Havit 'ME' Bluetooth Speaker
I've never bothered with too many phone peripherals. When I travel, my philosophy has always been 'less is more' where lugging stuff around is concerned. However there are times when having a more robust external sound source comes in handy and more than once I have really wanted an accessory speaker because the sound that comes from the microscopic phone speakers just doesn't cut it.
The Havit 'ME' Bluetooth speaker is a very nice balance between performance and size for ease of portability. Having been provided one of the units for evaluation, the best word I can use to describe my experience is 'surprising'.
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The packaging is what one might expect. No big deal, there's a 'clam shell' style cardboard box that encloses the speaker inside a clear plastic shell. Two connectors are included - one USB, the other a stereo micro-jack for those who for whatever reason can't connect to the unit with Bluetooth. Also included are a warranty card and instruction manual, which I'll comment on later in this review.
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Reflecting on my earlier comment, I have to say the construction quality was surprisingly good. Crafted from a textured aluminum casing with soft-touch rubberized controls and coating, the unit just feels nice. Many low-end products are made of plastic, or some fancy word for plastic like "polycarbonate" that sounds important but still means plastic. Not with this little guy. You know you're holding something in your hand - it has some 'heft' to it.
Size comparison:
Once you get to the unit, there are four rubberized controls: Power, Reverse/Vol-, Play/Pause, Forward/Vol+, the secondary functions being triggered by a press-hold on the corresponding button. For example, to skip to the next song, press the > button once, to turn the volume up, press and hold that button. That's when the magic starts.
Upon powering up, the unit emits a power on tone, and my initial reaction was "Whoa!" when I heard it the first time. That a device so small could make a rich, robust sound was quite surprising. I'm not saying you can ditch your home stereo just yet, but the unit has a surprisingly good dynamic response, especially in the lower frequencies, which is uncharacteristic of many small speakers of this sort. Maybe I haven't been keeping up on developments in electronics, but it seems the driver used is fairly high quality, and by mounting it with the proper case, it's almost like a micro-subwoofer. Audio quality is very good, though there are some sacrifices that one must make when demanding full-range audio from a single driver.
Additionally, the unit also has a built-in microphone, and the controls serve to operate the unit as a remote Bluetooth hands-free speakerphone, enabling you to make and receive calls, a nice additional feature not seen in many other products in this category. The outgoing call quality was not what one would expect from a dedicated hands-free device, but the fact that this was included in their design specs shows some nice forward thinking, and is a helpful feature to have in a pinch.
In use:
Charging:
There's just one complaint I have, and it's addressed to all of our overseas trading partners who develop products for our market. I wish you manufacturers would PLEASE contact an American-speaking consultant who has a grasp on our language before putting your instruction manuals to print. First, the typeface in the manual was so microscopic, I could barely read it, even with my glasses:
The bigger problem is that the translation was not well done. We completely understand English isn't your language, but please - before printing this stuff - contact someone with a full grasp of the localized language. I'm available for a reasonable fee to help.
CONCLUSION:
Overall, if you're looking for a small, portable, simple speaker that delivers a high quality audio experience for something like audiobooks or even hands-free calling, you can't beat this little unit for price and performance.
Related
This is a review of iHave NFC BT4.0 headset. http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/IHA...r-iPhone-iPad-Samsung-Sony-HTC-Etc.-BLUE-506/
Every time I think these single on-ear headsets are the thing of the past, I ran into more people on the street or in the cars using it. That is why I continue reviewing these wireless bluetooth headset and constantly look for something new and innovative. Typically, they all have a similar functionality, only with different design looks. But some do stand out by offering the latest low power BT4.0 or support of A2DP and HFP profiles to stream your audio from the phone. More expensive models from brand names go into other features but those will cost you over $100. While I was researching for the next review, I came across this new Chinese brand, iHave, which is currently being sold on www.tvc-mall.com as one of their official distributors. When I started to read the spec, I thought to myself that it's almost too good to be true, so obviously I requested a review sample to test it myself so I can share my review with you. Here is what I found.
