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MiniRigs hands down. Listening to them now. Always an amazing experience. Do yourself a favor and spend an extra $150 and get yourself the 2.1 setup with the sub. You will not regret it one bit.
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • Absolute best speaker under $400? ->Finicky sometimes but you can always connect them. Well worth it as a minor hiccup. I have the M3s. The M4s might be better
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • Absolute best speaker under $400? ->I love the sound profile of the Minirigs myself. 2 x Minirig 3s in stereo and I'm all good. I'd say every portable speaker is going to have some compromises though. So your best sounding speaker will depend what kind of music you most enjoy listening to...
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • ‘Audiophile’ Portable Speaker ->The downvotes are always cause the Minirigs are fiddly. Mine are too. That's why I hesitate to recommend them to people. They are the best sound I've heard in bluetooth speakers though - not to mention sick af in design aesthetic. ?? After using Minirigs for the better part of 4 years I've got a system that makes them solid enough for me now... but still, I wouldn't begrudge anybody for downvoting a suggestion to use Minirigs because there's a decent chance they've had their own horrible experience with them!
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • ‘Audiophile’ Portable Speaker ->MINIRIG is the smallest powerhouse I know of, can go crazy loud. The best thing is that this power capacity means the sound is super clean at decent volume (maybe 40 - 50%)
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • Best Small Speaker Thats Actually Loud? ->Youd be crazy to use them as monitors. Perhaps some people don't understand what monitors are actually used for. Minirigs do not play deep, are not flat and sound changes depending on orientation. Probably the same people claiming the uboom l is flat and neutral lol
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • Best sounding portable speaker to keep in the bedroom under $500usd? Im aiming toward the best audio quality experience possible. ->Thats because they aren't professionals (i assume) and just accept anything they hear on youtube. Monitors in the wrong setting can sound awful. However the minirigs are not monitors. They resolve well however and suit a discerning ear. Just don't use them as monitors or your mix will be crap.
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • Best sounding portable speaker to keep in the bedroom under $500usd? Im aiming toward the best audio quality experience possible. ->MINIRIG is the way to go
r/audiophile • Why people are okay with mono Bluetooth speakers? ->I think the minirig has the highest decibels to size ratio you can get, not sure how long the battery will last if you’re using it on a higher volume level though. I have two minirig 3s and they are incredibly impressive speakers
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • Best Small Speaker Thats Actually Loud? ->It’s honestly hard to grasp how loud it can get given its size, it doesn’t look like it should be able to get anywhere near as loud as it can. I’m not sure about specific model comparisons, but it is louder and maintains better sound quality than many of its larger competitors. They aren’t cheap, but if budget isn’t an issue you can get two and pair them together, and even get a subwoofer to have a whole 2.1 system that stays fairly portable with the right carrying setup
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • Best Small Speaker Thats Actually Loud? ->Mini rigs are one of the few that are BiFl the company builds them for repair capacity and offers repairs
r/BuyItForLife • The best bluetooth speaker worth buying now? (sound quality and portability) ->Minirigs are great. They are made for DJs. Can use aux and Bluetooth and can connect them to each other. Check out their Instagram and website. I have them.
r/PioneerDJ • Portable Speaker Options to Pair With DDJ FLX4 ->I got 2 minirigs to do the sound for my outdoor wedding. They are awesome and I still use them daily 2 years later. They have a “gain” setting built into the single button you use to power them on so sometimes when they start up they are incredibly loud but other than that the minirigs are very good and I used to use an Anker Soundcore in the past.
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There’s only 2 real portable options with no lag. The minirig series or the Blueant x-3d. All the new JBL series basically has some form of lag built in so you’re basically screwed.
r/PioneerDJ • View on Reddit →Minirig is small but mighty What is your use case? 500 is a lot to spend on a bluetooth speaker
r/psytrance • View on Reddit →I was gonna suggest the soundboks. On the other hand, I've done a small party on one minirig 3 and a minirig sub. This was indoor though.
r/DJs • View on Reddit →Minirig ! Ultra portable and sounds better than everything on the market in the price range.
r/PioneerDJ • View on Reddit →Came to say mini rig as well. I have the 2 of them and the subwoofer. Sounds fantastic. Great soundstage. Nonetheless they sound so good I end up just using one in mono lol.
r/audiophile • View on Reddit →And FFS. We know the mini rig is Superior to pretty much anything. The reason it's a non-viable recommendation is because it's out of most people's price range.
