In the winter of 2013, the Wave brand introduced the Wave BOMBER speaker - very compact and quite powerful. These wireless speakers can work with any device: smartphones, tablets, laptops, players, PCs. It has a durable metal body, modest dimensions and a special base design that helps ensure normal bass.
Equipment
Wave BOMBER comes in a small blue and white box. Wave’s main sales market is Russia, therefore both the design and the instructions are in complete order, everything is Russified. The packaging describes the main advantages of the device: Bluetooth, mini-jack, tactile subwoofer, built-in battery. The user manual is quite thick, despite the fact that the Wave Bobmer does not require any intricacies to use. There are no shock-absorbing materials or foam plastics in the box - apparently, it is believed that the product itself will withstand transportation without any problems.
Under the speaker, in addition to the instructions, you can find an excellent dense black and white double-sided cable with 3.5 mm connectors for directly connecting the device to a player or smartphone, as well as a USB cable for charging, a warranty and an interesting rubber mat. It can be placed under the speaker to make it more comfortable for him to sit on the table. This should improve the acoustic properties of the device and ensure that it does not collect dust on the surface. The cable for the mini-jack is about a meter long, so it is not necessary to keep the device close to the smartphone.

Appearance, materials, connectors

The Wave Bomber has an unusual shape: a cylinder. Moreover, if such elongated speakers generally lie horizontally on the table, then it is assumed that it will stand vertically, on the bottom. This design doesn't come around very often.
The Wave Bomber speaker is mostly covered in metal. Apparently, aluminum - but with a characteristic “industrial”, raw texture, which is so loved by the creators of various mobile devices. Not only are the speaker grilles made of metal, but almost the entire side of the cylinder is made of metal - except for the area at the bottom where the ports and buttons are located. Thanks to this amount of aluminum, the Wave Bomber looks both solid and durable. In addition, fingerprints are not visible on its surface at all.
On top is the speaker, covered with a black glossy metal mesh.
On the bottom of the speaker there are outputs for USB and a mini-jack, a small hole for the built-in microphone, as well as a two-position On/Off switch and a button with a telephone handset sign. The latter is useful for receiving a call from a device connected via wire or Bluetooth. Thus, Wave Bomber is a conference phone. Additionally, there is an LED indicator on the plastic. It can be used to judge whether the device is turned on.
The gadget is very stable, which is helped by a thick rubber mat and the same slightly rubberized bottom of the speaker. Even on a smooth surface, the Wave BOMBER holds up well: the device can be placed horizontally and it still won’t roll away. The dimensions are also very, very pleasing: the diameter of the cylinder is 6.2 centimeters, the height is 5 centimeters. This is the smallest portable speaker system. Wave Bomber takes up minimal space in your bag or backpack and is convenient to carry. The weight, despite the abundance of metal parts, is very modest: 180 grams.
The assembly turns out to be quite good. The buttons are elastic and click nicely. There are no backlashes, no gaps, the paint does not come off, no matter how hard you try. The metal is thick and does not bend when tapped or pressed.

