Minirig - Minirig 4

i seriously doubt the credibility of rtings' measurements. rtings measurements of the minirg 4 would suggest that it is a warm sounding speaker with rolled off highs, which is contradicted by measurements done by alan. alan and oluv's measurements are far more accurate from my experience. but to get the full picture you will need an anechoic chamber or a free field impulse measurement device (like dynaudio's jupiter or CEA2034 spinorama measurements from a klippel NFS)

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

Yeah, they have some minor hangups. I've noticed when pairing in Stereo mode, the sure fire way to insure a connection is to make sure the sub is unplugged from both speakers when pairing. I've never really had issues pairing my speakers when my sub is unplugged. Then when paired just go into the app settings toggle stereo lock and you are set. As long as you power on the satellite speaker first and the secondary speaker soon after they will always pair back up without issue. To avoid all this I just toggle the setting to never turn my Minirigs off after 30 minutes. Love my speakers and I dont see any other small portable bluetooth speaker comparing. Love mine so much. Really upset with some of the changes they made to the M4's though. They removed low/high gain functionality and really dumbed down the app. No 5 band EQ anymore. Just bass, treble and volume. So dumb... Makes me reluctant to upgrade from the M3's unless I seriously need to. Also the M4's wont pair with the M3's. Not sure what they were thinking.

Minirigs. Handmade in Bristol UK [https://minirigs.co.uk/speakers/bundles](https://minirigs.co.uk/speakers/bundles) 100 hours of battery on normal listening. I have it, they are amazing. you can buy as many as you want and connect them in series. and subwoofer.

Minirig 4 is really small, loud and got an awesome battery life. I use it all the time to play outside. https://minirigs.co.uk/speakers/bluetooth-minirig-4

Mini rig 4 ? They are very solidly made, and I like the sound profile, but others may want more bass

My JBL charge 3 is waaay more than loud enough to use in the shower, and is totally waterproof (can even be submerged up to several metres). This is why although i now have a Minirig 4 / Sub 3 (2.1 setup) i am going to keep my JBL charge 3 (2.0 setup) for use at the beach, in the rain etc. As Minirigs are not waterproof at all unfortunately. The only thing about JBL’s is they are bass heavy, which is great for electronic / dance / hiphop / reggae music, but not so good for podcasts etc. Still perfectly fine, just not as clear as say, a Minirig

Get 2 Minirig 4's epic

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

The new Minirig 4s are out. Kinda wish I had those. They have usb c on it now so you can even use it as a power bank if your phone goes low. They sound great and I always use it in low mode for regular listening. High mode goes real loud but it’s more high and mid prominent so better if you have it paired with the minirig sub. Wife got me a whole setup and it can get pretty loud for parties. We’ve set up little DJ stations on cookouts and stuff with the setup and it perfect for outdoors bc it’s so rugged. If you get one just try one and see if you like it. Modular so you can link up as many as you want.

Minirig 4 are the absolute best I could find, though they’re pricey and they are shipped from the UK, so may not be worth it for everyone depending on where you’re from. As a disclaimer, I haven’t heard them directly yet, as they’re currently in the mail, but everything I could find online seems to say they’re near perfect. Zero latency stereo mode with wires, or Bluetooth stereo without. Can be coupled with a subwoofer or up to 4 total units, iirc

Nice! Mine just arrived, finally, after spending the week in customs. Excited to try them out

They sound great! I haven’t had much chance to use them yet, but my initial experiments have left me impressed. Good sound quality, surprisingly decent bass quality for the size (not too bloated and boomy, but present), and capable of getting extremely loud (I only tested it at like 25% in my apartment, and that was almost too loud). The stereo Bluetooth pairing is a super nice-to-have feature as well, even if I intend to use them mostly in wired mode

DEFINITELY go with a minirigs 4 ..... watch some youtube comparisons .... they are by far the loudest small size speakers (tho arguably not the deepest bass but very clean sounding....)

I dont know much about the emberton 2s, but I find the minirig 4s are omnidorecrional as well. And paired up in stereo, the soundstage/sweet spot is huge. And without. Loss of seperation. Pair it up with the subwoofer and it sounds as good as some hi fi sound systems. That being said, there are cons with the minirigs as well. The bluetooth reliability can be shotty, but it seems that its a hit and miss. Hopefully the minirig team has corrected that issue by now

Minirig 4 Any list that doesnt have minirig listed is not credible. Not cheap but hits everything in your requirements.

