VERDICT
The MUVO 2 proves that a water-resistant speaker can also sound good and have bass . This is among the best-sounding Bluetooth speakers of this size.
PROS:
- Great build quality
- IP66 certification
- Great bass
- Well balanced output
- Impressive battery life
CONS:
- No NFC
- Body coloured buttons effect visibility
Creative is one of the most renowned brands in the whole audio space for a very long time now. We have seen some mind-blowing products in the era when wireless technologies were the in making. The company later expanded its product portfolio from just wired speakers to wireless and portable speakers.
Portable speakers are no less than a blessing for music fanatics. Be it home, terrace, park or a jungle, music has the power to set the mood, no matter where you are. Portable speaker comes in handy, giving us the leverage to carry our tunes wherever we go.
I have used a lot of portable speakers till date, but my recent encounter was with theCreative Muvo 2. The Muvo 2, similar to its siblings offers a great audio experience but unlike the smaller cousins, it costs Rs. 8,499. I am using these speakers for last two months as my primary music source in my room. If you have been planning to buy these speakers then you must know if it justifies Rs. 8,499 price tag or not. Well, that’s what we are here to find out. Let’s begin.
Muvo 2 has a very simplistic, no non-sense cuboid design with the speaker grille covering the front of the speakers with Creative logo in the centre. Inside the grille, it hides a big passive radiator and two speaker drivers. The speakers don’t look like a rugged speaker but actually it is pretty solid. I accidentally dropped it from the table and the bed but it easily bear such bumps. It is also IP66 certified that makes it resistant against accidental encounter with water and dust. It also has a lanyard loop that can be used to hang it when you are on a move.
On the top, there are six hexagonal buttons made of good quality rubber. These buttons are used to power on/off, Bluetooth pairing, Modes, Volume up and down, and play pause. Above the buttons, there are two LED lights and a mic in its centre. You will find the Muvo 2 branding on the back —placed exactly in the middle. Below the ‘Muvo 2’ branding, there is a rubber lid which covers the micro USB, microSD slot and aux-in.
The design is not very fancy but it is still decent-looking and the company has done a good job in keeping it simple, solid yet stylish. The only thing I did not like about the design is the colour of the buttons. I am using the black variant of the Muvo 2, but while using it in dark, it gets difficult to identify the buttons. It should be backlit or else the marking should be done in contrast with the colour of the speaker.
Coming back to the audio performance, I can assure that this is one of the best sounding portable speakers that I have heard in this price range. The best part about the output is the unmatched bass level, aided by the plus sized passive radiator. But unlike most other bass heavy speakers, the treble is not overpowered by the bass. It balances the highs, mids and lows impressively, and I didn’t find any type of sound mixing up to spoil the fun.
When it comes to loudness, it gets very loud at full volume. There are two types of loudness, one that has clarity and feels smooth and some speakers sound harsh over a level. This device is one of the finest to handle loud volume escaping tiniest of distortion. So if you are planning a small house party, Muvo 2 can keep you going without a tussle.
To get the best idea of the sound performance, I played several tracks to have a flavour of as many genres as possible. I started with subtle deep house, RnB, drum and bass to test the bass output, and went on to listen metal, rock, grunge, and similar genres for further to check the details. The Muvo 2 effortlessly handles any genre you throw at it. It doesn’t miss even the tiniest of ‘clicks and ticks’ when it comes to details.
To make it more versatile, it also has a 3.5mm Aux-in support for wired connectivity through smartphones and PCs. It also comes with USB Host Audio, which lets you play high-quality audio via USB, when connected to a PC. In this mode, you can also access company'sSound Blaster Control Panel app that lets you equalise the audio output as per your taste.
As already said, Muvo 2 has a built-in microphone, which comes handy while taking calls. The sound clarity on call is good, but the voice sounds hollow to the caller on the other end until the mic is very close to you.
It is quite unusual but the Muvo 2 lacks NFC connectivity which is a common feature in many portable speakers these days.
Considering the output, it has a great battery life and also the speaker doesn’t feel bulky despite the big battery.
For Rs 8,500, the Creative Muvo 2 is definitely a worthy product to go for.