Features of use

The device has Bluetooth 2.1 (with AVRCP and A2DP standards), but the sound through it, of course, is transmitted with interference - especially if the smartphone or tablet is in another room. Therefore, if possible, it is better to use the standard 3.5 mm mini-jack supplied with the speaker. This way the sound quality will be higher, it will be cleaner, and the bass will be much better. It is advisable to transmit only background melodies via Bluetooth. The maximum range is about ten meters.
To switch to wireless mode, it is not enough to simply turn on the Wave Bomber. The speaker, unlike many other portable devices, saves its own energy and by default works only through a cable. So if you start the device, but it’s not in the list of Bluetooth devices, don’t panic: hold down the call button and hold it for five to six seconds until the LED starts blinking blue and red. Next, the gadget should appear on your smartphone under the name “Wave”.
If there is a call on your smartphone, you can click once on the same button with the handset and answer the call from the speaker. The microphone is good, the caller will hear you normally, even if you move around the room. Well, you will be able to distinguish your interlocutor in the smallest details: the speaker here is still a hundred times better than in any phone. This function Wave BOMBER works both via cable and via Bluetooth.
Sound quality
The surface on which the Wave Bomber speaker is mounted can be used as a bass source. Mini Bass Shaker technology is responsible for this. Of course, we can’t talk about any depth here, but the device really does have bass. It turns out as if the speaker has a small vibrating subwoofer. For a six-centimeter device - excellent. In addition, the device sounds quite loud. The speaker power is 3 W, but the sound here easily covers the audio of any tablet or laptop (including MacBook Pro), which, judging by official data, have 8-15 W speakers.
Much depends on what surface you install the device on. Wood is best suited: the bass becomes deeper and stronger. Glass and metal perform worse. However, the audio level is still decent.
Battery
The device has a built-in battery, so you can easily take it with you outdoors. The capacity is small, only 400 mAh. But the speaker doesn’t require much, so this is quite enough for seven to eight hours of music playback. The device is charged as standard via a USB cable. If you power Wave BOMBER from a PC, the pace is not impressive: it takes at least two and a half hours. But if you find the right one network adapter– the charging speed will increase several times.

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All kinds of portable acoustics There are quite a few with support for wireless audio broadcasting on the market. Almost everyone famous manufacturer noted in this field very interesting solutions, either . Unfortunately, good sound, modest dimensions and interesting design The devices come with a completely immodest price of more than $100. In general, there is nothing surprising in this, and for wireless speakers from well-known brands you always have to shell out a decent amount, or look for a lesser-known alternative, and this is where problems often arise. In particular, you buy some nameless product for 1000–1500 rubles, and then you simply regret the money spent and think that you should have spent the same amount and taken a proven solution. However, there are exceptions, one of which I want to talk about in this article. His name is Wave Bomber. Looking ahead, I’ll note that this thing surprised me, which doesn’t happen often, especially when it comes to previously unknown brands. I don't believe in miracles, but sometimes they happen. Well, let's talk about this miniature speaker in more detail.

Metal

Typically, plastic is used in the construction of speaker systems, and metal can only be found in the protective grille of the speaker. In the case of the Wave Bomber, there is a little more “noble” iron than usual, and in addition to the grille, it is also used in the body of the device.

Most of it is made of some kind of light alloy, perhaps aluminum with a texture like raw metal - this solution looks great. In addition, it also has a practical component - fingerprints are invisible on such a surface.

Only the lower part of the speaker is made of plastic, and here there is something to complain about. Firstly, I didn’t like the joint, it doesn’t look very neat. Secondly, gloss. Theoretically, it should look good against the background of matte metal, but in practice, it somehow doesn’t look very good. Although, this is all a matter of taste, and the prints in that part are not particularly noticeable. So the main complaint is only about the joint between the halves of the plastic part of the column. The speaker grille, by the way, is also glossy, but in this case everything is fine and such gloss is on topic:

In general, the appearance of the speaker is positive, which is due to the abundance of metal and its texture. In addition, it is made very carefully - there are no backlashes or any other movements of individual parts of the device when squeezing and twisting (I don’t know why it should be twisted, but I tried to do it, and why not?).

It is worth mentioning the dimensions of the Wave Bomber, which are 62x62x50 mm. That is, the device will take up minimal space in a backpack or bag and you can safely carry it with you. Suddenly you want to listen to music during lunch, for example, to improve the process of consuming healthy calories, so to speak.

I will also add that the lower part of the speaker contains an insert made of rubber or dense silicone, but it is used not only to increase the stability of the device on flat and smooth surfaces. The gadget implements technology Mini Bass Shaker, which allows you to use any surface on which the device stands to improve the quality of bass, turning it into a kind of resonator, and we will talk about this in the next part of the review.

