Solid performance in this price range, much better than many more expensive models

I have already tried numerous portable speakers in recent years and made at most models comparison videos on Youtube. The cheaper models (under 50) are so far rather passed me, because I had found so far nothing in this price range, that would have been really worth mentioning. Then I got a tip the Rover Beats T12 of Etekcity try it and I thought I can hear me at times.

First surprise is at the cost of that really the full accessories included, ie: USB charger, but also a mini-jack cable. This is usually not a matter of course even in the more expensive manufacturers (Bose, JBL, because etc).

Toll I found the workmanship and the design, because the T12 acts both valent and chic. When I look at myself on the other hand all the other speakers that have to necessarily ape the typical Jambox design that is already questionable on its own, call those with even uglier and completely meaningless grid patterns and warpage almost produced an aversion to me. The design of the T12 on the other hand is modern but at the same time elegant, the speakers are visually definitely ago and what sets it apart from the crowd of similar products produced.

A power button, as well as the loading and Aux-in socket located on the back, on the top are the control buttons, which were unfortunately occupied with dual functions. Turning, and the successful Bluetooth connection are signaled with subtle tones. It has been omitted here to thank God embarrassing voice prompts or childish instrument samples.
The volume buttons at the same time regulate title changes, but you want to change the volume, you have to hold the button down for more. I personally find a bit awkward, especially in the beginning when it is not yet used, but it should not be a problem basically. Beautifully natural that both Play / Pause and track forward / back is possible directly on the device.
Otherwise has the T12 had no special features. He has installed handsfree kit, yet is a SD card slot available, which some have found here apparently. Perhaps one has subsequently removed some of the functions.

The only thing that could interfere with the flashing status LED on the top is. It stays red when charging, but flashes steadily in blue in Bluetooth mode. In dark places, makes a brief flash every few seconds noticeable. If you want to fall asleep on the side or something that can be annoying sometimes. Also worth mentioning is the fact that the volume setting of the loudspeaker each time resets to a relatively high value, but this should not be a problem if you know it.

What a speaker but mainly matters is the sound quality, and the supplies of T12 from definitely, if one keeps in mind the price. The T12 is equipped with 2 chassis and a passive radiator for bass support, which radiates in old-style down-firing downwards. The chassis are relatively far laterally mounted and additionally turned to the side, which not only has a wider stereo stage According to but the sound reproduces also directed a lot less than comparable models. I had coincidentally at the same time a UE mini boom in the house, which is highly praised by many so. The mini boom may be a bit more compact, perhaps, but in truth both are not really small enough to find in a pocket square. Since the multivariable from T12 is then no longer relevant.
If you consider that the mini boom also more than twice as expensive, but the T12 phonetically can not hold a candle, it's embarrassing when UE with crude slogans irresistible pressure unexpectedly full sound etc promises, but then in truth against the T12 like a dull mono radio sounds. The T12 plays airy, the bass has a lot more pressure and is not as spongy inflated as in the Mini Boom, the more prone to rumble, because the upper bass is so strong pushing, but it simply lacks untenrum. Especially from a slight angle to the side or above the sound loses the Mini Boom any brilliance, while the T12 itself completely still conjures a clean treble reproduction from the side.
Also volume terms the Mini Boom has no chance, it is not one already the quietest in speakers, but the T12 is here again louder and plays significantly snappier because the mini boom in the upper volume range already noticeable scale back the bass, while the T12 the bass level to top towards maintaining. Thus, the T12 also sounds better, the louder you turn. He has no adaptive dynamic bass adjustment. A Denon Envaya mini example sounds in the lower volume range considerably more voluminous, because he as adjusts the bass by DSP and Dynamic EQ, for the Denon goes but at the top of rapidly run out of steam, while the T12 can both play louder and punchier. Very clean playback of T12 is not at maximum volume. It clatters a little bit, but it remains at an acceptable level, the T12 it turns any dynamic compression or similar tricks to act louder than it actually is. A Bose SoundLink Mini works at maximum volume may be somewhat bassy, ​​but it compresses off all peaks, Drum stops etc washed out with the rest of the music on a sausage while the T12 manages to aufzuspielen dynamic and realistic.

Overall, I am of the power that you get at this price now really surprised. If the T12 pushing accordingly the bass level at lower volume levels, it would be easy to level by almost 3 times as expensive Denon Envaya Mini. I'm not sure whether you currently at this price really get a better sounding portable speaker.
Who likes fat bass should look at other models like the Bolse C1 or the JBL batch 2, but these also cost a multiple of the T12. However, unlike a Bose C1 of T12 sounds much more balanced, the Bose C1 can not really except Bass, the T12 but can also be pushed by EQ a bit in the bass range, but sounds in the middle and upper range better. The class from JBL Charge 2 does not reach the T12 Although what would be surprising at this price difference, but the T12 play both soft and loud with no problems while he is quietly JBL almost unusable.

From me definitely a clear recommendation in the low-budget range, and probably the top model in its class.