Swedish audio brand Urbanears has released its first portable speaker, the Urbanalis Ralis. The bag-shaped mini speaker comes with a shoulder strap for better portability and an IPX2 protection rating, which means it can withstand water leakage in the rain or rain. Urbanears says that "a single charge gives you over 20 hours of wireless playtime," while the speaker can act as a power bank, allowing you to charge your devices.
Spatial sound
In terms of sound, Rålis uses two 5W tweeters and a 10W subwoofer to amplify your music, and supports multihost functionality, allowing you to easily switch between three different Bluetooth devices, with an overall wireless range of 15 meters. It should look good from all angles; Urbanears claims that the inclusion of front and rear drivers creates "a rich and spatial sound experience." True to Urbanears' minimalist aesthetic, the Rålis is presented in a monochrome design and comes in red, gray and navy blue, with subtle read control buttons located on top of the speaker. . The pint speaker is available to buy now at a price of €199 / €170, which is around AU$280; however, Rålis is not yet available for purchase in Australia, as Urbanears does not know when it will arrive in this region. < p class="bordeaux-image-check">
If you're a discerning audiophile, you may have noticed that the new speaker is extremely similar to Marshall's recently announced portable speaker. The Stockwell II features a nearly identical design, an IPX2 rating, a 30-foot wireless range, and multi-host capabilities. This is not surprising given that Urbanears and Marshall belong to the same parent company, Zound Industries. It's worth noting that the Marshall Stockwell II is significantly more expensive than the Urbanears Rålis, coming in at £249 / £220 / £430 AU$, so if you like the specs but aren't at #39 La rock aesthetics of Marshall's offering (or the price), perhaps the Rålis are worth a look.