When BOSE played the mini-style SoundLink Revolve speaker, it instantly blew the hearts of competitors

As the removal of 3.5mm headphone jacks on mobile phones has become a trend, the application of Bluetooth devices has received more and more attention. The Bluetooth function has also evolved from the initial transmission of pictures and online gaming on Nokia to connecting audio devices with Bluetooth to enjoy high-quality sound effects. Bose has also presented its sincere tribute: SoundLink Revolve. Previously, Bose's products in the field of Bluetooth speakers have been widely praised by users. Today we will take a look at what kind of experience SoundLink Revolve will bring us.

Unboxing

The packaging of SoundLink Revolve adopts a pull-out sealing design. It feels like playing with nesting dolls when you peel it off layer by layer from the outside.

The whole family is shown. In addition to the speaker theme, the SoundLink Revolve package also includes an instruction manual, a warranty card, a safety guide, a 5V 1.6A charger (a split charger) and a Mico USB data cable about one meter long. Although the cable is relatively thick, it has moderate hardness and excellent texture.

At first glance, I thought it was a thermos cup. It looked very small when placed next to my water cup. However, the weight of 0.68kg, which is equivalent to the weight of two boxes of milk, is concentrated in such a small body. It still feels a bit small in the hand.

SoundLink Revolve adopts a design that combines metal and rubber. The top of the body is covered with a uniform layer of soft rubber, and all the touch buttons of the speaker are concentrated here. The buttons on the top are ergonomically designed, with concave buttons and comfortable key travel. The brand logo and pickup hole are printed in the middle. The rubber layer feels smooth and greasy, but this skin-like feel will gradually fade over time. Although the bottom is covered with a layer of rubber like the top, the rubber texture at the bottom is harder, but fortunately it has been frosted, and the touch is guaranteed. The middle is made of anodized aluminum metal. The frosted surface not only gives a textured feel when held, but also enhances the anti-slip effect.

The sound holes on the surface of the body are evenly distributed, the openings are very fine, and the edges of each opening are rounded, so there is no scratching feeling when holding it. And these holes allow the sound to radiate 360° in all directions without reservation. If there are particles stuck in it during daily use, how to clean it?

A thumb-sized area at the bottom of the body brings together all of SoundLink Revolve's external wired connection interfaces. The Mico USB interface can not only be used for charging, but also because of the addition of audio decoding function, it can be directly connected to computer devices for use as a wired decoding speaker; the 3.5mm headphone interface can be directly connected to computer devices as a computer speaker.

There is a 1/4 threaded hole and four metal contacts on the bottom of the body, as well as a silicone non-slip base to prevent it from sliding on a smooth surface. Seeing the four contacts, you may feel the same as me that it is a charging port, but why can't I find the base in the package? Don't think too much, this base needs to be purchased separately and the official price is 249 yuan. This routine of buying accessories is really hurtful. The addition of the 1/4 threaded hole allows us to set up the SoundLink Revolve on a tripod when we are outdoors to prevent accidents from happening and causing damage to it.

Let’s get into actual combat!

SoundLink Revolve is not just an audio device that connects to devices via Bluetooth. In fact, it can also do:

1. Play 360 degrees and enjoy every degree.

SoundLink Revolve has high-fidelity 360-degree omnidirectional sound, which can provide consistent sound coverage in all directions. Place the speaker in the center of the room, and the sound can be transmitted to everyone's ears without distinction. Or place the speaker close to the wall so that the sound radiates and reflects in all directions in the room, allowing you to be completely immersed in it. Not only these environments! Maybe except for the space where sound cannot be transmitted, every degree can be played anywhere else. How does it do it? The Revolve series consists of 3 parts in terms of acoustic structure: two passive diaphragms on the top, a downward full-range sound unit and an omnidirectional sound reflector at the bottom. The sound-generating principle is actually dual-membrane resonance technology: two passive diaphragms are placed in the speaker, and the conical sound unit is used to push the air inside the speaker when it vibrates to push the two vertically placed passive membranes to enhance the low-frequency performance of the speaker.

2. Its delicate appearance makes you mistakenly think that it is only suitable for a small speaker in a home environment.

The small shape of SoundLink Revolve often makes people mistake it for a Bluetooth speaker for home use. But don't be fooled by it. The small body has both IPX4 waterproof and collision buffering functions. The addition of rubber makes SoundLink Revolve anti-fall, which allows the quiet-looking SoundLink Revolve to adapt to outdoor life. The rubber and aluminum alloy joint part at the bottom are misaligned. Although it feels like cutting your hands, it can protect the aluminum alloy part from damage when it is bumped. It can also achieve an ultra-long battery life of 12 hours. Although there are some players on the market with longer battery life, that is at the cost of destroying the bass. Bose: "We don't do this kind of thing." Let you enjoy the outdoors without worrying about the troubles caused by power, rain, and collision.

3. Use your mobile phone but never rely on it.

Download the Bose APP on your mobile phone. If your phone has NFC function, you can turn on the Bluetooth and NFC functions of your phone. Touch the NFC recognition area of ​​the phone and the top of SoundLink Revolve to pair them. It is very simple. If your phone does not have NFC function, you need to use Bluetooth connection and the process of connecting Bluetooth devices is the same as usual. After connecting to your phone, you no longer need to worry about not having your phone with you. You can still make reservations or send text messages without your phone. Simply press and hold the multi-function button to summon Siri or other voice assistants, and the problem is easily solved. (The Chinese voice is not very pleasant, and voice packages will be provided later, allowing users to choose their favorite voice services)

A few friends are having a party on the weekend, but they feel that one SoundLink Revolve is not exciting enough. No problem, turn on the party mode on the APP, the APP will automatically search for another speaker that has not been paired with the phone, and then connect it to the paired one, so that the two speakers can play the same song at the same time, creating a panoramic surround sound effect just like the sound effect of watching a movie in a movie theater. You can also change the party mode to the left and right channel mode, and the two speakers will be automatically assigned to the left and right channels, which can get a better stereo playback effect.

In the past, you may have encountered such a situation in your life: in a crowded and noisy environment, neither of you could hear what the other said when talking to your friend. Now with SoundLink Revolve, these are no longer a thing of the past. You can complete the call through the sound pickup hole on the top of SoundLink Revolve and the speaker at the bottom. However, this has some privacy risks. It is difficult for people around you not to hear what you are talking about.

In conclusion: As the successor of the SoundLink family, SoundLink Revolve not only inherits the family's traditional advantages in the field of Bluetooth speakers, but also has made a lot of progress in human-computer interaction experience and 360-degree full sound coverage. The IPX4 waterproof capability and the protectiveness of the rubber on the upper and lower ends make it suitable for almost any environment except for space where sound waves cannot propagate. If you need a small Bluetooth speaker that can handle both home life and outdoor environments, then SoundLink Revolve is definitely your best choice.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.