Page 4: Use, Video Review, Conclusion
Use
A word of caution. Reviews about sound devices are very subjective. You can do all the crazy types of measurements that many audiophile review sites do, but that doesn't tell the real story. We're looking at this product from a mainstream angle. Does the product work? Does it work better that other products? Is it easy to use? That sort of thing.
It's a Bluetooth speaker. You flip the switch to Bluetooth and it puts the Verb in pairing mode. Once paired with a device, that's it. Place the Verb on a flat surface (any flat surface) and be prepared to be shocked at the sound quality. Make sure you lower the volume on the device before using the Verb. One thing the Verb lacks is a direct volume control. You'll have to use the device volume, instead. When we first tried the Verb, it was insanely loud. That shocked us.
The Verb is an interesting product that begs you to try different surfaces. In our testing, wood surfaces seemed to produce rich and deep sounds. Metal produced more treble. Cardboard boxes provided some really good sound quality, depending on the size of the box. This is the type of product that just impresses people at parties. Just sit it on a table and let the table become the speaker. It works.
If you have access to a larger surface, you'll get better audio. We found that a very large office desk produced excellent bass. If you place it on a table that you're using, be prepared to have those nice sound vibrations propagating through the table.
All in all, the Verb works. It is the most unique portable speaker type of device we've seen in a long time.
There are some improvements that Bass Egg can do. We'd like to see micro-USB charging on a refresh along with direct volume controls. They could be easily placed on the top of the Verb (even touch controls instead of hard buttons). Still, this is a great product, as is.
Video Review
Conclusion
The Bass Egg Verb retails for about $100 (Amazon). You might balk at the price, but quality portable speakers are all around that range. If you do a lot of travel or entertain at parties, this is one of those must have devices in your arsenal. Even if you get it for the "check it out" factor, it is worth it. Bass Egg really did an excellent job in producing a quality product that actually works. Yes, we were skeptical, but the proof is in the sound that it provides.
Mini-USB is on its way out. We're thinking that Bass Egg has something new on the horizon for a refresh of the Verb. But, don't wait if you need a portable speaker right now. Did you check out the video review? Do it now to see what we mean. Excellent job, Bass Egg. It's not everyday that something really unique comes across the review bench. The fact that this is an American company makes it that much better.
ASE Publishing would like to thank Bass Egg for making this review possible.
A word of caution. Reviews about sound devices are very subjective. You can do all the crazy types of measurements that many audiophile review sites do, but that doesn't tell the real story. We're looking at this product from a mainstream angle. Does the product work? Does it work better that other products? Is it easy to use? That sort of thing.
It's a Bluetooth speaker. You flip the switch to Bluetooth and it puts the Verb in pairing mode. Once paired with a device, that's it. Place the Verb on a flat surface (any flat surface) and be prepared to be shocked at the sound quality. Make sure you lower the volume on the device before using the Verb. One thing the Verb lacks is a direct volume control. You'll have to use the device volume, instead. When we first tried the Verb, it was insanely loud. That shocked us.
The Verb is an interesting product that begs you to try different surfaces. In our testing, wood surfaces seemed to produce rich and deep sounds. Metal produced more treble. Cardboard boxes provided some really good sound quality, depending on the size of the box. This is the type of product that just impresses people at parties. Just sit it on a table and let the table become the speaker. It works.
If you have access to a larger surface, you'll get better audio. We found that a very large office desk produced excellent bass. If you place it on a table that you're using, be prepared to have those nice sound vibrations propagating through the table.
All in all, the Verb works. It is the most unique portable speaker type of device we've seen in a long time.
There are some improvements that Bass Egg can do. We'd like to see micro-USB charging on a refresh along with direct volume controls. They could be easily placed on the top of the Verb (even touch controls instead of hard buttons). Still, this is a great product, as is.
Video Review
Conclusion
The Bass Egg Verb retails for about $100 (Amazon). You might balk at the price, but quality portable speakers are all around that range. If you do a lot of travel or entertain at parties, this is one of those must have devices in your arsenal. Even if you get it for the "check it out" factor, it is worth it. Bass Egg really did an excellent job in producing a quality product that actually works. Yes, we were skeptical, but the proof is in the sound that it provides.
Mini-USB is on its way out. We're thinking that Bass Egg has something new on the horizon for a refresh of the Verb. But, don't wait if you need a portable speaker right now. Did you check out the video review? Do it now to see what we mean. Excellent job, Bass Egg. It's not everyday that something really unique comes across the review bench. The fact that this is an American company makes it that much better.
ASE Publishing would like to thank Bass Egg for making this review possible.