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When it comes to portable speakers, I guess you can say that this particular segment of the market has grown tremendously over the years simply because of a greater degree of mobile device adoption among the masses, not to mention better battery technology which naturally results in superior battery life, in addition to the advancement and proliferation of Bluetooth capability embedded in just about every modern day mobile device like smartphones and tablets. Having said that, the portable wireless speakers of today are what boomboxes were to a previous, bygone era, and Cambridge Audio intends to usher in a new reign of such portable wireless speakers by announcing the availability of the Minx Go.

The Minx Go is a high performance, portable Bluetooth speaker that is capable of delivering deeply expansive, crystal clear audio. Similar to other Cambridge Audio product, the Minx Go will carry the company’s design DNA thanks to their design team who are based in London. The Minx Go will come acoustically loaded with an array of five premium quality speakers as well as the latest Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology, ensuring that your ears will always be treated to massive power at all times, without taking up too much space no matter where you are. What would most probably be the most impressive feat of the Minx Go would be the amount of detailed bass that it is capable of pumping out, and this is made possible thanks to the Bass Radiator that has been neatly integrated into the rear panel.

Just how long can the Minx Go last? Well, it boasts a battery life of up to 18 hours, which is lengthy enough for an entire day out, even stretching into the wee hours of the night. From a flat battery, it takes just a couple of hours to juice up fully, and while it is being recharged, it will even allow you to charge a tablet or phone thanks to the integrated USB charging port. You will be able to choose from high gloss black or white colors for the $149 Minx Go.

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If there is one aspect of portable speakers which should always be there, then size would be it. After all, if it is too large or bulky to tote around, surely it is not considered to be “portable” enough, don’t you think so? Firebox has something up their sleeves with the £59.99 Phoenix Portable Bluetooth Speaker, and it is hoped that you do not judge the device by its size. After all, Firebox claims the Phoenix Portable Bluetooth Speaker to offer a whole lot more bang for your hard earned buck, where it delivers incredibly loud audio despite coming in a small form factor.

Do not be fooled by its exterior at first glance, where it sports tight curves and a shapely figure, this is still one perky little portable Bluetooth speaker. Since it operates using Bluetooth connectivity, there are no cables required to have it pumping out your favorite audio via its pipes, giving you more than an adequate amount of space to dance around the room. Needless to say, it works best with Bluetooth compatible devices within a 20 meter radius, and will come in blue and black shades, depending on your choice.

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Muji of Japan has just revealed a spanking new wall-mounted speaker, and the MJBTS-1 is no ordinary speaker, as it comes in the form of a wall-mounted Bluetooth speaker, with the added advantage of having a built-in FM radio, too. This particular Muji speaker can be turned On or Off simply by pulling the cord that is attached to the wall-mounted body, making it feel and look like one of those wall-mounted fans, no? The speaker itself will support Bluetooth.3.0 connectivity in addition to AVRCP and A2DP profiles. With that, you are able to play music sans wires using Bluetooth-enabled devices, including smartphones and tablets.

Other than that, the Muji wall-mounted Bluetooth Speaker MJBTS-1 comes with 2W × 2ch output, and you can use the included remote control to ensure that the volume level is according to your ears’ desires. Each purchase comes with an AC power adapter, and if you happen to live in the Land of the Rising Sun, you will be able to pick up the Muji Bluetooth Speaker MJBTS-1 for approximately $95 after conversion.

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Portable Bluetooth speakers, ah, we sure as heck have seen our fair share of them in our time. Well, just like how there is a myriad of other smartphones out there, so too, do we embrace the diversity of Bluetooth speakers, and the latest release from Divoom is certainly worth checking out. Known as the Bluetune-solo, this portable Bluetooth speaker from Divoom will boast of an X-Bass Sound System as well as built-in microphone, allowing you to use it as a hands-free kit when you require to carry out a conversation on your smartphone while both your hands are occupied, or as the law dictates (such as when you’re driving, that is).

The main selling point of the Bluetune-solo portable Bluetooth speaker in our books would be its ability to daisy chain multiple units together. In a nutshell, users are able to add on and remove speakers according to their current audio needs. The compact Bluetune-solo is easily thrown into a bag, and can be taken with you wherever you need your music to be.

As mentioned earlier, the Bluetune-solo sports an X-Bass Sound System that delivers patented PO-Bass Technology. In other words, your ears will be able to enjoy deep bass and more vibrant sound compared to other portable and compact speakers in the same market range. The Bluetune-solo will also feature a built-in rechargeable battery that is said to carry enough charge which offers up to 8 hours of play time.

When you throw in its daisy-chain capability that enables one to string multiple speakers together, you will end up with a customized audio experience for small and large listening environments. Sporting an all-in-one button that is conveniently located on the top of the speaker, the Bluetune-solo wirelessly will hook up to all Bluetooth devices including smartphones, tablets, and laptops among others.

You will be able to select from a range of bright and trendy colors including red, blue, white, orange and slate, and in case you still have that do not support Bluetooth, there is an auxiliary-in port. The Bluetune-solo can be yours for $49.90.

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We are still not quite done with CES 2013 just yet, even though the show ended late last week, there are still some ripples to cover considering the vastness of the entire event. Well, Rapoo, being one of the leading manufacturers of wireless peripheral products, did take the opportunity to make an announcement of a trio of new wireless, portable audio solutions back at CES 2013. They are the Bluetooth Portable Speaker A5000, Bluetooth Portable Mini Speaker A3060 (as seen above) and Bluetooth Portable Speaker A8060, where all of them will deliver a compact design and powerful sound perfect for use at home or on the go.

First off, Rapoo’s compact Bluetooth Portable Speaker A5000 will be a Bluetooth 4.0 speaker that will come in a range of bright colors that include lime green, watermelon pink, electric blue and basic black. Do not judge this by its small size, as it can deliver powerful sound while on the go, while boasting of a built-in microphone that doubles up as a speakerphone for hands-free calls as well as a 3.5mm jack to connect mobile devices

As for the cylindrical Bluetooth Portable Mini Speaker A3060 that you see above, it too, will jive to Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity while boasting Intelligent Voice Prompt that delivers audio status updates which includes when the speaker is paired to a device, battery life and volume changes. You are able to control the volume, pause/play music and skip over to the next/previous track from the connected smartphone, or you can also opt to use the integrated controls that are located on the top of the speaker. It will feature a built-in microphone for hands-free calling, a rechargeable lithium ion battery and five different metallic shades to choose from – silver, green, orange, yellow and blue.

Last but not least, the sleek Rapoo Bluetooth Portable Speaker A8060 will too, have Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity and Guided Acoustic Wave (GAW) Technology. It comes with smart control buttons with a proximity sensor that illuminates the controls whenever one is in range. All three models are tipped to be available before the first quarter of the year is over.
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