The S10 and S5 speakers can be used for playing music at home and as a practice amplifier, PA system ... [+] or karaoke machine.
Danish brand Audiocase has just launched two new portable speakers on Kickstarter. The idea behind the two new products is to disrupt the market with the “ultimate all-in-one portable speaker, home audio system, practice amplifier, PA system, and karaoke machine.”
That sounds like many functions in one product, so I asked Audiocase founder Søren Larsen the idea behind the new product.
“We always wondered why most speakers are designed for one purpose only, sacrificing either sound, design, or function. So, we built a speaker for everyone and everything made from durable materials at a price point that shakes up the current market.
“We created a small stylish, speaker for the home and a massive practice, garage speaker - both having PA functions and outdoor EQ, delivering deep bass and an immersive sound experience in a body that reflects the Scandinavian values and design traditions.”
The Audiocase S5 and S10 share many features. The main difference is the speaker configuration and ... [+] the power output.
The Audiocase S5 and S10 have been designed by the award-winning studio Kilo Design. That’s the same studio behind the design of AIAIAI headphones. The speakers were developed in collaboration with Sound Hub Denmark, which offers great acoustical tuning.
Audiocase was co-founded by Søren Larsen and Kalle Graverholt in 2014. The Copenhagen-based company makes powerful portable speakers that can connect to any Bluetooth source, musical instrument, microphone or DJ system. The speakers can also connect to produce an even more powerful sound system. They also feature a removable battery that works up to 30 hours on a single charge.
The speakers were engineered to generate enough sound pressure for all their intended potential applications, meaning listening to music is a distortion-free experience compared to many standard portable speakers – even large ones. Reaching an SPL up to 125 dB (the larger model), these are about as loud as a portable speaker can get – and still sound good.
The new Audiocase series is available in two sizes and to ensure best-in-class sound quality, both models have custom-designed speaker drivers featuring powerful and efficient Class-D amplifiers with advanced DSP. Both models can play for up to 30 hours thanks to a 100Wh swappable battery. The cabinet is stackable and ready to serve as a guitar amplifier or a party speaker. Users can connect multiple Audiocase speakers in a daisy chain or create a stereo setup via Link connection for even more sound and extra loudness.
The S5 and S10 Audiocase both have a combination of wireless and wired inputs, including a 3.5mm ... [+] jack and two XLR/jack combo inputs.
Kilo Design created a contemporary structure that Audiocase says is both sturdy and practical, enabling the speakers to blend easily when intended and being light enough to be carried around to a friend’s party or a classroom. The anthracite gray exterior features a powder-coated aluminum framework that surrounds the PVC sides and formed steel speaker mesh, protecting the housing and interface. As a result, the speakers are designed to last in both form and construction.
Both models have a Bluetooth 5 module that supports Qualcomm’s aptX audio codec, which means streaming in high quality or low latency. Both speakers are designed to take several separate sources simultaneously so users can connect a microphone and guitar or a keyboard and an external music player, controlling the level and reverb effect for the two separate inputs. Inputs can be a combination of wireless and wired via one 3.5mm jack and two XLR/jack combo inputs. Since there’s an internal battery, both speakers have a USB port to charge external devices and apply firmware updates.
For the product introduction, Audiocase is launching a larger S10 model with two 10" woofers and a 1" compression driver powered by 3 x 72W Class-D amplification. The more compact S5 has two 5" woofers and a 1" dome tweeter powered by 2 x 72W Class-D modules. The two main differences are the size, driver choice, and power. All remaining features and specifications are the same for both models.
Thanks to a removable rechargeable battery, the Audiocase S5 and S10 can play for up to 30 hours on ... [+] a single charge.
Pricing & Availability: The Audiocase S5 sells at a super early bird price of €499 and the S10 is €649, both for a limited quantity. The Kickstarter campaign is now live and fully funded after just an hour.
More info: www.audiocase.dk