Envaya DSB-200by Denon

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Clearly above average. Only a couple of issues keep this from being best in class.
85 %
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PROS

  • This little speaker has a huge bass response.
  • It supports NFC and pairs with up to three devices on Bluetooth.
  • The speaker has an incredibly low Bluetooth latency of 32 milliseconds, so movie soundtracks stay in sync.

CONS

  • The huge bass overwhelms the rest of the total range. The midrange and highs are dull sounding,
  • It sports a fairly large form factor, and the carrying case costs extra.
  • It claims a 10-hour battery life, but doesn't seem to live up to that.
The Denon Envaya DSB-200 aims to take market share from competitors like the Bose SoundLink, Creative SoundBlaster Roar, and the Infinity One. The powerful bass is clear but tends to overpower mids and highs. The stylish case is 1.25 inches deep by 10 inches long with a kickstand back--a little too big for pocket size. The 10-hour battery powers the speaker and an external USB jack to power your devices. For connectivity, the DSB-200 supports wired input, near field communication, and Bluetooth with up to three devices at a time. Colored grill inserts let you subtly change the look of the speaker.
Name Envaya DSB-200 Creative iRoar UE Megaboom Mass Fidelity Core Bass
Manufacturer Denon Creative Labs Logitech Mass Fidelity Nyne Multimedia
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92%

This little speaker has big sound! I really love it.

This little speaker has big sound! I really love it.

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89%

The Denon Envaya’s combination of sound quality, features, and reasonable pricing do indeed cement it as a worthy competitor not only to the…

The Denon Envaya’s combination of sound quality, features, and reasonable pricing do indeed cement it as a worthy competitor not only to the SoundLink Mini, but even the Bose SoundLink 3.

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In fact, you spend the first few minutes of life with the Envaya reeling from just how much bass it produces.

In fact, you spend the first few minutes of life with the Envaya reeling from just how much bass it produces.

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Build quality is excellent and although the design is a little bubbly compared to some of the more design driven models on test it is far fr…

Build quality is excellent and although the design is a little bubbly compared to some of the more design driven models on test it is far from ugly and perfect for use around the house or on your travels

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I also loved that the Envaya wasn’t constantly on the threshold of distortion like so many Bluetooth speakers seem to be. You can totally cr…

I also loved that the Envaya wasn’t constantly on the threshold of distortion like so many Bluetooth speakers seem to be. You can totally crank this thing.

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if Envaya is used to watch movies on the move, it isn’t affected by those irritating ‘lip sync’ issues that plague other models thanks to an…

if Envaya is used to watch movies on the move, it isn’t affected by those irritating ‘lip sync’ issues that plague other models thanks to an incredibly low latency of just 32ms.

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The Denon DBS-200 Envaya is the best value among these larger portable Bluetooth speakers because it plays loudly and clearly, looks nice, a…

The Denon DBS-200 Envaya is the best value among these larger portable Bluetooth speakers because it plays loudly and clearly, looks nice, and is $100 cheaper than the comparable Bose Soundlink III.

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There are dozens upon dozens of companies offering Bluetooth speakers these days, but few have the decades-long high-end audio pedigree of D…

There are dozens upon dozens of companies offering Bluetooth speakers these days, but few have the decades-long high-end audio pedigree of Denon.

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