knowyourmobile.com Updated: 2015-02-06 17:06:08
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The market for NFC and/or Bluetooth speakers is HUGE and there are a lot of very accomplished players in the space; some are household names like Bose, others more obscure but equally compelling like Bayon Audio. I guess what we're getting at here is that...
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techstrike.co.uk Updated: 2015-02-06 17:06:08
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Last year, I had the pleasure of testing the ‘Soundbook', a portable Bluetooth/NFC speaker by British manufacturer Bayan Audio. I praised the device for its beautiful and practical aesthetic design, intuitive control, impressive audio delivery and reasona...
In the Soundbook X3, Bayan Audio have delivered a small and elegant device, sporting a premium-quality aesthetic finish. The Soundbook X3 is a highly practical portable audio solution, compatible with a broad range of devices and offering a multitude of c...
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The Bayan Audio Soundbook X3 is a Bluetooth speaker with a textured cover that protects the speaker when it's being carried in a bag or left lying around the house. Conveniently, the device turns on as soon as it's opened. The cover also folds backwards t...
Neat speaker with all the right features, but sound quality isn’t as good as some rivals’...
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The first thing you notice about the Audio Soundbook X3 is the way it looks. Because there is no question it looks great. British manufacturer Bayan has produced a range of consistently stylish black and white products, of which the Soundbook is the mo...
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Appending ‘book' to the names of laptops is popular in the US – witness the PowerBook, MacBook and tributes like the HP ProBook. But in the case of the British-designed Soundbook we have a portable speaker that more closely resembles an actual hardback bo...
clever industrial design like an opening book, neat style...
muffled indistinct sound, no highfrequency presence, tunefree bass...
This is a smart and well-made compact Bluetooth speaker, with the added benefit of an easy-tune FM radio. It would win any contest in sheer volume per unit size, although with that first prize for quantity would come a booby prize for sound quality. While...
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The Bayan Audio SoundBook X3 is a premium Bluetooth speaker system for the smartphone generation.Encased in brushed aluminium and sporting a power-activating flip-case that doubles as a nifty stand, it's one of the more aesthetically pleasing objects we'v...
Great looks, NFC works, Line, out is smart, Very easy to use...
Sound quality is disappointing...
We love the design of this speaker. It looks and feels great. The flip-cover is cool, and the whole package couldn't be easier to set up and use. NFC is a great feature to have if you've got a compatible device. We also really like the inclusion of line-...
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Bayan Audio is not a name you're likely to be overly familiar with. The company has only been in existence since 2011 and, prior to this new expansion into the wireless speaker market, their ranges were limited to speaker docks but since Apple went all ‘L...
Unfeasibly loud, Very composed, Excellent Bluetooth quality, Gorgeous design...
FM tuner not so great, Very occasionally loses detail in the low end...
Considering this is a first effort in the wireless speaker market, Bayan Audio has completely nailed it with the Soundbook X3. For starters, it ticks all the lifestyle audio boxes with its beautiful design and high quality Bluetooth streaming abilities. I...
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What is the Bayan Audio Soundbook X3? The Bayan Audio Soundbook X3 is a larger version of the Bayan Audio Soundbook we reviewed last year. In book terms, it's the size of a large hardback novel and – like the first Soundbook – it's a wireless speaker. Gre...
Good design, Meaty sound for size...
Expensive, Limited bass depth...
Great design and a bunch of thoughtful design features make the Soundbook X3 a solid wireless speaker contender. However, as with many premium wireless speakers, the sound per pound equation is a bit tricky. Read our Best portable speakers round-up...
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Bluetooth speakers are all the rage, but if you're looking for a slice of audio product hot stuff to adorn your bookshelf or desk then British manufacturer Bayan Audio might have just the ticket in the Soundbook X3. The name is a clue to the product's de...
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If sound quality was decided on bass performance alone, the Bayan Audio SoundBook X3 would be a lightweight contender. Rivals such as the Bose SoundLink III pile on the muscle and low-end oomph, but the X3 takes a lighter approach. It focuses on the mid...
