Brane X Bluetooth Speaker ZDNET's key takeaways The Brane X Bluetooth speaker is available now on Amazon for $499.
It delivers the loudest, clearest bass of any portable speaker I've tested.
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If bass is your jam, then you probably know that most Bluetooth speakers don't always deliver those deep low ends. There's little "punch" or separation between the kick drum and bass guitar, and things can sound a bit muddy.
That's why Brane decided to release a Bluetooth speaker (the Brane X) that is the first ever to include a true internal subwoofer. And, wow, does it sound good. This small speaker, albeit pricey, kicks out the jams in ways few Bluetooth speakers can match. Yeah, it's almost $500, but if you're serious about your portable music, this might be just the speaker you're looking for.
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I'm not gonna lie; I was skeptical. I've reviewed so many Bluetooth speakers, all of which make promises they struggle to deliver on. The Brane X, however, delivers with a kick, a punch, and a thump.
My experience
I've tested other Bluetooth speakers that claimed to include subwoofers, but those claims are rarely true -- especially at lower price points. The Brane X does include a true sub, and it shows; you can actually feel the bass. I placed the Brane X on my standing desk (comprised of two heavy-duty work tables) and fired up Rush's "Signals" album. To my surprise, after holding my hands three or four inches from the Brane X, I could feel the vibrations.
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