Short answer: the Minirig 3. It ranks #7 of 134 medium speakers at $140; the B&O Beosound A1 ranks #9 and costs $200, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the B&O Beosound A1: Deeper bass than the A1 2nd gen. The tradeoff: Not quite as neutral as the A1 2nd gen.
What the Minirig 3 gets right: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer. Set against that: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
One note: the B&O Beosound A1 is discontinued, but it still ranks #9 of 134 medium speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Minirig 3 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 | Minirig 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 Discontinued | $140 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #9 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | Splash resistant |
| Max Volume | 99dB | 105dB |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| USB Audio | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 589 g | 1.2 lbs / 550 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Power Input | USB-C | Proprietary USB cable |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter + 83mm mid/bass driver | 70mm custom driver |
| Output Power | 60W total (30W each driver) | 40W |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 60ms |
| TWS | - | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | - | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
The Two Speakers In Full
B&O Beosound A1: $200 Discontinued
Pros: Deeper bass than the A1 2nd gen.
Cons: Not stereo. Not quite as neutral as the A1 2nd gen. Pumping sound artifacts above 60% volume, only good for lower listening levels. Discontinued.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter + 83mm mid/bass driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Output Power | 60W total (30W each driver) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| USB Audio | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 589 g |
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Minirig 3: $140 Discontinued Minirigs
Pros: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer.
Cons: Not stereo. Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating. App is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. A bit expensive. Has reliability issues more often than any other speaker. Discontinued.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Dimensions | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant |
| Max Volume | 105dB |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 550 g |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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