It’s more versatile than a lot of wireless speakers as you can stream to it via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. It also has a built-in 10-hour battery, which means you can take it outside, use it in the bathroom or anywhere, really.
The S3 can also form part of a multiroom system, where synchronised speakers play music together. Currently, you can’t use two Jongos as a left and right stereo pair, but that might come in a fi rmware update.
There’s a 3/4in tweeter on each of the S3’s four sides, and a 3.5in driver pointing upwards in the middle. You can choose various setups, including 360-degree stereo, stereo forward facing and outdoor boost. A small LCD panel on the rear displays the mode along with other information.
Awkwardly, Bluetooth is provided by a tiny USB dongle that sticks out of the rear, but it’s not a problem unless you happen to want to use the USB port for the optional Ethernet adaptor instead. If you’re connecting via Bluetooth, the Jongo S3 is simple to use. There’s no aptX support, but quality is more than acceptable.
We tested the Jongo S3 both indoors and outdoors and were impressed with the volume and sound quality. Bass is unsurprisingly lacking, but the overall sound is well balanced, detailed and rich. Even at maximum volume, there’s no distortion.
VERDICT: For a compact wireless speaker, the Jongo sounds great and is really fl exible. It’s also a considerably cheaper way to build a multiroom system than going down the Sonos route, and is a great alternative.
LIKES:
Stream via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
360-degree sound
DISLIKES: Can’t use two Jongos as a left and right stereo pair
£170
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