This iHave headset arrived in a very professional package with a nice clear display presentation, though I wasn't able to read anything on the back since it was in Chinese. Luckily, they included a set of detailed instructions in English, although the operation is very intuitive so you don't even need instructions. In addition to headset, the accessories included 3 sets of eartips including 2 with stabilizer, behind the ear hook, and a magnetic charger. Though there is no direct micro-usb connection to headset, to keep a design slim, the included magnetic charger is something you will find only in high end expensive headset. For whose who use this type of headset, you probably aware that plugging/unplugging of micro-usb connector puts a lot of wear'n'tear on the headset. Here, it's a zero effort to bring it close for an attachment and plugging full usb connector into your wall charger or computer. It fully charges in less than an hour, provides almost 4hr of talk time, and about 5 days of standby time.
Now, about the headset design. It's very thin and lightweight, with an elegant surface texture. It definitely doesn't look or feel cheap, though made out of plastic. Conveniently located at the corner of back edge, there is a multifunction button, wide enough for easy location. At the bottom edge you have a physical on/off switch which is a great option to eliminate any second guessing if you headset is on or off. At the top edge, you have volume up/down rocker which also supports playback control. YES, you can skip next/prev track when streaming the music by holding down volume buttons, while multifunction button works as play/pause. I hardly seen any other headsets of the same type which offer full A2DP1.2 and HFP1.6 support including playback control.
And if that wasn't enough, this headset also support NFC for a fast pair up with your phone. All I had to do is to place it near my Note 2, and it recognized and paired to phone and media audio within seconds without me even lifting a finger. The operation was very robust and worked even with my phone case on. You can pair it up with up to 8 bluetooth devices, and it even supports pair up with 2 devices at the same time. Though I tested the calling in relatively noise free environment (everything sounded crystal clear), it supports CVC6.0 dual mic noise cancellation.
Overall, I was very impressed with a design and a performance of this wireless headset. Pretty much it included every piece of available technology from magnetic charging clip, to NFC and BT4.0 support with the latest A2DP1.2/HFP1.6 protocols, full playback controls when streaming audio media from your phone, and universal compatibility with any bluetooth enabled devices. It also looked really cool. The best part? It only cost $27.89. At that price and with all these features, instead of calling it iHave they should rename it to iMustHave This one definitely gets my recommendation!
Here are the pictures.
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First of all, I want to say a big thanks to Mocreo for sending me this product to test!
You can buy it yourself from these places:
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1q3HeAU
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1sQH2Lb
Mocreo Website: http://bit.ly/1wkLguy
Don't like bit.ly links? That;s fine, just use this spoiler for the full link:
http://mocreo.com/portable-bluetoot...e-built-in-battery-tf-card-supported-200.html
Let's begin
The delivery time was very quick, It came only 1 day after Mocreo contacted me, which is excellent!
So, when I actually opened the package, I was greeted by some excellent packaging. The packaging is high quality, it's sturdy and has a great feel to it whilst unboxing. Clearly a lot more work put into it than other speakers I have had in the past.
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Opening the box I was greeted with the speaker first, and underneath it, the micro USB (To charge it), an audio jack connector and the quick start guide.
Taking the speaker out of the plastic wrapper it was encased in, the speaker has a very nice weight to it. It feels sturdy, durable. The top and bottom red parts have a nice soft rubber feel to them, as do the side parts (where the on off switch is, and the opposite part).
The controls on the side are easy to use, and they are labeled clearly. Below the 2 switches there are the ports with a rubber cover to protect them. There is a port for the micro USB to charge it with, an audio jack port, and a micro SD card slot.
On the top, there are controls for the speaker volume ("+" to adjust the volume upwards, or to change the song upwards, and "-" to adjust the volume downwards, or change the song backwards), which can also be used to change the song (As you probably picked up from what I said in the brackets). In the middle of the volume buttons there is a microphone, which is perfect for conference calls etc.
When you turn it on, you're welcomed by a voice saying "Hey, I'm ready, waiting for a connection". You can connect via Bluetooth, obviously, or by audio jack connection, or by inserting your Micro SD card, and the voice will let you know that you have connected whatever you connected.
The blue LED in the top left hand corner will let you know that it's turned on, and the red LED in the same place will let you know that it's charging.
The speaker is also waterproof, which is a fantastic feature and very useful for when I go out with my friends, and it starts to rain. I often keep the speaker in my bag when I'm out and about, and it sounds fantastic! The quality is very very good, and I think that it's overall an absolutely great speaker! Would I recommend it? Yes, I definitely would. I have only had it for a short while, and I have already been out, had it in my bag, handled it with wet hands, I went to go through all the tests I deemed necessary, and I can happily say it passed then with flying colors!
