Definitive Technology Sound Cylinder

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Pros:

The Definitive Technology Sound Cylinder is a sleek and compact wireless Bluetooth speaker that converts from a standalone speaker to a stand for just about any tablet. It has good build quality and delivers decent sound for its size.
Excellent value, Solid build, innovative design, Crisp, transparent sound, even at high volume, 10hours battery life per charge, Rugged and portable

Cons:

Fairly pricey; no speakerphone capabilities.
Bass gets a tad wooly at high volumes, High clamping force may put undue pressure on laptop screens, Clamp may cover a small portion of laptop screens

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Last revision on December 1, 2014

Reviewers Liked

The Definitive Technology Sound Cylinder is a sleek and compact wireless Bluetooth speaker that converts from a standalone speaker to a stand for just about any tablet. It has good build quality and delivers decent sound for its size
Excellent value, Solid build, innovative design, Crisp, transparent sound, even at high volume, 10hours battery life per charge, Rugged and portable

Reviewers Didn't Like

Fairly pricey; no speakerphone capabilities
Bass gets a tad wooly at high volumes, High clamping force may put undue pressure on laptop screens, Clamp may cover a small portion of laptop screens

Expert reviews and ratings

The Definitive Technology Sound Cylinder is a versatile and compact portable Bluetooth speaker that also converts into a stand for just about any tablet -- but it's priced a little high for its sound...

By cnet on May 03, 2013

Between its innovative design, solid engineering, and first-class sound quality, it's hard not to like the Definitive Technology Sound Cylinder. Not only does it work as advertised by turning any laptop or tablet into a portable 2.1 home theater, it...

By Digital Trends on March 25, 2013

When Apple switched to the proprietary Lightning protocol with its latest salvo of iOS device launches, many users were pushed toward Bluetooth solutions in lieu of true Lightning-capable speakers, but compromises in sound quality provided for...

By AppleInsider on March 08, 2013

Much as I love the mobility of modern computing, small size means that a sacrifice has to come somewhere, and it's usually in audio quality. While great advances have been made in miniaturizing speakers, they still lack the range of larger speakers. The...

By technologytell.com on April 02, 2013

Whereas most Bluetooth speakers are designed to be device-agnostic, Definitive Technology's Sound Cylinder ($199) is made to specifically complement the iPad and other tablets. The 2.1 channel speaker has midrange and high frequency drivers, plus a...

By iLounge on February 26, 2013