[How to choose a Bluetooth speaker] How to choose a cost-effective bluetooth speaker How to choose a Bluetooth speaker online
Choose a cost-effective Bluetooth speakerHow to choose a Bluetooth speaker online
With the gradual popularization of Bluetooth technology, digital audio has evolved from the early card-in era to the wireless era. There are countless new audio products. In the face of seemingly similar products, how consumers choose from them has become the primary problem. It can be seen that Bluetooth audio has become synonymous with small multimedia speakers.
Generally speaking, when consumers choose products, they will first pay attention to the “sales ranking” and “the most cost-effective” products. In fact, the inauthenticity of the Internet has become a socially known problem, so We can refer to it properly, but we can’t be “superstitious”.
A cost-effective product needs to understand its hardware quality on the one hand, and its software functions on the other hand. And then weigh it in conjunction with its selling price.
The so-called hardware refers to the appearance process, production materials and ergonomic design of the entire product, while software functions include sound quality adjustment, chip version, battery life, and additional functions.
Outdoor bluetooth speakers are relatively complete products developed in bluetooth speakers. In terms of sound quality and product quality, it is better than the delicate ordinary household portable Bluetooth speakers.
Next, we will analyze and introduce what kind of Bluetooth speakers are cost-effective from the software and hardware of the speaker combined with its price.
Hardware
Appearance and craftsmanship: Appearance is very subjective and can be felt. The appearance design determines the portability of the product and its affinity. The processing technology can also be judged by the details. A good Bluetooth speaker must be exquisite in materials and exquisite in craftsmanship. When purchasing, you should see the quality inspection certificate, preferably with a certificate of environmental protection certification. For the product process, it is necessary to observe the details of the speaker, such as the regularity of the button edge, the fineness of the mold line, the quality of the material, etc. The delicate product process can be seen through careful observation.
Materials: Most speakers are made of these four materials: silicone, rubber, plastic, metal. You can choose according to your own preferences, but generally recommended environmentally friendly rubber silicone material, on the one hand, can play a good protective role, on the other hand, it will feel better.
Ergonomics: This aspect requires actual experience. You can’t experience the product when you buy it online, but you can make a preliminary judgment based on the product’s operation panel design and shape. Generally speaking, a round product will be better than a product with water chestnuts. Applicable, the larger the control panel, the clearer and more convenient.
Software
Sound quality: There is no real audition on the Internet, we can refer to the design of the speaker unit and the quality of the speaker. In most cases, the sound quality of the small-volume Bluetooth audio dual-channel (dual-speaker, dual-diaphragm) unit is better than that of the mono (single-speaker, single-diaphragm) unit.
Bluetooth brand and version: Here is a reference for the advantages and disadvantages of Bluetooth brands, you can consider for yourself.
1) CSR: (UK) Advantages: The top Bluetooth module, playback and microphone sound quality are the best on the market, basically compatible with all Bluetooth devices. Disadvantages: does not support functions such as radio card insertion
2) Chuangjie: (Taiwan) Advantages: good sound quality performance, with voice prompts, support for card radio and other functions, disadvantages: the microphone effect is not ideal, Compatibility is average.
3) Broadcom (Shanghai Broadcom) Advantages: Low price, also supports card insertion and radio, Disadvantages: average sound quality
4) Jianrong (Shenzhen) Advantages: low price, functional Powerful, disadvantages: general compatibility, short receiving distance
5) OVC advantages: low price, acceptable sound quality, rich functions, disadvantages: poor call effect, general scalability.
You can refer to the product’s Bluetooth chip brand when purchasing online.
Currently common Bluetooth versions on the market are 2.0, 2.1, 3.0, 4.0, and higher versions are backward compatible. 2.0, 2.1 version of Bluetooth, its transmission rate can reach more than 2Mbps. The latest version 3.0 and 4.0 greatly increase the transmission rate to more than 24Mbps, and the transmission distance can reach 60 meters. The higher the Bluetooth version, the faster the reception rate, the longer the transmission distance, and the smaller the power consumption of the speaker, so the sound quality fidelity effect of the speaker will be better. Therefore, it is recommended that you buy a high-end Bluetooth speaker. If the version is too low, it is easy to have intermittent music.
Battery life: Of course, the longer the battery life, the better.
Incidental functions: NFC, hands-free, card insertion and other additional functions have advantages and disadvantages. Depending on your needs, generally speaking, better quality Bluetooth chips are generally not compatible with cards. The addition of the hands-free function will facilitate answering calls. The actual operation of NFC is not as convenient as what is said on the Internet.
The last choice is the market price. Within the price range estimated by oneself, the above points are of course that the higher the quality, the higher the price/performance ratio of the product.