Petty and cheeky

That's right - for its size the speaker sounds not just loud, but boldly, although it contains a wide-range speaker with only a power of 3 watts. However, they turned out to be enough to completely drown out the very good built-in acoustics in the . And I'm talking about both volume and bass. Perhaps the reason was the same Mini Bass Shaker technology, but somehow I didn’t notice a particularly strong difference between different surfaces.

Although, on a thick glass table, the accessory began to sound even a little weaker than when raised in the air. But on the wooden surface a little depth was added. But again, the difference is not too critical to take into account. The main thing is the result, and it is good even without additional surfaces. Moreover, the column turned out to be omnivorous. She copes well with both pop music and electronic music, both heavy and light ethnic motifs.

Sound can be transmitted to the device via wire via a standard 3.5 mm jack and via Bluetooth. In the latter case, A2DP and AVRCP profiles are supported. I really liked the included cable - flat, rubberized and soft. Its length is one meter:

As for Bluetooth broadcasting, no miracles happened. The sound quality in this mode is worse. It is less detailed, the bass is weaker, although it is quite suitable for the background.

The manufacturer does not focus on the version of the Bluetooth protocol used, but this is obvious 2.0 or 2.1 . In newer versions the situation with the quality of audio broadcast is slightly better.

I’ll add that to connect the speaker wirelessly, you need to put it in search mode. To do this, just hold down the multifunction button at the bottom for 6–7 seconds until the LED starts flashing blue and red:

After this, the Wave Bomber easily connected to both the iPhone and MacBook. If desired, the accessory can be used as a speakerphone and answer calls. There are no revelations here - a regular omnidirectional microphone, standard functionality.

The power of the built-in battery is enough for 6–7 hours of operation of the speaker in autonomous mode. Charging occurs from USB port in 2–3 hours.

Good

As I said at the beginning of the article, the Wave Bomber acoustics surprised me. This applies to both the sound quality and the materials used in the device body. Yes, there are nuances, such as the design features of the lower plastic part of the speaker. It is not entirely clear whether the resonator works, but there is enough bass as is.

The main advantage is the price. Charge the manufacturer $100 for a speaker, and in this case it’s better to take something more well-known. But the hero of the review will cost only $40–45 and for the money it is an excellent alternative to branded and promoted ones acoustic systems with an often outrageous price tag in Russia.

Ultra-compact, bass-heavy, in a durable case - it seems like one of the best miniature audio devices that you can throw in your bag and remember about it only when you need to unwind a little with your favorite music.

Specifications

• Speaker: 3 watts
• Frequency range: 120-20000 Hz
• Wireless connection: with A2DP support
• Audio input: 3.5 mm
• Battery: built-in, 400 mAh, up to 7 hours of operation
• Dimensions: 62 x 62 x 50 mm
• Additionally: NFC, work as a speakerphone

Equipment and appearance

The Wave Bomber's packaging is simple: a compact cardboard box in which you can find the speaker itself, a cord with a 3.5 mm jack on both sides and a special lining for a more stable position of the speaker on the table.

The metal cylinder of the speaker is very compact, the upper end is covered with a speaker mesh, the lower part of the body is made of plastic. There are no special frills, but the Wave Bomber looks pretty nice.

Control and connectivity

In fact, there are no control buttons on the speaker - only an on/off slider and a function button responsible for activating the Bluetooth pairing mode or answering/hanging up a call - after all, Bomber can also work as a speakerphone. If the sound source does not have the ability to connect wirelessly, you can use the cable included in the kit. And if your smartphone has not only Bluetooth, but also NFC, then pairing a pocket sound source and a Wave speaker will be as easy as possible.

Operating the device

As for the genres of music that would be more suitable for the speaker, no such genres were noticed; Bomber coped equally well with both classics and noticeably heavier works. Of course, you won’t be able to hear all the subtleties of a concert recording of the London Symphony under the direction of Gergiev, but the goals of the speaker are different, don’t forget this moment.

