The $199 Sound Cylinder Bluetooth speaker is compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled tablet or smartphone.
LAS VEGAS--Definitive Technology is known for its audiophile-grade loudspeakers. But now it's dipping into the mainstream market with its first Bluetooth speaker, the $199 Sound Cylinder, which is due to ship in the next few weeks.
The speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery that delivers 10 hours of battery life. I got an early look at the speaker, and what makes it unique is its ability to convert from a standalone speaker to a stand for just about any tablet.
The speaker's 'clip' system allows you to 'dock' a tablet (no, it doesn't charge tablets).
While the speaker is somewhat pricey at $199, it has some heft to it and seems well built-in, with a nice finish.
Definitive says, "The grilles are custom perforated aluminum while the 'kickstand' and clamp mechanism parts are injection-molded magnesium alloy, a costly high-tech material that is incredibly strong yet lightweight."
In the demo I got, the Sound Cylinder sounded good for its size and had minimal distortion at higher volumes. While Definitive touts stereo speakers to go along with a side-firing subwoofer, these little speakers just don't offer much in the way of stereo separation.
The back of the speaker has a flip-out stand.
Since this is a Bluetooth speaker you can stream audio to it wirelessly from any Bluetooth-enabled device. It also has an auxiliary input for connecting non-Bluetooth devices with an optional cable.
I look forward to comparing the Sound Cylinder with the other new compact Bluetooth speakers in this price class. There are plenty of them here at CES this year.
The speaker can stand alone by flipping it upside down.
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