Creative launches beautiful Halo Bluetooth speaker with 16.8 million colors
There are so many Bluetooth speakers nowadays, that it is hard for any to stand out. That's not to say they are all equal from a sound quality perspective. Actually, many of them are downright terrible. It is hard to find a model that produces acceptable-sounding music. This is why it is wise to stick with reputable brands, such as JBL, Bose, and Ultimate Ears. Don't misunderstand me, there are solid offerings from some less-known brands, but they are few and far between.
One reputable company that has been involved in sound technology for many years is Creative -- maker of the iconic Sound Blaster series of PC sound cards. Today, Creative unveils an absolutely beautiful Bluetooth speaker called "Halo." What makes it stand out from other such speakers is the cool-looking "halo" effect on the face. This is done with LED lights which feature an impressive 16.8 million color options. The lighting can be customized using a mobile app, allowing the user to find the best color combination for them. How cool is that?
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"Creative Halo delivers impressive audio performance and comes with a hidden surprise: its front panel pulsates with an optional multi-coloured light show. Users can choose from 12 mesmerizing halo effect patterns that can be activated by pushing a button or through an app on a smart device. Featuring a futuristic minimalist ID that looks like it came out of a sci-fi movie, the Creative Halo -- clad in bold charcoal gray matt weave nylon and embellished with a mirror-finish reflective front panel -- will appeal to enlightened users with an eye for design," says Creative.
The lighting aspect of the speaker is cool, but what about sound? The company explains, "Under the hood, the Creative Halo features two in-house tuned full-range drivers mounted into a large reflex chamber, and together with a passive woofer delivers surprisingly big sound with enhanced bass."
Creative shares some of the specifications and features below.
- Product Weight: 510g
- Dimensions (L x W x D): 175 x 70 x 108 mm
- Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 4.2
- Speakerphone: Yes
- 3.5mm integrated Aux In for other audio devices
- Up to 8 hours of audio playback
- Charges via Micro USB cable
- 12 speaker light show presets via Creative Xpectra app available on the App Store and Google Play
If you are interested in purchasing the Creative Halo Bluetooth speaker, you can get it today from the company directly for $70 here. Sound quality is unknown for now, as there does not seem to be any reviews -- yet. With this affordable pricing, however, you aren't exactly breaking the bank to find out. Hopefully some reviews will make their way online soon though.
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