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I'm not a big fan of wireless speakers, which is what the cool kids call battery-powered boomboxes these days. Nevertheless, there's a market for these Bluetooth-friendly gadgets that can play music streamed from your smartphone and hold an impromptu...
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Jabra calls its $200 Solemate “the ultimate portable speaker.” It's a compact Bluetooth speaker aimed squarely at the similarly-priced Jawbone Jambox, and while the market is packed with a growing number of Jambox wanna-bes, the Solemate is one of the few...
Great sound, Rugged and portable...
Audio a bit more directional than the Jambox...
With the Solemate, Jabra took Jawbone's Jambox head-on, aiming to both emulate it and improve upon it. Both speakers are good, but if you're choosing between them, I'd give a slight edge to the Solemate: It's more durable, less prone to vibration shimmie...
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Jabra is literally kicking down the door to the portable speaker market. The Jabra Solemate Portable Bluetooth Speaker delivers big sound in a compact, fashionable sneakerlike design. Product name puns aside, can this $199 speaker stomp the competition? D...
Fun durable design, Easy to pair, Solid battery life...
Expensive, Muddy audio on bass-heavy tracks, Relatively hefty...
The Jabra Solemate offers passable sound in a kitschy sneaker-themed design...
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The Jabra SOLEMATE Bluetooth portable speaker is one of those things that seem like overindulgence for listening to music on the go, but once you hear it, you’ll feel the need to have it.Measuring 171 x 64 x 70mm and weighing just 1.1kg, the Jabra SOUL...
Great sound; Solid build quality; Easy Bluetooth connectivity; Multiple connectivity options; Decent battery...
Audio looses fidelity at highest volume (but doesn't crackle).
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Jabra is following in Jawbone's footsteps and expanding from Bluetooth headsets to wireless speakers. The Jabra Solemate ($199.99 list) is very similar to the Jawbone Jambox $89.99 at Amazon in looks and price, but it offers much clearer audio q...
Clear, loud midrange and high-end. Smart design integrates audio cable.
Mediocre speakerphone quality. Bass occasionally distorts...
The Jabra Solemate is a great-sounding Bluetooth speaker, but it isn't great for taking calls...
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Let the portable Bluetooth speaker wars begin. A new contender has entered the ring from Jabra called the Jabra Solemate . There are so many portable wireless speakers popping up these days, it's hard to keep track. Jawbone, Bose, iHome, Philips, and coun...
Great design, voice guidance feature is neat, easy to use and setup, very good sound quality for its size, perfect beach or party companion, Jabra really thought of everything, The...
Rubber on white Solemate easily gets dirty...
It's obvious that Jabra is looking to nip at Jawbone's Jambox heels with their freshman Bluetooth speaker. The construction of the Solemate is solid, the sound quality is above par, and connectivity is a breeze. What more could you ask for? Both are a...
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mobilephonereviewss.com Updated:
2014-03-20 04:44:51
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The Jabra Solemate is a fairly competent Bluetooth speaker, which packs in a good amount of punch in a very compact form factor. The build quality is exquisite, and the look of the speaker is rather unique. The battery backup offers around 6 hours continu...
We believe that the Solemate is a very neat offering at this price. But if Bluetooth isn't an important criterion for you, also consider the Yamaha PDX-31, and the Logitech Bluetooth adapter combo, just in case...
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Jabra's new Solemate Bluetooth speaker looks like the fancy sneakers your favorite rappers wear. But does it sound good? And more important—can it party?A $200 Bluetooth speaker with a built-in speakerphone.People who care more about how audio gear looks...
Maybe for the eye candy. But not for the funk. Bluetooth audio quality isnt great in general, and you can get a bluetooth speaker for less than $100. If youre going to spend more, the speaker better bring you some otherworldly satisfaction.The Best $100...
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examiner.com Updated:
2014-07-23 14:25:29
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This is not only the best Bluetooth speaker I have tested in recent memory, but perhaps the one that could push industry giants such as Bose, etc out of the way.Unboxing was a snap (literally). I simply unsnapped the sides of the case and slid the top off...
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During the past 2 years I've seen many companies release wireless speakers for use with smartphones and tablets by using the typical Bluetooth connection (and rarely via Wi-Fi). However in most occasions these "speakers" are not to be taken seriously due...
Build Quality, Design, Audio Quality, Volume Level, Rugged Housing, 3.5mm Output, Speakerphone, Voice Guidance, Battery Life...
Price (For Some), Bass Distortion At High Volume Levels...
As mentioned in the beginning we used the SOLEMATE for just over 20 days both during a trip to the countryside and while writing other reviews since that's pretty much the only time when there's no external noise. Of course aside the normal Bluetooth conn...
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Before we begin this review I must disclose that I am not an audiophile. Whether that removes value (because I don't know audio to a science) or adds value (because I'm sure to be as far from elitist as possible) is up to you. That said, let's get into it...
Those looking for a cute little device that can easily be tossed into their pockets need not apply, but if you are looking for some very solid sound in a durable and reasonably-sized package the Solemate is the way to go.The Solemate holds its own in the...
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Many portable Bluetooth speakers include speakerphone functionality, but few feature phone functionality as prominently as the $150 Jabra Solemate, especially at that price. But while the Solemate works well enough as a speakerphone, it has room for impro...
Easy to use as speakerphon, App improves sound...
Annoyingly loud voice guidanc, Music lacks vibrant treble tones...
If you plan to use your portable Bluetooth speaker as a speakerphone first and for music playback second, the Jabra Solemate could be a good choice, especially if you want to save some money versus the competition. However, the Solemate's lackluster pe...
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It's been about six months since I reviewed five mobile Bluetooth speakers to see how well they compared. These lightweight speakers were meant to make up for the awful sound quality provided by most smartphones and tablets (and many laptops, for that...
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