SeekerION Pathfinder 280
The ION Pathfinder 280 is alright for music. Vocals and lead instruments sound present out-of-the-box, though there's some unevenness in the mid and treble ranges that causes them to sound alternately honky and veiled at times. Also, it lacks a thumpy and rumbling low-bass. Fortunately, there's a graphic EQ and presets to tweak its sound to your liking. There's also a Boom Button to help bump up the bass. It gets loud enough to fill large crowded spaces, making it suitable for parties. Unfortunately, its soundstage is perceived as fairly narrow and isn't as immersive.
-- As reviewed by Rtings
Product details
- 120 Watts & Up to 100-Hour Battery Life
- IPX5 Water-Resistant
- App-Enable Control For Audio & Lighting Effects
- Built-In Bottle Opener
- 280 Degree Wide Range Sound - Provides Premium Wide Sound to the Front, Left, and Right of the Speaker.
PROS
+ Gets very loud.
+ Few compression artifacts present at max volume.
+ Graphic EQ and presets.
CONS
- Requires a second unit for stereo audio.
- Narrow soundstage.
- Lacks a thumpy low-bass.
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By Rtings on February 09, 2022
The ION Pathfinder 280 is alright for music. Vocals and lead instruments sound present out-of-the-box, though there's some unevenness in the mid and treble ranges that causes them to sound alternately honky and veiled at times. Also, it lacks a thumpy and rumbling low-bass. Fortunately, there's a graphic EQ and presets to tweak its sound to your liking. There's also a Boom Button to help bump up the bass. It gets loud enough to fill large crowded spaces, making it suitable for parties. Unfortunately, its soundstage is perceived as fairly narrow and isn't as immersive.
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