Set up wise, it was easy and simple. I had minimal difficulties setting it up with my phone and tablet. Easy to pair up via bluetooth and also easy to link up both the speakers. The shape and design of the speakers, make it easy to be ported around and placed in small places. The buttons on the speakers also were great for easy access and volume control. The lights on the speakers also make it easy to keep an eye on the need to be charged. In regards to the battery life, I was actually very impressed with how long it lasted. It definitely lasted at least 6 hours of continuous streaming. The sound was very clear and had a great range. I was surprised by how loud these little speakers could broadcast. I did have a slight problem with the bluetooth connectivity, especially on my phone, this may be due to the fact that I had other bluetooth devices connected and it was taking up the allocated port. Overall, I think that the speakers are very affordable and reasonable for the advertised price. I would highly recommend them as they provide great sound and are easy to use. Battery life is definitely a big plus too!

Upon opening the package containing two Sony SRS-X11 wireless speakers, the first thing that struck me was their size. Small blue cubes, at only 61mm squared and weighing only 215 grams, you’d wonder how much sound they’re able to produce. But these bad boys are pretty deceptive in just what they’ve got crammed into their stylish little package. Featuring a 12 hour battery life, bluetooth connectivity, NFC and 10 watts of power, the speaker aesthetically looks like a modern piece of technology that would fit easily into an active lifestyle, and also doubles as a handsfree speaker, which can be handy on the go, especially in the car. It’s small enough to grab and go, and looks good too. But how does it sound? While it has a decent sounding bass, it does suffer from the distortion at louder levels, and especially when playing particularly bass heavy genres. Indoor use only needed a mid volume level, which was fine. But take it outdoors, where you’re competing with wind and other outdoor noises, then you’re more tempted to turn the volume up, and that’s when you get the distortion. Normally you’d get one speaker per package when you buy one. For the purposes of this review, I was given two speakers, so I could test out the pairing mode. Now I’m aware of the limitations of wireless bluetooth speakers. Especially when outdoors. But the real kicker with these speakers is when they are paired together. If placed strategically, they actually manage to cover a reasonable area. Indoors, placing them on either side of the room and it almost feels like you’re at a concert (especially in a really small room). Its square shape allows it to have speakers that face three different sides, increasing the radius of sound. The downside at first was working out how to pair the two speakers. The instructions were a bit light, but once paired, the difference was noticeable. The sound pairing on both sides created an aural harmony that fills the space around it. Having said that, one speaker packs enough punch for a medium sized room. You may struggle to get the best sound outdoors but given the right circumstances, and with low wind, you can still manage to get a decent party started. All in all, it packs quite a punch for such a small little unit. As long as you know what it’s capable of, then it’s a speaker worth checking out.

Excellent sound for a small speaker. Used when travelling in a caravan where space is at a premium.