BRAVEN

BRAVEN 600 Featured on The Talk

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:17:50 +0000

Today on CBS's "The Talk" the BRAVEN 600 was featured as one of 5 Redo You Gadget "Must Haves" for Summer.

Jennifer Jolly, an Emmy Award winning Tech Lifestyle Expert, and who editor at Tecca, called the BRAVEN 600 "the hottest Bluetooth wireless speaker on the market today."

Jolly also noted, "this is the ideal way to have audio with you anywhere, anytime, on-the-go."

The Talk is holding a free giveaway of a Red BRAVEN 600. You can enter to win on their website here: http://www.cbs.com/shows/the_talk/giveaways/

BRAVEN SIX Series - Hands On

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:42:39 +0000

By Terrence O'Brien posted May 9th 2012 5:31PM

Remember those Braven speakers from a few weeks back? Well, guess what, the trio made an appearance here at CTIA and we finally got to put our shaky, caffeine-fueled hands on them. The Six Series of Bluetooth boxes is (going from left to right in the image above) the 600, the 650 and the 625s. Both the 600 and 650 are crafted from the same aircraft-grade aluminum and are all but indistinguishable at a glance. The lone physical differentiator is the numerical labeling in the bottom right corner. Both have a pleasant heft and a matte finish that makes them feel like decidedly high-end products. And, at $150 and $190 respectively, they're priced that way too. The 3W speakers and dual passive subwoofers were perfectly pleasant sounding and got surprisingly loud -- drowning out the crowded showroom floor with relative ease. The only issue, predictively, was that the low end started to distort as the volume was cranked -- particularly on the 600. We were even able to daisy chain them through a mini stereo cable (though not turn them into a stereo pair via Bluetooth), clearly irritating Braven's booth neighbors.

The 625s is a slightly different beast. It also features an aluminum speaker grille, but the rest of the casing is wrapped in shock-absorbing rubber. It felt quite a bit lighter, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, since the company appears to think you should use this as a flashlight (hence the LED attachment). The unit even has a drybag should you decide to take it with you kayaking. We were even able to jack our iPhone in to the USB port for a bit of juice before heading back out on the floor. For more check out the gallery here.

Read the original article here: http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/braven-six-series-hands-on/

BRAVEN: an ode to philosophy of Braun designer Dieter Rams

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:01:11 +0000

This portable speaker Braven seems a kind of ode to the design philosophy of Braun designer Dieter Rams. Apart from the successful design promises this mini-speaker also has a very tight sound.

Read the original article here: http://www.manners.nl/portable-speaker-van-braven/

Braven Portable Speakers

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:23:18 +0000

The speaker formerly known as Zephyr is now called Braven. It still has Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio-in, speakerphone, battery charger and can now be daisy-chained with other units to boost the sound.

Read the original post here: http://theawesomer.com/braven-portable-speakers/165060/

The Week in iOS Accessories: Put a ring on it

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:23:37 +0000

BRAVEN

This company has introduced three new portable Bluetooth speakers to play music wirelessly from your iOS device. The Braven 600, 625, and 650 cost $150, $180, and $190, respectively, and offer a respective 14, 16, and 20 hours of battery life for your party. (The speakers also offer speakerphone capability, if you’re using them with your iPhone.) Each can be daisy-chained for bigger sound, and each also offers a USB port for charging your iPhone or iPad. The Braven speakers go on sale in June.

Read the full article here: http://www.macworld.com/article/1166418/the_week_in_ios_accessories_36.html

BRAVEN SIX Series Bluetooth Speakers

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:43:16 +0000

Let’s be honest, the speakers on our portable gadgets are garbage. Listening to something on your iPhone without additional amplification sounds like the muffled beats escaping from the headphones of some dude sitting next to you on the train. As we’ve delved into the world of portable Bluetooth speakers, a few have emerged as good options to toss in our bag when we’re on the go. One option you may be familiar with is Jawbone’s Jambox, and not thinking of that when you see Braven’s Six Series is basically impossible. Just like having a twin brother, your goal then becomes to set yourself apart from your quasi-doppleganger. Braven has done so with aluminum construction, the ability to charge your mobile devices through your unit and hook up multiple speakers to work in unison. $150+

Read the original article here: http://coolmaterial.com/tech/braven-six-series-bluetooth-speakers/#ixzz1sP3QeACx

Bluetooth speakers daisy-chain with glee

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:58:55 +0000

16 APRIL 2012 BY CHRIS BURNS

There’s a brand new brand of speakers out there, and they’re both working with Bluetooth and are able to daisy-chain for ultimate awesomeness. The brand Braven you might not have heard of before, but it’s former name Spar might ring a few bells. They’ve taken everything they know about the speaker business and have created a mobile speaker line here that’s both colorful and powerful, working with bluetooth for every-device integration.

This first offering from Braven is called the Braven Six Series is able to connect to your smartphone or tablet with bluetooth and then, if you have multiple speakers, are able to daisy-chain with USB. There are three models, each of them able to fill the room with high-fidelity audio with different features on each model to spike your interests. There’s a rugged speaker in the line with bumpers around it for sporting and outdoor settings as well as two models made with aircraft-grade aluminum for a striking experience both visually and in its ability to play a fabulous set of sounds.

