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Sunday, July 10, 2022
Philips Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker S4807B Review
I love music, and I love listening to my music wherever I
go. Sometimes this means taking my music to the park, campsite, or beach. And
if I’m outdoors, a wireless speaker will let me listen to my music, but it will
also be able to handle the elements. Philips makes some excellent products and
this includes wireless speakers. Up for review today is their Philips Bluetooth
Outdoor Speaker S4807B.
Features and specs:
Sound:
Output power (RMS): 10W
Output power (MAX): 20W
Sound System: Mono
Frequency response: 80 Hz - 20 KHz
Loudspeakers:
Number of sound channels: 1
Driver configuration: Full range
Number of full range drivers: 1
Full range driver diameter: 45mm
Passive radiators: 2
Connectivity:
Bluetooth: support SBC streaming
Bluetooth version: 5.2
Bluetooth profiles: A2DP
AVRCP: Multipoint (Multipair) support
Bluetooth range: Line of sight, 20m or 66ft
Microphone: Built-in microphone
Type of cable: USB cable (Type-C)
DLNA Standard: No
Multiple speaker connection: Yes
Multiple speaker scenario: Stereo
Multiple speaker technology: TWS
Compatibility:
Smartphone/tablet APP control: No
Convenience:
Ease of Installation: Automatic pairing
Built-in microphone: Yes
Volume control: Digital up/down
Automatic power off: Yes
Handsfree calling: Yes
Call Management: Answer/End Call
Dustproof: Yes
Water resistance: IP67
Display screen: No
Light Effect: No
Power:
Battery type: Lithium-ion (built-in)
Battery Capacity: 3.7V, 4400mAh
Operating time on battery: 12 hr
Charging time: 3 hr
Input: 5V, 2A
Power bank: No
Accessories:
Cable: USB charging cable
Included accessories: carrying strap, Quick install guide,
World Wide Warranty leaflet
Design:
Color: Black
Product dimensions:
Depth: 7.2 cm
Height: 7 cm
Weight: 0.492 kg
Width: 17 cm
The Philips Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker came in a great
looking color printed box, with photos and specs of the speaker. Opening the
box revealed a well-protected speaker, held in place by custom molded
cardboard. Materials used in the construction was mostly plastic with some
metal. Quality of materials used, as well as fit and finish, was very good. The
exterior cover is a soft plastic that feels rubber, to help with its protection
from the environment. Also included was the charging cable, wrist strap and owner’s
manual.
The Philips Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker has a great design.
There is a rubber-like soft plastic that surrounds the speaker, to help protect
it from the elements. Built into the cover on the top are the controls for
power, volume, and track forward and back. On the top is also a metal strip to
the wrist strap to, for carrying the speaker. The soft plastic that surrounds
the speaker also has round perforations in front of the speaker. You can also
see the cloth under the perforation is red, to help add for some styling. The
metal strip for the wrist strap is also red, to continue the styling. On the
side is the charging port.
For its sound, it takes 10 watts RMS and applies it to a single
45mm full range active driver. So you
won’t get stereo sound on its own, but you can link 2 of them together for
stereo pairing. And to maximize the bass
for its small size, there are 2 passive radiators incorporated into the design. There is even a built-in mic so you can also
use it for hands free calling. Or to
allow for more people onto a phone conversation. It’s a great functional design. Pairing it with my LG ThinQ V40 was extremely simple. Now let’s see
how it sounds.
Christina Perri: 1000 Years – Piano sounded natural with
good harmonics of the chords, the bass was very smooth with good resolution of
the bow sliding across the strings and had good depth. Acoustic guitar was
crisp and clean of the plucking of the strings. Vocals were smooth with very good
harmonics as well, with good resolution of the texture of the timbre.
No Doubt: Hella Good - Bass was nice and tight, yet played
with really good depth and authority for it’s size. The snaps were very
dynamic. Cymbal was crisp and clean. Drums were also dynamic with good midbass
definition. Vocals were smoother than expected, and revealed Stephani’s raw
texture and sexy aural candy.
Disturbed: Sound of Silence - Piano sounded natural with very
good tone. Vocals were smoother than honey with excellent harmonics and
texture. Acoustic guitar had very good resolution and crispness of the strings
being plucked. Violins also had smoothness of the bow running across the
strings. Cymbals were crisp and clean. And the tympani had nice depth and
impact from the mallet on the pad.
I had no reason to doubt Phillips. I have a trimmer of theirs
that works great. It’s just been a long, long time since I have had any
experience with their electronic products. Their over the ear headphones that
were included in our recent Headphone Shootout really surprised me. And the
recent review of their True Wireless Sport Headphones also performed much
better than expected. The Philips Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker reviewed today also
sounded much better than expected. It provided crisp highs, smooth vocals, and
bass with better depth and authority than expected, especially for its size.
