Minirig - Minirig 3

I have a Minirig 3 - very good but lacks low end. Yes, buy the Sub but then it's more cumbersome, more cables, longer setup, more money etc. Is there a good 50W+ speaker that doesn't have latency and is battery powered with some decent low end?

I bought it - it arrived - it has zero lag over aux - maybe even less than the minirig 3 (which seems to have a teeny, tiny, bit of barely perceptible lag), so it's great for beatmapping. It has better low end than a single minirig 3. I hear the battery life is phenomenal and it has USB power out so I could plug the iPad into the speaker to keep that topped up while I mix away (haven't tried that yet so it may not have the output power for an iPad pro). Very happy with the purchase for my use case. Many thanks for the recommend.

MiniRigs hands down. Listening to them now. Always an amazing experience. Do yourself a favor and spend an extra $150 and get yourself the 2.1 setup with the sub. You will not regret it one bit.

Finicky sometimes but you can always connect them. Well worth it as a minor hiccup. I have the M3s. The M4s might be better

I love the sound profile of the Minirigs myself. 2 x Minirig 3s in stereo and I'm all good.  I'd say every portable speaker is going to have some compromises though. So your best sounding speaker will depend what kind of music you most enjoy listening to...

The downvotes are always cause the Minirigs are fiddly. Mine are too. That's why I hesitate to recommend them to people.  They are the best sound I've heard in bluetooth speakers though - not to mention sick af in design aesthetic. 😜 After using Minirigs for the better part of 4 years I've got a system that makes them solid enough for me now... but still, I wouldn't begrudge anybody for downvoting a suggestion to use Minirigs because there's a decent chance they've had their own horrible experience with them! 

MiniRig 3. Really good sound in an average room size…. You can also get a sub to boost the lows.

I was gonna suggest the soundboks. On the other hand, I've done a small party on one minirig 3 and a minirig sub. This was indoor though.

They can be tricky to pair in stereo if you want to use them with more than one device but the sound is amazing.

M3 here too. 2.1 setup. I find the trick is to make sure you've only got one minirig paired with your device,connect to it. Switch on the second minirig which should sit there unconnected and then tell the app to set up Stereo linked mode. Then plug the sub into the first minirig and the app will prompt you to set 2.1. Should be stable after that. I've had issues in the past where I've used the button to set link-up mode and ended up with horrendous feedback/squeal. But, overall, I don't think you can beat these little beauties for sound :)

Minirig. I've got the 3. Didn't touch it for a year and it still had like 80% charge. Best sounding small speaker I've ever owned.

Owning a Minirig3 and sub...I'd have to say the Minirig on it own. The sub is an optional benefit and a very nice one at that! Small, powerful, and modular.

Minirig👍🏽

Love your hard work and dedication all things bluetooth....BUT I kinda stopped watching your stuff when you started to come across as some what bitter.... It's great that you got such wins, as your commitment deserves no less. It's always great to hear impartial, unbiased reviews/views in the world of BT speakers. I, for one, am sticking with my Minirig3 and sub, Libratone Zipp2's and Zipp Mini's and Philips TAX7207's. After all the lies and fake paid for reviews from Soundcore surrounding the horrid X600, I personally don't touch any 'budget' brands. Wish you every success going forward and hope all your hard work in this field brings you what you want👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Love my Minirig3 and sub...did have a 2.1 setup, but one Minirig3 became faulty, so got a refund instead of a replacement due to the really buggy app connectivity for wireless stereo play. The bugginess of the app for the minirig3 is very well documented, but since the arrival of the 4, the app for the 3 for my 1.1 set up has worked without fault!?!?!?...Go figure!?!? Despite this, the rigs are simply brill! Great powerful sound from such a small and scalable unit....you wonder why others haven't followed suit? I'll tell you why, It's because every other manufacturer wants to bring out a product every god damn day!!!....So for for all its caveats whether you have a 3 or 4, they're just too good to chuck.in the bun.... Until you experience them, you'll blindly believe the laughable speakers from the likes of Soundbore👎🏽🙈 are amazing.... But audiophile🤔 B&O, B&W, Brane X, Devialet, Cabasse Pearl Myuki....etc, etc...loads out there....enjoy the hunt!

