Sound Quality: Overall, we found the speaker delivers less than satisfactory sound quality. Expect distortions or other audio issues. The bass, which covers instruments such as bass drums, bass guitars, or stand-up bass, has good impact and goes deep, and it is prominent and tubby. Midrange, such as guitars, horns, and voices from music or podcasts, is fairly even, but it is somewhat congested, a bit grainy and hazy, a touch etched. Treble, which may include cymbals or the upper range of violins, is fairly extended, but it is a bit smeared and sizzly. Does a so-so job of recovering room ambience. The soundfield extends a bit above, and not much to the sides of the speakers, and while individual instruments and voices are identifiable, they only have a two dimensional quality. Volume is enough to fill a medium sized room. If you choose to pair this speaker with another, the stereo set can be placed to provide better separation than other models.
Ease of Use: The speaker has many features or accessories that add convenience during daily operation. Shortcut buttons on the console include: volume, input selection, linking to other speakers. A handle is conveniently included to help with carrying or moving the speaker. Its rating of IP54 means some dust may enter but won't affect operation, and has protection from splashing water from any direction.
Versatility: It is missing some features users typically want and need. You can connect wirelessly to this speaker via a direct Bluetooth connection. Connection ports on this speaker includes xlr - 1/4 inch combo jack, 3.5mm aux line out. It has a proprietary party mode function for broadcasting music to other compatible Fender Audio speakers. If you have two of these speakers, you can use TWS to pair them for a wider stereo experience. There are no tone control or EQ settings for customizing your listening experience. There is no speakerphone functionality nor built-in microphone.
