A heavy-duty modern boom box that conjures immense power
from its well-protected speaker setup. It’s very heavy though...Verdict
Braven BRV-XXL/2
Portable Speaker
£349.99/$349.99
Key features
Bluetooth• IPX5waterproof• 18hoursplaytime• DevicechargingLearn more
zagg.comAvailable from
amazon.co.ukwildlife fleeing to higher ground. A built-in
EQ also allows you to adjust the bass, volume
and treble to suit the style of music that you’re
playing. Multiple units can be paired together
(up to 100, to be precise) for true stereo and
you can connect to it wirelessly from up to
100 feet away – this speaker was built for the
great outdoors alright.
The BRV-XXL/2 is a durable unit that feels
as though it can withstand whatever nature
throws at it. At one end a pull-away rubber
cover reveals mains, USB-A, AUX-in and mic
ports, while the opposite end houses controls
for volume, power and pairing, the EQ controls
and, let’s not forget, that pull-out magnetic
bottle opener!DESIGNED FOR RUGGED EXPEDITIONS
(presumably ones where lugging an extra
17.4lbs around with you won’t be a problem),
Braven’s BRV-XXL/2 is IPX5 waterproof,
produces beefy 360 degree outdoor sound,
provides up to 18 hours of playtime, can
charge your Apple devices, AND has a built-
in magnetic bottle opener. Seriously, what
more do you need?
Heavy metal
If this modern boom box feels heavy
then there is good reason. Inside is a large
subwoofer, two passive radiators and four full
range drivers, which all contribute to a huge,
rounded sound that is sure to send nearby
“It produces a
huge, rounded
sound that is sure
to send nearby
wildlife fleeing to
higher ground”It’s a heavy unit to carry with the handle
alone, but thankfully it also comes with a
strap to help lessen the burdenA rubber panel at one end of the speaker
pulls away to reveal a collection of ports
for mains, USB-A, AUX-in and micThe BRV-XXL/2 is the modern boom
box with everything, including a flip-up
magnetic bottle opener...