XMI X-mini II review – portable capsule speaker
XMI X-mini II portable capsule speakers. From XMI Singapore here is the all new second generation X-mini capsule speaker, sound beyond sizes! The second generation comes packed with vastly improved features and functions that will bring greater audio experience. The X-mini II comes with a larger 40 mm speaker driver and great battery life, the sound is more than just a “boom” from your pocket, it sounds like a beast! It’s perfect for private or group entertainment on the go, the X-mini II is the perfect audio enhancement for any portable devices like smartphones, notebooks, mp3 players and more.
Technical Details
40 mm drivers
11 hours playback time
Modular ‘Buddy-Jack design
Built-in retractable 3.5mm audio cable
Specifications
Dimensions: 60 x 60 x 44 mm (closed resonator)
Weight: 83 g.
Output: 2.5 W
Frequency Response: 100 Hz-20 KHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: ~80db
Distortion: ~ 1%
Playbacktime: Up to 11 hours
Sponsored by www.mobilefun.co.uk
The package contains – XMI X-mini II speaker, one mini USB charging cable + audio jack, pouch, user manual + specifications and one greeting card from the Children International organization.
Not only does the new design deliver unsurpassed audio quality, it now performs even longer. Three times the capacity of its predecessor, the new X-mini II comes with a new built-in high capacity rechargeable battery capable of sustained output for 11 hours of nonstop audio pleasure. Modular ‘Muddy-Jack’ design: connect a row of X-Minis II for jaw dropping audio. This all new system enables you to connect one X-mini II to another, capable of forming an almost endless “daisy chain” of self-powered, bass-enhanced portable speaker system. With this new feature, you can now combine your X-mini II together with your friends to hold a spontaneous party anywhere you go. To eliminate cumbersome audio cables dangling from the speaker, XMI has designed a connecting audio cable that can be tucked neatly into the base for a cleaner and sleeker look. The X-mini II has a patented extendable vacuum that mimics the resonance of a sub-woofer (Bass Xpansion System or BXS) capable of producing explosive volume and bass over ten times its physical size.
XMI X-mini II closed.
XMI X-mini II open.
Built in a cute little sphere shaped rubbery case, this is the main part of it’s innovative capsule design that makes the sound so really loud for it’s size when you open it.
When the battery goes away, you can charge it with the mini USB cable from your notebook, desktop pc or any other mini USB wall charger.
XMI X-mini II (open) compared to standart Toshiba AA battery, see how small is this speaker.
Here is the comparison with a computer mouse, if you close it the XMI X-mini II is thinner almost like the mouse.
When You turn it on, there is a blue LED battery indicator on the bottom (it glows in red if you charge it), and its own 3.5mm audio cable hidden underneath it. The X-Mini is also easy to control, the power button and volume control buttons easy to use yet does not disrupt the sleek look of the device itself.
XMI X-mini II in action:
Winner of the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards (Germany) and the Infocomm Singapore Awards, which is the top innovation award in Singapore. The X-mini II capsule speaker is revolutionary in the world of portable audio technology, striking the perfect balance of pocketsize portability and uncompromising sound quality.
Great gadget, you need to see what’s happen when you turn the volume up 🙂 it sounds great.
And what are the options for stereo?
You need to connect two or more XMINI speakers to get the “Stereo” 🙂
No, you still only get mono sound when you connect multiple X-Mini 2 speakers. If you want stereo, may want to wait for the X-Mini Max 2 which will be release in October.
Or use a headphone splitter…and bingo…..stereo….
A headphone splitter will just split the stereo channel in two stereo channels. Each speaker will then get _the same_ stereo signal, which will result in mono sound from both speakers. So that doesn’t work either.
First off, This speaker is incredible for it’s size. There is almost no distortion in sound when playing on MAX volume. It comes with a USB splitter, to charge and a 3.5mm plug so that you can connect multiple X Mini II’s together. It also comes with a handy bag to store your X Mini II in. I had an Altec Lansing iM207 before this, and the X Mini II blew the iM207 away!!!. The size difference was one thing, and the sound quality was another. The iM207 also ran on 3 AAA batteries. There will also be distortion in the iM207 on full volume. The playtime with the batteries was terrible. I had to switch batteries every week, with only around 20minutes of playtime each day. For the X Mini II, it can play up to 8 hours. There are also LED indicators of when you need to charge again, and when it is fully charged.
What a great little product this is! My mobile is the LG KP500, which is a really good phone let down by a pair of lousy headphones with a non-standard connection, now this X-Mini speaker is the best of all my gadgets! It’s really awesome device with amazing battery run time, this is a must buy toy for mobile addicts 🙂
For its size, this little speaker is amazing. If you don’t push it too hard, it sounds sweet and airy. Voices and mid frequencies are its forte. Even the bass is surprisingly substantial considering the size of the driver. Ideal for travel. Word of caution: to avoid distortion at high volumes or if the mix is too busy, it is recommended you keep the source volume (mp3 player) to 70-80%. Great buy!
You have to get these speakers they are everything on the Tin and More. Size is not everything and here this is the case these small speakers Rock. If you travel or use your Laptop to listen to Music these are a great compact set of speakers the Bass ia amazing on them.
Hey, it’s nice to see some happy X-Mini users here, this is really amazing little gadget, check out our youtube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/PocketHacksBlog
all i can say is this product is simply amazing. as if i wasn’t amazed enough when this site delivered to my door in under 24 hours on a saturday but when i plugged this in and heard how loud it was yet how clear the sound stayed i was simplay amazed, worth every single penny 🙂
thanks for the great info
Great article, would like to come back and check it out again.
Hard to find a good small speaker that can be played on loud and yet retain its sounds. Will definitely look into getting this.
X-Mini Speaker is good.
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Got it over a recycle shop, and amazing, LIPO still quite well working in 2024!
That with the jack, there are stereo (3 pin, female) to dual 2pin (male) adapters, otherwise it’s easy if you have a soldering iron to make it. Cost 1-3 euro.
Still have the one from this review, it works too. What an amazing device for the time, the beginning of all the portable speakers hype.