Etekcity Roverbeats T12, a speaker that sounds pretty good and cheap: Review
Bluetooth speakers are among the most popular in recent years and have almost completely replaced the traditional home stereo systems. We listen predominantly liquid music from your smartphone and need an external speaker for higher quality and volume.
Those wireless are ideal for them place anywhere comfortably and not have the hindrance of cables, also the most feature internal battery to work in mobility. This time of year, where it is common to move the holidays, bluetooth speakers are very popular and it will try in the next several days, covering the main price ranges.
Below $50 the offer is very wide and there are products handyman who also hands-free calls, but in my research I wanted to give priority to sound quality and design. For this reason I chose to review this Etekcity Roverbeats T12.
The sinuous shape is appealing and successful, with an area closer to the center and two 3W speakers on the sides. The front grille is made of metal, while the external structure is made of plastic with a matte finish very pleasant to the touch and sight. On the manufacturer’s site, I’ve seen that there is also a version gray and red. The construction is good and the particularly small dimensions with 19.6 x 7.1 x 8.6 cm and less than 400 grams of weight.
The back is rounded and fits perfectly with the front design, with soft curves and well designed. Included are a power supply and a microUSB cable AUX by 3.5″, the doors of which are arranged on the lower back. Here, we also find a practical power switch on / off, which I find more effective than the traditional buttons.
The Etekcity Roverbeats T12 has Bluetooth 3.0 with EDR and fits seamlessly with smartphones and computers. Although there is no icon identifying, in the upper part, there is the NFC tag, right at the logo. If we have a device that supports this technology simply approach him for the automatic matching. The operating range is typical of Bluetooth, with 10 meters in open field and something less if there are obstacles.
At the top, there are only three buttons, but control is fairly complete and comfortable. The central one is for play / pause and hold it for a few seconds activates the paring Bluetooth. The side buttons, instead, used to send back and forth with a single press, while a prolonged change the volume (which still is controlled also by the source). At the center, it is also a small status LED, which flashes blue to indicate the activities and green during the pairing of a Bluetooth device.
Autonomy declared the internal battery of 2,200 mAh is 20h playback, and in my tests is discharged after playing for nearly 17. It is one of the longest I’ve tried similar products and is quite satisfying. With use of a couple of hours a day you will not need to recharge it for at least a week.
As for the audio I tried different sources, using mainly Spotify and Apple Music. It is not a device that was created for high fidelity, so let us play songs lossless does not make much sense, especially for the compression applied via Bluetooth.
Start now by saying that the sound, I liked it and it’s definitely better than what I expected. The speakers in this price range are usually little more than toys, have a single driver and a sound flat and boxed. Obviously, the T12 remains fairly compact, so the stereo effect cannot be that of a system with separate speakers, it possesses a good airiness.
The definition of medium and high is normal and there are low but not too vibrant. They do not reach the stomach, in short, but not penalize listening. In general, the sound is pleasant and never tiring, in particular for the absence of distortions, that are felt only at the maximum volume. Given the good sensitivity, it will be difficult to push to the maximum, as already 50% filled a very large room and is felt even outdoors.
As I already announced, missing the microphone, so we cannot use it for phone calls hands-free. When we start or respond with a call, your smartphone will automatically switch the audio to the earpiece. Another potential flaw is the rubberized finish of the surface: beautiful to see and silky to the touch is particularly prone to fingerprints.
We also have to see how he will respond to the test of time, because I had other products with a similar material in the past and, after a few years, have become ” sticky “. At present, I can only appreciate its design and construction, definitely above expectations and the price range.
Etekcity Roverbeats T12: Conclusion
The Etekcity Roverbeats T12 Bluetooth speaker offers an excellent quality / price ratio and neglects some minor detail to focus almost exclusively on the sound. Not waterproof, you can not make phone calls and you can connect only one device at a time, but rewards us with a playback quality on a par with much more expensive products.
It is a choice that I really appreciate, you may have a case with an attractive design, a long battery life and a sound convincing. Consider that you can use to your computer or TV, if you want even plugged in so as not to drain the battery inside. In this price range, you do not get better, and I can guarantee that you will not regret the purchase. And if you want bass beautiful vibrant must resign to spend more money.
Conclusions
PROS : Careful design and original, Compact and lightweight, Two separate speaker for stereo effect, Comfortable to use, Long battery life. It can also be used via AUX cable (supplied), Superior sound to the price range, Economic.
CONS : It does not have the microphone for phone calls, It goes to only one device at a time.
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