If you put that all together, you’ll realize that it’s not the most portable of speakers and there’s a reason for that. Finally, because of the dipole nature of the ribbon, it creates a sense of spaciousness, air, and depth of the sound field. This means that you probably won’t have issues even if you’re actually using the speaker at a party and dancing around. The wonderful thing about reviews is that reviewers can disagree completely, which is why you should always read many reviews before spending hard-earned money on a product. If you’re in the market for a rugged outdoor speaker, no matter what the Aiwa marketing or sponsored reviews may tell you, this isn’t a great idea.

The first two speakers they shipped me failed due to the bass blowing out at around half volume and this third speaker (the one that I own now) now skips if you increase the volume more than halfway. A topic that we need to discuss is the sound signature of the Aiwa Exos 9 because if you’re looking for balanced, accurate audio – this isn’t going to be your best bet, and for that, I’d recommend looking at some home smart speakers, or bookshelf speakers for instance. Furthermore, you have options to use both APT-X Bluetooth as well as an AUX cord, which means that you have access to the best of both worlds, so you don’t have to worry about a lack of inputs.Granted we didn’t have the chance to check those out and it’s a safe bet that some of you would like to see them included in the package (regardless of extra cost) but the fact of the matter is that we don’t see something similar by other manufacturers. Am I going to agree or disagree with the overwhelmingly positive reviews of the Aiwa Exos-9 speaker? The base production in this speaker is also top notch, easily filling a fairly large room with supreme sound. The Exos 9’s design is best suited for home party environments, especially when one takes into consideration that there is no weather protection on this speaker. These gaskets are also removable to get access to the mounting screws of the three drivers, but they, like the grille, are a PITA to put back on.

You really don't need any clearances for it, but I would leave an inch or two behind it, just for the charging wire, and airflow, other than that it is self contained. But performance in the real world is affected by the acoustics of your car or home, your choice of amplification, and your source material. The LCD display on the center-top portion of the speaker really adds to the impression of a clean finish and can help tie it into a room.The battery is user removable and you will be able to replace it once it runs out, but you won’t be able to charge the battery outside of the speaker, and you will need to use the power cord. The Aiwa Exos-9 is just that, and those looking for a speaker that can play loudly for a party indoors or out will be pleased by the speaker.

Furthermore, if you want to significantly increase its battery capacity, you can always purchase an extra battery for just a few USD, making the entire package quite reliable. IHOME-STEREO SOUND, INSIDE OR OUT - With 200 watts of continuous power and 5 drivers, including a 6. Five built-in speakers and 200 watts of continuous power ensure your music will be heard loud and clear — even in the great outdoors. Still, if you’re someone who requires a good amount of battery life from your speaker, this does become a problem, and we’d recommend looking at one of the many other party speakers if you’re looking for something similar but with better battery performance. A little muddy if you crank it to much, might be distorting a little if you over dive it, like anything else though.

The Exos-9 speaker housing is made of plastic, which doesn’t instill much confidence if accidentally dropped—and I didn’t want to test it.