The article is based on a cheap Bluetooth speaker, I will share my own experience. After having a pair of relatively calm summers as a result of a certain worldwide pandemic, I’ve spent the last few weeks trying to make up for all of the time that I missed. My summer has already been jam-packed with activities such as going out, going on vacation, and attending large-scale events thus far. It’s been a lot of fun, but it’s also been a lot of work, not to mention it’s been incredibly expensive.
When I’m getting ready to go on a trip or an expedition into the great outdoors, one of the first things that I throw into my bag is my reliable UE Boom 2 portable speaker. However, if I’m being really honest, I’ve always felt it to be on the edge of what can be considered genuine portability. Therefore, you can imagine my excitement when I was given the chance earlier this year to put the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 through its paces (opens in the new tab).
I had heard positive things about its predecessor, and the Bluetooth speaker in its second incarnation improves upon what made the first model such a success. I had anticipated that the StormBox Micro 2 would prove to be a suitable replacement for the speaker that I had been using up until that point; however, what I didn’t anticipate was that it would end up becoming one of my must-have devices for the summer.
It’s not just that the StormBox Micro 2 is a portable speaker that’s both powerful and compact; rather, it’s the raft of additional capabilities that really wowed me and made me want to buy it. These have all come in handy at different times over the past several weeks, and they are a significant part of the reason why I have been suggesting this speaker to pretty much everyone I know over the whole summer.
A speaker that is genuinely portable
The StormBox Micro 2 is a much more condensed version of its predecessor, the UE Boom 2. The speaker is so small that they can actually be held in the palm of my hand, and I don’t even have very large shovels.
In addition to that, it has a polished overall appearance.
The speaker mesh is stretched across the front of the device, while the connector for the USB-C cable, the battery indicator, the on/off button, and the connectivity button are all located on the side. It is not a device that stands out with gaudy colors or a design that is unnecessarily over the top. Instead, it is a device that is rather appealing to look at.
I also need to bring up the large white volume control buttons that are located on the top of the device. I actually value how easy these are to click. I’ve used speakers in the past with less tactile controls, and the immediate responsiveness of the StormBox Micro 2 shouldn’t be missed. This may sound like a very superfluous thing to praise, but it’s important to note that I’ve used speakers in the past.
Big things come in small packages
I was initially a little afraid that the StormBox Micro 2 would have to compromise the quality of the audio experience in order to achieve its mobility goal. This was due to the fact that the device is extremely small. When I finally turned the speaker on, though, I was met with a pleasant surprise.
The speaker “loads a lot of sound into a very portable package,” as we stated in our evaluation of the StormBox Micro, and its follow-up provides the same shockingly powerful audio as its predecessor. Even allowing for the fact that it does not sound quite as clear or as loud as speakers that are not intended to be carried around with the user, it is difficult to conceive a speaker with a profile as thin as the StormBox Micro 2 that could produce a sound quality that is superior.
Even when I took the speaker to a chaotic and very noisy music festival campground, I was able to clearly hear every word and guitar chord of my indie rock playlist even when the volume was roughly halfway. This was a special treat for me, but I’m not sure the campers who were located next to me enjoyed being subjected to The Wombats’ music being played nonstop for the better part of the weekend.
More than “ just ” a public speaker
There is no shortage of choices when it comes to the best Bluetooth speakers on the market today; however, the suite of additional capabilities that the StormBox Micro 2 offers helps it to truly stand out from the competition.
To begin, it has a classification of IP67, which indicates that it is completely waterproof. Even while some degree of water resistance or even waterproofing is standard for most Bluetooth speakers, having either of these features is still very much appreciated. And I was (un)lucky enough to get the chance to put the StormBox Micro 2’s waterproofing to the test when it started raining when I was out camping. It gives me great pleasure to inform you that the participant in the discussion aced the examination. My tent? The answer is no.
The StormBox Micro 2 also includes a silicon strap that is resistant to tearing and may be used to attach the speaker to a variety of different things, such as the handlebars of a bicycle or the loop of a belt. During a hike in the breathtaking Peak District, I attached the speaker to my backpack with the help of the strap. This allowed me to listen to music without having to physically carry the gadget with me the whole time.
There is no shortage of choices when it comes to the best Bluetooth speakers on the market today; however, the suite of additional capabilities that the StormBox Micro 2 offers helps it to truly stand out from the competition.
To begin with, it has a classification of IP67, which indicates that it is completely waterproof. Even while some degree of water resistance or even waterproofing is standard for most Bluetooth speakers, having either of these features is still very much appreciated. And I was (un)lucky enough to get the chance to put the StormBox Micro 2’s waterproofing to the test when it started raining when I was out camping. It gives me great pleasure to inform you that the participant in the discussion aced the examination. My tent? The answer is no.
The StormBox Micro 2 also includes a silicon strap that is resistant to tearing and may be used to attach the speaker to a variety of different things, such as the handlebars of a bicycle or the loop of a belt. During a hike in the breathtaking Peak District, I attached the speaker to my backpack with the help of the strap. This allowed me to listen to music without having to physically carry the gadget with me the whole time.