Short answer: the Joy&Oluv’Sone sEARius S1. It ranks #1 of 166 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 4.7/5); the Minirig 4 ranks #7 (rated 4.3/5).
The Joy&Oluv’Sone sEARius S1 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A compact portable speaker developed with a focus on tonal balance, natural midrange timbre, and smooth frequency response rather than exaggerated commercial bass boost. Its bass reaches about 49Hz before falling 10dB, against 56Hz for the Minirig 4. Watch for: A limited-production model available primarily through direct pre-orders rather than retail distribution.
The case for the Minirig 4: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer. Watch for: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
Buy the Joy&Oluv’Sone sEARius S1. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Minirig 4.
Worth knowing: the Joy&Oluv’Sone sEARius S1 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 4.5 to 4.9, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Joy&Oluv’Sone sEARius S1 | Minirig 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €129 (€199 for 2), Preorder | $229.95 |
| Ranked | #1 of 166 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers Estimated | #7 of 166 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz (measured, Oluv frequency response chart) | 56Hz |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Strap | Yes | - |
| App | No | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Battery Life | - | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | AAC, SBC |
| EQ | - | Yes |
| IP Rating | - | Splash resistant |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 60ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| Weight | - | 1.2 lbs (550 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | - | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Drivers | - | 70mm custom driver |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 50W |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Joy&Oluv’Sone sEARius S1: €129 (€199 for 2) Preorder Estimated Patreon
Pros: A compact portable speaker developed with a focus on tonal balance, natural midrange timbre, and smooth frequency response rather than exaggerated commercial bass boost. Custom DSP tuning and dual passive radiators deliver bass extension down to 49Hz (-10dB rolloff, measured from Oluv’s published frequency response chart) despite the small enclosure volume. Supports both horizontal and upright placement, with True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing to run two units as a dedicated stereo pair. Durable fabric wrap with integrated carry lanyard. Measured bass extension of 49Hz (-10dB).
Cons: A limited-production model available primarily through direct pre-orders rather than retail distribution. The compact driver size limits maximum clean output and dynamic headroom compared to larger boombox-class speakers, with bass output tapering off at high volumes. Mono output from a single speaker requires pairing a second unit for stereo separation. No independent acoustic measurements have been published.
Full Joy&Oluv’Sone sEARius S1 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 49Hz (measured, Oluv frequency response chart) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Joy&Oluv’Sone sEARius S1 - preorder More from Oluv’Sone →
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Introducing Joy&Oluv’Sone sEARius S1 - audiophile portable bluetooth speaker
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: JBL, Bose, B&O, Sonos, Earfun, SoundCore… which portable speaker sounds best?
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: J&O sEARius vs Earfun UBoom X and a bit of Bose
- Joy & Oluv’Sone: Bluetooth speaker vs Studio Monitors
- Oluv Patreon: 50:50 (frequency response chart)
- Oluv Patreon: sEARius vs Minirig 4
- Oluv Patreon: sEARius vs Helsinki
- Oluv Patreon: sEARius - outdoor mode
- Oluv Patreon: DALI KATCH G2 - sound demo
- Oluv Patreon: Further sEARius tweaks and improvements
- Oluv Patreon: Let‘s get sEARius
- Oluv Patreon: sEARius vs UBoom X
- Oluv Patreon: New sEARius samples have some serious problems
- Oluv Patreon: 2 sEARius in TWS stereo mode
- Oluv Patreon: Final soundcheck
- Oluv Patreon: Final sEARius touches
- Oluv Patreon: KEF Muo - sound demo
- Oluv Patreon: Joy&Oluv’Sone searius - in the living room
- Oluv Patreon: Joy&Oluv’Sone searius speaker - outdoor test
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Minirig 4: $229.95 Amazon eBay
Older models: the Minirig 3 (ranked lower, rated 4.3/5) and the Minirig 2 (ranked lower, rated 4.3/5). See every Minirig generation.
Same family: the Minirig 4 with subwoofer (larger model, rated 4.6/5).
Pros: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer. Finally USB-C charging. Dynamically changes sound based on forward facing or upward facing orientation. Measured bass extension of 56Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating. App is buggy. A bit expensive. Has reliability issues more often than any other speaker
Full Minirig 4 review and specifications →
| Released | Feb 2024 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 50W |
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant |
| Maximum SPL | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (550 g) |
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