The big red volume button looks funny , it may be more convenient
I want to know if i use it to answer a call, whether the sound quality will be affected
I can't get any useful information from your post for it lacks of some data to prove what you said. I found another post, it's more detailed:http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/accessories/review-mocreo-mosound-bar-water-t2861401
This is my review of the Havit HV-H913BT noise cancelling bluetooth headset - http://www.amazon.com/HV-H913BT-Cancellation-Bluetooth-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00OUFPJN4
As I don’t own a car or so, I’ve not been using this type of headset for quite some time and therefore I was worried about that it was a product that was not useful for me. However, after sitting down a while I found some perfect uses for this product. One of the scenarios is when I work in front of my computer and need to make a few calls – holding a phone in one hand or using speaker phone while working is far from optimal. So with that said, let’s talk about the actual product.
First of all, the product came in a box that showcased the actual product through a window made out of transparent plastic. The box was kind of hard to open, and I had to rip it apart to get into it. Inside of the box you can find the actual headset, as well as a few accessories and some documents. The accessories bundled with this headset are a docking station, a microUSB cable, a plastic thing to put around your ear as well as some different kind of eartips.
The headset itself is made out of mainly black plastic, and front have a pearl’ish finish to it. There’s a few buttons as well such as a powerbutton (switch), a all-in-one button and volume keys. On the the back of the headset, the actual earpiece is located as well as charging pads.
When it comes to the sound of this product, I must say that I’m certainly pleased. Nobody I’ve made a call with have complained about the sound, nor have I had any issues with the actual sound quality on my end. The sound is clear enough for calls, but listening on music through this headset is not recommended as there’s a lack of details.
The part about this headset that really surprised me, though, is how comfortable it is and how well it stays in the ear. There’s no issues with the comfort at all, and it does not fall out of the ear. However, to get a good fit you might have to try all the different eartips to find the one that works the best for you.
The only complaint I’ve got about this product is related to the actual docking station, as it’s kind of hard to get the headset to charge in it. Some times, I’ve had to adjust the headset quite a bit before it even started to charge and this might be a problem. I think it would be much better if they just went for the ordinary microUSB charging slot, and skipped the docking station completely.
But overall, I must say that this is a product that have really impressed me – mainly due to it being so comfortable and the sound quality in calls. However, it got its drawbacks but they’re just minor and I’m really satisfied with the product.
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Unboxing video:
About a month ago, MPow contacted me about a Bluetooth speaker they wanted me to review for them. As I wanted one for quite some time anyways, I thought why not kill two birds with one stone.
The shipping was rather fast, the device arrived just two or three days after I agreed to review the device.
Overview
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Looking at the specs, the MPow AquaPro is IPX7 rated. For everyone not familiar with IP ratings, it basically means the device is water resistant and withstands immersion up to 1m for 30min. While the packaging titles the speaker “waterproof”, I personally wouldn’t call IPX7 waterproof, but rather water resistant. But this should still be more than enough for what most users are gonna do with it anyways.
Another point is the rugged shell: the case is well built and has a very solid feel, especially because of the green/yellow rubber coating surrounding the case
A, for me personally, rather useless feature the speaker has is the SOS alert, which makes a loud noise in case you’re in an emergency. But well, maybe it could come in handy for someone, someday, who knows?
The device was neatly packaged with a short, but rather useless manual, a 30cm USB cable for charging and a 60cm 3.5mm aux cable.
The speaker has 4 buttons on the top for power/connect, vol-, vol+ and play/pause. On the right side you can find the SOS button as well as the USB and aux ports and the charging indicator LED.
Features and Impressions
When I first looked at the speaker, my initial thought was that the speaker was rather small with 8x8x4cm, too small to be loud enough, nor make a clear sound when using max volume. However, I could not have been more mistaken. The speaker is more than loud enough and also has an impressively clear sound. But what impressed me the most is the incredible bass, coming from such a relatively small speaker. It even managed to move around my table once while I played a bass-heavy song.
Looking at the battery, it may not be the biggest battery available, but I got between 7 to 8 hours of actual play time out of one full charge. This brings me to my only big negative point about this speaker: the low battery alert. It really is annoying as hell. As soon as the battery reaches a certain level, the speaker starts playing a godawful sound every minute. This could have been implemented way, way better using an LED first and after a certain amount of time moving on to a sound notification. But well, it is something you usually don’t encounter that often anyways.