Hiya, You can't go wrong with JBL or the Bose. Personally, I don't like the sound signature out of the box of the Marshall's, and again, if one's buying something a little premium, they should sound great without messing massively with the eq. The Sony isn't a bad option either, but size could be an issue. I personally own the minirig3 and sub, a few Libratone Zipp2's and Zipp Mini's and a couple of Philips TAX7207's. Each are used in different scenarios, from trips and holidays to outdoor workouts...I love each of them. For your needs, I'd easily recommend the Minirigs, Libratone Zipp2's, or even the Libratone Mini's...but that's just my opinion... Not sure what our budget is, but it seems to be good. If it stretches, look at the Brane X.... Hope this helps🙂👍🏽

No...only small speaker worth getting is a Minirig3....which Minirig discontinued as they've released the Minirig4...I think the 3 sounds better.

Or a full-size Minirig...still small and powerful. The improved Minirig4 is out and such a modular system. I actually have the Minirig3 and Sub....Great travel companions.

Like I said, modular....you still have power and a small footprint print, but when you want that extra deep bass, take the sub along. Still a smaller footprint, then other speakers offering the same level of power. I travel with my Minirig3 and sub all the time...no issue for me💪🏽🔊👌🏽 Very much a travel friendly option for many...Nice to give the OP some alternative flexible options👍🏽 Used to have issues with the app but since the release of the MR4, my MR3 has had no issues.. Currently listening to my two Philips TAX7207's with the sub plugged in!🤩🔊🔊🔊👍🏽👌🏽🥳🥳🥳

On occasion I use my Minirig for this with an RCA to phono adapter. 100% recommend Minirig it's by far the best small speaker I have ever had, and my friends agree. You can also daisy chain multiple together if you want to expand in the future

I have a Minirig 3, but I think the 4 has come out since. I bought the adapter myself from Amazon for like £5

Definitely use mini rig! all the others will have a delay….digital Dj tips have a YouTube video explaining it

Came to say mini rig as well. I have the 2 of them and the subwoofer. Sounds fantastic. Great soundstage. Nonetheless they sound so good I end up just using one in mono lol.

Mini rig imho I've owned many many speakers they were probably best vocals in small package

Hello, You can add 2 latencies in bluetooth speakers: 1) bluetooth latency Latency depends on the bluetooth audio codec. The lowest latency speakers decode bluetooth aptx (or variants as aptX HD, aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless), with 40ms latency. Using aptX codec requires a source (Intel AX210 card) capable to send aptx bluetooth. Intel AX210 board is capable to send an aptX bluetooth signal, but you may have to install the aptX codec. 2) DSP in the speakers Compact bluetooth speakers often include a DSP to enhance the sound, which adds latency. => A solution of low latency aptx speakers are Minirig 3 / Minirig 4 speakers: they have no DSP (because they are super powerful) and they are aptx.

My mini rig sounds so muffled though. I’ve even mailed the support and they’ve said it was normal. I find it quite bad for monitor purposes :( 

I have mini rig but no sub.  It's good for goofing around with friends in like a 3m^2 room not much more.  Does sound good though!  I'd look at an ElectroVerse Everse 8 for what you want.  Clean up to the redline and lots of bass.  Battery powered.

If you’re UK then check out https://minirigs.co.uk They’re by the guy that built the DMT soundsystem in Bristol - kinds u ground but also kinda the loudest and best quality mini speaker system you can get, and they link up and have subs so you can grow your system.

Oh they are, they’re about the size of a coffee mug, except the sub which is similar in size to that soundcore speaker youve bought. They have aux in, Bluetooth rechargeable batteries etc.

Minirigs are great. They are made for DJs. Can use aux and Bluetooth and can connect them to each other. Check out their Instagram and website. I have them.

