The Braven BRV-1 is a combination of rugged good looks and a functional speaker…. kinda like this reviewer (except for the functional speaker part!). The Braven BRV-1 is great for an activity that expose you and your listeners to water or being dropped. The speaker is water resistant per IPX5 which means it can be exposed to rain or water jets (or a shower) without fear of it getting damaged.
The speaker has solid sound performance, but there are other bluetooth speakers that louder. However (and as seen in the video) the speakers that are louder seem to be tuned on the higher end of the frequencies – which definitely makes them louder but also a more tinny type of sound. So there is a trade off the Braven may sacrifice a bit of sound volume but it makes it up by having a more rounded overall frequency response.
Notes-
– Dual 3W speakers (6 watts total) with a bottom port for bass resonance. I mentioned that the sound performance relative to the other speakers featured in the video – but on its own it does a have a good clean sound. The bass is not overly deep (because of the size of the speakers drivers), but it is enough to round out the rrequency response. The additional bass works it way into the mid-ranges so the Braven BRV-1 certainly does not sound “tinny”
– Can be used as an external 1400mAh battery pack.
– Water Resistant per IPX5 which means that it is water resistant but not completely water proof (it can not be submerged)
– Can be used as speakerphone – I rarely use bluetooth speakers as a speakerphone, but if you have the need it will work.
– The bluetooth pairs easily and has a solid range (about 30 feet)
– Has a really cool look – probably the best looking bluetooth speaker on the market (in my opinion)
– Very portable – weighs about a pound and is shaped like a (about) half of a brick, so it will easily pack away in a backpack.
– Rechargeable battery will power the speaker for about 12 hours at lower volumes – at peak volumes it will be less.
FInal Verdict – I like the Braven BRV-1 for traveling and use outdoors. I would have preferred if had a little more power (perhaps 6W per channel – 12W total), but as a whole it makes an attractive option for anyone hiking, camping, or just traveling. If you are in the market I would definitely recommend that you check it out.
4 to 4 1/2 Stars
Please Note – I received this product for reviewing purposes
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