Dope Tech: Crazy Speakers!
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Sometimes you gotta take the audio game to the next level. Floating speaker: amzn.to TLD Video: youtu.be MunroSonic Egg100: munrosonic.com Devialet Phantom: amzn.to Light-up lightning cable: amzn.to Video Gear I use: amzn.com Intro Track: Ongoing Thing by 20syl, Oddisee Background music: soundcloud.com ~ twitter.com google.com @MarquesBrownlee @MKBHD @MKBHD
Dope Tech: Crazy Speakers dives into three standout audio gadgets that push desktop sound into the realm of conversation pieces and design statements. Marques Brownlee begins with the Mars by Crazybaby, a floating wireless speaker that delivers 360-degree sound by splitting the system into a subwoofer base and a top tweeter assembly. He explains the magnetic levitation setup, how the disk can rise and balance in air, and how the unit runs on battery for roughly eight hours while still offering app-based wireless control and USB passthrough for charging. The review highlights the Mars as not only visually striking but also functional, noting the practical aspects like its portability, battery life, and the ability to adjust the disk from anywhere via the companion app. Brownlee also mentions a nearby demonstration by a friend on a separate channel for deeper technical insight, linking to that content to give viewers a fuller picture of performance, setup, and use cases in real environments.
Topics · technology · audio · gadgets · consumer electronics
Questions answered
- What makes the Mars by Crazybaby unique compared to traditional speakers?
- The Mars uses a floating design with a magnetic base and a disk that rises to enable a 360-degree sound field, combining a subwoofer and tweeter in a wireless, battery-powered package with app-based control.
- How do the MunroSonic Egg100 speakers differ from typical studio monitors?
- The Egg100s are passive drivers paired with a dedicated onboard amp rather than integrated amplification, feature adjustable high and low frequency controls per channel, come with isolation pads, and emphasize a distinctive egg-like aesthetic.
- Is the Devialet Phantom the most powerful option shown, and how is it used in a room?
- The Phantom is presented as a high-output system with outward-firing woofers and an unusual silhouette, designed to fill a room with loud, directional sound and can be placed in a corner or center of the room for optimal dispersion.