Monoprice Soundstage3 Portable

The Monoprice Soundstage3 Portable Bluetooth speaker has a cool, modern look, but everything else about it feels dated.

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Monoprice Soundstage3 Portable 1

Product details

  • Sound On The Go: The built in handle makes it easy to take the Soundstage 3 Portable Speaker with you wherever you go, be it a backyard BBQ, camping trip, or picnic. The Soundstage 3 Portable Speaker plays amazingly loud and clear to satisfy most audio enthusiasts.
  • Sonic Impact: The Soundstage 3 Portable Speaker delivers 10 watts of power to each of the two 1" silk dome tweeters and 30 watts to the 5.25" concave aluminum cone woofer for dynamic, thunderous sound that defies its size. A subwoofer output on the rear panel allows you to connect an external, powered subwoofer for an extra boost at the low end. The Soundstage 3 Portable Speaker can easily fill any large room or backyard with deep, rich, and detailed sound.
  • All Day Playback: The built in rechargeable battery has a massive 8800mAh Lithium battery, which gives it up to 10 hours of playback on a single charge.
  • USB Charging Port: The USB charging port makes it easy to keep your mobile devices fully charged and ready for use. Plug your smartphone into the charging port to keep its battery fully charged while streaming music.
  • Connectivity: This speaker features several different ways to connect your audio devices. Use the 3.5mm input to connect your phone or mp3 player, use the RCA inputs to connect an analog audio signal, use the digital optical S/PDIF input to connect a digital source, or use the built in Bluetooth radio to connect wirelessly, without the hassle of connecting cables.

PROS

+ Accuracy-leaning audio performance
+ Cool, stylish design
+ Above-average connectivity

CONS

- Outdated Bluetooth specs and codec support
- Not suited for outdoor use
- No app, speakerphone, or mic
- Can distort at top volumes

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on December 01, 2022
The Monoprice Soundstage3 Portable Bluetooth speaker has a cool, modern look, but everything else about it feels dated.
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