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OT: Best portable speaker for small music setup

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  • @Hmtx said:
    Also be careful because some speakers with 3.5mm input have additional processing on the analog input which causes latency.

    Sonos speakers for example…

  • I have the iLoud Micro speakers, for the price and how easy they are to transport in a bag, they're an amazing piece of gear.

    They create a superb stereo image, in which you can easily visualize every sound and instrument positioned in a horizontal line.

    Sure, for serious mastering, you will want something bigger and more expensive. But for mixing or normal work in my Mac or iPad, they are an amazing couple of desktop speakers, and they won't give you hear fatigue after long sessions.

    Its only flaw is that there is some noise in a low frequency that you can hear when they're connected, which is normal in auto-amplified speakers in this price range. But it's something to take into account.

  • Looks like IK Multimedia have stopped selling the iLoud portable speaker.

  • @Pynchon said:
    I have the iLoud Micro speakers, for the price and how easy they are to transport in a bag, they're an amazing piece of gear.

    They create a superb stereo image, in which you can easily visualize every sound and instrument positioned in a horizontal line.

    Sure, for serious mastering, you will want something bigger and more expensive. But for mixing or normal work in my Mac or iPad, they are an amazing couple of desktop speakers, and they won't give you hear fatigue after long sessions.

    Its only flaw is that there is some noise in a low frequency that you can hear when they're connected, which is normal in auto-amplified speakers in this price range. But it's something to take into account.

    This problem is really annoying. It happens around 50 Hz. The noise is coming from air turbulence at the ports. I put some plugs into the ports and don't operate them very loud. I'm also thinking about a subwoofer with RCA passthrough.

  • @krassmann said:

    For me that only happens when I reach around >100db SPL db(A) weighted which is way too loud since I'm sitting less than 3 feet / 1 meter away from the speakers...

    ...and how often do you feed a speaker with a near 0dbFS sine-wave in practice?

    I've also noticed a difference depending on what I feed the speakers (and at what level) with, a built-in 3.5mm jack which distorts like hell or the Audient ID4mk2 which is a bit cleaner than my UR-242 are just a few examples?
    (It's quite easy to 'overdrive/distort' the input-stage of the iLoud Micros as it's expecting a -10dBu signal and not +4dBu which most audio interfaces output at).

    Still the 'flubbering' is less than what I get from the Marshall Stanmore fed with the same input signal...

    Oh well, it's possible to find flaws in just about any speaker/speaker system, yes even the really expensive ones :sunglasses:

    I'm happy with my pair and the mentioned 'problem' is really blown out of proportion and I'm not even trying to defend IK in anyway, the UNO Synth is a 'lemon' and badly constructed pice of sh*t and one that left a really sour taste in my mouth...

    Cheers!

  • edited December 2022

    If you want something portable and cash is not a problem I’d recommend the Teenage Engineering OB-4.
    Sounds great and has some extra features that could be useful performance wise, such as the looping etc.
    Managed to find one on eBay for a good price and have never regretted it.

  • edited December 2022

    @Samu for me the noise occurs quite easily. It happens to me constantly when making music that includes some bass. I don't find that acceptable. Usage of the tone generator in the video was just for demo purposes but it actually happens with normal music. I would like that you try this: open Model D, preset Ayer Bass, and play around with F, F#, G in the lowest octave. My speakers are connected to my audio interface via the RCA inputs. The noise occurs even at moderate volume. I could perfectly have a decent conversation.

  • I’m using wking t9 as we speak and it’s freaking awesome. Very long battery life has aux in and built in sound activated lights for extra sensory stimulation. 40w rms if I remember correctly.

  • I’m using wking t9 as we speak and it’s freaking awesome. Very long battery life has aux in and built in sound activated lights for extra sensory stimulation. 40w rms if I remember correctly.

  • I’m using wking t9 as we speak and it’s freaking awesome. Very long battery life has aux in and built in sound activated lights for extra sensory stimulation. 40w rms if I remember correctly.

  • I’m using wking t9 as we speak and it’s freaking awesome. Very long battery life has aux in and built in sound activated lights for extra sensory stimulation. 40w rms if I remember correctly.

