Wren V5BT wireless speaker

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Pros:

Clear sound, hefty bass, Easy to connect, Beautiful chassis

Cons:

Device buttons support volume, but not skipping or rewinding tracks, Heavy, Pricey

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Last revision on January 26, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Clear sound, hefty bass, Easy to connect, Beautiful chassis

Reviewers Didn't Like

Device buttons support volume, but not skipping or rewinding tracks, Heavy, Pricey

Expert reviews and ratings

Wren Audio's release of the distinctively wood-bodied V5AP unfortunately coincided with widespread industry abandonment of the AirPlay wireless audio streaming standard it was built upon: Apple's Wi-Fi-based AirPlay was slow, buggy, and susceptible to...

By iLounge on December 05, 2013

The Wren V5BT Bluetooth speaker provides full sound in an attractive package. This assessment comes despite a caveat from the makers that their AirPlay and Play-Fi models are superior.So why go for Bluetooth ? To avoid any buyers' remorse to be incurred...

By mashable.com on January 23, 2014

It's really hard to find much of any fault or drawback to owning the Wren V5BT speaker . This small wooden box doesn't strain itself in order to deliver some serious power and volume, all the while maintaining a keen balance. I've been pleased with...

By technologytell.com on January 22, 2014

The Play:1 Sonos system has an undeniably classy design with a premium price to match - but it's worth it. The hifi sound quality and performance of the speaker system allows for minimal distortionfrom a small unit, even at load volumes. Premium...

By telegraph.co.uk on January 16, 2014

Many AirPlay or Bluetooth speakers on the market are plagued with either boring design, bad sound, or complicated setup. Wren's V5BT is simple to set up, pleasant to look at, and boasts audiophile sound quality. Pros Beautiful case design Easy...

By tuaw.com on December 18, 2013

If you ask me, the market for wireless speakers has really reached a point of saturation. So it really takes a lot for me to write about them anymore – let alone be wowed by one. Well consider me wowed. The Wren V5 speaker is, in my opinion, the most...

By technabob.com on June 05, 2013