Affordable wireless speaker somewhat lacking in sound
SINGAPORE — An affordable wireless speaker targeted at the young that looks trendy and offers fairly passable sound. That is the GoGear 3-Way Awesome wireless portable surround sound speaker in a nutshell.
SINGAPORE — An affordable wireless speaker targeted at the young that looks trendy and offers fairly passable sound. That is the GoGear 3-Way Awesome wireless portable surround sound speaker in a nutshell.
The “3-Way” in its name does not denote three different inputs. You are limited to connecting it via just Bluetooth or a mini stereo jack.
Instead, the description implies that sound fires out in three directions — the front, left, and right: A single driver assisted by two “bass radiators”.
In an actual sound test, the audio output did not sound that impressive. Clarity was lacking on the high range, and the bass, while certainly not weak, did not have the deep-thumping punch that would give it a much-needed kick.
A plus point, however, was that even when turned up loud, the speaker did not strain or suffer from any of the dreaded distortion that often plagues cheaper options. The maximum volume was loud, but certainly nowhere near “surround sound”.
Build wise, it sports a typical plastic construction, but that makes it light and easy to throw into a bag and carry around with you.
The set-up was straightforward. My iPhone detected the GoGear immediately and a successful pairing was indicated via a sharp ping from the speaker.
There are three buttons for the basic controls: to play/pause, increase/decrease levels, and skip tracks (via a long press).
The 3-Way Awesome is available in black, blue, and red, and has a rechargeable battery rated at up to six hours of playback. Charging is done via the included micro-USB cable.
GoGear’s range of products includes earphones, headsets, and other Bluetooth speakers.
This speaker is worthy of consideration by budget-conscious shoppers, as the one-year local warranty gives you peace of mind over generic non-branded speakers.
The 3-Way Awesome costs S$59.90 and is available at Mustafa and selected 7-Eleven stores.