Sound QualityThe Klipsch The Three overall sound quality was good. Bass has good impact and goes deep but somewhat prominent and boomy. Midrange is fairly even but somewhat hazy, lower midrange is overwhelmed by the bass. Treble is fairly extended but a bit smeared. Does a so-so job of recovering room ambience; overall sound is somewhat hazy and lacks some detail. No significant difference between Wifi and Bluetooth sound quality. Provides a decent volume level in a large sized room.
Versatility
Versatility is Good. It's a stereo speaker, with multi-room support. Wireless: WiFi supports dual-band and it has Bluetooth. Communications: Lacks support for calling, texting and messaging features. Digital Assistant Muting: Has a dedicated control to disable the digital assistant by muting its microphones. Audio Connections: Lacks analog audio inputs and outputs. Audio Tailoring: Lacks user adjustable tone controls, EQ or selectable presets. OS Support: iOS, Android. Other connections and features: Lacks a USB device port. Streaming by voice command: Supports voice command of common streaming services such as Google-Play Music, Pandora, Spotify, Tune-In and iHeart Radio. Voice ID: Supports voice identity - a feature which allows the account holder with their voice print to access personal information.
Ease of Use
Overall ease of use of the Klipsch The Three is very good. Wireless setup: Setup requires an app downloaded to a device, easy and intuitive - need instructions (may be included in app), may or may not involve inputting WiFi network password and account setups. Console controls: Volume control knob is prominent, when actuated there is a non persistent graphical position marking and a specific volume level can be given by verbal command. Audio mute: Unlabeled - well placed - with indication when it is engaged. Microphone mute: Well marked, well placed, clear indication when it is engaged. Source selections: Requires app to be installed, app installation is straight forward. Once app is installed switching between inputs requires selecting the -cast- icon in a 3rd party supported app. Fairly intuitive but subject to 3rd Party implimentation of cast selection. App remote: Volume control not obvious due to extremely poor placement - only available when content is playing; however, it is repeatable with clear graphic and index of setting. Mute: (Remote) Dedicated control but the marking is not the most obvious, clear indication when it is engaged. Voice transport controls: Natural language control of transport (Play/Pause/Skip/Mute), volume controls and source selection was easy and intuitive.
