August MS425 mini speaker with top performance and microphone
Size does not matter for this speaker is so small as to be pocket for half a day and plays music and audio quality, including phone calls. Pros and cons in the Review of August MS425 Bluetooth mini speaker.
In August MS425 review, we test a mini Bluetooth’s speaker can offer good-quality audio playback, including low, despite the super compact size. Shape and dimensions are those of a small cylinder: August MS425 has measures 6 x 5.8 x 6 inches and weighs 190 grams can be safely stored in a trouser pocket but also the weight and dimensions are impractical for this in accommodation.
There are problems for qualsias store it in the pocket of a jacket, in the purse, in the pocket of a backpack, and so on. The real surprise of August MS425 comes power, when we launch the music playback. The sound quality and power are also surprising for a speaker so compact, proposed for a more affordable price.
Small and Surprising
Once the connection is established check Bluetooth’s audio playback and the volume from the iPhone, the Mac, iPad or device associated but also on the speaker is a small wheel to adjust the speaker volume. The manufacturer recommends you to play audio to an average volume low at least for the first half-hour of use, when the speaker is new and out of the box. It passed this short trial period, we raise the volume up and put under stress the small speaker.
August MS425 plays music and sound convincingly not only for the mid and high tones, characteristic for a compact speakers, but in a full and surprising even for low frequency usually neglected in smaller speakers.
Obviously, it is not possible to compare power and sound quality of this pocket-sized speaker with that offered by audio systems from several hundred dollars, but it is a comparison impossible. Remaining instead in portable systems at affordable price is beyond dispute that August MS425 can offer much more than its price, and its size leave initially assumes.
And perfect for use of the move to share music and videos from tablets and smartphones with friends but not only can be used with great satisfaction at home connected to the notebook, even in the car to replace or switch listening to the radio with their favorite music and in many other situations yet.
The integrated rechargeable battery via the included cable and especially autonomy are two other points in favor of August MS425. The charging time indicated by the manufacturer is quite long, 4.5 hours after that the speaker works smoothly about half a day away from the socket, if set to a playback volume average. The declared autonomy of 5 hours can obviously increase if we reduce the volume or even decrease if we set the maximum power. Even for autonomy, it is a very good value for a speaker so compact.
Phone calls by the Speaker
By integrating the microphone August MS425 also allows you to manage phone calls hands-free or voice chatting on the net via Skype or FaceTime. The quality of sound reproduction to the voice of our party is very good, the same goes for the capture of our voice from the built-in microphone, which provides the other end a spoken audible and free of annoying metal inflections. Based on the tests, we can declare that August MS425 offers the best audio handsfree phone calls than the speaker of the target range tested so far.
Of course the best quality for audio calls you get when the speaker (and microphone) are close to us. To get an even higher-quality audio recommend using voice calls with FaceTime Apple device users: in traditional calls via telephone operator, we must be careful not to talk simultaneously with our interlocutor, with the overlap the sound is a bit confused and the conversation a little less audible.
Recall that to control audio playback and phone calls, we can use the keys of the iPhone, computer or tablet or even the buttons directly integrated on the speaker to send forward, backward, pause and restart playback. In addition to the mini USB port for charging the battery we have a short cable 3.5mm jack, included in the package and an audio input for connecting any devices with wire-free Bluetooth.
Ultimately
The August MS425 mini speaker is a highly recommended purchase for those looking for a pocket-sized speaker of good quality. The power and the quality of music and audio are even surprising than the size of this accessory. Recommended not only for listening to music, movies and games with the iPhone and iPad, but also to combine with a laptop for use at home as well as while traveling or a day out with friends. Given the presence of the microphone and the good battery life, some might even decide to use it in the car for playing your playlist and also to handle phone calls hands-free while driving.
Our Opinion
PROS : Powerful sound quality than the size. Massif, small and well built. Integrates the microphone and offers hands-free calling quality. Good battery life. Affordable price.
CONS : N/A
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