I never purchased anything from Aiwa before but definitely would from the quality of sound from this speaker. However, it lacks modern features like AirPlay, Google Cast, and an integrated voice assistant, making i t less than ideal in the home. When an audio signal is applied to the stator, it generates electrostatic fields that change in response. The customizable EQ makes the Exos-9 portable speaker perfect for every genre of music, podcasts and audiobooks.

Pair that with Class D bi-amplification, active and passive crossovers, and a bass reflex port and this thing seems capable of producing some killer sound.That time had come to arrive, 5 years ago with the introduction of the Aiwa Exos-9, and it's still in production today. 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.

Having two midrange drivers also provides something of a wide, space-y sound, but it won’t be fully stereo, unless you will be standing very far from the speaker, and somehow right in front of it, leaving enough space for a bit of a soundstage to shape up. At the end of the day the 2015 Exos-9 Portable Bluetooth Speaker by Aiwa may have begun to show its age but there’s no doubt that it’s still an impressive product worth our Golden Award. The LCD display poses an immediate risk for damage when in the outdoors, and the lack of weatherproofing is a big drawback. There is no annoying external brick which is nice to see, cause that means there's a power transformer inside the Exos-9 unit. The Aiwa Exos-9 is a portable Bluetooth speaker, or "Boombox" in the sense that it can be carried by a built-in handle at the back (albeit awkwardly, banked at a 45° angle), and operated on a rechargeable, swappable battery.We create products that deliver legendary sound quality; we bring you the music you love, the way it was meant to be heard. I would have loved an app that could control the EQ without having to go to the speaker and fiddle with those non-intuitive EQ arrows. There is enough bass texture to go by, without feeling like the bass is too fast, and in fact, it has a natural overall decay, without too much hassle. That means no Application, no Google Assistant, no Alexa, none of that Assistant crap no IP Rating, and no flashing/blinking/dancing LED's.

We’ve found that you’re more likely to achieve around 5 hours of battery at a higher listening volume. 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. CONNECT ALL YOUR DEVICES: Connect your phone, tablet or PC via Bluetooth with aptX and A2DP support. Sure, none of these will get as loud as the Exos-9, but you’ll have to really prioritize volume above all else with this speaker.It will also provide a beautiful bass, and I have fallen in love with the bass more than anything from its sound. And you also have a Save function where the Subwoofer output is vastly reduced, so it prolongs battery life. Therefore, most ribbon drivers have an impedance matching transformer in the crossover to give a higher impedance to the power amplifier. The Exos-9 is a decidedly niche product that will satisfy those looking for a speaker that can play loudly in and outdoors.

This was due to the fact that this is the fourth speaker that I owned of theirs (the other three speakers had issues and were promptly replaced, read initial review to find out more) and I was genuinely concerned, given some time, that this speaker would exhibit some of the same issues I had with the previous speakers they sent me.

There’s also a LCD panel on the front of the speaker that displays the EQ you’re using as well as information like battery life and if the speaker is charging.