The Aiwa Exos-3 is one amazing speaker! All in all, a true 10 out of 10 on all aspects...from design, size, portability, ruggedness, firmware update-able, and not to mention quality of sound. The Aiwa engineers have really delivered a very respectable, mid-size offering to compete with (and annihilate in most cases) the Sony, JBL, Altec Lansing, Marshall, & UE big boys of the world. Plus, Aiwa's customer service just cannot be beat...period!
The biggest, first-impression you get when you open the box is that this speaker is built like a tank. Very durable cloth grill covering, with an extremely durable resin chassis. The passive bass radiators are exposed, but extremely durable and feel like they are really well engineered to take a beating. The button layout is clean and simple to follow, and the included carry strap (also easy to install/remove) is quite nice.
Connecting to the Exos-3 is super easy and takes only a couple seconds. One item to note...when you do connect to the speaker for the first time (and subsequent times), the speaker / phone pairs at 50% volume. That might be a bit loud for some users...so watch your volume on your phone or tablet. From my iPhone XS Max, the speaker & phone volume is in sync. Pressing and holding the Vol - or Vol + will enable the skip forward / skip back feature. Pressing and releasing the power button is the play/pause feature.
Sound: well...it's amazing! The added tweeter in the center of the speaker gives a nice high frequency clarity that is missing on MANY portable speakers this size. Sound is fuller and more accurate than the Soundcore Motion + and Motion Boom. The two main drivers do a great job with full range sound reproduction, and they still manage a good amount of stereo L/R separation as well. Bass is full and tight, but not over-bloated or over-EQ'd. The Exos-3 is one of the best sounding, most accurate portable speakers in this size range available today. If you truly are wanting accurate sound reproduction...Aiwa knows what they are doing!
The Exos-3 uses USB-C for charging, and does have the USB-A out for charging a mobile device. It comes with the USB-C cable and USB charging block as well (unlike others who only throw in a cable). Speaker takes a good 4-5 hours to fully charge.
Side note: If you really want a mind-blowing experience, buy 2 of them and put them into TWS, or true wireless stereo mode. OMG! Such great sound, at such a great price point...super portable and super rugged as well.
Just buy one...or two. And, backed by Aiwa's excellent customer support. You just can't go wrong with this speaker!
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Needs a Rigid Handle; Bluetooth is not easy
BLUF: The unit needs a dedicated or removable rigid handle.PROS:1. Good sound2. Robust chassisCONS:1. Requires a sturdy carrying handle2. Clunky BluToothThe unit comes with a strap, which I am guessing is nylon. The strap connects to the unit through two simple clasps. Once connected, it can be carried like a purse, I guess.Using it at the pool or hot tub, the strap (if connected) gets in the way. It could also be the vehicle by which the Aiwa lands in the water.If the strap is not connected, the user is forced to grasp the girth of the Aiwa in order to move it around. This gets problematic, in that the circumference of the Aiwa isn't conducive to someone with normal hands.The fix, if Aiwa is listening, is to install a more rigid handle, something along the lines of a simple inverted c-clamp. Something easily connected or disconnected. This would be something folks might want instead of having the thing swing around like a map case.The Bluetooth connection is not easy. There is no pattern to it: you get your phone, launch (for example) Amazon Music and sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes the Alexa wants to work, sometimes ... well, you get it.Sound quality is to be expected with a unit this size, with considerable bass response.Just be warned that the portability of this Aiwa is at question, as well as the ease of connectivity.
