ION Pathfinder 280 レビュー

かつて、Bluetooth スピーカーを正しくするのは非常に困難でした。したがって、これを行う方法を知っている少数の企業は、製品に割増料金を請求することができます.

ただし、テクノロジーの指数関数的な成長は、多くの競合他社が追いつき始め、物事を正しく行うことを意味します。製品はより安価になり、入手しやすくなります。メーカーが賢くなるだけでなく、機能とパワーの点でプレミアム製品とバジェット製品の間のギャップがますます小さくなっています。

予算機能

ION Pathfinder 280 は、この典型的な例のようです。同種の機能、機能、バッテリー寿命を約束する競合他社よりもはるかに安価です。

約 105 ドルで、Pathfinder 280 は、複数のパーティが持続するバッテリー寿命を約束します。必要に応じて、あらゆる空間を満たし、あらゆる群衆を圧倒できる音質と範囲に加えて.ビールを開けることもできます!

しかし、これらはすべて、ダンボール箱や会社のウェブサイトの側面に書かれた単なる言葉、約束、自慢です。そこで、ION Pathfinder 280 の詳細なレビューで、前面のスローガンに「本当であるには良すぎる」を追加する必要があるかどうかを確認するために、280 のペースを試すことにしました。

設計と構築

Pathfinder のデザインはシンプルです。しかし、よく見て時間をかけてみると、すべての考えがどこにあるのかがわかり始めます。

四角形のパスファインダーは、主にバッテリーが原因で非常に重いです。それにもかかわらず、これは常にスピーカーをより接地するのに役立ちます.

幸いなことに、両側に 2 つの組み込みハンドルがあります。伸縮ハンドルと車輪が付いているので、簡単に持ち運びできます。さらに、重量に関係なく、これは最もポータブルな Bluetooth スピーカーの 1 つと言っても過言ではありません。 その力を考慮して購入できます。

動かしたい、動かしたい…

2 つのサイド ハンドルは赤く着色されており、微妙ではありますが、特にグリルの周りを走る RGB ストリップと組み合わせると、大きな違いが生まれます。

底の車輪は長持ちするのに十分なほど頑丈ですが、あなたが投げたものすべてに耐えることはできません.したがって、それらをきれいに保ち、オフロードに行かないようにしてください。同様に、配置する場所を決めたら、2 つのゴム製の足がパスファインダーを安定させます。

パーティーにぴったり…

ドライバーを保護するグリルは金属製ですが、パスファインダーの構造のほとんどにプラスチックが使用されています。しかし、それは高品質であるため、耐久性があります。フロントパネルのコントロールに使用されるゴムの品質についても同じことが言えます。

パスファインダーにはかなりの数のボタンがあるので、これは心強いです.それらは 280 の広範な機能によるものですが、それらについては後で説明します。

前面にUSBポートとAUXポート、背面にACポートがあります。すべてがゴム製のフラップで保護されており、ハンドルの赤いアクセントのように、完全に必要というわけではありませんが、あると非常に便利です.

最も魅力的なデザイン機能は?

これは、スピーカーの上部にある便利な収納コンパートメントでなければなりません。あらゆるスマートフォンを収納できる大きさで、充電用のポートが 2 つ追加されています。

最後に (そして最も重要なのは、あなたが新入生の場合)、パスファインダーにはスピーカーの右側に非常に便利なボトルオープナーがあります.乾杯！

機能とバッテリー寿命

Pathfinder には IPX5 定格が付属しています。これは、残りのものを家に持ち込むために散らばっている間に少しの雨が降っても問題ないことを意味します.

技術に詳しい人にとって、Pathfinder は最大 3 分間の水との接触に対して安全であると評価されています。そのため、最高の防沫 Bluetooth スピーカーの 1 つです。 市場で。 Although, we would strongly advise against trying to place it in water during drunken pool parties.

There are the two auxiliary ports and USB ports mentioned earlier. These allow for charging devices as well as connecting them for audio playback.

Bluetooth

The Pathfinder is equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and produces a solid connection at a range of up to 85 meters. One downside is that there is no multipoint pairing. So, you’re limited to one device at a time.

Furthermore, there are slight delays when watching videos and movies. This can happen whether streaming or directly from the memory of the device.

Controls and Built-In Features

The button controls are easy to understand and laid out in a way that is unlikely to cause confusion. So, the ease-of-use score is high. There is a Bluetooth button to engage in pairing and a light button that allows you to select a light pattern of your choice.

