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Pint-sized, missile-shaped Archt Mini boasts 65 W of multi-directional sound

Pint-sized, missile-shaped Archt Mini boasts 65 W of multi-directional sound
The Archt Mini trades away high-gloss plastic for a more elegant, matte aluminum exterior
The Archt Mini trades away high-gloss plastic for a more elegant, matte aluminum exterior
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The Archt Mini speaker in dark gold
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The Archt Mini speaker in dark gold
The Archt Mini speaker in dark gold (front)
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The Archt Mini speaker in dark gold (front)
The Archt Mini speaker in black
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The Archt Mini speaker in black
The Archt Mini speaker in black (front)
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The Archt Mini speaker in black (front)
The Archt Mini speaker in red
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The Archt Mini speaker in red
The Archt Mini speaker in red (front)
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The Archt Mini speaker in red (front)
The Archt Mini trades away high-gloss plastic for a more elegant, matte aluminum exterior
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The Archt Mini trades away high-gloss plastic for a more elegant, matte aluminum exterior
The Archt Mini features Bluetooth 4.1, stereo pairing, capacitive touch controls, and speakerphone functionality
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The Archt Mini features Bluetooth 4.1, stereo pairing, capacitive touch controls, and speakerphone functionality
Dark gold Archt Mini held in the hand, live from CES 2016
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Dark gold Archt Mini held in the hand, live from CES 2016
Trio of Archt Mini speakers, live from CES 2016
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Trio of Archt Mini speakers, live from CES 2016
Trio of Archt Mini speakers, live from CES 2016
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Trio of Archt Mini speakers, live from CES 2016
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Not much bigger than a can of soda, Archt Audio's sequel to its original Archt One Bluetooth speaker boasts 65 W of output power and 360 degrees of consistent sound quality through its patented multi-directional array module.

The original Archt One, which exceeded its Kickstarter crowdfunding goal at the end of 2014, drew eyes and ears with its unique, warhead shape and smooth sonic experience. Although compact and easy to move around the home, the Archt One is not what one would consider a portable speaker. Thus enters the Archt Mini.

Measuring 4 x 4 x 6.5 in (10 x 10 x 16.5 cm) and weighing approximately 2.6 lb (1.2 kg), the Archt Mini is designed for easy carrying and backpack portability. Unlike its larger sibling, the Archt Mini trades away high-gloss plastic for a more elegant, matte aluminum exterior. This speaker features Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity, 3.5 mm input, stereo pairing (with a second unit), capacitive touch controls, speakerphone functionality, and an internal battery that is capable of up to 12 hours of playtime per full charge.

The Archt Mini speaker in black
The Archt Mini speaker in black

Although smaller, the Archt Mini shares a similar style to the Archt One, complete with multi-directional sound array module. Instead of requiring multiple drivers positioned on several sides, as do the UE Boom 2, Scosche BoomBottle+, or Theatre Box, the Archt Mini uses only up- and down-firing drivers to play music in a 360 degree spread. This patented design allows the speaker to maintain smoother output with little/no peaks or dips (every spot is the "sweet spot"), no matter where one stands in relation.

In addition to its innovative sound array, the Archt Mini features a patent-pending "bass impact architecture." This technology is meant to improve bass performance by reproducing lows and sub-bass rumble down to 40 Hz, something that smaller speakers can struggle with. All of this is driven by 65 W of power, which may be a first for an audio device of this type and size.

The Archt Mini speaker is currently being showcased at CES 2016, with a crowdfunding campaign anticipated to launch sometime this March. It's expected to retail for US$299.

Source: Archt Audio

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grtbluyonder
Bull cookies. This little unit does not produce 65 Watts of RMS audio. If they are using the loosey goosey "music power" rating which varies in its definition depending on the time of day, then it is really a scam. So with "real" watts, you get 12 hours and 65 watts from a charge of its little battery? Give me a break.