X-mini Max:
The X-mini Max is very similar to the Uno, except that is used in a stereo configuration. In addition, since these are intended to be used in a stereo pair, the volume controls are moved to the connection cable. The documentation in the box does not show that, so if you hook up the Max and no sound comes out, check for the volume slider on the connection cable, something that I missed when trying it out at first. You can also connect the bases of the speakers together to minimize footprint while delivering good sound (see the second photo below to see how that works), and these can also take other Max and Uno speakers in a buddy connection configuration. Check out the Max hooked up to my PS Vita:
Sound quality was good enough to fill the room, again a little tinny even with the bass response feature opened up, but 18 hours of charge and the small form factor for travel make up for that. These are easily good enough to use in a hotel room while travelling and will enhance the sound experience from your mobile devices. In fact, these are coming with me on my business trip to Japan this week. I tested the Max with the same devices as the Uno and all sounded better with the Max than with the onboard speakers.
The only thing that I did not like here was the lack of documentation about the sound slider built into the cable; I’d like to see X-mini update their documentation there to avoid some customer frustration. Bluetooth would be nice here as well.
I give this a 4/5 Silver Award; Bluetooth added to this would bump that to a 5/5 Gold Award. You can buy this today at Amazon.com for $59.99.
If you are in the market for portable rechargeable speakers for your mobile devices, give X-mini a look!
Thanks to X-mini for providing the speakers that I reviewed here.
