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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£350
  • Avg. price in US: ~$400
  • Audio output power: 50.00 W
  • Battery life: ?
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: 2.0
  • Weight: ?

Wren V5bt 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.

7.2

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%

7.2

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.2

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%

7.9

Audio

20.0%

8.2

Battery

18.0%

7.0

Durability

16.0%

6.1

Connectivity

8.0%

5.5

Controls

3.0%

7.2

Design

3.0%

5.3

Smart features

Very 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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.4
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Battery life

  • 6.9
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.9

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 6.6
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    6.9

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    ?

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £350

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Wren V5BT is a premium wireless tabletop speaker featuring an elegant, real-wood veneered MDF cabinet equipped with an Intersil D2 50-watt DSP-controlled Class D amplifier, dual 3-inch long-throw woofers, and two 19mm edge-driven soft dome tweeters. Key performance advantages include rich, room-filling sound with minimal high-volume distortion, true stereo separation, and advanced wireless streaming via Bluetooth with aptX and AAC codec support, alongside a 3.5mm auxiliary input and a built-in USB charging port. However, it suffers from a lack of true portability due to its reliance on external AC household power instead of an internal battery, lacks an included remote control, and its physical on-unit buttons do not support track navigation like skipping or rewinding.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Wren V5bt

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%

?

Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

7.2
Wren V5bt has a technical score of 7.22 points, which is higher than 73% 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
Wren V5bt 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%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

8.7

Price

7.7
Wren V5bt has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 40.7% 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

50.00 W
Wren V5bt has an audio output power of 50.00 W which is higher than that of 75.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.3% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 50.00 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

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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

4
Wren V5bt has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 4.
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

?
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

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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
Wren V5bt 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

2.0
Wren V5bt supports Bluetooth version 2.0 which is older than that of 99.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 2.0.
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

33.00 m
Wren V5bt has a maximum Bluetooth range of 33.00 m which is longer than that of 95.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 33.00 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

?
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
Wren V5bt 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

?
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

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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

?
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

?
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

no
Wren V5bt does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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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+

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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

no
Wren V5bt is not water resistant. 61.7% 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

?
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

?
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

no
Wren V5bt lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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
Wren V5bt 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
Wren V5bt 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

yes
Wren V5bt includes a remote control. 85.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
A dedicated remote-control option 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

no
Wren V5bt does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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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

?
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

15.6 cm
Wren V5bt has a height of 15.6 cm which is taller than that of 60.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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

42.2 cm
Wren V5bt has a width of 42.2 cm which is wider than that of 94.4% of portable speakers.
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

10.8 cm
Wren V5bt has a depth of 10.8 cm which is deeper than that of 64% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% 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

strap/handle/shoulder
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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

?
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
Wren V5bt does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No supported user-accessible firmware update path.
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

?
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

no
Wren V5bt does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported 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
Wren V5bt does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Wren V5bt vs the average portable speaker

  • 23 m longer Bluetooth range
    Wren V5bt has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (33 m vs 10 m).
    Maximum Bluetooth range: 33.00 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

    Wren V5bt has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (33 m vs 10 m).33.00 m vs 10 m
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Wren V5bt has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 4.
    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

    Wren V5bt has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).4 vs 2
  • 30 W more audio output power
    Wren V5bt has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (50 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 50.00 W.
    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

    Wren V5bt has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (50 W vs 20.00 W).50.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Wren V5bt has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
    What it is: Shows whether the device uses separate left and right audio channels.
    When it matters: When true left-and-right channel playback matters without pairing a second speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Wren V5bt has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Supports aptX
    Wren V5bt supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
    Supports the base Qualcomm aptX codec.
    What it is: Indicates whether the Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth codec is supported.
    When it matters: When improved Bluetooth audio quality matters with compatible source devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Wren V5bt supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Has a power bank function
    Wren V5bt has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
    Can charge another device only while the speaker is connected to mains power.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can send power to charge another device.
    When it matters: When the speaker should also charge a phone or another device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Wren V5bt has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Wren V5bt includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated power adapter is included in the box.
    When it matters: When you want the required charging hardware supplied in the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Wren V5bt includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Includes a remote control
    Wren V5bt includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
    A dedicated remote-control option is documented.
    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

    Wren V5bt includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    Wren V5bt has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
  • 30 W more audio output power
    Wren V5bt has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (50 W vs 20.00 W).
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Wren V5bt has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 23 m longer Bluetooth range
    Wren V5bt has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (33 m vs 10 m).
  • Supports aptX
    Wren V5bt supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Has a power bank function
    Wren V5bt has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Wren V5bt includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Includes a remote control
    Wren V5bt includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Supports playback mute
    Wren V5bt supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Wren V5bt has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • 3 Bluetooth levels older
    Wren V5bt has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 2.0.
  • 2 fewer paired devices remembered
    Wren V5bt remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (6 vs 8).
    Remembered Bluetooth devices: 6.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    Wren V5bt does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Is not water resistant
    Wren V5bt is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Wren V5bt does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not support auto power-off
    Wren V5bt does not support auto power-off, while the average portable speaker supports auto power-off.
    No automatic inactivity-based power-off.
  • 24.1 cm wider
    Wren V5bt is wider than the average portable speaker (42.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 2.5 cm deeper
    Wren V5bt is deeper than the average portable speaker (10.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 6 older
    Wren V5bt was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2013.
  • Is not water resistant
    Wren V5bt is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
    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

    Wren V5bt is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Wren V5bt has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Wren V5bt has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Wren V5bt 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

    Wren V5bt does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • 3 Bluetooth levels older
    Wren V5bt has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 2.0.
    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

    Wren V5bt has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2 vs 5.0).2.0 vs 5.0
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    Wren V5bt does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating 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

    Wren V5bt does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • 2 fewer paired devices remembered
    Wren V5bt remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (6 vs 8).
    Remembered Bluetooth devices: 6.
    What it is: The number of previously paired devices the speaker can remember.
    When it matters: When many household devices reconnect to the speaker regularly.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 8

    Wren V5bt remembers fewer paired devices than the average portable speaker (6 vs 8).6 vs 8
  • 24.1 cm wider
    Wren V5bt is wider than the average portable speaker (42.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    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

    Wren V5bt is wider than the average portable speaker (42.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).42.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 3.89x more expensive
    Wren V5bt is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£350 vs £90).
    Wren V5bt is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£350 vs £90).£350 vs £90

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Wren V5bt?

  • Superb sound quality that delivers clean, crisp, and room-filling audio without distortion.
  • Impressive and deep bass performance utilizing real wood cabinet acoustic engineering.
  • Elegant aesthetics featuring curved designs with premium real bamboo or rosewood veneers.
  • Quick and seamless Bluetooth pairing process with multiple devices out of the box.
  • Excellent Bluetooth wireless range and connection reliability compared to similar systems.
  • Stable base with a silicone dampening pad that effectively absorbs cabinet vibrations.

What customers dislike about Wren V5bt?

  • Not truly portable as it lacks an internal battery and requires a constant AC power outlet connection.
  • Expensive price tag making it a substantial financial investment compared to smaller portable speakers.
  • Heavy and large chassis that limits convenient placement or transport around the house.
  • Lacks a physical remote control in the box, requiring all track selections to be handled via the source device.
  • Device buttons are strictly limited to volume adjustments and do not support skipping or rewinding music.
  • Occasionally fails to automatically pick up the Bluetooth connection when returning into range.
  • Silver plastic trim and fabric grille can give the front texture a slightly dated appearance to some.

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16/10/2013
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10/04/2013
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