Delivery
The Arctic S111 BT comes in a compact and sturdy case, therefore, it makes a very pleasant transport. The scope of the package includes 2 speakers, a USB cable for charging, and a 3.5mm jack cable. Plus, there's an instruction manual that comes only in English. A multi-language version can also be downloaded from the Internet. Maybe you could be here to wish you a USB adapter from the electrical outlet to charge the speakers even in the absence of a PC.
Processing
The speakers are made of hard plastic, the case is meticulously crafted. No creaking or cracking. The corners are rounded and glued the rubber feet clean. The black case shines in a deep black lacquer. However, this also has the disadvantage that fingerprints are quickly visible. On the front you see the fine silvery membranes. On the back of a speaker, the Arctic S111 BT switched and controlled in the volume. The three keys have a good pressure point.
First operation
Commissioning is promt. Appreciated the internal batteries are provided with 30-50% charge. However, it is recommended that the boxes once charge with the supplied USB cable. The manufacturer allows in addition to connecting with Bluetooth and a wired solution. With the included jack cable MP3 players, computers and other devices can be connected without Bluetooth.
However, also the Bluetooth connection is an easy way. As soon as the Arctic S111 BT is turned on, the LED indicator flashes in blue. Has been tested with a Wiko Dark Full and Android 4.2.2. Immediately after turning on the Bluetooth speakers are displayed in the list and connected in within one second. After that, the sound is transmitted from the smart phone to the boxes.
Sound
In the main category, the Arctic S111 BT proposes pretty good. Be considered one, that this is a portable device, it is really fun to listen to the howler small cubes. Music is played decently. Fast tracks like The Bomb by John Pingeon be mapped rousing. Although there are slight weaknesses in the bass, but this is not surprising in size and should not be overstated. Even rock songs by Ozzy Osbourne are fit for human consumption with slight loss of detail. We particularly like the representation of voices. For audiobooks deep voices are reproduced pleasant. Female voices seem slightly overemphasized, but not intrusive.
In one area, the Arctic S111 BT particularly shine. At the highest setting on the device itself and on Smartphone volumes will reach far beyond low volume and even outdoors Noise can be surpassed. The boxing ring although strained at the highest volume, but the override holds the frame so that also can be happy times psyched. Technically, the boxes much sound for its compact size.
Conclusion
Overall, the Arctic S111 BT shows a very good side. Neither during processing nor during commissioning affords the manufacturer Patzer. Also the sound is convincing for the size. In mobile use the speaker enhance any notebook and smartphone. Much sound for mobile devices at a decent price. For mobile music connoisseur a real recommendation!