With so many Bluetooth speaker products on the market, how should we select one that best meets our needs? There’s no need to get bogged down in complexity; as long as a product meets your requirements and fulfills them properly it should be the most appropriate and excellent product for you. Consider these four aspects when making your decision:
Function
Check if the usage method meets your needs. Bluetooth speakers are often designed for multimedia playback and there are various ways of connecting audio sources for this purpose. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate whether they fit with your location, device and usage patterns – for instance—-
As previously discussed, many Bluetooth speakers are designed for multimedia playback; having more connection methods may serve to meet varying user habits and needs.
*When frequent mobility is needed, batteries and convenience become the central issue;
*For computer users, an ideal speaker setup would include two symmetrically split left and right 2.0 channel speakers;
*In rooms for music appreciation such as bedrooms or living rooms, such as those used primarily to listen to music, the iHome requires less space.
Performance
Here, “performance” refers mainly to how well-suited Bluetooth speakers are to their intended use case. No single piece of audio equipment, even wireless Bluetooth speakers, can meet every audio need perfectly.
- If you enjoy listening to music, speakers that can accurately reproduce vocal details are essential;
- If you enjoy watching movies and videos, what you require is a larger dynamic range, transient response, and lower frequency diving effects.
Although speakers can be suitable for various environments, their performance varies based on where you use it most often. A Bluetooth speaker focused on music may have limited audio and video functions while one designed specifically for movies may provide better experience overall than listening to music. Therefore, it is imperative that before making a purchase decision it is clear which environment needs it the most.
Sound quality
What is sound quality?
It refers to the combined effect of performance and functionality that can be measured under two conditions: quality of device itself (i.e. parameter specifications) and whether its environment allows its performance to fully thrive. We have previously discussed that people have strong subjective responses when it comes to judging sound quality – an effective criterion would be whether it fits your ears.
Brands
Brands from different regions with differing histories have developed distinct styles after experiencing the market. Experienced manufacturing teams provide reliable assurance of product quality; speaker design features three main styles: European (gorgeous, pure), Japanese (delicate, warm), and American (bright, powerful). However, this statement doesn’t capture regional differences well as each brand often has unique sonic signatures related to culture or birth date.