A control labeled “BOOM” is not something you’d necessarily want to see on any of your electronics. But, on a speaker, it does have pleasant connotations. The BOOM control enhances the bass frequencies and engages a light show.

Party with your pals…

The Pathfinder can link itself with another Pathfinder and create a stereo pair; this can be engaged using the Link button. It indicates all connections made and/or severed with audio prompts. Also, there is a display that indicates the selected volume level and the battery life.

The Pathfinder does come with a companion app for sound customization. But, it also has neat built-in EQ shortcuts.

Pressing the EQ button will alternate the display between “HI” and “LO.” Having selected your range, you can boost or cut as desired by turning the volume knob. And finally, save the altered profile by pressing the EQ button again.

Save your favorite stations…

The Pathfinder has an FM radio which allows you to switch between FM1 and FM2. The ‘Previous’ and ‘Next’ buttons allow you to scroll between frequencies. You can then save your favorite stations to one of eight preset buttons.

FM1 and FM2 have eight slots each, so that’s a total of 16 possible presets. This, along with the EQ customization, makes the 280 one of the most versatile Bluetooth speakers you will find.

Battery Life

The advertised battery life for the Pathfinder is a very impressive 100 hours from a 10-hour charge. While ION did not state under which conditions this figure could be met, we are confident that it can.

Our testing, and that of other users on YouTube and alike, come to a very impressive 68 hours at moderate to high levels after a seven-hour charge. This makes it one of the longest battery life Bluetooth speakers その周り。 So, you can party from dusk till dawn, and then some.

Companion App

The ION Sound XP App is perhaps not the most extensive out there. But, one could argue that combined with all the physical controls, you’ve got more than enough.

The app has a simple and elegant layout. And it’s important to note that there is a difference between the physical EQ controls and using the app. The app has a three-band EQ, allowing you to adjust the mids as well. Additionally, there are seven presets to choose from, and you can save your own.

You also have access to the linking function, the FM radio, and the BOOM control. Finally, the XP app gives you the ability to control the lights as well as activate and deactivate the voice prompts. All of these add up to one of the easiest to use Bluetooth speakers you can buy.

音質

The dynamics of the Pathfinder certainly surprised us when first testing the speaker. The Pathfinder is more than capable of producing enough volume to satisfy the needs of any party house or small get-together.

One of the loudest Bluetooth speakers you will find. Not just in the budget range, but in every range. The amount of compression applied when you push it to the max is minimal. So, the quality doesn’t degrade much, and distortion is minimal as well.

Frequency Response

The default signature on the Pathfinder definitely favors the mid-range, which means that vocals and main instruments are always present and clear. The main downside of the sound is the lack of balance between frequency ranges.

This is especially noticeable in the balance between mids and highs. The imbalance sometimes causes one to sound good and the other bad, or results in both mids and highs sounding bright or dull.

It’s a good thing ION included the BOOM control as well as an EQ because the biggest weakness in terms of sound for the Pathfinder is the low-end.

By default…

The bass simply has no presence in any type of genre. Whether it’s bass-heavy or not, and even when using the BOOM function or the EQ to enhance the bass, the low-end seems recessed. I, therefore, recommend leaving the BOOM function on permanently and using the EQ to add bass boost as well.

Overall, I rate the sound quality on the Pathfinder as below average to good depending on your settings. But, getting that low-end boost makes a massive difference.

Furthermore, I recommend getting at least two units to improve the soundstage. That’s because using a single speaker will sum all the content to mono, which is never good if you actually love your music.

ION Pathfinder 280 Review – Pros and Cons

長所

• Well built.
• Good functionality and companion app.
• Gets very loud.
• Excellent Bluetooth range.
• Bottle opener.
• Easy to transport.

短所

• No multipoint pairing.
• Average sound quality.
• Bad soundstage.

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ION Pathfinder 280 Review – Conclusion

The Pathfinder 280 is a great budget speaker for party people . That being said, it will also suit outdoorsy types who like good functionality and portable power as well. However, this is not the speaker for someone who wants excellent sound quality.

While the quality on the Pathfinder is by no measure bad, it’s not going to impress audiophiles. However, it will outlast your most hardcore gatherings thanks to impressive battery life and a sturdy build, which is the most important thing in most parties.

Just don’t throw it in the pool. And, remember to push that BOOM button. You’ll be waking the neighbors for literally days. The Final Score is 8 out of 10.

Until next time, happy listening!