As someone who’s tested a whole lot of Bluetooth speakers – more than 30, to be exact – my standards are pretty high for every model that I get my hands on. And recently, a speaker landed on my desk that really impressed me – but not due to a gimmick or novelty feature.

Instead, I was blown away by its performance – something I’ll get into the specifics of later on. But essentially, the model wowed me with its nuanced and expansive approach to replicating my favorite tunes, especially considering its moderate mid-sized form.