A review
GOgroove’s BlueSYNC DRM
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| The BlueSYNC DRM |
Finding
a good value in the constantly changing tech world is not easy. It seems Performance is frequently tied to
higher price points. However, surprises
can emerge.
This is
particularly true of peripherals like portable speakers. There are plentiful choices. There are also
compromises. Higher quality sound can
come at higher price points, sometimes in the hundreds of dollars. If price is not an obstacle size can be. Speaker systems that are too small do not
always deliver the goods. Systems that provided a rich sonic experience can
come in enclosures that are too cumbersome to be truly portable.
Offering a solution to the problems
associated with size, cost and quality sound, GOgroove has produced the BlueSYNC
DRM. Measuring 7.75" x 2.5" x
2.0", and weighing 11.84 ounces, portability is not an issue. For those that are looking for a device that
can easily fit in a purse or backpack, this is the form factor that works.
Styling, the Achilles Heel of
speaker systems, the BlueSYNC comes in an attractive enclosure. With curving
lines and a choice of colors, turquoise or red, aesthetic concerns have not
been neglected. The pleasing contemporary
styling provides a look that is decidedly higher end than its price points indicate.
On the subject of price, GOgroove
has put affordability front and center.
Coming in at $29.99, accessibility to a wide audience for audio on a
budget is addressed.
Too frequently value is connected
with middling performance. “You get what
you pay for,” is the standard rule for tech.
However, there are exceptions.
The BlueSYNC DRM is one such exception.
Features can be sacrificed for
affordability. Not deficient in this
department, there is some surprising functionality found here sometimes missing
in higher priced speaker solutions.
Offering speaker phone capability,
the built in microphone is more sensitive than one might expect, conversations
across an average room are entirely possible.
Voices sound clear going out and coming in without distortion.
Battery life is impressive. One charge can last up to ten hours according
to GOgroove. It is powered by a USB
connection. The USB cable is provided.
On the subject of connectivity, the
DRM is Bluetooth enabled. Syncing the
device was a simple procedure. Turn it
on, press the button on the top of the device and quickly your smartphone, or
any Bluetooth enabled device, is paired.
No need to adjust settings after the first sync. It remembers the connection after the first
set up.
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| The back of the BlueSYNC DRM |
Should you have a pc or mobile
phone that lacks Bluetooth, there is an auxiliary input that permits a wired
connection. This feature alone adds an important feature for supporting a wider
number of devices.
All of the features and price
points add up to value, but all of this means nothing without one essential
feature, decent sound. The deal breaker
with any speaker is sonic quality.
Hitting highs and providing lows, any number of small scaled sound
systems can only muster mediocre at best.
Go too far on the upper end and the sound can be tinny. The bass can sound muted. The DRM avoids that
pitfall.
It could be that the 2 x 35mm
stereo drivers and passive woofer that share a single air chamber could be the
reason the DRM performs better than one expect considering the price
points. Naturally no speaker in this
category can compete with larger systems that have a huge subwoofer. No mobile system can. That doesn’t mean compelling sound cannot
come from an enclosure this small.
Able to fill a medium sized room
with sound, it can reach highs and deep lows without sounding strained. It can also handle a wide spectrum of
music. It may not drown the house with
super booming volume, but it will not sound small and whiney in your average
room. For the purposes it was created,
the DRM serves its primary function, decent sound at a great price well.
Summation
There are a wide range of speakers
in the market place. Some perform at
very high levels. They also come with high price tags and sometimes little
portability. If one is realistic about
what to expect, the BlueSYNC DRM does not disappoint. Proving some features not found in systems
that cost more, such as a decent speaker phone or as a mobile speaker system,
the DRM has hit a sweet spot between value and performance. If you are looking for solid sound and a
decent feature set, the DRM will serve you very well.
Technical Information
Speaker Output Power - (2W x 2)
8-watt Peak
Bluetooth profile: v4.0 / A2DP / AVRCP / HFP
Battery - 1250mAh
Runtime - 10 hours
Dimensions - 7.75" x 2.5" x 2.0"
Weight - 11.84 ounces
Bluetooth profile: v4.0 / A2DP / AVRCP / HFP
Battery - 1250mAh
Runtime - 10 hours
Dimensions - 7.75" x 2.5" x 2.0"
Weight - 11.84 ounces
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