#OUTDOOR SOUNDBAR FULL#

#OUTDOOR SOUNDBAR FULL#

Read the full review: Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) Throw in its classy, well made design, easy to use operation and the bonus of Alexa, and you're looking at a Bluetooth speaker sequel that has very much been worth the wait. It works a treat, too, delivering a pleasingly comfortable yet authoritative performance that you'd be happy listening to all day. The new A1 supports Qualcomm’s latest aptX Adaptive Bluetooth 5.1 codec, there's an IP67 rating for water and dust ingress, and Alexa is here – despite the fact that it's Bluetooth-only. It boasts similar dimensions to a large floury bap, but that's where any comparisons with baked goods end. Its output could reasonably be described as 'premium' and 'innovative' – and the B&O Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) wireless speaker is no exception. In the Danish electronics specialist’s catalogue you'll find a wheel-shaped wireless speaker, a TV that opens up like a butterfly, and an 8200-watt monolithic speaker comprising 18 drivers. It can be beaten for battery life, at 12 hours, but once you're actually listening to it, JBL's fifth Flip easily betters the competition at the price.īang & Olufsen isn’t noted for following the herd. It may be low on added extras, (there is a wrist strap that fits comfortably over our hand and makes the Flip 5 feel extra-secure when we're holding it) but the Flip 5 gets away with it. If you don’t mind the lack of aux-in port or inbuilt microphone (as seen in the Flip 4) or the inability to partner it with older JBL speakers (the PartyBoost function is not backwards compatible with Connect+ enabled speakers, such as the JBL Charge 4), it’s an excellent proposition for the money. Truly, JBL’s backpack-friendly offering sounds great for the price. Because it has been superseded by the Flip 6 (above) you'll probably find it for a lot less, too. A worthy What Hi-fi? Award-winner in 2020 – and if all you want is a portable outdoorsy Bluetooth speaker that sounds as good as £100 can buy, you’ll still be hard-pressed to better the Flip 5.

Outdoor soundbar