Youd be crazy to use them as monitors. Perhaps some people don't understand what monitors are actually used for. Minirigs do not play deep, are not flat and sound changes depending on orientation. Probably the same people claiming the uboom l is flat and neutral lol

Thats because they aren't professionals (i assume) and just accept anything they hear on youtube. Monitors in the wrong setting can sound awful. However the minirigs are not monitors. They resolve well however and suit a discerning ear. Just don't use them as monitors or your mix will be crap.

Minirig but it won’t power the synth I don’t think

They're very practical. Ideal if you have decks on the go ,in a caravan etc . Lucky enough to live near their depot in Bristol UK and the service is great with full demos ,maybe a perk being close but the sound quality is worth the price as is the build quality ,that betters any soundcore ,tribit set up I've had before.

I also use the minirig for my mobile dj setup.

I’m fan of MINIRIG speakers

Minirigs. End of convo

Yep, they really are. It's weird, every time Minirig gets mentioned here it gets downvoted.

There’s only 2 real portable options with no lag. The minirig series or the Blueant x-3d. All the new JBL series basically has some form of lag built in so you’re basically screwed.

Depends on the speaker. Some of the delay is caused by Bluetooth, and some by the DSP (signal processing) - aux will bypass the Bluetooth, but not necessarily the DSP. Some speakers have minimal-to-zero lag on the aux (Minirig, Tribit Stormbox Blast) and some still have significant. For example I believe some of the JBL PartyBoxes have lag on the aux in but not on the daisychain as that bypasses the DSP :)

Minirig is the best of the best. Handmade in the UK. I have 2 speakers and 2 subs all linked together with aux. Crystal clear, loud, portable and built like tanks. But you are going to pay for the hand assembled premium component speakers.

That's strange I've never had that experience. Admittedly I've probably used them 85% via aux in only 15% via Bluetooth but I've always had a smooth experience on my Android phones.

2 of the 3s and 2 subs. The new 4s just came out that have USB c charging ports. If you're looking to buy some I would stick with the newer ones with USBC charging unless you can get the older ones at a good deal. The barrel jack charger is the absolute only crappy part about the speaker. Outside of that, they are the best portable speakers on the market. This opinion is coming from somebody with probably $2,000 worth of other brands of speakers. Minirigs are built like tanks and sound absolutely amazing.

Now that you bring it up, I have never used more than one speaker via bluetooth. So I can't comment on linking them together at all. I'm old so throwing an aux into each of them has always been my default.

No... just do minirig

Yes i know, so i replied with best go with minirig. Id say a mackie thump but ive no idea what the use case is. So best stick to mini rig.

I went for a Minirig set up. Not cheap, but zero latency with aux, insane battery life and they do a portable sub. The 2.1 set up slaps.

I’m a big clarity fan and also have bilateral tinnitus. The last speaker I got was really bass heavy, which was ok for certain types of music, but it was horrible for podcasts which I listen to a lot. I’ve got a Minirig system now, I can turn the bass down for spoken content, and they offer very good fidelity for a portable speaker, you could ad another at a later date for a stereo pair

How much is your budget? If you really need to go cheap, Anker is a pretty decent brand and very good reputation. I have the MINIRIG and it bumps. Pricey little guy though, but man it’s worth it. For pocket operators though you’re gonna wanna use direct line in. You’re gonna get bad latency with Bluetooth. Pretty much terrible for producing.

For traveling I always bring a single Minirig. Long battery, tough, and great bass for a small dude. If we pack good I throw a second one in my wife’s bag. However I did love the Soundlink mini 2 for the longest until it died

Minirig is undisputed bro.. not bose lol

Minirig - they are amazing. Big sound, big bass small speaker. Can be linked up for outdoor raving

Minirig ! Ultra portable and sounds better than everything on the market in the price range.

