- According to ub+, the ub+ s1 circle is not only a well-rounded product due to its appearance, this portable Bluetooth speaker also delivers a 360° sound image.
From ub+’s point of view, it is quite clear that the ub+ s1 circle sets itself apart from existing products on the market, first and foremost by utilising the latest technologies to offer a particularly appealing sound in a compact form at a particularly attractive price, as the company states.
Inspired by the so-called Helmholtz resonator from the 19th century, the spherical design of the ub+ s1 circle reflects scientific innovation and provides a room-filling sound stage that redefines the possibilities of a compact, portable loudspeaker, says ub+ with confidence.
Powerful sound despite compact dimensions
Given the compact dimensions of the ub+ s1 circle, it is surprising that it uses two 2.5 inch woofers with aluminium ribbon voice coils and powerful neodymium magnets in the drive unit, plus two passive radiators and two 28 mm silk dome tweeters. The Class D amplifier module delivers two outputs of 20 watts.
According to the manufacturer’s promise, this enables a deep, distortion-free performance and a detailed reproduction of the mids and highs at a level of quality previously unknown in this class. Thanks to the symmetrical arrangement of the four drivers and two passive radiators, the room is evenly filled with sound and the ub+ s1 circle delivers a 360° sound image.
Bluetooth 5.3 and ub+ Seek app
The ub+ s1 circle is equipped with a Bluetooth module that complies with Bluetooth 5.3 and can therefore utilise Bluetooth Low Energy for particularly stable and resource-saving signal transmission.
For easy handling, the manufacturer offers the ub+ s1 circle with the ub+ Seek app, a suitable solution for Apple iOS and Google Android, which not only enables individual configuration via an equaliser, for example, but also the pairing of two speakers to form a stereo pair for True Wireless Stereo (TWS), as the manufacturer emphasises.
It should also be mentioned that the integrated microphone offers a hands-free facility in conjunction with smartphones. Advanced noise cancellation should guarantee impeccable voice quality at all times.
Long battery life
The ub+ s1 circle is able to provide up to 20 hours of music away from the power socket, as the manufacturer promises.
So it’s perfect that you can easily take the ub+ s1 circle with you wherever you go thanks to a cowhide carrying strap.
Prices and availability
The ub+ s1 circle should be available from specialist retailers these days, with customers having the choice of six design variants. The variants Siesta, Goldenfin, Marina, Denom, Carbon and Gray are available. The recommended retail price is listed at € 199,-.
Getting to the point
The ub+ s1 circle is designed to deliver 360° sound while being extremely compact and elegant, so that it blends seamlessly into everyday life and is perceived as a fashionable accessory – this is how ub+ describes the portable Bluetooth speaker, which is currently available in six design variants from specialist retailers.
| Product | ub+ s1 circle |
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| Price | € 199,- |
| Brand | ub+ |
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| Manufacturer | ub+ |
| Distribution | audioNEXT GmbH |
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