Edit: im a music major too. I just got a mini rig 4. It’s great. I’m fussy. More honest sound than a flex 2 imo, though less ‘bass’ ( inverted commas because bose bass is artificially enhanced using overtones and compression etc) I use the minirig as a small mixing monitor sometimes as it has a super low latency 3.5mm input. Minirig is also repairable and environmentally more responsible than the big companies. Some report Bluetooth issues though, but from what I read, minirig is good at returns due to these issues.

IKmultimedia Micros are popular (I use them) as small reference monitors. Otherwise, I would pick up any decent portable chargeable speaker(s) with an common 1/8" AUX-in. Line-ins are less popular now, so check before you buy. If you want a specific recommendation, I would happily recommend the Mini Rigs 4, either as mono solo or as a pair and stereo.

I've just got myself a [Minirig 4](https://minirigs.co.uk/speakers/bluetooth-minirig-4) - my friend had the OG one (aux only) about 12 years ago and it blew my mind. The 4 sounds phenomenal given it's size - if I put it next to my hifi speakers you wouldn't realise that the sound was coming from that little cylinder rather than the hifi

I did an outdoors party in a small garden with my Flx4, 2 x Minirig 4s plus the Minirig sub. Plenty loud enough. The company are based in Bristol and I had them ship to Canada - cost me an arm and leg but it’s a lovely portable setup.

Yeah man. I got two of the new minirig v4 and together they’re on a par with a v2 and a v1 sub combination.

2 minirig 4s placed far apart and you in the center would beat any other combination. The soundstage is so good

I got a minirig 4 which is awesome especially in the bass, plus you can link them as well

I swear by my [Minirig 4](https://minirigs.co.uk/speakers/bluetooth-minirig-4) (and sub, if you want to spend a bit more money) with a cable connection for mixing on the go. I own a JBL Charge 4, but the latency, even with a cable connection, isn't ideal for DJing.

If you are in the uk i would say the mini rig speakers are your best option, i am waiting on them to release the new mini rig sub 4 and will be going for the bundle of 2 speakers and a sub i have had older generations and nothing has really beaten them when you look at the size, weight, sound quality and battery. i used just one speaker for a whole week on a road trip at mid range volume and never had to charge it.

That's a pretty silly suggestion, especially in light of the OP's requirements!

My point is that, contrary to your assertion, the Minirig4 *is* very loud within the constraints of the OP's requirements.

Minirig4 is in a different league. Two of them in stereo mode are hifi quality.

You should be looking at a pair of Minirig 4’s if sound quality and battery life are your key drivers.

Consensus? Not here. After a long search I happily settled at the Minirig 4. Sounds incredible, I love the form- factor, in Stereo they are without competition. They are a little pricey though.

I've been looking for the best sounding ones a whole while. The best one I found is definitely the Minirig 4. Super compact, Great sound, even better in stereo, amazing batterylife and under 200€. They really are amazing and super underrated.

Ive been considering a single Minirig 4 for this

yeah, the soundcore looks good too. The Minirig has both mono and stereo options and has a 50w amp compared to the Soundcore's 30W. I see you've ordered the soundcore so id be curious to know how you get on with it, since yeah it's quite a bit cheaper than the Minirig

Minirig 4 is mind-boggingly good for its $200 price tag! Sounds like hardware more than twice it's price, SERIOUSLY!

If you want the best, search for MINIRIG 4. It's half the size of your form factors examples. Better sounding and louder. It's more powerful than the alternatives, it has 50W of power while others have 30W maybe 40W.  As for price it will be at the upper end of your budget. 

Minirig👍🏽

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!

Minirig4 and Minirig Sub3....done...sold...enjoy!👍🏽👌🏽🥳🔊🔊🔊

That's a good choice; two Minirig 4s are smaller than the JBL Charge 4 but louder than the JBL Xtreme 3. Perhaps a 1.1 setup (Minirig 4 + subwoofer) for extra bass would be beneficial. That would make it slightly larger than the Charge 4, so maybe a 2.0 system is the best option.

Minirig 4 can. It can also Aux output the Bluetooth stream but not at the same time as aux in.

Minirig. No latency via aux.

Teufel rockster go 2 Dockin D Fine evo Minirig 4 These are alll European brands. They all sound good. The Teufel sound very open and spatial. Dockin is the loudest and moss bass and good sound for that price. Minirig is quite small and handy.

I just got me the minirig4’s plus 1subwoofer for outdoor djing and the quality of sound and how loud they are for the size is perfect for my needs. If one day I need bigger sound outdoors, I would look into buying more and connecting them. I have yet to test for latency issues with my denon prime go, but playing from my phone or tablet has been very high quality and my ears love it. Not sure how tariffs changes will play into ordering from them since they are a uk company, but I was able to get everything with no extra cost early April 2025. Highly recommend for something under $500 and small.

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.

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. Perfect for this

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.

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.