X-Mini II is better in Stereo Mode
I’ve got my pair of X-Mini II from Silie Nation 2 weeks ago and I’ve enjoyed every minute I spent with it. I paid $65 USD but I got what I paid for. I’m very satisfied to my X-Mini II speakers and loving the sound that it produces.
Form Factor
X-Mini II comes in a capsule form. It is cut in halves so you can twist and pop it open to reveal the resonator. The X-Mini II provides better sound quality when resonator is open. The red dot on top also makes a perfect match to the black casing. The X-Mini II is also small enough to fit your pocket, though it could be bulging since it’s round in shape. It also fits perfectly to a little compartment in my car. Then it became my companion when I travel.
The new XM2 has three (3) ports around the base. There’s a mini-USB port which you can use for charging and sound input at the same time. Under the base is a male 3.55 mm audio jack and on the other side is a female 3.55 audio jack; both can act as audio input or output.
Sound Quality
X-Mini II is small speaker that produces loud mono sound. According to others who experienced using the first X Mini, the sound of the XM2 is twice as loud as the first one. When popped out, the resonator provides even more quality sound from the little speaker. I actually tested my speakers in full volume in a covered basketball court and everyone felt the sound of it.
The quality of sound is even better when in stereo mode. Since the sound that comes from a single XM2 is mono, you need to have another XM2 speaker, a splitter to have a stereo version of XM2.
The Bass however can still be improved. In some songs where the bass should be loud, the smallness of the XM2 cannot handle it. But the sound that comes out is not being distorted despite the loud sound.
Battery Life
The XM2 has enhanced battery life compared to the first X Mini. It can last up to 11 hours in one full charge based on my experience. The XM2 has a blue/red LED on the base which indicate the battery power. When charging, the LED turns red and becomes blue when the battery is full. While the blue LED starts to dim when the power is low until the battery drains when playing.
Verdict
While the XM2 has addressed most of the flaws from the first X Mini, it also has some drawbacks when it comes to pricing. $65 USD maybe too expensive, but since I have nothing to compare it with, I would say I have the best value for my money with these small speakers. The Bass could be the best to somebody’s ears but not to mine. Should X-MI build a standalone X Mini Bass, it could be perfect.
My Eee PC 701 got new buddies
The X-Mini II speakers that I ordered from Silienation has arrived and my so excited self can’t help but appreciate these two little things. These are perferct with my Asus Eee PC for it provides qulaity sounds and portability. I reckon, two pieces is portable, more than that is a bit not convenient to carry anymore.
So I got the X-Minis and tested it with my Eee PC 701. In full volume, the speakers jump up and down while the quality of sound is maintained, with very minimum too no distortions at all depending on the music being played. Pussycatdolls’ Jai Ho played very well.
What makes the sounds that are coming out from these mini speakers so nice is the resonator which functions when you popup the speakers. It vibrates the sounds evenly and spread the beautiful effect accross our room.
I also tried the mini speakers on my car this morning and take them on the run and they were good. Despite my horrible driving skill, they stayed intact on the dashboard and never felt any dizziness along the way.
I’d like to give away one to my readers but it just seems that nobody reads this blog anymore. Let me see if I find someone from the subscribed readers. But let me check my Paypal funds first.