With the track Sound of Silence, I even noticed a depth to it and realized I
was hearing a bit of soundstage. I’m starting to see a trend here.
Philips isn’t the first name I tend to think of for
electronics items like portable speakers. But with our recent reviews, I’m
starting to see a trend of quality electronics, and a solid argument that they
sound be thought of. Not only did the Philips Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker have
some nice styling, and good built quality for years of use, they also provided
some great sound. They are a solid performer, and if you’re in the market for a
portable Bluetooth speaker, they should be on your short list. Based on their
design, features, quality and performance, they have earned our Highly
Recommended award. For more info and complete specs, check out their website at:
www.philips.com.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Philips True Wireless Sport Headphones Review
When it comes to electronics products, there’s a lot of
options. One of those companies is Philips. Philips has been in business for
well over a century and has a legacy of great products. While they may not be
known for their headphones, they have some great ones. Up for review today is
their Philips True Wireless Sport Headphones.
Features and specs:
Accessories:
Carabiner: Yes
Carrying case: Yes
carrying pouch: Yes
Detachable earhook: 3 pairs
Ear caps: S , M, L
Quick Start Guide: Yes
USB cable: USB-C cable
Connectivity:
Bluetooth profiles: AAC, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
Streaming Format: SBC
Bluetooth version: 5.0
Maximum range: Up to 10
m
Convenience:
Water resistance: IP57
Design:
Color: Black
Wearing style: Ear-hook
Power:
Music play time: 6+18
hr
Battery type: Li-Polymer
Charging time: 2 hr
Rechargeable: Yes
Sound:
Speaker diameter: 9.2
mm
Frequency response: 20 - 20 000 Hz
Impedance: 16 Ohm
Maximum power input: 5
mW
Sensitivity: 105 dB (1K Hz)
Product dimensions:
Depth: 3.5 cm
Height: 5.3 cm
Weight: 0.08 kg
Width: 7.3 cm
The Philips True Wireless Sport Headphones came in a great
looking color printed box, with photos and specs of the headphones. Opening the
box revealed a well-protected product. The IEMs were securely held in place and
protected in their charging case. Materials
used in the construction is mostly plastic. Quality of materials used as well
as the fit and finish was very good. Also included was the charging case, cloth
holder, carbineer, charging cables, additional ear tips, and additional colored
earhooks. There was also the owner’s manual.
I really like the design of the Philips True Wireless Sport
Headphones. They are true wireless IEMs with additional sized ear tips so you
get the best fit and seal for the best sound. But unlike most true wireless IEMs,
the IEM fits into a plastic earhook. This earhook wraps around your ear, to
help hold it into place. This makes it a great model to use with sports. Whether it be running, basketball, etc. the
design ensures that the IEM doesn’t fall out.
Downloading the Philips app not only gives you access to
extra features, it also has the owner’s manual.
It was easy to follow, and pairing them to my LG ThinQ V40 was extremely
simple. And the extra features in the
app was nice. You have multiple pre-set
EQ’s to chose from, as well as being able to make a custom profile based on
your preferences. The built-in mic to be
able to do hands-free calling, also does double duty and allows for an ambient
mode. The IEM’s when used with the
correct sized ear tips for a good fit, naturally provide a nigh level of
attenuation from the world around you. The ambient mode allows you to use the
mics to let in the noise from your environment.
And there is a level selector, where you can also choose the amount of sound
from your environment around you, that you want to let in. It actually worked pretty well. There’s even a heart rate sensor, where you
can monitor your heart rate. Pretty cool.
But you need to make sure to get the right sized ear tips, otherwise you
won’t get the ear tips snug enough for the sensor to register your heart rate. The touch controls also worked great as
well. It’s a great design, now let’s see
how they sound.
Christina Perri- 1000 years. Piano sounded really natural
with better-than-expected tone. Bass had very good resolution of the bow going
across the strings. Vocals were smooth with very good texture of the timbre.
Violin was also very smooth with harmonics that were also better than expected.
Drums were dynamic with good depth, and cymbals were crisp and clean.
No Doubt- Hella Good. Drums were very dynamic, and cymbals
were crisp and clean. Vocals were smooth as honey. And there was good
resolution to reveal the great timbre.
The Philips worked better than expected. It’s built well to
provide years of service, and it even came with a soft case. Bluetooth
performance was great, and they sounded better than expected. Based on its
design, features, quality and performance, the Philips has earned our highly
recommended award. For more info and complete specs, check out their website at
www.philips.com.
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