similar but you can make EQ adjustments with Exos-9 while you can’t do that with deepblue3. No, is the answer. In keeping with the nostalgic design look, you’ve only got the controls on the speaker. There is no smartphone app to control the speaker. We’ve split this list into two sections, the first of which are speakers that are large and loud. These speakers are best for larger gatherings and are focused more on volume than portability. The second portion of this list is dedicated to smaller speakers that are the loudest in their size range and more suitable for everyday use. Sound quality is probably the best thing about Aiwa Exos-9. If you are searching for a balanced and loud sound, and you want a battery-operated Bluetooth speaker, then Exos-9 is one of the best choices. 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.

Portability – Keep in mind that smaller is not always better. A very light and small speaker is portable. The downside is the sound quality will suffer. More than 10 lbs is already heavy. Don’t choose a product that is more than 15 lbs. 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. The speakers are equipped with a dual-coil subwoofer for that rich bass experience. The dedicated midrange and tweeter drivers provide deeper, more precise, and broader music experience. Wondering how much of a dB increase you will get if you double the power? As mentioned earlier in this article, the power of a speaker will be mentioned as a wattage rating, which tells us the strength of its amplification. At the bottom on the left is the battery compartment that has a small latch to keep the battery in place.There are many factors that affect the volume of a speaker. Looking at the wattage alone might give you an idea of a speaker’s potential volume (a 400W speaker will definitely be louder than a 5W speaker) but make sure you are comparing the RMS wattage instead of peak power. Do More Decibels Mean Louder? On the technical connectivity front, the Exos-9 has the latest aptX® Bluetooth compression technology. So, the sound quality is much better than the basic A2DP standard Bluetooth stereo streaming protocol you still find in some speakers.