Audio Pro Addon C3 Portable Multiroom Speaker - Black

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C3 is basically the multi-room Wifi version of T3. The C3 has a rear-firing bass reflex port, similar to the T3, but Audio Pro engineers changed it to make it more tapered, which they say increases sound quality. Audio Pro has also retuned the DSP settings, which it claims has enhanced the sonic character, but managed to keep the 30-hour battery life (at half volume; 12 hours at full volume) that has made this rugged speaker such an outdoor party favourite. The Audio Pro Addon C3 is a flexible speaker with several inputs and outputs. The speaker is Bluetooth 4.0 equipped, so you may pair it with other Bluetooth devices like mobile phones, tablets, and computers. The speaker also features a 3.5mm auxiliary input for non-Bluetooth devices.

It makes it much easier to appreciate not only the detail on offer here but also the space in the mix that helps the Addon T3+ avoid becoming crowded or muddled when it is fed denser recordings. In fact, the Addon C3 provides a very open listen. It's punchy when it comes to bass (thanks to a specially tapered reflex port), but those twin tweeters ensure that high-end doesn't get lost in the mix. Whatever kind of music you like to listen to, you can be sure that the C3 will perform perfectly, every time. Another Award for Audio Pro is barely news anymore, but the fact this year the Drumfire displaced the Naim Mu-so – a product almost double the price we once heralded as the nearest to hi-fi we’d heard from a wireless speaker – as our most expensive champion in 2018 is proof it is operating on a different level to anything else around it.Sonos has made it easy to change the battery from the Move, so when it eventually dies you can breathe new life into it without forking out for a new model. It's cheaper, and more eco-friendly than replacing it with a new speaker, so kudos. They keep time with metronomic precision, but with a harmonic sense that nicely catches rhythmic focus. And the speakers’ expressive speech is a strong plus during their entire show, able to convey extravagant changes as well as delicate complexity. It actually does everything correctly and efficiently.

This device’s rechargeable battery allows up tо 15 hours of continuous listening on a single charge. Because of this, the speaker can be used anywhere, including outside or while traveling. Also, you may use a USB port on the speaker to power up your other gadgets. If you’re waiting for a ‘but’, here it comes. In the same way that we prefer the older model’s leather handle and grille-free aesthetic, it proves a touch more sonically enthusiastic, lively and fun, if a little less refined, than the new speaker. The headline-grabber here is that you now get three options for multi-room connectivity: aside from Audio Pro’s app, there's both Google Chromecast and AirPlay 2. We set two C10 MkIIs up with Audio Pro’s app (we name one 'White' and one 'Grey' for easy identification) and it’s surprisingly easy to get audio to play through one, both, or as a stereo pair. As the Addon C10 is to the Addon C3, similarly the Drumfire’s better-honed talents run further than the added power and bottom end over its family members – it is again a step up in terms of performance across the board.C10 is something you don’t move sound often. The large speaker is superior to the others in terms of sound quality and loudness. It is for audiophiles and enthusiasts. It will go well in a large room where it will fit perfectly. In the middle is the C5 with its all-around performance. It has a small enough footprint but also performs well and gives a good bass response. It is perfect for people who want a good speaker but don’t want to break the bank. All four speakers house a large circular volume control flanked by sets of four smaller buttons on the top: for power-on, play/pause, input selection and Bluetooth pairing to the left, and pre-sets to its right. The location of the controls is a particularly noteworthy component of the design. Easily accessible from the speaker’s top, they can adjust the volume and other settings. Sо, the input, power, and volume controls are conveniently placed, and the LED indicators make it easy to see the speaker’s current condition. The C3 manages to sound weighty, delving deep and rendering each note with detail and texture. By multi-room speaker standards, this is a remarkably refined performance. Verdict