Soundcore Rave Neo 2

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers / Portable

A soundcore Rave Neo 2 Wireless Bluetooth Portable speaker system.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Sound quality

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Sound quality: soundcore's Rave Neo 2 had decent overall sound quality - this model reproduces music and dialog reasonably well despite the obvious shortcomings in its sound. With the soundcore app Custom EQ set to produce the most even tonal balance bass has good impact and goes fairly deep but is somewhat tubby and a bit to somewhat prominent depending on the program material. Midrange is fairly even, but is somewhat grainy and hazy, and a bit muffled. Treble is fairly extended but is somewhat subdued, a bit smeared, and sizzly, an the lower treble is muted. Does a so-so job of recovering room ambience and is congested. When two units are used to form a stereo pair the sound stage can be made wider depending on placement. There was no significant difference between Bluetooth, wired and USB sound quality. Provides a decent volume level in a large sized room.

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A soundcore Rave Neo 2 Wireless Bluetooth Portable speaker system. In our tests the sound quality, and the versatility of provided features are assessed.

Features & Specs

Features

IP rating

Claimed battery life (hrs.)

Adjustable tone settings

Yes

Wireless stereo pairing

Not Stated

Speaker phone w/built-in mic

Optional multi-room sharing

Remote

Yes

Power source

Battery/AC

Updatable software/firmware

Yes

Warranty (mos.): parts/labor

18/18

Other features

Manufacturer claims IPX7 water resistant. Can connect unlimited soundcore PartyCast speakers for sound reinforcement (increased evenness of sound spread and/or volume in a given area). Free soundcore app download for Apple and Android mobile devices can be used to adjust tonal balance, act as a remote control, connect another Rave Neo 2 speaker or other compatible soundcore PartyCast speakers for sound reinforcement, set auto power off, mute voice prompt, control the lights, and update the unit's firmware. <p>Firmware version 0.20, Apple app version 3.2.3, Android app version 3.2.5.</p>

Included accessories

USB-C Charging Cable, Quick Start Guide, Declaration of Conformity.

Specs

Wireless type

Bluetooth

Audio format

Stereo

Height (in.)

12.5

Width (in.)

7.25

Depth (in.)

6.5

Weight (lbs.)

7.7

Connections

Stereo analog audio input

Yes

Optical digital audio input

Headphone jack

Active subwoofer pre-amp out

Other connections

None.

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Soundcore Rave Neo 2

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