X-Mini II Capsule Speakers – Surprise Sound from a Neat Little Package

X-Mini Capsule Speaker - 2^nd generation has arrived and we had the pleasure of testing this neat little package.  The X-Mini II Capsule Speaker comes in very handy for a variety of portable gadgets including; portable DVD players, portable game consoles, iPods and mp3 players and laptops.

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Includes:	USB charging cable, felt bag
Price:	$30-$35

Its compact design enables you to fit the speaker neatly into your pocket or small bag when not in use and limits the need for lengthy cables and wires.  The long life battery will last 11 hours when fully charged and can be easily recharged via the USB lead (included) when connected to your laptop/PC.  The controls and audio jack are cleverly tucked into the ergonomic design enabling easy use without any fumbling.

Features:

• Large 40mm driver
• Playback time 12 hours (recharge via USB)
• ‘Buddy Jack’ design to connect a row of x-mini speakers

We didn’t expect too much from a little speaker in terms of sound quality but we were pleasantly surprised.  When fully extended it delivers an additional depth to the base levels but cannot cope with really high volume levels.  If this is what you’re looking for try the X-mini Max II Speakers. Although this is a mono speaker you can connect your X-mini capsule speaker to another to create a daisy chain of speakers (not tested) for a greater sound experience.

Improvements:

As we advance into the world of wireless electronics we would love to see the device become even more portable by providing a complete wireless speaker solution and perhaps making them a little more beach/pool friendly with a splash proof shell!

Overall:

It certainly improves the sound from the standard speakers that are installed into most laptops and other portable devices and they look cool with a reasonable price tag.  If you’re looking for a good micro-speaker that is highly portable the X-mini Capsule speaker is a great option.  Check out the X-mini Max II Speakers for greater sound performance and stereo sound.

Uses:	iPod, mp3 players, PSP, hand-held game consoles, laptops, portable DVD players
Pros:	rechargeable, compact, good sound, great design, portable, multi-use, durable
Cons:	mono- single speaker (but can be extended with buddy jacks)