The capacity of the built-in battery may seem very small, only 400 mAh, but the Wave Bomber is not a boombox with a pair of low-frequency speakers and the size of half a table, which is why, in fact, the speaker is ready to delight the user with fairly decent sound for up to 7 hours. By the way, there is still bass, and for the dimensions of the Bobmer it is quite decent. This is achieved by using a vibrating subwoofer, which uses smooth hard surfaces as a resonator.

Well, traditionally for Wave products, a device called Bomber is capable of performing the duties of a speakerphone, although, of course, in a noisy environment or from a distance of a meter or two, it will be very difficult to use this ability of the device.

Bottom line

At recommended retail price 1290 rubles Wave Bomber is almost the ideal pocket speaker. There may, of course, be a lack of playback control buttons, but for the task of broadcasting a small area around you in nature, in the office or at the kitchen table during breakfast, this accessory is quite enough.

- September 18, 2013

Cool thing! Received it as a gift! I couldn't be happier! Everyone around asks what it is and is very surprised at how it sounds.

Advantages:

Lightweight, compact, loud and stylish device! If you put it on a table or cabinet, it produces something similar to bass!

Flaws:

This model does not have a radio.

Period of use:

less than a month

11 0

Anonymously

- September 24, 2013

Simply a magnificent device, as written on the manufacturer’s website, the bass is created due to vibrations. any table will do. But the sound was simply pleasing. Worth the money

Advantages:

great sound for a long time work, got a model with NFS

Flaws:

well, I didn't find it

Period of use:

less than a month

13 0

Kalinchuk Pavel

- May 26, 2014

I went to the store to choose new portable speakers for my laptop. I listened to a bunch of speakers and took this one. If you don't take into account the relatively low volume and mediocre sound quality via Bluetooth, the device is excellent. The switch turns on/off normally, but it is somehow tight and uncomfortable. The battery lasts the entire working day and charges quickly enough. The sound for such a compact size is bomb. I usually place it directly on the laptop panel; it works great as a resonator for the lows. The greatest return on low frequencies achieved on a hard surface, close to the listener. Mini Bass Shaker technology, which allows you to use any surface on which the device stands to improve the quality of bass - rules. In connection with the program SRS Audio Sandbox, which allows you to get the most out of portable acoustics, the speaker has no competitors on the market, especially considering the price.
Verdict: there are no competitors in terms of size/quality, definitely take it.
P.S. It connects normally via bluetooth to the phone, the microphone is quite adequate. An idiot's dream has come true, now my phone can ring with bass. :D

Advantages:

Volume. Sound quality. Size. Working hours.

Flaws:

Average quality of work via bluetooth. Strange switch.

Period of use:

a few months

9 1

Oreshkov Igor

- December 12, 2014

Everything is fine, I'm happy.

Advantages:

I bought it yesterday for my father-in-law. So far, I’m as happy as an elephant that ate a bucket of bananas. purchase history: they gave me 1000 points, I was looking for where to use them. I came across this gadget. I bought it for 1290 - a little expensive, but paid only 290. Listen to the tablet, connect it via wire and Bluetooth - the sound is excellent, fills the kitchen. but realistically for 5-7 sq.m. I listen to Mouzon and films, films are generally great! The built-in subwoofer is cool, the table vibrates, the sound is strong and thick. In general, a good gadget and stylish, a little expensive for the full price, but I liked it. The sound of the tablet is now a pleasure and the wire does not dangle, I don’t like headphones - they feel cramped and uncomfortable for me. Take it, you will be pleased.

Flaws:

Not identified

Period of use:

a few months

4 0

Tolstykh Elena

- August 14, 2015

I really liked the speaker with its design, sound quality, incl. I was pleasantly surprised by the bass. The price-quality ratio is more than optimal, I recommend it

Advantages:

sound quality, bass, material

Flaws:

no memory card slot

Period of use:

less than a month

2 2

Voilov Roman

- July 12, 2015

I've been using this one for quite some time. I bought it for trips into nature, or just to ride a bike with music. When I bought it, the first thing I liked was the price. It looks cool from the outside. The sound is quite good, I personally really liked it. Plays quite loud. In general, as for me it is excellent acoustics both in price and sound quality. I recommend it to everyone.