The Braven 625s model has a shock-absorbing exterior with aluminum grills all around so you can take it onthe go. This device comes with a waterproof bag, a USB flashlight, and up to 16 hours of continuous play. The Braven 600 is made of aircraft-grade aluminum and comes in Ash Grey and Moab Red, coming with 14 hours of playtime. The Braven 650 brings industry-leading apt and AAC audio encoding for “near lossless” audio and an amazing 20-hours of playtime.

The prices for these devices are the following: Braven 600 for $149.99, 625s for $179.99, and 650 for $189.99. Each of these models will be available soon, shipping from braven.com at the end of June 2012 – grab em!

Read the original article here: http://androidcommunity.com/braven-six-series-bluetooth-speakers-daisy-chain-with-glee-20120416/

BRAVEN Unleashes Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:51:11 +0000

Braven has announced a new line of portable and ultra portable high fidelity Bluetooth speakers with price tags all under $200. But wait..theres more!

Not only are these speakers, they also act as a backup battery for charging other USB devices.. But wait!

They also feature the ability to daisy chain other Braven portable speakers to enhance the listening experience..But wait! They also act as a speakerphone with paired with a smartphone.

"We’re excited to bring our customers the world’s most talented portable speakers,” says CEO Warren Osborn. “Our speakers not only provide stunning high-fidelity audio on the go, but they also recharge your mobile devices when they’re low on power. You can even take your calls hands free with the built-in speakerphone, making BRAVEN the perfect companion for your mobile phone or tablet. BRAVEN's ultra portable speakers truly are game changers."

Braven announced three speakers shipping in June of 2012. The Braven 600 with a 14-hr battery life @ 149.99USD, the Braven 625s with a 16-hr battery life @ $179.99USD, and the Braven 650 with a 20-hr battery life @ $189.99USD.

To check out the Braven, they have posted a youtube video below:

Braven has confirmed pricing and a launch date but stay tuned for a list of Canadian retailers that will be carrying these sleek speakers.

Read the original article here: http://www.tektok.ca/2012/04/braven-unleashes-portable-bluetooth-speakers/

Bluetooth speakers sound great, charge your iOS device

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:47:11 +0000

by Steven Sande Apr 16th 2012 at 1:45PM

There are a lot of portable Bluetooth speakers on the market that can work with your iOS devices, but not many that deliver high-end sound and can also charge your favorite Apple product. Utah-based BRAVEN has announced the SIX line of Bluetooth speakers that offer a lot of power -- both the electrical and sonic kinds.

The BRAVEN 600, 625e, and 650 all provide classic looks, great sound, and that charging capability. The BRAVEN 600 (US$149.99, see image at top) is crafted out of aircraft-grade aluminum, comes in Ash Grey and Moab Red, and can play up to 14 hours on a charge. The 625e ($179.99) is perfect for outdoor use, packaged with a waterproof bag and equipped with a USB flashlight, and able to power your iPhone or iPod touch for up to 16 hours. The 650 ($189.99) is the top of the line, equipped with aptX and AAC audio encoding for flawless sound, and can provide up to 20 hours of extra play time for your iPhone or iPod touch.

If you have multiple BRAVEN speakers, it's easy to daisy-chain them for extra sound power. The image below shows four of the BRAVEN speakers tied together to create a mini sonic wall. All of the speakers will be available in June, 2012 and as of today they'll be on pre-order.

Read the original article here: http://www.tuaw.com/2012/04/16/braven-six-portable-bluetooth-speakers-sound-great-charge-your/

Portable Bluetooth Speakers Can Also Charge Your Phone

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:36:28 +0000

These Adorable Portable Bluetooth Speakers Can Also Charge Your Phone

People love the Jambox, a cute, portable Bluetooth speaker that don't cost too much money. It's been so successful, in fact, that it's unsurprising to see similar products crop up. Like these new Braven Bluetooth speakers, which manage to look quite similar to while costing a touch less, throwing in some handy new features in the bargain.

Braven used to be a company called Spar,which recently introduced a some familiar looking Blutooth speakers with could also charge devices via USB. This new Braven line builds on those basics, with a few other goodies thrown in.

At the top end, the $190 Braven 650 Bluetooth speaker is targeted at people who are willing to pay a little extra for better audio quality. According to the company, this speaker uses higher quality audio encoding that delivers "near-lossless" audio quality from Bluetooth speaker. That sounds promising, but we'll believe it when we hear it.

The $180 Braven 625s features a rugged exterior casing capable of withstanding the shuffling that comes along with being a portable speaker. Finally, the $150 Braven 600, is your basic speaker with no extra sound or packaging upgrades.

These are beautiful speakers and based on all of the thought put into their design we're willing to be they're pretty great. Still, Bluetooth speakers vary a lot in sound quality so we'll reserve judgement until we hear these for ourselves when they're released in June.

Read the Original Article Here: http://gizmodo.com/5902320/these-portable-bluetooth-speakers-can-also-charge-your-phone