Easy to listen to, Decent agility, Smart finish and compact design, Easy to use, FM radio is a bonus...
Sound could be clearer, punchier and more solid, Rivals offer greater subtlety and attack...
We like the SoundBook X3, but wish it pushed itself a bit more. Its cheaper sibling (the SoundBook, at £150) offered similar characteristics but fared much better when we tested it a year ago. At this price, the X3 faces stronger competition.With the like...
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Sound quality is highly subjective, but we have done our best to separate the musically talented from the tone deaf; the stylish from the ugly; the feature-packed from gimmicky imitators. The result is a collection of Bluetooth speakers we recommend that...
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Bayan Audio, a UK company founded in 2011, focusses on creating “outstanding products to help you enjoy sound wherever you are”, and with whatever device your music happens to be stored on, whether it be “Audio Systems, Smartphones, Tablets or Notebooks.”...
Great style, cover acts as FM antenna, NFC connector, protects the aluminum speaker face, and it turns the speaker on or off, Sound is excellent, no mater what style music you enjoy listening to, Built-in USB charging port on the back of the speaker, shap...
It's not inexpensive, but the Bayan Audio soundbook X3 delivers...
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booredatwork.com Updated: 2015-02-06 17:06:08
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Now most of you folks have never heard of Bayan Audio. After reading this piece, you may want to check them out, especially if you're in the need for what I've written below. Bayan Audio has two products under the Soundbook designation, the Soundbook and...
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Who is Bayan Audio? Back in 2011, an UK-based company started that had the sole intent of creating high quality products that produce phenomenal sound out of natural materials, that you can take with you wherever you may go. You may recognize them from a...
The Bayan Audio Soundbook X3 is a mind-blowing wireless bluetooth speaker, which can emit audio at near perfection while you are on the go. It can even be used for hand-free calling, when that important phone call stops your bluetooth music stream...
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The Bayan Soundbook X3 portable Bluetooth speaker has a lot of things going for it, like a cool design, FM radio, speakerphone, and NFC compatibility. At $299.99, the Soundbook X3 aligns itself with some stiff competition from the Editors'...
Robust, powerful audio output for a speaker this size. Very cool design. Can charge external mobile devices. FM radio. NFC compatible.
Distorts on tracks with deep bass at top volumes. Lops off opening seconds of tracks when skipping to them. Audio cuts out when sound source volume is low...
The Bayan Audio Soundbook X3 sports a good-looking design and powerful output for its size, but this portable Bluetooth speaker is not without its issues...
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The Soundbook is designed for complete portability. It's smaller and lighter, measuring 6.3” x 3.46” x 1.5” and weighing in at 1.25 pounds. It has two 1” full-range speakers and a 2” passive bass radiator, and the amplifier provides 15 watts of power. Alt...
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While Bayan Audio is likely at least a somewhat recognizable brand name to our readers in the UK, if you're reading this from the United States or Canada, the name might not ring a bell. That's because as recently as a few months ago, the company's produc...
Good looks, Unique features FM radio, line out...
Sound is disappointing, Expensive...
If the Bayan Audio SoundBook X3 sold for $199, it would be much easier to recommend, but at $299, it's simply too expensive considering the mediocre sound quality...
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These days it seems like everyone and their momma has a Bluetooth speaker. Most of them work the same way. You pair your smartphone to it and then enjoy wireless sound. Some are from name and brands you're already familiar with while others are from those...
Already being a crowded space, Bayan Audio steps into the US Bluetooth speaker market. The Soundbook X3 is a powerful and long-lasting Bluetooth speaker. I love how the design helps it stand out amongst the crowd of rectangles and squares. The durable...
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Bayan Audio is a United Kingdom based provider of Bluetooth speakers and other audio accessories that primarily use your phone as the transmitter through Bluetooth. Like any quality company, Bayan has decided to start selling their products here in the Un...
It's safe to say that I absolutely love the Bayan Soundbook X3. It has so many winning elements it's nearly a perfect package. From the wonderful minimally designed packaging and the elegant use of materials and design to the amazing, balanced and clean s...
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