Photive M90 Speaker Review – The Photive M90 Speaker
Summary
The Photive M90 is one of the best Bluetooth speakers designed for portability and capable of producing a stunning 20Ws of pure power. This speaker combines 20W of acoustic drivers with a passive subwoofer to amplifier higher and lower bass frequencies, giving you more power and sound than other portable wireless speakers. Furthermore, the M90 is IPX5 certified waterproof and shockproof, which means that you can take it virtually anywhere beside the beach, pool or house parties and it will easily rock a small to medium sized party with powerful music. It also features a beautifully crafted design with polished aluminium grills, rubberized exteriors and sturdy hand carry above the speaker. The battery life on this speaker lasts a whopping 10 hours on a single charge, which is perfect if you need a speaker to keep the party going through the night. It is well and truly one of the best Bluetooth speakers you can find at an affordable price range.
Pros & Cons
The Pros. The Photive M90 is able to pump out a stunning 20Ws of pure power from its integrated acoustic drivers. The M90s are some of the most musical speakers we have tested, and are capable of bringing your music and soundtracks to live with punchy beats and detailed sound reproduction. Vocals sounded particularly clear through these speakers; we have no complaints at all about the sound performance and overall battery life.
The Cons. While the M90 features a rugged industrial design with polished aluminium grills and a water resistant body, the M90 does feel slightly bulky for a portable speaker.
Sound Performance
The Photive M90 is capable of producing clear and defined sound that can get pretty loud with a total combined output of 20Ws. It also features bass matching technology for enhanced bass performance which enhances the low end frequency response on your soundtracks, giving your music that extra punch. You can literally hear the beats in your music with a tight and punchy low-end frequency. The M90s are very good at reproducing natural sound with refined details – this made listening to the M90 a very enjoyable experience and you can really hear the subtle details in the music which you may not have noticed before. The great thing about the M90 is that you can turn it up to maximum volume and it will play music without any distortion; the sound will easily fill up a large room and is perfect for gatherings or parties.
Design
The design of the Photive M90 is modern and minimalist, with a rubberized finish on the speaker which makes it more durable and resistant to the outdoor elements. It also has a nice aluminium grill which covers the acoustic drivers, giving the speaker a nice sleek and aesthetically pleasing appearance. The speaker itself contains a powerful 5000mAh rechargeable battery which can easily provide up to 8 to 10 hours of continuous music playtime depending on the volume of the speaker. We also liked the fact that this speaker is designed to be shockproof and water resistant, which makes it perfect for beach or outdoor parties.
The M90 comes with nice rubberized buttons at the top for you to adjust the volume settings or power on or off, or turn on the wireless connection. It also features a nice sturdy rubberized handle for easy transportation and a built-in screw mount at the bottom of the speaker for you to attach it to a tripod while streaming music. This makes the M90 very intuitive and easy to use. The wireless connectivity on the M90 is very good, and we were able to connect it to our wireless mobile device to stream music almost instantly. The M90 features a dedicated subwoofer at the back of the speaker which enhances the bass response. The entire package comes with the M90 speaker, micro USB cable, 3.5mm auxiliary cable and a detailed instruction manual.
The Verdict?
The Photive M90 is one of the best Bluetooth speakers you can find that really delivers an excellent combination of sound quality and durability. The battery life on the Photive M90 can last a phenomenal 8 to 10 hours on a single charge, and is the ideal party speaker to keep the party going throughout the night. The M90 also comes with a sleek and modern design with polished aluminium grills at the front and rubberized exterior for enhanced durability. It even comes with a dedicated subwoofer at the back of the speaker to enhance the bass response, giving that extra added punch to the music. At maximum volume, the Photive M90 has little difficulty filling up a large room with music and can get pretty overwhelming – the sound remains crystal clear and remains distortion free. It is well and truly one of the best Bluetooth speakers available today that feels and sounds expensive but costs just a fraction of the total price.
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