The Bayan Audio Soundbook X3 is unlike any wireless speaker product, I have ever reviewed at Geek News Central. Immediately I had to tell the gang hands off this thing after about 5 minutes of testing. The first thing you notice when you are unpacking the Soundbook is that this not some cheap piece of gear. The build quality is solid and as you see in the picture has some serious style.
This mobile wireless speaker is packed with features it will play continuous audio for 10 hours on its own battery. The sound quality via Bluetooth connection is rich and just the right amount of base. I am pretty picky when it comes to sound quality, and the Soundbook really surprised me they have packed a lot of quality into this speaker.
It has 2.1 stereo with a combined 25 watts of output power. At max volume of the unit it did not have any distortion, I was shocked at the total output level it was capable off. The on-board battery as I said will give you 10 hours of play, and if you are in need of a charge you can even charge a smartphone with the included USB port on the back. It is designed with Smart Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX.
You can bridge the unit to other devices but we did not test that functionality. It has an integrated FM Radio with built in antenna that worked great. The biggest surprise was that it has a built in Microphone for hands free conference calling. Testing this on my desk audio quality was great and feedback from the call participants said the incoming audio quality was excellent.
The front of the unit has the retro lcd display hid behind the grill and you can change easily change the functions. The speaker functions include Bluetooth, Aux Input (Back) & FM. Adjusting the audio level can be done by your phone or from the recessed volume control buttons on top of the unit. There is a power button and channel up/down buttons as well. Finally there is even a jack in the back to plug headphones into.
Overall this is a fantastic portable wireless speaker that comes in three colors. Quality does come at a price, I looked around the net and found an average price of $420.00. Bayan Audio has a wide range of wireless speakers / sizes at a variety of price points worthy of checking out.