Power Packet especially for outdoor use

Power Packet especially for outdoor use

Philips AS860 / 10 Wireless speaker dock for smartphone with microUSB (20 watts RMS, Bluetooth, aptX, NFC) silver / gray (Electronics)

Customer Review

Packing:
The unit is supplied in an attractive green box. The packaging has been designed and visually sufficiently reliably protects the camera from damage during transit. The speaker is fixed by two Pappschalen how it might know of environmentally friendly egg packaging forth, ie without the usual plastic foam. Thus, the environment is a little relieved. For me, this means a thumbs up! Only the double jack - cable and AC adapter are separately packed in a plastic bag. In addition, one finds an environmental information, an EU declaration of conformity and a multilingual Quick Start Guide.

Style:
The device is as usual from Phillips products, very valuable process. The integrated lithium-ion battery the speaker weighs about 2 kg. With the small dimensions one already appears as a respectable weight. An anthracite honeycomb grid summarizes the square a round. The two speakers appear front slightly silvery through the grid. On the back of the exit of the bass pipe can be seen. Also the rear you will find the connection for mains plug, a USB output and a 3.5mm audio output (jack). The base is provided with rubber pads. The top of the speaker is covered with a matt silver metal foil. However, this seems a little sensitive, so a slight scratch unfortunately struck me immediately. It has an outstanding micro-USB connector. This can extend and retract by means of a wheel to the required height. Also, it can be flexible to the left and right. Because the USB port in addition rotate around the vertical axis let, he should allow the connection of all reasonably modern mobile phones and tablets with such a loading facility. An eventual toppling backwards is prevented by a small transparent support.

Function:
After the speaker is powered by the AC adapter, it is switched on by pressing on the power indicator. This is acknowledged by a beep and the Power indicator starts to light green. For Bluetooth pairing you have to press the corresponding display. (The button is located as well as the power button under the metal foil.) At first, he flashes blue and signaling that it has not been previously connected to a device. The connection with my Galaxy S2 turned out to be completely straightforward. Without previously to study the Quick Start Guide, I was able to pair the devices. This was also confirmed by a beep. The sound could be started immediately. Another press on the Bluetooth button stops the appropriate connection. Optionally, can now be a link on the jack.

Sound:
The sound is surprisingly good and for my needs the bass, the small bass pipe (bass reflex speaker system) is generated strong enough. With 20 watts of power (RMS), the device has very nice for its size oomph. Something more powerful bass reproduction is obtained when the device is about 15 cm in front of a reflecting wall. The digital sound processing (DSP), the sound levels detailed and clear. I like to listen to rock and classical music, and I think you can take the device already deny a small garden party. The purpose of the recommended by Philips, special Audio Connect widget for Android devices has not been revealed to me; it also works without.

Use:
I use the device in the study to stream Internet radio. On the balcony I have the volume quite runterregeln (, otherwise I get a visit from the neighbors). The USB port can be used for simultaneous charging of the respective (Android) device, even if it just streaming a song or radio. The course works particularly well outdoors. Here you can the device through the built-in battery (felt) endless (min 8 hours) without using an extra to have to carry a charger. (Or similar bike ride) for use on the go is the device with its 2 Kg but then something too heavy.

Conclusion:
The AS860 deserves 5 stars. The design is harmonious and processed the instrument sound. You can find a handy and powerful Bluetooth speaker with dock for charging, which you can use (in the garden) long without recharging. For me, a strong buy recommendation.

Wieprecht Rank: 4/5
August 4
Was a very good buy Rank: 5/5
March 28
That water flows freely! Rank: 4/5
June 2
not rerrible Rank: 2/5
December 5

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