Brick with surprisingly good sound

The Bluetooth speaker Xoro HXS 900 looks and feels like a brick with thick rubber keys. Now design is certainly a matter of taste, but I asked myself involuntarily, which likes creative herb of artists who smoked before the draft, especially since my version of the type "brown" does not look as on the product image, but rather the color of dark chocolate has ,

However, it is positive to note that the bottom surface was rubberized, so the device can be absolutely non-slip on any smooth surface. And when you hear the sound, the look is immediately secondary.

I had to be able to test the luck, a considerably more expensive device from another manufacturer some time ago and have devoted myself to the visual impression and the price no big expectations. Surprised at so I was the experience of this sound. The market is indeed full of similar products, and now seem to some producers to have the bow out how those little objects elicits the flute. From the replacement of a "proper investment" of course you can not talk, but are worlds between the first tinny noise doses and this XORO.

The sound is clear and clean, no shrieks or rattles, transparent high tones can be heard, as well as basses get through and form a natural sound without electronic set motzen frills that can be heard for a long time without fatigue. I would say that it's the best by far what I've heard in this price category. I have tried as a source an iPad and a Samsung mobile phone.

The connection may be via Bluetooth or via a cable with plugs on both sides. Power comes from the internal battery that can be charged using an AC adapter or via mini USB. By means of a normal USB port, you can charge your phone when needed. (Incidentally, I had no problems to load make a Bluetooth connection immediately after connecting the power supply. As far as I know this does not work when charging the device via USB)
A tone control does not exist (you can adjust if necessary at its Pad / smartphone via the equalizer). But you can stop for compatible devices in the pits straight, start, change tracks and adjust the volume. The first one will do vermutlcih rare, but in the hands-free function can be quite useful.

It comes with the appropriate power supply, a USB / mini USB connecting cable and a cable with two jacks. (The way, there is also much longer to buy, if anyone thinks that this is too short). By the way the speaker is also packaged very nicely.

Overall, a great device, I find and Price * value in the positive sense of the word *.