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • View on Reddit →I got 2 minirigs to do the sound for my outdoor wedding. They are awesome and I still use them daily 2 years later. They have a “gain” setting built into the single button you use to power them on so sometimes when they start up they are incredibly loud but other than that the minirigs are very good and I used to use an Anker Soundcore in the past.
r/BuyItForLife • View on Reddit →The downvotes are always cause the Minirigs are fiddly. Mine are too. That's why I hesitate to recommend them to people. They are the best sound I've heard in bluetooth speakers though - not to mention sick af in design aesthetic. ?? After using Minirigs for the better part of 4 years I've got a system that makes them solid enough for me now... but still, I wouldn't begrudge anybody for downvoting a suggestion to use Minirigs because there's a decent chance they've had their own horrible experience with them!
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • View on Reddit →Get a Minirig and if you want stereo, get two minirigs
r/mpcusers • View on Reddit →Finicky sometimes but you can always connect them. Well worth it as a minor hiccup. I have the M3s. The M4s might be better
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • View on Reddit →Another vote for the excellent Mini Rig(s).
r/synthesizers • View on Reddit →I’m a big clarity fan and also have bilateral tinnitus. The last speaker I got was really bass heavy, which was ok for certain types of music, but it was horrible for podcasts which I listen to a lot. I’ve got a Minirig system now, I can turn the bass down for spoken content, and they offer very good fidelity for a portable speaker, you could ad another at a later date for a stereo pair
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • View on Reddit →Minirig delivers great sound, but it’s not waterproof, so it's not ideal for outdoor or poolside use
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • View on Reddit →Heard from a couple of sources that the Earfun Boom I is pretty good IF you tune the settings. Check Alan Ross Reviews on YouTube or here: https://canadianomad.com/best-portable-bluetooth-party-speakers-battery-powered/#Soundboks_gen_3_%E2%80%93_Most_well-rounded_powerful_battery_powered_speaker Remember though, if you’re going for ultraportable DJing then really one of the major things you’re fighting is that physics really isn’t on your side. You can only push so much air about with a small speaker, and they almost invariably sound muddy when you get to high volumes. If it sounds shit, people will feel fatigued quicker, and will lose dancing energy. It’s just one of those things. Since as a DJ your main concern is often getting people to dance, or at least enjoy music, then you should be absolutely concerned about this. And as I said, for ultraportable DJing this is a bigger thing as you’re necessarily doing it with smaller equipment which doesn’t have the same headroom thanks to *physics*. I’d generally recommend you go for minirigs. They’re more expensive, I know. But it’s a one time purchase, and they are the best you can get. Anyway, I’m curious - what’s the rest of your setup look like (or planned to be)? Mine’s 4x minirig 3s, 2x Minirig Sub 3, iPhone 12 or iPad Air, djay pro, numark dj2go2 if using the iPad, apelab apecoins for lighting. But thinking I might swap to the new Hercules one as it would allow me to go fully on to the iPhone.
r/DJs • View on Reddit →For traveling I always bring a single Minirig. Long battery, tough, and great bass for a small dude. If we pack good I throw a second one in my wife’s bag. However I did love the Soundlink mini 2 for the longest until it died
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • View on Reddit →Yes i know, so i replied with best go with minirig. Id say a mackie thump but ive no idea what the use case is. So best stick to mini rig.
r/DJs • View on Reddit →I have both. Get the OB4 over Minirig. Minirig is only better for me for travel bc of the size and battery and toughness. If you’re using at home OB4 100%
r/teenageengineering • View on Reddit →I have a couple MiniRigs and they are excellent for small size. Come with a ‘case’ that can be clipped
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • View on Reddit →Hello, You can add 2 latencies in bluetooth speakers: 1) bluetooth latency Latency depends on the bluetooth audio codec. The lowest latency speakers decode bluetooth aptx (or variants as aptX HD, aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless), with 40ms latency. Using aptX codec requires a source (Intel AX210 card) capable to send aptx bluetooth. Intel AX210 board is capable to send an aptX bluetooth signal, but you may have to install the aptX codec. 2) DSP in the speakers Compact bluetooth speakers often include a DSP to enhance the sound, which adds latency. => A solution of low latency aptx speakers are Minirig 3 / Minirig 4 speakers: they have no DSP (because they are super powerful) and they are aptx.
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • View on Reddit →I went for a Minirig set up. Not cheap, but zero latency with aux, insane battery life and they do a portable sub. The 2.1 set up slaps.
r/pocketoperators • View on Reddit →Why wouldn’t they auto connect? I have Minirig 3s and they auto connect with my iPhones and androids even in TWS.
