by now catchier use of Philips SB7300 / 12 Shoqbox I want to ask you my experiences.
Since I already use a Bluetooth speaker, I want to break down this review into 2 parts. For new buyers, and for the owner of a Bose SoundLink (this I use currently). Please understand that I cover my review in great detail, but you want to get, too much machine for your money.
New buyers
Packaging / content / appearance
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The Shoqbox is relatively small (for this I as compared images with the iPhone and iPad as a magnitude attached). It is supplied with a USB cable, a USB twin cable, a line-in cable and a power cord. The USB cable is required for the power supply via the power cord. If time must be loaded on the laptop / netbook, then you need the USB Twin plug. The unit is supplied in a handy box. No frills, just the Shoqbox and the above-mentioned cable. This is laudable.
Qualitatively makes Shoqbox a very good impression. The on / off switch can be operated smoothly. Even the fashion Unlock works perfectly.
The sound / functionality
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Here you have to make the Philips engineers a small compliment. For such a small box rausholen sounded so good I did not expect. Due to the size of course you have to live with the fact that the bass is not really there. The pairing with the Bluetooth enabled device expire relatively quickly and easily. I've tested the box with an iPhone, iPad, PS Vita, a netbook and the Samsung Galaxy S Plus. There were generally no problems.
The gesture control is a nice gimmick, which works wonderfully. Due to the rapid wipe from left to right (or vice versa) in the past mode the song skips wonderful back next or flat. (Hold hand towards Bluetooth transmitter) Pausing works great. However, once the little cute sun shines on the box, it has to cope problems with the gestures or recognize them at all.
A little tip: The gesture control can be deactivated by pressing the 2 Mode button.
The voice feedback is a nice feature, although it is probably directed more at younger buyers. Once the battery is fully charged and you press the Mode button is a woman's voice saying: "The battery is pretty full"! When you hear it, then we can understand what I mean! You mentioned the very domineering!
The battery lasts a full charge 6-8 hours. This value is very good. According to instruction as a battery is installed a 1,300 mHa lithium polymer battery. The Bluetooth range is fine. But even smaller walls can lead to termination of the signal. There is in any case equipment, which may have far better range.
2. Using a Shoqbox can pair the devices into a real stereo system. That reminds me there is only 1 Shoqbox for this test, I can not perform the test unfortunately.
+/- Points
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+ Small and handy lightweight
+ Handling very intuitive
+ Sound from the heights her very pleasant
+ Nice quality appearance
+ Gesture control
+ Language identifier provides information on battery life
+ Battery life is more than adequate
- No Bass
- Sound compared to other high end products unbalanced
- Bluetooth range is not perfect
Conclusion:
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Who the size of a Bluetoothbox most importantly, does nothing with the Shoqbox wrong. For the investment to obtain a handy, high-quality equipment, but with the stigma of my mind nonexistent bass. The Shoqbox can no less than sonication a small barbecue. The battery is sufficiently large, so that the next barbecue nothing in the way. For the calculated recommended. Unit price I think the price / performance ratio in order. Without Bass me a box is just a bit contrary. We're not talking about a little bass or the like. The Shoqbox simply no bass. Therefore, I forgive 3 stars.
Owner of another BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
Why I forgive only 3 stars?
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Since precisely the Bose SoundLink comes into play! First I want to clarify that the Bose SoundLink not certainly is the i on the finishing touch. He is a good 50% more expensive than the Rec. Retail price ShoqBox. Even with Bluetooth enabled devices, there are of course even better end products, but just at what price? Register here one has to ask the question, if I want something small or what sounded stronger (this I also 2 images adjusted for size comparison). Rein in terms of size is the Shoqbox a good device, but if you take the in my opinion equally handy SoundLink in hand, then you have simply be a much better sound. The sound simply by the existing balanced bass and airy. When Shoqbox I tend to feel that the sound is louder, but the bass is just simply not exist. This gives me a not so fantastic sound experience.
Consequently, you should ask yourself whether you can not still it packs a little money and a product purchased (if SoundLink or not does not matter) that simply has more bass or ultimately sounds more balanced.
The Bluetooth reception at the SoundLink is far greater. In my apartment I can leave for example the Ipad in the living room and walk to the box in the kitchen. No demolition, nothing. That's when Shoqbox unfortunately not so. Here the signal breaks every now and then even with thin walls from easy.
How would I make up my mind?
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Of course I'm biased already alone because of the Bose sound links, but if I'm honest, I'd rather save a little more and invest some extra money. Whether the Bose SoundLink or another product that will bear more bass, does not matter. I can dispense with the gesture control and voice control, because I want primarily appealing to listen to music with a box. Here let me the device compared to the SoundLink something down. The overhead that Philips has operated in terms of gimmicks, you could put in my opinion more in the sound volume.
Should you decide to SB7300 / 12 Shoqbox for buying the Philips, I wish you a lot of fun and enjoyable hours with your music.
If you have experienced this review for too one-sided, I apologize, but that is my subjective impression by catchy use of the article. Please feel free to contact me via comment button.
