NMMD

Verified Purchase

December 12, 2014

I picked up these speakers based on reviews on Amazon and especially a rave review on CNET. Maybe they aren't broken in enough but I was underwhelmed with the sound. It's likely the limitations of bluetooth streaming but I get better sound from a pair of Polk RT bookshelf speakers using an Apple Airport express to stream the same sources. The Kvarts have limited bass and aren't as rich as the Polks and have limited ability to adjust the EQ on mobile sources. I'll have to hook up to an amp and CD to see if it's just a Bluetooth issue. Bummer since I like the ease of setup. Better off getting a decent portable bluetooth speaker for half the price since I definitely don't get hi fidelity sound from these. Also, don't count on getting head pounding volume if you use the blue tooth amplifier as it needs to be turned up all the way to get room filling sound. Not a problem for me but I know many who wouldn't be satisfied with the volume. I'll update if the sound improves when the drivers are broken in more. I have to say that the customer service was excellent. They responded to emails and ultimately allowed me to return the speakers without any hassle. I only wished that I liked the speakers better, maybe I had a defective unit.