Weathering the Bluetooth Speaker Deluge
We’ve had Braven’s 710 portable Bluetooth wireless speaker for a few weeks now. What strikes you initially is the weight and the build quality. While not quite as heavy as the proverbial house brick, the tiny Braven has a bit of mass. Finish is exemplary and you won’t find any overspray or nicks on the aircraft-grade aluminium chassis.
As for sound, measured against our resident, original B&W Zepplin it’s a no contest. But put the Braven up against its horde of rivals and it stacks up well, playing quite loud and clear with a pleasing tonality.
The Braven is moreover a take anywhere portable sound device which is water resistant.
Internally the technology includes powerful HD audio drivers, TrueWireless™ Technology and NFC. TrueWireless™ Technology allows wireless pairing with a second 710 to create a right and left stereo sound, while NFC enables linking with other NFC enabled devices by simply touching them or bringing them into close proximity.
True to BRAVEN’s heritage of speaker design, the BRAVEN 710 is equipped with a built-in noise-cancelling speakerphone and is capable for charging USB devices with its integrated power bank. It is IPX5 water-resistant, enjoys a unique mute functionality under Bluetooth Bridge to seamlessly synchronise streaming audio from your device to a stereo system and supports APTX technology. The 710 can also be daisy chained with additional 710 speakers to create a traditional hi-fi stereo system.
“The 710 is a prime example of how technology and design can combine to satisfy even the most demanding audiophiles on the go,” stated Andy Fathollahi, Chief Executive, BRAVEN. “The 710 is BRAVEN’s newest model and it incorporates all the technologies that have made BRAVEN a leading brand in portable wireless speakers.”
Product Details
- Custom HD audio drivers with APTX audio support
- 12+ hours of continuous wireless playback
- Built-in internal speakerphone and power bank
- IPX5 water resistant rating
- Bluetooth connectivity with NFC
- 10m operating distance
- 3.5mm line-in and AUX port
The Braven 710 is available now in a variety of finishes, for $229.99
Braven is distributed in Australia by MacGear, and for more information click here.
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