Audio Pro - A15 Wireless Multiroom Speaker

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PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER: The A15 is a compact Bluetooth speaker that you can bring anywhere in your house. Stream your favorite music in the privacy of your room, or share the fun with your family and friends at a backyard party!
WATER RESISTANT: The A15 is perfect when you need a wireless speaker that also works as an outdoor speaker. Unlike other Bluetooth speakers, it has an IP rating of IPX2, which means that the speaker can withst and water from light rain.
BATTERY LASTS UP TO 11 HOURS: This small bluetooth speaker is also supported by a battery that will last up to 11 hours with mid-level volume, and 8 hours at max volume, and will let you play your favorite music wherever you are.
MULTIROOM STREAMING: A15 is a multiroom speaker that offers the flexibility to be used in conjunction with AirPlay2 and Audio Pro Multiroom system. It has a built-in Chromecast, and aside from that, Spotify Connect is also a given feature. And do not let this mini speaker’s size mislead you, the sound is far greater than it looks.
WIRELESS CONNECTION: 6 preset buttons at the top of the speaker will let you easily access your favorite radio channel, Spotify list, or other personal choices of yours, with a simple push of a button. The speaker supports both WiFi and Bluetooth, so you do not have to worry if there is no wifi available. You can also go traditional with a 3.5 mm aux cable input.
Note: Products with electrical plugs are designed for use in the US. Outlets and voltage differ internationally and this product may require an adapter or converter for use in your destination. Please check compatibility before purchasing.

AUDIO PRO A15 REVIEW: DESIGN AND SETUP
Audio Pro A15 review: speaker controls on brushed metal
You can always rely on an Audio Pro speaker to look the part. Scandinavian in style their devices are perfect for a modern home. The Audio Pro A15 is proof of that, smart and stylish, it’s covered in a sleek mesh fabric with a brushed metal panel on the top. You can buy it in either dark grey or light grey which means it should fit in with most decors.

A ridged plastic base props it up and there’s a handle on the back to carry it around with, which is a good job because it’s quite a hefty device measuring 206 x 286 x 137 mm and weighing 3.4kg. It’s a portable speaker but it’s not one you’ll be taking out and about with you.

If you do use it outside, it has IPX2 water resistance so it’ll survive light splashes of rain, but I wouldn’t let it get too wet because it may not be able to cope with that.

To control both the speaker and your music, there are a number of buttons on the top including a large volume button in the middle. Besides that, there are buttons to turn it on, pause or play the music, skip backwards or forwards through tracks and there are six preset buttons giving you quick access to your favourite playlists, internet radio stations or other audio content.

It's really easy to save content to the preset buttons, you just need to hold one down for about 3 seconds until you hear a sound.

There are a few different ways to connect your devices to the speaker, the main ones being Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The Audio Pro A15 works with your other multiroom devices by Audio Pro, and it’s also compatible with both Google and Apple Home. For devices that don’t have wireless connectivity, you’ll be able to connect to it using a 3.5mm audio cable. And if you wanted to hook up an extra subwoofer there’s an output for that as well.

Setting up the device with your multiroom system is very easy - you just need to open the Audio Pro Control app, the Google Home app or the Apple Home app and choose to add a new device and then follow the on-screen instructions. It took me about 3 minutes to get up and running.

AUDIO PRO A15 REVIEW: SOUND AND BATTERY
Audio Pro A15 review: speaker on a wooden table

Made up of a 10W and 30W amplifier with a 1-inch textile dome tweeter and a 4.5-inch woofer, the speaker system is plenty powerful. It supports Apple lossless, MP3, WMA, AAC and FLAC codecs.

Like we have come to expect from Audio Pro devices, you get a powerful, clear and focused sound. The balance between frequencies is spot on, the low end is punchy while the highs are crisp and the mids are able to push through with enough force. There’s plenty of energy without drowning out any details.

You can hear the depth behind each instrument and this speaker will quite easily fill up the room. The only qualm I have is that because of the design, you get a different experience when you st-and behind it, so it’ll be best placed up against a wall.

To adjust the sound to suit you and your taste, there are manual equaliser settings in the Audio Pro smartphone app. You’ll be able to dial-up or down the treble and the bass. It’s a shame there aren’t more detailed settings but some are better than none!

The battery will last up to 11 hours of music at 50% volume, or 8 hours on full, which is a good amount for this sort of device even though it hardly compares to some of the best Bluetooth speakers.

AUDIO PRO A15 REVIEW: VERDICT
Audio Pro A15 review: speaker on a white background

I don’t have much bad to say about the Audio Pro A15, the only downside is the fact that it's a bit too big to carry around. But not many multiroom speakers are portable in the first place, so it’s great to see such an impressive device pack a battery as well.

While it may not be heavy on features, you do get high-quality sound everywhere you take it and it’s very quick to access your favourite playlists thanks to the preset buttons. You won’t need to faff around with your phone, just turn it on and start listening!

If you already use Audio Pro, Apple or Google's multiroom systems at home, this will be a fantastic addition to your set-up.

AUDIO PRO A15 REVIEW: ALSO CONSIDER
A similar speaker to the Audio Pro A15 is the Sonos Move - it’s a bit more expensive but it’s smaller than this and features Apple AirPlay, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant so it’s a little more versatile.

If you don’t need a portable multiroom speaker and you don’t have a budget, the Naim Mu-so 2 is the very best wireless speaker you can buy. It is very pricey but the sound will literally shake the walls and it supports pretty much every streaming service you could think of.