Portable speakers are no less than a blessing for music fanatics. Be it home, terrace, park or a jungle, music has the power to set the mood, no matter where you are. Portable speaker comes in handy, giving us the leverage to carry our tunes wherever we go.
I have used a lot of portable speakers till date, but my recent encounter was with the
Design and build quality
Muvo 2 has a very simplistic, no non-sense cuboid design with the speaker grille covering the front of the speakers with Creative logo in the centre. Inside the grille, it hides a big passive radiator and two speaker drivers. The speakers don’t look like a rugged speaker but actually it is pretty solid. I accidentally dropped it from the table and the bed but it easily bear such bumps. It is also IP66 certified that makes it resistant against accidental encounter with water and dust. It also has a lanyard loop that can be used to hang it when you are on a move.
On the top, there are six hexagonal buttons made of good quality rubber. These buttons are used to power on/off, Bluetooth pairing, Modes, Volume up and down, and play pause. Above the buttons, there are two LED lights and a mic in its centre. You will find the Muvo 2 branding on the back —placed exactly in the middle. Below the ‘Muvo 2’ branding, there is a rubber lid which covers the micro USB, microSD slot and aux-in.
The design is not very fancy but it is still decent-looking and the company has done a good job in keeping it simple, solid yet stylish. The only thing I did not like about the design is the colour of the buttons. I am using the black variant of the Muvo 2, but while using it in dark, it gets difficult to identify the buttons. It should be backlit or else the marking should be done in contrast with the colour of the speaker.
Performance
To be frank, I was amazed when I first heard the output from Muvo 2. It does a great job looking at the size of the speakers. Pairing it with your phone or computer is a cakewalk. Just turn on the speaker and search for the available Bluetooth devices around to connect. It beeps when gets connected to a sound source.Coming back to the audio performance, I can assure that this is one of the best sounding portable speakers that I have heard in this price range. The best part about the output is the unmatched bass level, aided by the plus sized passive radiator. But unlike most other bass heavy speakers, the treble is not overpowered by the bass. It balances the highs, mids and lows impressively, and I didn’t find any type of sound mixing up to spoil the fun.
When it comes to loudness, it gets very loud at full volume. There are two types of loudness, one that has clarity and feels smooth and some speakers sound harsh over a level. This device is one of the finest to handle loud volume escaping tiniest of distortion. So if you are planning a small house party, Muvo 2 can keep you going without a tussle.
To get the best idea of the sound performance, I played several tracks to have a flavour of as many genres as possible. I started with subtle deep house, RnB, drum and bass to test the bass output, and went on to listen metal, rock, grunge, and similar genres for further to check the details. The Muvo 2 effortlessly handles any genre you throw at it. It doesn’t miss even the tiniest of ‘clicks and ticks’ when it comes to details.
Features
Muvo 2 is not just a Bluetooth speaker, it also doubles as a portable music player with built-in microSD card slot up to 128GB. It supports wide range of audio formats such as MP3, WMA, and FLAC. You can also connect the Muvo 2 to a computer via microUSB and access the microSD storage to edit the track list.To make it more versatile, it also has a 3.5mm Aux-in support for wired connectivity through smartphones and PCs. It also comes with USB Host Audio, which lets you play high-quality audio via USB, when connected to a PC. In this mode, you can also access company's
As already said, Muvo 2 has a built-in microphone, which comes handy while taking calls. The sound clarity on call is good, but the voice sounds hollow to the caller on the other end until the mic is very close to you.
It is quite unusual but the Muvo 2 lacks NFC connectivity which is a common feature in many portable speakers these days.
Battery life and charging
The company says the 2200 man battery on Muvo 2 can last up to 10 hours, and I was getting around 8-9 hours of backup in my case. It takes around 3 hours to get charged from 0-100%.Considering the output, it has a great battery life and also the speaker doesn’t feel bulky despite the big battery.
Verdict
The Creative Muvo 2 is one of the most powerful portable speakers I have experienced so far. If compared to the highly praised JBL Flip 3, it is no less in any department. In fact, its size and shape makes it better to carry in a bag or in a big pocket. The only downside is the missing NFC, and the function buttons on the top are tough to access in dim light.For Rs 8,500, the Creative Muvo 2 is definitely a worthy product to go for.
0 comments:
Post a Comment