The Monster DNA One Wi-fi Speaker could not fairly the audio high quality of the full-sized HomePod, nevertheless it’s VERY shut. And at US$149.99, it’s half the value.
(Additionally, it sounds a bit higher than the HomePod mini, although it’s $50 greater than Apple’s smaller speaker.)
Apple’s audio system boasts Spatial Audio (which may be very, cool); the DNA One speaker gives what Monster calls Omnidirectional Sound — and it’s additionally very cool. 4 evenly distributed audio system means which you could place DNA One wherever within the room and it sounds just like the audio is coming straight at you.
The audio is superb. A subwoofer for deeper bass and EQ customization options could be good, however you’ll be able to actually crank up the quantity on the DNA One with none distortion.
You simply pair the speaker to your Apple gadget through “Ultrawide Bluetooth,” which has a 30-foot vary. Which is good as a result of the speaker has no auxiliary enter.
An attention-grabbing function of the DNA One is that you just cost it with an included Qi Wi-fi Charging base. Monster says its DNA audio system are the primary Bluetooth audio system to supply wi-fi charging suitable with all normal Qi wi-fi chargers. Totally charged, the DNA One can run on battery energy for about 15 hours.
What’s extra, you’ll be able to fast-charge your gadgets with the built-in USB-C port and included six foot USB-C cable. I examined it with my iPhone 14 Professional Max and was fulled charged in about 45 minutes.
Monster says the DNA One, with its 1P67, could be immersed in as much as three toes of water and nonetheless run for as much as half-hour. And my assessments present that’s correct. In fact, mine was a free overview unit; in the event you pay $150 for one, chances are you’ll not need to check this. Nevertheless, you’ll be able to play your tunes on the Monster speaker close to the pool or seashore with out worrying about it getting splashed.
The DNA One is nice for syncing with different Monster audio system. You may sync your music with as much as 99 different DNA audio system with the faucet of a button for a “celebration mode.”
I don’t have 98 different audio system, nevertheless it labored with two audio system for wonderful sound. Actually, with only one enjoying your tunes, you’ll be able to simply assume you’re listening to 2 audio system, not only one.
Out there in white or black, the DNA One and Max are crafted from premium supplies and high-quality cloth. Their design is rather more trendy than you’d count on from a speaker at this value. It comes with a wrist strap to make it straightforward for carrying. Simply be aware that it weights 2.4 kilos, which can be a bit heavy for some people.
The Monster speaker has easy-to-access management buttons for quantity and playback on its high. They’re encircled by a vibrant racetrack LED gentle. The sunshine stays on whereas the speaker is powered up and may give you a visible indicator of your quantity degree. It turns blue when in Bluetooth pairing mode, and briefly flashes pink when the unit turns off (it turns off if it’s not been used for quarter-hour).
General, the DNA One is a superb speaker that appears good and has a handy moveable design.
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