


But, how can you enjoy the same advantages on a smaller speaker without these technologies? Thanks to its two 6.5″ long-throw drivers, the Elipson W35+ speaker is able to provide very good bass reproduction while maintaining a relatively compact format. Thanks to proprietary technologies, it is able to reproduce an excellent bass level with small speakers such as the Devialet Phantom II 95 dB. The French manufacturer Devialet is a master in this field. Typically, these woofers are paired with DSP systems to boost the bass level without distortion. An example is the Elipson W35+ speaker, which features two 6.5″ long-throw woofers. Larger in diameter, they are often long-throw models to maximize air movement.

To compensate for this lack of bass on Bluetooth and connected speakers, some manufacturers opt for drivers that are exclusively dedicated to bass reproduction. Battery-powered speakers that are easy to take anywhere like the Sonos Roam SL often offer a timid bass reproduction. This is notably why a floorstanding speaker offers more depth in the bass than a bookshelf speaker, even when they have identical drivers. In addition, a large enclosure volume is necessary to optimize the power of the bass. The reproduction of the lows and infra-bass often requires a large diameter driver measuring at least 6.5 inches. However, a small driver, whose cone moves little, is more suited to the reproduction of highs or mids. To achieve this compactness, manufacturers use drivers that often measure less than 4″.

The vast majority of portable Bluetooth speakers and wireless speakers have a compact format for ease of transport and space saving. So, how can you improve the bass of a Bluetooth or connected speaker? Thanks to a cabinet volume, the Soundcast VG7 portable Bluetooth speaker has large drivers for an effective reproduction of low frequencies. The bass delivered by a small portable speaker isn’t going to be as loud as that offered by a pair of speakers. Increasingly efficient thanks to the latest streaming technologies, these speakers sometimes lack presence in the lows due to a restricted cabinet volume and small drivers. Portable Bluetooth speakers and connected speakers are ideal for easily listening to music from a smartphone or a wired source.