Advantages:

Sound quality is good, good price.

Flaws:

Didn't find it.

Period of use:

a few months

3 0

Shalaev Vladimir

- March 24, 2015

Suitable for listening to music in a quiet room. If you place it on a well-resonating surface, you can improve the quality of low frequencies.

Advantages:

Good mid and high sound

Flaws:

Of course, there is no bass. Like most wireless speakers, it makes a very loud beep when turned on and off. Poor quality voice communication module.

Period of use:

a few months

4 2

Nikolaev Nikolay

- October 9, 2015

For this price, you won’t find a better speaker in terms of price/quality ratio. Happy as an elephant, you can’t find anything better for trips into nature. And if you connect it via OTG, you can recharge it while in operation.

Advantages:

A chic speaker, stylish, loud, metal body, there is even something similar to bass. Good equipment, works flawlessly, the charge holds for 7 hours or even more. Charges quite quickly via micro USB.

Flaws:

A bit expensive. The microphone quality is quite mediocre.

Period of use:

less than a month

3 0

Matveev Ilya

- November 6, 2013

Bought it as a boombox for a bicycle. And at the same time a headset. Justified itself by 120%. Yes. It can also be found on sale as mobiledata bsk 23.

Advantages:

Sounds right! It produces things that other, more powerful analogues have never dreamed of. There is a microphone. Works)

Flaws:

For this price you won't find anything.

Period of use:

a few months

5 1

Alpatov Ivan

- May 25, 2014

the best sound of all the speakers I've ever heard! I listen mainly from the player! I just fell in love with the bass! Pleasant to the ear! For the money, the sound is great! It also connects perfectly with the phone! And the sound is also good! Convenient anytime, anywhere! I take it for skating too! on the bike and to the gym and to the horizontal bars

Advantages:

Small! heavy! strong! nothing superfluous! excellent sound! great bass! charging lasts a long time! as indicated in the characteristics!

Flaws:

There is no SD card slot like on a similar speaker from Beats

Period of use:

less than a month

5 2

Lyubinetsky Maxim

- August 12, 2014

For your money this is the best you can find. Before purchasing, I listened to a bunch of portable speakers. Next to this one, they are all trash. If you decide to buy an inexpensive portable speaker, take this one. You will never regret it

Advantages:

Sound quality, price, rubber mat included to prevent the speaker from jumping

Flaws:

The lower part is made of plastic, spoils the overall appearance a little

Period of use:

less than a month

5 0

Nikulevich Antonio

- June 10, 2014

I listen exclusively via BLUETOOTH! I compared it with a wired connection - the wired one is louder, but the distortion at max volume is very strong. There is no difference in sound quality unless, of course, your phone uses old version BLUETOOTH protocol. The sound from iPhone 4S and Laptop is simply amazing! I'm shocked by the bass of this "baby" (proprietary bass shaker technology - the surface on which the headset is installed begins to resonate, forming bass support). Overall, I'm delighted - I recommend it to everyone!

Advantages:

SOUND PRICE SIZE RUNNING TIME

Flaws:

at its price there are no

Period of use:

less than a month

3 0

Vasiliev Makar

- November 30, 2013

Looks stylish together with a black iPhone.

Advantages:

Gave it to a friend for another reason. The friend is delighted. It's a small thing, but it sounds quite loud. Li-ion battery, bluetooth. There is a microphone - it works like a headset.

Flaws:

The switch is kind of clumsy, the company is little known. Look like that's it.

Period of use:

less than a month

2 0

Anonymously

- March 5, 2014

For such a small speaker, for such a small price, it delivers 200%. Best in price/quality

Advantages:

Iron case, operating time (I walked with it for 2 days - it HOLD!), bass

Flaws:

The rubber on which the speaker sits wears out over time and the speaker rolls around due to vibration.