Minirig is small but mighty What is your use case? 500 is a lot to spend on a bluetooth speaker

I use a Minirig

I love my minirigs

Minirig is best in class. After that, look at Everse8, Bose S1, Thump Go

Yeah, my point was the minirig is the smallest thing you can get that can output that kind of sound

Heard from a couple of sources that the Earfun Boom I is pretty good IF you tune the settings. Check Alan Ross Reviews on YouTube or here: https://canadianomad.com/best-portable-bluetooth-party-speakers-battery-powered/#Soundboks_gen_3_%E2%80%93_Most_well-rounded_powerful_battery_powered_speaker Remember though, if you’re going for ultraportable DJing then really one of the major things you’re fighting is that physics really isn’t on your side. You can only push so much air about with a small speaker, and they almost invariably sound muddy when you get to high volumes. If it sounds shit, people will feel fatigued quicker, and will lose dancing energy. It’s just one of those things. Since as a DJ your main concern is often getting people to dance, or at least enjoy music, then you should be absolutely concerned about this. And as I said, for ultraportable DJing this is a bigger thing as you’re necessarily doing it with smaller equipment which doesn’t have the same headroom thanks to *physics*. I’d generally recommend you go for minirigs. They’re more expensive, I know. But it’s a one time purchase, and they are the best you can get. Anyway, I’m curious - what’s the rest of your setup look like (or planned to be)? Mine’s 4x minirig 3s, 2x Minirig Sub 3, iPhone 12 or iPad Air, djay pro, numark dj2go2 if using the iPad, apelab apecoins for lighting. But thinking I might swap to the new Hercules one as it would allow me to go fully on to the iPhone.

Minirig delivers great sound, but it’s not waterproof, so it's not ideal for outdoor or poolside use

Purchased 6 of these. And 3 had to be sent back to be fixed for various battery issues. Unfortunately not BIFL. But do sound great

Check out Minirigs. They have a good quality Aux out. And you could even use two for stereo.

Minirig. A bit expensive but absolutely worth it.

Minirigs are awesome, I love mine!

I’ve used a bunch…. Tried to love mnirigs, what a waste of time effort and money that was. The Everse8 is astounding. I love it. It’s just small enough that I can put it in a backpack and take it to the beach. I put it in my luggage and went to South America… it’s a bit big for that but it was well worth it to have. I think I may have gone for the Bose but I wanted the output not to be lacking. Everse8 all the way…dynacord powered Bosch made water proofish rugged battery powered killer…. So happy with this speaker.

Low is relative…. Is 60 Hz @ -3 db low enough? I did a 5 hr set of deep house on the beach yesterday and everyone seemed to understand the physics of a single 8” battery powered speaker (outdoors) isn’t going to be shaking bones. 😂 Minirig has the same frequency response… this is not the same as spl.

Yea I’m using line in and the dsp on the speakers I mentioned above are still causing a lot of issues whether it’s latency or other even through aux. It really is seeming like minirig is the only answer here. Budget is flexible but don’t want to spend more than $100 on this since it’s just for the pocket operator setup when traveling or not connected to my professional setup lol

I have a pair too, incredible devices. They have great sound quality, audiophiles in my local av club have been impressed my self included.

Yup i did, and value is not the word i'd use here🤣 i rather have a whole speaker as a package than a few tuna cans connected with wires. That was a terrible idea

If you enjoy it it's fine, but in this reddit or any bluetooth speaker forum, minirigs, philips, a company that is better at hair shavers than anything else. Those are on the complete bottom of the list. The worst speakers pretty much. Minirig is definitely few levels above companies like philips, but it's wiped by even soundcore which for some reason you crap on it without owning any of it.

I have a minirig and a sub. That shit slaps

Try the Minirig speakers, powerful and can be paired up for stereo, you can also add a sub, all Bluetooth and great British manufacturing. Batteries last for an eternity.

This. Minirigs are spectacular.

Another Minirig fan here.

Minirig. No latency via aux.

You want a phono to 3.5 jack cable. Plug from the flx4 4 directly into the minirig. I use a full minirig set up (2 speakers and a sub)when traveling with a flx4 so I know they work great.