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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£25
  • Avg. price in US: ~$30
  • Audio output power: 20.00 W
  • Battery life: 15 hours
  • IP rating: IPX6
  • Bluetooth version: 5.0
  • Weight: 670 g

Baseus V1 review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

6.8

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
6.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

7.1

Audio

20.0%

7.0

Battery

18.0%

5.7

Durability

16.0%

6.0

Connectivity

8.0%

8.0

Controls

3.0%

9.1

Design

3.0%

7.1

Smart features

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.3
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    5.4

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.5

    Weight

    15.0%

    7.0

    Battery life

  • 6.1
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    7.0

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.5

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 6.1
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.5

    Weight

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Verdict

The Baseus V1 is a portable outdoor Bluetooth 5.0 wireless speaker featuring a dual-driver design with 53mm PET diaphragms that deliver a 20W total output power across a 20Hz-20kHz frequency response range. Main pros include its durable ABS+PC construction with an IPX6 waterproof rating, an integrated lanyard for high portability, multiple playback options via a 3.5mm AUX jack and a TF card slot, TWS dual pairing for stereo sound, three built-in EQ modes (Full Frequency, 3D Stereo, and Bass Boost), and a 3000mAh battery providing up to 15 hours of playback at 50% volume with Type-C fast charging. However, major cons include the lack of a dedicated Baseus companion app for advanced custom equalizer adjustments and its reliance on the older Bluetooth 5.0 standard instead of more modern alternatives.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Baseus V1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

?

Controls

3.0%

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Design

3.0%

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Smart features

6.8
Baseus V1 has a technical score of 6.81 points, which is lower than 50.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
1.0
Baseus V1 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.8

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.8
Baseus V1 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 50.5% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

20.00 W
Baseus V1 has an audio output power of 20.00 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 20.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

53.00 mm
Baseus V1 has a driver unit size of 53.00 mm which is larger than that of 60.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.7% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 53.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

2
Baseus V1 has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 2.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

20.00 Hz
Baseus V1 has a lowest frequency of 20.00 Hz which is lower than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 14% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 20.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Baseus V1 supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

5.0
Baseus V1 supports Bluetooth version 5.0 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 5.0.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

12.00 m
Baseus V1 has a maximum Bluetooth range of 12.00 m which is longer than that of 74.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 12.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

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Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Baseus V1 does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

15 hours
Baseus V1 has a battery life of 15 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

3,000 mAh
Baseus V1 has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh which is larger than that of 58.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.8% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

3 hours
Baseus V1 has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

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Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Baseus V1 has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IPX6
Baseus V1 has an IP rating of IPX6 which provides worse ingress protection than 52.5% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 9.7% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Baseus V1 is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Baseus V1 is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

0 m
Baseus V1 is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Baseus V1 does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Baseus V1 does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Baseus V1 does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Baseus V1 supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

670 g
Baseus V1 weighs 670 g which is lighter than that of 55.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

6.5 cm
Baseus V1 has a height of 6.5 cm which is shorter than that of 84.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

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Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

5.5 cm
Baseus V1 has a depth of 5.5 cm which is shallower than that of 78% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

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Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Baseus V1 does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware-update capability could not be confirmed.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

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Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Baseus V1 supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Baseus V1 does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Baseus V1 vs the average portable speaker

  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    Baseus V1 has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 20.00 Hz.
    What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <= 60 Hz

    Baseus V1 has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).20.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Baseus V1 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
    What it is: Indicates whether sound is spread evenly in all directions.
    When it matters: When even sound coverage around the speaker matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Baseus V1 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • Has an equalizer
    Baseus V1 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
    What it is: Shows whether the sound balance can be adjusted across frequency ranges.
    When it matters: When you want to adjust bass, midrange, or treble balance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Baseus V1 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • 3 more EQ presets
    Baseus V1 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 eq presets.
    What it is: The number of preset sound tuning profiles that can be selected.
    When it matters: When you want more ready-made sound profiles for different content.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 4 presets

    Baseus V1 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).3 vs 0
  • Supports fast pairing
    Baseus V1 supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
    Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
    What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
    When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Baseus V1 supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports party mode
    Baseus V1 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
    What it is: Indicates whether multiple speakers can play the same audio together.
    When it matters: When several compatible speakers should play together.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Baseus V1 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Baseus V1 has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
    What it is: Indicates whether the device uses a USB Type-C connector.
    When it matters: When modern charging and connection compatibility matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Baseus V1 has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • 2 m longer Bluetooth range
    Baseus V1 has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (12 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 12.00 m.
    What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
    When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 10 m

    Baseus V1 has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (12 m vs 10 m).12.00 m vs 10 m
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    Baseus V1 has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Baseus V1 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 3 mm larger main driver
    Baseus V1 has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (53 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Baseus V1 has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • 2 m longer Bluetooth range
    Baseus V1 has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (12 m vs 10 m).
  • Has an external memory card slot
    Baseus V1 has an external memory card slot, while the average portable speaker does not have an external memory card slot.
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    Baseus V1 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (15 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 400 mAh more battery capacity
    Baseus V1 has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (3,000 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Better ingress protection
    Baseus V1 has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX6 vs IPX5).
  • Has an equalizer
    Baseus V1 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • 3 more EQ presets
    Baseus V1 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
  • Supports fast pairing
    Baseus V1 supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports party mode
    Baseus V1 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • 5.9 cm shorter
    Baseus V1 is shorter than the average portable speaker (6.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 2.8 cm shallower
    Baseus V1 is shallower than the average portable speaker (5.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • Supports voice assistants
    Baseus V1 supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.

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Battery
Durability
Controls
Design
Smart features
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Baseus V1 does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Baseus V1 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Baseus V1 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Baseus V1 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
    What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Baseus V1 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Baseus V1 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
    When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Baseus V1 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Baseus V1 does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
    What it is: Shows whether passive radiators are used to reinforce bass output.
    When it matters: When enhanced bass response from a compact enclosure matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Baseus V1 does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 3.69x less popular
    Baseus V1 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
    Baseus V1 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).1 vs 3.69
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What customers like about Baseus V1?

  • Punchy audio performance and solid bass considering its size
  • Versatile connectivity including Bluetooth 5.0, an AUX input, and a TF card slot
  • Good outdoor durability with an IPX6 waterproof and splash-proof rating
  • Convenient physical EQ control options (Bass Boost, 3D Stereo, and Full Frequency modes)
  • Support for True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing to link two units together
  • Generous 3,000 mAh battery life providing up to 15 hours of casual playback
  • Compact form factor with an integrated lanyard loop for easy carrying

What customers dislike about Baseus V1?

  • Long battery recharge time, taking around 4.5 hours for a full charge
  • Lacks an integrated power bank feature to charge external mobile devices
  • No modern smart additions like built-in voice commands or NFC quick-pairing
  • Slightly heavier and bulkier than some ultra-compact micro-speakers in its class
  • The 20W power setup can distort slightly when pushed to maximum volume
  • Lacks a dedicated passive radiator which limits true sub-bass depth

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