[divefroggy]

Hi Folks,
 
B&O has released a new, shiny and round Bluetooth portable speaker.
 
For those who are intested in getting a portable speaker. I for one, am very interested. 
 
 
DIMENSION: 4.8cm x 13.3cm
 
WEIGHT: 0.6kg (1.3lb)
 
CONNECTIVITY: 1 x 3.5mm Mini-Jack, 1 x USB-C for charging (up to 3A) and speaker phone
 
STEREO PAIRING: Wireless stereo pairing to wireless connect two Beoplay A1 speakers.
 
BLUETOOTH: Bluetooth 4.2, ADK 4.0
 
POWER AMPLIFIER: 2 x 30W Class D for woofer and tweeter, 2 x 140W peak power
 
FREQUENCY: 60 - 24.000Hz
 
BATTERY: Up to 24 hours playback at moderate listening level. Built-in, rechargeable, 7,4V, 2200mAh, Li-Ion
 
MORE INFO: HERE
 

MOSS GREEN

 

NATURAL

 

[divefroggy]

Has anyone purchased or did a test on this speaker? Any reviews from users?

 

[sabloke]

My moss green A1 is hours away, on the van with DHL courier. I'll post my impressions within a couple of days. Paid AU$318 delivered by eGlobal from HK to Australia.

 

[divefroggy]

  My moss green A1 is hours away, on the van with DHL courier. I'll post my impressions within a couple of days. Paid AU$318 delivered by eGlobal from HK to Australia.

That's awesome! Congrats on your purchase!

 

[sabloke]

Can't wait to hook it up to the Mojo and have a listen, ha ha! Onkyo DP-X1 - Chord Mojo - Lavri silver cable - B&O BeoPlay A1, definition of overkill Need to find out if the hiss people talk about is due to Bluetooth DAC or its the amp.

One hour or so to wait for delivery...

 

[sabloke]

OK people, the A1 is the real deal! Amazing sound, as expected and more. Deep bass, voices and mids to die for, highs are lush and not sibilant from what I heard so far. Blows my BRAVEN 710 out of the galaxy. The app works fine, different EQ settings make a difference too. All in all, highly recommended.

 

[divefroggy]

Wow! That's great! I'll be getting one real soon. Thanx for the review.

 

[sylloxtric]

Hi sabloke, how is your experience with battery life on the A1?
 
I have read and watched reviews and apparently battery life is the only thing going against the A1?
 
Thanks.

 

[sabloke]

Can't really say as I haven't used it too much. Not concerned at all about this as I've got an Anker 20,100 mAh power bank that can charge on Type C in no time at all. I would say that you can easily get 8-10 hours at mid levels out of it. Funny people are concerned about not getting the advertised 20 hours or whatever out of the A1 when their phone won't stream for more than 4-5 hours anyway

 

[sabloke]

EBay cheap A1 case, some AUD$17.00 delivered from China. Good quality and snug fit. The lid has perforations so you can listen with the case zippered up and while doing so the sound changes a bit, I don't think that's an issue outdoors where you want your device protected.

 

[sabloke]

Obviously not leather at this price but the case is well made and fits perfectly offering way more protection than a cloth bag.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Travel-PU-Case-Bag-Cover-For-B-O-Bang-Olufsen-BeoPlay-BO-A1Bluetooth-Speaker-/162099336499?var=&hash=item25bddf9533mUNV1yf1XLUXoETazPlHM7w

 

[divefroggy]

Nice case. Did you use it together with the B&O App? Any difference in the sound?

 

[sabloke]

Sure do! The EQ is a peach!

 

[sabloke]

Best sound comparison tool, ever! Clavinetjunkie, you legend!!!
 
http://switcher.oluvsgadgets.net/

 

[RockBastard]

Does your unit also have a hint of white noise? (thanks)