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Cheers for this. I'm confused now, because I've heard minirigs before and never been particularly impressed by them, and certainly didn't expect them to be that price! Could I have seen an earlier, less impressive incarnation? I think I need to go into a shop and listen to some. The Bose soundlink mini currently probably topping the list for me based purely on looks and reviews.
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The earlier version sounds similar to the current version.
They all partly depend on where you're listening to them and how they're positioned. Nothing sounds that great outdoors, the Bose I found sounds a bit boomy when placed near a wall whereas that suits the minirig.
I'd say there's a definite difference between a £35 and a £100 speaker. Between the various £100-£150 it's more personal preference and added features.
Personally I didn't like the Soundlink Mini as it had a proprietary mains charger which is a ballache when travelling (think the new version may have changed this). This made no difference to my girlfriend who has one though, in fact having a charging cradle is probably preferable as it mainly stays at home, and she much prefers the look to the minirig.
I liked the Minirig as it has a long battery life and Apt-X compatibility. If you don't have an Apt-X source though then that isn't going to make any difference, etc.
aggi
Out of the ones I've used I'd rate sound quality as
Minirig
Cambridge audio go
Bose sound link mini
Pure Jaw (or JoJo or similar)
Bose sound link colour
JBL Flip
JBL clip
The jbl were way down compared to the others, but they are noticeably smaller.
The Bose sound link mini is probably best for the size. Minirig best overall. I probably wouldn't have bought the Bluetooth minirig at the price it's at if I hadn't first bought the wired one (about eighty quid at the time) a few years ago and used it.
If portable is just a bonus though I'd be tempted to go for a small amp and bookshelf speakers which will be better than them all.