(Quiet) surprise of SONY

Three devices I had to test presence - this SONY SRS-BTS50, the almost equally expensive and -large JBL Flip and the larger, almost 50 euros more expensive JBL batch. Who is too lazy to read - below there's ne Summary.

When I was initially surprised by SONY the relatively low price. That's not actually really come to expect from Sony accessories. Nevertheless, the little screamer can also score in the processing. Once unpacked, just turned up their noses at the very strong rubbery smell is noticeable that the cloth mesh really sit very tight, the device has a high-sounding weight and nothing else is wrong with the process. Whether one likes the red SONY label, which somewhat resembles a T-shirt label, was once an open question. A matter of taste and has nothing to do with the function. Additional accessories can be found in the pack or the AC adapter and the obligatory unnecessary Note booklets that's enough and well.

In addition to the fabric, which is also water-resistant According to Sony, the speaker is equipped with rubber feet and even a metal eyelet. Especially the latter I find great! Often we had on the way to a party or anywhere else when tipsy mood desire to accompany our walk musically smartphone or such a Bluetooth speaker while keeping constantly bugged somehow. On the metal fittings of the SRS-BTS50 can attach a carabiner to him on a belt loop o. Ä. To hang. Good thought along for an outdoor speakers. The range is more than adequate in testing I was able to move easily within ten meters, without that there were connection problems. Only an estimated 15 meters in particular when someone ran in between times it broke off short. But that's ok. So very suitable for outdoor use.

What the small SONY but not as well able is sufficient to find in a drunken According entertaining group yet heard. Because the volume of the BTS50 leaves something to be desired for my taste. I say this especially because I had the JBL Flip for direct comparison, the nearly twice as loud roars felt. For the interior of the SONY is more than adequate, the sound is also nice tight and even offers a slight, audible bass. Real amazing that something in terms of size is now feasible, I would not have thought possible. However, in direct comparison with the JBL sound disappointed again, because one then suddenly everything happens very dull again. The bass is so same advantage and disadvantage of the BTS50 because it lacks clear height. A messing around on EQ brought here not really improvement. Too bad, because along with the somewhat limited volume he is not the mobile sound miracle for which I held him at first. The bass of SONY's I think, moreover, almost comparable to that of JBL batch, which is why in my opinion, the additional cost is not worth here.

So if you want a clear sound as possible, will be a little disappointed. For bass lovers is in the price range and size probably nothing better to find. Although the volume is not particularly high, but it creates the SONY until the last level without distortion to stay top! But beware: In the upper levels the device to vibrate strongly, so that it would migrate and possibly off the table or similar may fall... Then you have to pay attention.

To put it a little more clarity to the sound, you can tilt the unit also facing upwards, because he has a tilt sensor, which can turn into a kind of surround mode is tilted upwards device. Here the bass is lost something, but it all sounds much clearer. Advantageously, also in a round since the sound is now understood by all sides.

Despite the tonal restrictions when it comes to volume and height I can the SONY SRS-BTS50 recommend especially for the low price but. In addition to a robust and quality workmanship and an absolutely meaningful metal eyelet he comes up with a very long battery life (about 10 h), battery level acoustic announcement (none of the tested JBL devices) and even NFC coupling on. In addition, was able to even the speakerphone during a call convince my interlocutors could always understand me well and did not listen to twice. Unfortunately, Sony has not really thought at the loading facility and has no USB charging function provided that again a new charger that you have to take or driving around in the apartment.

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SUMMARY:

[+] Robust & quality workmanship
[+] Fast and easy coupling with NFC
[+] Battery level is announced by pushing a button in%
[+] Stable connection (did not have a single termination)
[+] Surround mode when tilted -> heights are better off
[+] Surprisingly good bass
[+] Very long battery life
[+] Useful metal eyelet
[+] Reasonable price
[+] In addition to line-in and line-out to connect another device with cable operation
[+] Good quality when making calls

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[-] Volume is not as high as compared models
[-] Sound more bass stressed and dull
[-] No USB port for charging
[-] Position sensor not deactivated the sound mode setting
[-] Very strong rubbery smell
[-] Unfortunately coupled only one device possible
[-] At a higher volume device vibrates strongly and travels - could fall from the table