Period of use:

more than a year

3 2

LLC AntiV

- August 27, 2014

There are no analogues for that kind of money, I checked. If you were to listen to this speaker blindly, you would never guess that it is so small and compact. If you want to sound like a picnic, this is what you need, feel free to take it. I bought it for 1250r, I use it with HTC 601 DUO. Happy as an elephant.

Advantages:

Size, weight, sound, design. PRICE! 12 hours of battery life, charges to 100% in a couple of hours. Wireless synchronization with audio source.

Flaws:

The mat gets dirty quickly and the speaker does not “stick” to it. But even without a rug everything is fine)

Period of use:

less than a month

2 1

Delihmanov Efrat

- April 16, 2016

The sound becomes even better if you place it on a resonating table.

Advantages:

The sound is incredibly cool for its size and generally good, pleasant, I didn’t expect it! The battery does not drain at all, I listen for several days for 4 hours at a low volume.

Flaws:

Loud sound on/off.

Period of use:

less than a month

5 1

Golovin Yuri

- June 18, 2016

If they added at least some kind of indication... Regarding the fact that there is no volume control, it is not needed... at all, if you listen via wire, then you adjust it from the device (tablet or laptop), and even more so from the phone via Bluetooth. There was an opportunity to compare with another speaker of similar power - the wave bomber is simply a champion. Very pleased with the purchase.

Advantages:

Kitchen radios and other portable devices are no longer needed if you need to watch a movie on laptop - sound ten times better, voicing a hotel room with a bang! Works great both via BT and wired.

Flaws:

Period of use:

a few months

5 0

Doronina Julia

- June 27, 2016

I took the mat itself, cut the columns in a circle and glued them on super! Everything turned out great! I had to buy a new one, the old one was broken, very delicate!

Advantages:

The battery lasts a very long time! It works flawlessly. The sound is excellent and loud.

Flaws:

Period of use:

more than a year

3 1

Alexandrova Lyuba

- July 3, 2016

Advantages:

Great column. I've been using it for the second year now. Beautiful, excellent sound quality and holds a charge for a long time.

Flaws:

Period of use:

less than a month

4 0

Anonymously

- November 15, 2016

Excellent column, I recommend it to everyone!
I compared it with the closest famous competitor JBL GO - it lost.
U JBL sound disgusting, and the body is generally cheap Chinese!

So my choice is this column with good sound and beautiful design made from quality materials!

Advantages:

Great sound. Nothing extra. There is an NFC system, which greatly raises it above competitors in this price range! The battery lasts a long time. High-quality speakerphone. Excellent Bluetooth connection. High quality case.

Flaws:

There is no 220V charger included.
Although it is not really needed.
I didn't find any other flaws.

Period of use:

less than a month

2 0

Konopatova Anastasia

- March 8, 2017

Advantages:

Small and compact portable speaker, the body is made of metal. During operation, reliability was confirmed. It stands perfectly on almost any surface, does not slip, the lower part is rubberized. Due to the latter, sound vibrations spread over the surface on which it was placed, for example, on a wooden table. The bass is simply amazing for such a small device. There is also a function speakerphone which is very convenient.

Flaws:

When listening to music via Bluetooth at maximum volume, it discharges in a few hours. With moderate use, charging lasts for several days. The supplied cable was not very good, the plug quickly broke. Surround sound lovers should look for another model. The bass is "pumping", but there is a feeling of "squeakiness" when compared with speakers one step higher.

Period of use:

Mukhamedov Timur

- May 5, 2017

I bought it when Crimea was not yet ours and when the ruble against the dollar was at a decent level. Cost me 1.2k, which...

Advantages:

Good, rich sound. Good assembly, despite the rather unsightly switches (call and power button), the speaker is assembled monolithically and firmly, nothing rattles or plays anywhere, even after several falls I didn’t notice anything except dents and scratches.
The sound is really good, it is moderately loud, but there is bass and volume, especially if the speaker is placed on a suitable surface.