Pure StreamR Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker with DAB Digital Radio, Alexa Voice Technology and Bluetooth Streaming - Charcoal

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Enjoy crystal clear radio with a built-in DAB tuner. DAB+ is ready for the next expanded generation of DAB stations, while FM is available for any stations yet to go digital. Sony doesn't have a full list of content available online, but the initial marketing materials have showcased the following titles: Heave, ho! That should be the last shoe... Got it! Phew, now, this waterway will be much cleaner, and my daily efforts here won't go to waste! Thank you for accompanying me, Doctor! The Pure StreamR uses a microUSB charging cable, and ties its auxiliary cable around the body of the speaker. Sound

There's a lot to be said for Bravia Core. The enhanced experience is something that genuinely adds to the streaming experience. The fact that it is free also makes it a service that every compatible Sony TV owner should be making use of. However, there are caveats here, and free access is one of them, or at least could become one.With streaming bandwidth between 30Mbps and 80Mbps, it can use three to four times as much data as Netflix does – Netflix recommends 25 Mbps for 4K movie streaming. As a result, Sony recommends a minimum internet speed of 43Mbps, and speeds of 115Mbps or higher for true lossless streaming quality. Closed? Well, yes because, to turn on the StreamR, you firmly press the top of the unit downwards and it releases an internal spring catch which allows the internal portion of the StreamR to raise or, better yet, pop above the outer chassis, showing off its 43mm output display. In this mode, the dimensions increase to a balanced 105 x 105 x 105mm. Pure calls it X-Span. Because it can. There’s no need to get caught up in a tangle of wires when you want to listen to music in different rooms of your house or out in the garden. Investing in a Bluetooth speaker means you can bring your music with you wherever you go with ease.

A. Providing StreamR is paired to a mobile device over Bluetooth, you will be able to the use the speakerphone function on the speaker to answer calls.Connect your smart device via Bluetooth to wirelessly stream audio content from your phone or tablet. Or plug in in traditional-style via the aux-in port. Pushing out 30W, the unit offers DAB, DAB+ and FM radio plus four presets and an AUX in. The plug is attached to a cable that wraps around the chassis. Intriguingly, you can unwrap it, prop it up to a nearby…thing…and the cable will act as an antenna! Brilliant!

I also tested the StreamR against a BenQ Trevelo S Bluetooth speaker which is also more expensive but the StreamR won out there. I was happy to hear the relatively superior tonal qualities from the StreamR. The latter, even from the small unit, offered enough bass response to provide a relatively balanced output as well as admirable detail in the upper midrange. The voice control is hold-to-speak, meaning you need to press on the Pure logo (the ‘conch’ button) for Alexa to hear your command. Considering how straightforward the volume and source buttons are, and how you need to link up with your smartphone for music streaming anyway, needing to use a physical button defeats the point of a convenient, hands-free smart assistant.Pure has a long history of manufacturing quality audio products, and the Pure StreamR does not disappoint in terms of sound.