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FENGRU W1 - Bluetooth Speaker
[Product Link]:
www.aliexpress.com/item/Newest-Original-FENGRU-W1-Wooden-Wireless-Bluetooth-Speaker-HIFI-Music-Speaker-Portable-Outdoor-Subwoofer-Sound-Support/32810669750.html
[Current Product Price] $58 USD
*Disclaimer - I was given the the opportunity to review the FENGRU W1 by the CKLewis Audio Store on AliExpress*
*Specs*
1. Support A2DP, AVRCP, handsfree profile.
2. Bluetooth version: V3.0
3. Working area: Up to 10 metes 33 feet
4. Dimension: 230 * 120 * 95mm / 9.06x4.72x3.74in
5. Net weight: 1 kg / 35.27 oz
6. Speaker: 52mm x 2
7. Speaker output: 2 * 5 watts
9. Signal-to-noise ratio: ≥60dB
10. Distortion: ≤0. 5%
11. Battery voltage / capacity: 2000 MAH
12. Battery charging voltage: 5V ± 0. 5 V
13. Battery charging time: 3 hours
14. playing time for speakers: About 8 hours
15. Support TF card
16. AUX audio in
17. Material: Wood + aluminum alloy
*Package Includes*
1 X Bluetooth speaker
1 X Charging cable
1 X AUX cable
*Build*
The design of the FENGRU W1 is straight forward, with two choices of wood-pattern wrap available. Speakers themselves are evenly distributed in front and covered with a metal mesh black grill. On the left side you will find a smooth vent for needed air flow. All and all it is a relatively handsome construction.
Button placement to control Volume, Tracks and Modes are located in the rear of the FENGRU W1. My advice would be to move those to the top of the player in future generations for easier use. My only other issue is the Volume/Track Selection buttons are shared. So if you want to raise/lower the volume, you must hold down either the + or -. To skip forward or reverse tracks is a short click. The issue here is that it makes for a harder control. I just wish there was buttons for track selection and volume separately and on top of the speakers.
*Features*
The FENGRU W1 is packed with function. First is shown clearly on front, Bluetooth (Version 3.0). The FENGRU W1 sure does like to talk. I voice comes through the speakers letting you know that is ready to be connected, it can be slightly loud and startling at first. Then using my LG V20, I was quickly able to connect and start playing music. The FENGRU W1 is fast to recognize new devices and let me know I was connected. Bluetooth playback was flawless with no skipping. I did not measure the exact distance, but line of site outside, I was able to get decently far away and it still worked.
Standard 3.5mm connection is about as simple as you would think and provides easy playback through a multitude of devices. Again, there was no stutter or static with a wired connection.
An option that is nicely included is the ability to play music from a TF card slot. For my testing I was using a SanDisk 32GB MicroSD. The FENGRU W1 quickly read the data and began to play. For me, this is a great feature as it allows the player to be independent. Great for loading up a ton of digital music and have hours worth of playback for various occasions like hosing a party, going to the beach, or for just cleaning up around at home.
*Sound Quality*
Lows - Right at first listen, I was able to breathe a sigh of relief, these are not muddy or bass heavy. Instead, the FENGRU W1 is reserved in the lows, only allowing a controlled amount come through. For a unit this small, bass is more than acceptable and can be adjusted through connected devices to extend further. While using PowerAmp on my Android phone, I was able to bump up the lows to show more presence and the FENGRU W1 responded very well in including more bass thump. Though, this would not be a bassheads first pick.
Mids - Here is where the FENGRU W1 shines. The mids are wonderfully clear. Vocals are one the best I've heard in a Bluetooth speaker. This is in direct response to the forward mid tuning. Listening to "Julia Michaels - Issues", I was quite shocked at first to hear the purity on her voice. The mids are reveling and accurate.
Highs - With only a hint of tininess, the upper frequencies are nicely detailed and never harsh. When pushed to higher volume levels, the FENGRU W1 keeps the treble ever so slightly rolled off to push away any over-brightness.
Soundstage - With the size of the FENGRU W1 and the spacing of the speakers, with of sound is limited, but never contested. The sound is focused directionally straight and with good speed.
*Overall Thoughts*
If you can get past the button placement and joint ownership in the controls, the FENGRU W1 has a lot to offer. Foremost being the great vocals it can produce. Along with no veil, this speaker system gives you your music upfront and personal without any interference. Bass is there, but lower in it size and presentation. Though the FENGRU W1 will respond well to bass boost, but don't expect it to ruble too much. Detail on the whole is very impressive for a speaker in this price range. Which at the time of this review is running about $58 USD.
The FENGRU W1 is also very versatile due to its various audio input options. All of which work very well and provide comparable quality in sound to each other.
I think a lot of buyers have the potential to be surprised by this FENGRU W1 speaker. While retaining easily portability, it also has the ability to provide great music playback.
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