As a speaker gets smaller, it also loses sound quality. So while the two inch tall Muse Mini is certainly the most compact Bluetooth speaker I’ve seen, I have my doubts it can really compare with larger alternatives like the foxLv2 or the Jambox.
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Compared to the minuscule speaker on your smartphone I’m sure the 2.2 watt Muse Mini sounds like a dream, but I doubt the difference is as noticeable when paired with a larger device like a laptop. Its USB rechargeable battery is good for up to four hours of playtime when connected to an audio source over Bluetooth, but switching to the tethered line-in cable should gain you a few more hours of low-fidelity listening pleasure.
There is one advantage to sacrificing sound for size, though, and that’s price. At $43 the Mini Muse is also one of the cheapest Bluetooth speakers you can buy. Even if the only way it can spice up a meal is with Salsa music. [Muse Mini via The Gadgeteer]