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • View on Reddit →How much is your budget? If you really need to go cheap, Anker is a pretty decent brand and very good reputation. I have the MINIRIG and it bumps. Pricey little guy though, but man it’s worth it. For pocket operators though you’re gonna wanna use direct line in. You’re gonna get bad latency with Bluetooth. Pretty much terrible for producing.
r/pocketoperators • View on Reddit →MiniRigs hands down. Listening to them now. Always an amazing experience. Do yourself a favor and spend an extra $150 and get yourself the 2.1 setup with the sub. You will not regret it one bit.
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • View on Reddit →Yeah, my point was the minirig is the smallest thing you can get that can output that kind of sound
r/DJs • View on Reddit →Minirig - they are amazing. Big sound, big bass small speaker. Can be linked up for outdoor raving
r/BuyFromEU • View on Reddit →Maybe I'm just a broke bitch who assumes that everybody else is a broke bitch because I never recommend the mini rig due to its obtusely inhibiting cost. After all three pieces aren't you looking at like just under 500 bucks or so? Even if I had that to spare, I don't think I could allow myself to spend that much on a... yeah, fuck yeah, I could.
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • View on Reddit →Yep, they really are. It's weird, every time Minirig gets mentioned here it gets downvoted.
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • View on Reddit →Depends on the speaker. Some of the delay is caused by Bluetooth, and some by the DSP (signal processing) - aux will bypass the Bluetooth, but not necessarily the DSP. Some speakers have minimal-to-zero lag on the aux (Minirig, Tribit Stormbox Blast) and some still have significant. For example I believe some of the JBL PartyBoxes have lag on the aux in but not on the daisychain as that bypasses the DSP :)
r/Beatmatch • View on Reddit →I also use the minirig for my mobile dj setup.
r/PioneerDJ • View on Reddit →Mini rig imho I've owned many many speakers they were probably best vocals in small package
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • View on Reddit →Definitely use mini rig! all the others will have a delay….digital Dj tips have a YouTube video explaining it
r/PioneerDJ • View on Reddit →I love the sound profile of the Minirigs myself. 2 x Minirig 3s in stereo and I'm all good. I'd say every portable speaker is going to have some compromises though. So your best sounding speaker will depend what kind of music you most enjoy listening to...
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • View on Reddit →I don't know the exact specs but IMO they're pretty grunty and can easily fill a small room on high gain. I have the 3s but see they've just released 4s that are even more powerful. I used to chuck one in the compartment between the front and passenger seats and it was great for podcasts and music with a clear and transparent mid/high end - but ofc a lot of the low end was lost this way. HOWEVER, add a sub directly under the driver's seat and the sound is full and MEATY. My current setup is a rig mounted on each side of the car and the sub under my seat - saved me from installing an actual system. You can also EQ/change the gain of each individual speaker with the app. The only slightly tricky thing here is connectivity. You can bluetooth the two rigs, but the sub has to be plugged in via aux. So rig 1 - bluetooth - rig 2 - aux - sub. This should be pretty simple using the app - which in theory remembers your connection settings and reboots the speakers when you re-open it, but as you can only initially connect via bluetooth when the aux port is clear, I've had to faff around with getting the two rigs to talk to one another a few times, I assume because the app has forgotten the previous configuration. Luckily the app actually offers has those configuration options on startup so it's never been difficult to fix.
r/SP404 • View on Reddit →Minirig is best in class. After that, look at Everse8, Bose S1, Thump Go
r/DJs • View on Reddit →Minirigs are the GOAT imo. Absolutely no latency over AUX and very low latency over Bluetooth. Insane battery life, very sturdy build quality and come with their own cases for portability. You can buy several and rig them together over aux or Bluetooth for stereo playback, and they even have a portable sub that goes down to I think 35hz. The bass on the regular speakers is perfectly adequate for anything that doesn’t rely on sub bass e.g. dubstep. The sound quality in general is incredibly clear and blows most other portable speakers I’ve used out of the water. They’re a great company too. I had an issue with one and sent it back - customer service was responsive, they paid for the shipping and made the whole process about as quick and easy as it could’ve been. I have two tweeters and the sub and they’ve been an amazing investment for live performance in off-stage situations. They’re pricey but will last far, far longer than your average UE BOOM-style speaker.
r/SP404 • View on Reddit →MiniRig 3. Really good sound in an average room size…. You can also get a sub to boost the lows.
r/Bluetooth_Speakers • View on Reddit →