  • Hi. I have to admit that the Latency is critically high for playing keyboards, synth, mpc etc. for many speakers with batteries and 3.5" input jack. E.g. Harman Gardon Studio Onyx 4 and go/ play, JBL charge 2, several Sony speakers etc. So if you are playing you will notice a difference compared to "studio speakers". In some of those even having the additional latency roughly close to 50ms. Can anyone share the same thoughts, or is there any options comparable to studio monitors?

  • @krassmann said:
    @Samu for me the noise occurs quite easily. It happens to me constantly when making music that includes some bass. I don't find that acceptable. Usage of the tone generator in the video was just for demo purposes but it actually happens with normal music. I would like that you try this: open Model D, preset Ayer Bass, and play around with F, F#, G in the lowest octave. My speakers are connected to my audio interface via the RCA inputs. The noise occurs even at moderate volume. I could perfectly have a decent conversation.

    I can provoke it with deep loud 808 sub-bass but I’m not a ‘Trap Head’ and my listening level is usually around 74db SPL max so I don’t disturb the others too much so for my purposes they are perfectly ok.
    (The input knob is at 0db and I control the signal I feed to it from the audio interface and usually keep the DAW output level around -6dbFS).

    But sure, we’ll all have our own tolerance and acceptance levels so I can understand the situation.
    For the size they are pretty darn impressive…
    …but not recommended for heavy ‘low end’ work, that needs a real sub-woofer…

  • @Samu said:

    @krassmann said:
    @Samu for me the noise occurs quite easily. It happens to me constantly when making music that includes some bass. I don't find that acceptable. Usage of the tone generator in the video was just for demo purposes but it actually happens with normal music. I would like that you try this: open Model D, preset Ayer Bass, and play around with F, F#, G in the lowest octave. My speakers are connected to my audio interface via the RCA inputs. The noise occurs even at moderate volume. I could perfectly have a decent conversation.

    I can provoke it with deep loud 808 sub-bass but I’m not a ‘Trap Head’ and my listening level is usually around 74db SPL max so I don’t disturb the others too much so for my purposes they are perfectly ok.
    (The input knob is at 0db and I control the signal I feed to it from the audio interface and usually keep the DAW output level around -6dbFS).

    But sure, we’ll all have our own tolerance and acceptance levels so I can understand the situation.
    For the size they are pretty darn impressive…
    …but not recommended for heavy ‘low end’ work, that needs a real sub-woofer…

    Interesting that it's harder for you to provoke the noise, but yeah, I think I have to buy a decent subwoofer and the problem is solved. Apart from that, I'm also very happy with the speakers. It's absolutely impressive what they deliver for the price and size. I spent some time comparing monitors in a music store and they were the best of all the budget monitors.

  • @krassmann said:
    It's absolutely impressive what they deliver for the price and size. I spent some time comparing monitors in a music store and they were the best of all the budget monitors.

    Yepp, I did the market scouting and I even saw the 'wobble video'...
    ...got them on a sale brand-new for <$200.

    I honestly don't know how much improvement a new pair of monitors would do for me as I mostly listen at pretty conservative levels in an completely un-treated room.

    When I need more oomph it's headphone time (Austrian Made AKG K701's or Sony MDR-7506's).

    The Marshall Stanmore is perfect for checking how things sound at a lot louder levels on an 'average' systems.
    ...It's got some 'turbulence' but when the volume is at that level I need to stay a few meters away from it so I won't damage my ears...

    I have head some good words about the smallish JBL 104's...

  • edited December 2022

    not pretending to be „best“, just showing off.

    my ghetto stereo made of two old portable speakers (JBL On Tour) + some cable voodoo.
    it's proper stereo, because anything with 10–15 cm between channels is obviously not. double left channel in the white unit and double right channel in the black unit.
    it's 100% battery powered, so works even during blackouts (that are the new normal here in Ukraine).
    it's wired — so suitable for jams and rehearsals (unlike bluetooth stuff).
    zero soldering – adaptors only.

  • edited June 2023

    The JBL Flip 5 is popular with its compact size, great sound, and waterproof design. The Ultimate Ears Boom 3 is another excellent option known for its impressive sound quality and durability. If you're looking for something more high-end, the Sonos Move offers fantastic audio performance and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity convenience. For a detailed comparison between Klipsch Forte and Cornwall speakers, I found an informative article on https://performerlife.com/klipsch-forte-vs-cornwall/ that you might find helpful. Check it out, and happy music listening!

  • Looks interesting.

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