Soen Audio has released Transit XS ($130), a smaller version of its Transit speaker, which we reviewed in 2013. Transit XS is a pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker — just slightly longer than an iPhone 6 Plus. The back of the speaker has a mount connector,...
We've seen and covered plenty of portable Bluetooth speakers in our time. Some good, some bad, and a lot that we've forgotten about because they're so conventional – both on the functional and design sides. So what makes Soen Audio's Transit XS unique...
While the Soen Transit XS still has 29 days to go in its Kickstarter campaign, it's already reached 65 percent of its funding. I think I know why -- it's a good looking and well-built Bluetooth speaker with great sound that can be mounted just about...
Being that the Transit is designed for true portability, they coated the speaker with a protective rubber armor. The feel of the rubber is very nice and provides plenty of grip. The Transit comes in five colors, red, black, white, blue and purple, and...
My plan for this trip was to sit under a sunshade staring at the waves, listening to tunes, and going on an occasional bike ride to the ice cream shop or to resupply my sunscreen collection. Using the tripod let me keep the speaker up out of the sand...
You can walk into basically any department or electronics store right now and be overwhelmed with the assortment of Bluetooth speakers. And when you start to dig in online, the competition gets even tighter - there are so many legitimately good options...
I compared the original Soen Transit to a luxury automobile, and the metaphor is apt given that the Transit's kickstand-dependent design means it only works on a solid surface like a table, desk, or bookshelf. Transit XS has a much more rugged and...
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