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BD3 Reviews. CES iLounge Review: UI. “…a black remote control is also in the package- much bigger deal than one might initially assume . Yantouch not only lets you store its remote in one of the unit’s top holes…also change lighting and volume, device’s audio tracks, play/pause…”
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CES iLounge Review: UI • “…a black remote control is also in the package-much bigger deal than one might initially assume. Yantouch not only lets you store its remote in one of the unit’s top holes…also change lighting and volume, device’s audio tracks, play/pause…” • “Anyone familiar to company’s cute but unintuitive “blow”, “tap”, gesture controls will instantly love this remote, even if it signals a more conventional and less bold interface than before” • Notably, BD3 can be used in a wired audio mode, or pair with another BD3 for expanded sound, assuming you are willing to purchase a second unit” By Jeremy Horowitz, Editor-in-Chief, 12/2012
CES iLounge Review: Light • “To say that BD3 has improved as a light would be an understatement. It is now equipped with 16-million color LED system…all closer to company’s premium JellyWake lamps than ever before” • “BD3’s lighting is entrancing, fading from color to color or locked into one of several scattered rainbow-style patterns, it is truly beautiful. Brightness settings on the remote let you brings the colors from richly saturated tones up to more white tinted, subtle version that may go better with your room or mood. … but what’s in here is pretty dazzling” By Jeremy Horowitz, Editor-in-Chief, 12/2012
CES iLounge Review: Music Sync • “Combine with BD3’s speaker capability, the lighting is even more interesting. Yantouch’s remote lets you select various beat-matching light patterns which enable the unit to flutter its lights together or separately with neat ways. As with the standard light patterns, the beat matching effects are gentle and gradual, which will lend itself to some genres of songs than others. By Jeremy Horowitz, Editor-in-Chief, 12/2012
iLounge Review: Audio • “Sonically, BD3 is pretty much exactly what we expected from a simple and relatively non-expensive two driver audio system; entirely competent and respectable as a desktop speaker…The drivers are powerful enough for nearby listening and equipped with enough frequency range to let you hear treble, mids, and mid-bass in your music…” • “Thankfully, there’s no major distortion in the speakers and the stereo separation is solid, thanks to the side positioning of the drivers. Additional bass and power will make a sequel better, but at this price point and given the lamp functionality, BD3 is very well equipped.” By Jeremy Horowitz, Editor-in-Chief, 12/2012
iLounge Review: Summary • “BD3 is a huge improvement on its predecessors, finally getting everything from the lighting and sonic performance to user interface very close to complete correct. “ • “Judged from solely from a desktop lamp it’s worthy of “Wows” when you see it. And it’s certainly good enough as a speaker to outperform most users’ expectation for the price” • “While this is clearly a sequel in some ways to the earlier BDs, it really feels like the start of a whole new product category for the company- gorgeous illuminated speakers- and we are seriously excited to see where Yantouch take this idea next. By Jeremy Horowitz, Editor-in-Chief, 12/2012
iFans review • Design: 5 star: “There are a number of modes to run at…Regardless, the design aspects of the Black Diamond are absolutely beautiful and stunning to look at…” • Audio: Bass 3 star, Mids 4.5 star, Highs 4.5 star: “They have a really clear and sweet sound…on the upper mids…they hold strong instrumental clarity as well as beautiful sweetness to vocals that lift nicely… They have very strong detailing through out the entire treble range… by tinyman392, super moderator, 12/2012
iFans review • Build: 4.5 star: “The cables included are very thick with more than ample enough strain relief…which is also a huge plus…” • Overall Value: 4 star: “…for what they give you, wireless system, very beautiful design, strong build, it does hold quite a bit value behind it”, “This speaker is such a beautiful piece of art. The crystalline structure…looks strong…The gorgeous light and design is what will really sell…For the size of the drivers, they do provide decent audio quality” by tinyman392, super moderator, 12/2012
SlashGearreview • “The colors - again, the star of the show - make for one of the most entertaining set of aesthetics we’ve ever seen in a speaker…” • “…sound-reactive light before it’s a speaker– and it does react to the sound quite nicely” • “The creators of this machine…included a lovely little port…thankfully, so you shouldn’t have to worry too much about loss…” Chris Burns, Head Editor, 12/2012
SlashGearreview • “Miniature Epcot Center Spaceship Earth-like concoction” • “Is this device worth the approximately $120 USD you’ll be tossing down on it if you purchase it online right this minute? I think the real question is –did you get $120 gift this holiday season? I think you know what to do” • “…Android-toting Google Nexus 4 by LG, Nokia Lumia 920 with Windows Phone 8, Apple iPhone5 with iOS – each of them are able to connect via BT to BD3 without a hassles” Chris Burns, Head Editor, 12/2012
Tech Fever review • “Of …thousands of speakers available in the market, choosing … can be quite a challenge. The rich will buy the more expensive ones but only the true audiophile know which one to get your money worth…I choose those models that do not only offer impressive audio quality but those that can be displayed around the house for aesthetic purposes. For example, Yantouch BD3…” by TechFever, 10/2012
More Reviews • TiP(Today’s iPhone): Cam Bunton • “Awesome light-pulsing BD3 BT speaker. At $120 it’s not cheap, but it’s possibly the coolest portable speaker on the market” • SWAY: • “This is one cool gadget that’s a great gift for the music lover in your life – it plays music through BT while putting on a multicolored light show. Even better, it amplifies the music rather powerfully, generates bass…” • Legit: • “Pictures don’t do this USB powered Bluetooth speaker justice…”
BD3 Review links • CES iLounge: Jeremy Horowitz, Editor-in-Chief, 10/2012 • iFans: tinyman392, Super moderator,12/2012 • SlashGear: Chris Burns, Head Editor, 12/2012 • TechFever Network: 10/2012 • Today’s iPhone: Cam Bunton, 12/2012 • SWAY: 12/2012 • Legit: Nathan Kirsch,12/2012 • France PC World: 12/2012 • Ecoustics: Brian Mitchell, 12/2012
BD3 Video links • SlashGear, 12/2012 • Acase: New generation, 11/2012 • IntoTomorrow (ITTV): Dave Graveline, 9/2012 • San Diego News (KUSI): Bruce Pechman, 12/2012 • Today’s iPhone: Cam Bunton, 12/2012 • Acase: Ken Ouyang, 9/2012 • German IFA: Ken Ouyang, 9/2012 • iMore show @21:00: 12/2012
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