One more rather small criticism I have to add is looking into the manual. The best you can do is not to look into it at all, because as I said before, it is quite useless. The use of the speaker is rather self-explanatory and the times for powering the speaker on and off, as well as connecting are anything but accurate. But as the manual isn’t really needed, I don’t really care about that at all.
Conclusion
Now, to sum things up, the device really makes an impression. It is well built, it is more than powerful enough for pretty much all use cases and it is not expensive at all. I have been using it mostly for showering, and after one month worth of showers the device is still working perfectly. So if you are looking for a small, affordable but still powerful Bluetooth speaker, this is the way to go.
Special Offer
As an extra, they also offered me a discount code for 4$ off when buying on Amazon:
Code: 75UGBSUR
Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B019VROWAG
http://www.xmpow.com/mpow-aquapro-portable-wireless-bluetooth-speaker-mbs9.html
Expiration date: June 20th
Code does not work. Not in the Canadian store s at least...
It's useful after I tried it.
kojam said:
Code does not work. Not in the Canadian store s at least...
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It's useful on the giving link provided in the review on Amazon after I tried it on the right permalink. But what a pity, there are only three days left.
Hey,
some days ago Syllable sent me a pair of their D300 bluetooth in-ear headphones for review so here it is now
Let me first clarify that I am neither paid by them nor related to them in any other way.
Let's start :highfive:
General information
The headphones ship in a small box with a long charging connector and ear plugs in different sizes:
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The medium ear plugs are already attached to the speakers, a smaller and a bigger pair ships with them (bigger is not in picture). I really like the little clamp that comes with them so I can attach them to my shirt. Big plus!
The headphones have three buttons as you can see here:
The key mapping is
Volume+/Next Song
Shutdown or switch on/Pause
Volume-/Previous Song
The first element in the list corresponds to a long press whereas the second element is a normal/short press. This is quite counterintuitive given that the buttons have + and - printed on itself. Once you figure that out it is easy to use though The buttons are also a bit sluggish to press but they are still usable. There is also a microphone built in which really surprised me keeping in mind that these things cost just 12$! The call quality is mediocre though. If you receive a call while wearing them a single press on the middle button answers it. If you then press again the call is hung it.
PairingI used a Blackview Alife P1 Pro and an Elephone P8000 as a pairing device and both worked fine with the headphones. To pair you simply have to press and hold the middle button until the speakers turn themselves on. Then keep holding the button until the built in LED starts to alter between blue and red. The "D300" can then be found in your BT smartphone menu. Only one device can be paired at a time so if you switch devices, you have to turn off bluetooth on the first device in order to pair the second one. I think that's reasonable as also only one person can listen to the music coming out of these headphones so there is no need to pair more than one device at a time. If you wanna use it after pairing again a short power button press is sufficient so you don't have to hold the button longer than 1 second when starting the phones the next time.
Sound QualityThe sound quality is good! I usually wear on ear headphones which have a lot of bass - obviously the D300 have less bass and more mids and highs. When I pushed a bit onto the earphones the bass became more present but that is nothing I want to do while running. I still like the sound quality given the low price and the fact that these things have tiny speakers compared to my big headphones. They also have better bass compared to D700 which I reviewed here.
Battery LifeThe D300 came pre-charged and I tested them immediately. The box states 4 hours music time which is a realistic value. After charging the device's battery via micro USB, you get 3.5-4 hours out of them.
DesignThe design of the D300 is rather extroverted. My pair came in a neon blue color and I am pretty sure the designers aimed rather at runners than at businessmen. The headphones are not ugly but I personally would not wear them other than for sports or when being at home.
ConclusionAfter all I am rather impressed by these inexpensive headphones! You basically get a full functional bluetooth headphone pair with built in microphone, calling feature, music adjustment buttons and a decent battery life for just 12$! Also the bluetooth range is good! The only downside I can on the D300 spot is the extreme color.
Pro:
Cheap - 12$!
Good sound quality!
Decent battery life!
Calling feature!
Great BT range!
Comes with three pairs of earplugs!
Good fit!
Con:
Color
If you're looking for a cheap pair of wireless headphones for doings sports, go for these guys! You won't be disappointed. :highfive: I definitely recommend to buy them because of the low price and good features! I would also prefer them over the D700 but that is my personal opinion.