My goal was a high-quality Bluetooth speakers
with decent performance on the move (barbecue, apartment, hotel, etc)
300 Eur to find up to a maximum price.
Mini-Quakers as Logitech UE Mobile Boombox or cans
Philips (Sound Shooter), Rollei, Fantec, Jay-Tech and Co
eliminated from the outset, since I especially a good sound
expect. What do I get when the loudspeaker though very
small and mobile, but it rattles and croaks.
So I'm first to a large electronics market and have
there made a preliminary selection by means of short tests. The
Test field consisted thereafter of the following devices:
1. Bose SoundLink II
2. Sony SRS-BTX 500
3. Samsung DA-F60
4. Logitech UE Boom
5. Jawbone BigJambox
not comparable: Bose SoundLink Mini
The following units dropped out due to their size + weight,
because the speaker should already comfortably in a backpack
or pocket watch:
Logitech UE Boombox, Philips P8 + P9, Harman Kardon Go + Play (also
about 300 Eur). One exception I made despite size / weight in the
Sony SRS-500 BTX, because it sounded good at the short test and I liked the decor.
The source was mainly an iPad 4, short tests
iPhone 5, Lumia 920, Galaxy S4.
Test categories with a maximum of 10 points each were sound (double weighting)
Mobility (size, weight, battery life), functionality / features,
Processing / value, price / performance.
Test material consisted of audio files of high quality, thereby
each with 3 titles from the Breichen rock, pop, jazz, classical, techno, hip hop, radio plays.
Since this should be a review of Loewe device here, I summarize the test result
short together. There were no big surprises, the BigJambox and
Logitech UE Boom were beaten relatively clear of the other, better and about
500. at the same level Samsung DA-F60 and Sony SRS-BTX Sony had here but
due to better equipment and sound volume in the lead.
Bose SoundLink took the lead 2 but really had me the Bose
sound unconvinced mainly so I stumbled at repeated
Browse various price search engines on the Loewe Speaker 2Go and
out of curiosity I ordered the device. At Loewe I had ever
not thought, I was not even aware that it ever gadgets this
Are category of Loewe.
Even a set of Bose SoundLink Mini: this speaker I have
out of competition belongs, because he can not because of its size
keep what running strength, volume and coverage terms. Though
it sounds the more "quiet" operation very well, with similar
Sound like the Bose larger, maybe even a bit better.
In the middle (300-2500Hz) he also has his problems.
Back to Loewe ordered ... and the next day he was there.
And what can I say, everyone knows determines the disillusionment I when for
Hundreds Euro ordered one, it unpacks and then a lump of plastic
holding in his hand, the poor if still creaks when something
fixed real grip. Not so with the Loewe, the frame made of matt brushed
Aluminium, the grid also and everything absolutely perfect without any blemish
processed. So expectations were on the "inner values" in accordance
high. Already with the first notes in the field of rock Loewe made any
Lots of fun, a completely balanced, clear sound, sufficient bass and especially
with previous devices never belonged centers.
So I let the Bose and Loewe again in all categories against each other
compete and the result was quite clear. In particular, the category
Sound was the Loewe clearly decide for themselves. I recommend anyone who also
Device testing in parallel, as well as classical music and radio plays material to use.
I usually do not listen to classical music, but here you can best the differences
notice. The Loewe instruments were heard that the other
completely perished.
The comparison of Bose and Loewe in each category showed the following:
Sound - Here the lion sat with 2 points (by double weighting
4 points) lead to the top. A natural, balanced sound can
also the Bose not deliver.
Mobility - same score. The weight is the same in both, the lion is about
3cm lower it a few millimeters thick (volume at Bose approximately 10% higher).
Battery life is approximately 8 hours with also the same.
Functionality Equipment - Light lead of 1 point for the Loewe by additional
Speakerphones, NFC pairing, useful integrated status LEDs, especially
for the display of volume, charging external devices is possible
Installation angle adjustable.
The Bose, however, has kept an integrated, foldable protective cover (hence
only 1 point ahead for Loewe). An effective protection is, however, characterized
not guaranteed, as in a fall or during transport in a pocket
especially the frame of the equipment being damaged, which, however,
is not covered. Effective protection during transport has only a
Cover, which covers the device completely.
Processing / value - When Loewe perfectly including high quality materials and very.
little plastic (control buttons, NFC coverage and connection panel).
The Bose is also very well made, but here there is more plastic and
Rubber before. Leicher advantage for Loewe of 1 point.
Price / performance - With the price of both devices at the time about the same at about 260 Eur
lies and Loewe in the categories of sound, functionality / features and processing
is the front, the lion also intersects here with 2 points better.
Notable features:
Positives:
+ + Perfect workmanship using high quality materials
+ Balanced, clear sound (treble, mid, bass)
+ Level detection up to the maximum volume
+ Apt-X codec (Lossless transmission)
+ NFC
+ Battery life in my test 8,5h (continuous music at medium volume)
+ Freisprechfunkton (with good quality, echo cancellation)
+ Switching off the device at 5% remaining charge (to avoid damage to the Li-polymer batteries)
+ Fast charging (+ automatic priority at the same time connected devices (1 phone, 2 music through Bluetooth,
3. Music Line-in)
+ Charging of mobile devices via USB
+ Fast + stable Bluetooth connection
+ 3 additional digital amplifiers
+ Adjustable mounting angle
+ Volume with iOS devices fully adjustable source (-also other speakers Bose
can only be set in combination of source and loudspeaker transmits)
+ Batteries (2 pcs) easily replaceable (though still carried out by the dealer)
+ Included bag (reversible, 2 colors)
+ Additional "off switch" on the rear panel (this accidental switch eg when
Transport avoided)
Negatives:
- Power supply only standard quality
- Remote desirable
- Removable protective cover (like mobile phones) desirable that covers the frame
Conclusion: If an absolutely high-quality processed premium Bluetooth speaker
with installations specifically designed, balanced sound investigated, in which the centers (voice / vocals) do not like
Belchdose a sound that lies with the Loewe Speaker 2Go right.
Who mainly loud, bass-driven music in the field of techno u. Co hears (without vocals),
which should pick up the Bose, who has the edge in the bass range. Remains incomprehensible
However, why Bose here on current technology such as NFC, apt-X codec and more
Waived features. To me it seems as if Bose leans back here and on
Because of their good name to great buying public speculation ... what indeed to still work
appears.
Soon I will go on looking for a good airplay speakers, since I am so far
the Denon Cocoon Portable (Sony SA-NS510 by, Onkyo ABX-N300 and Philips Fidelio DS3800W)
stuck. However, it was now to see sobering that even here the Loewe
sounds better (regarding volume and coverage but can not quite keep up).
Let's see what the market will bear and whether here the Loewe AirSpeaker is also so good
like the little brother in his class.
