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The more than 100-year-old audio and telecommunications brand Stormberg-Carlson re-emerged during the early 2000s for Latin American markets. Now, the manufacturer of audio devices is trying to make a splash on an international scale thanks to several lines of different headphones, earphones, portable speakers and loudspeakers. Many of them come in very stylized colors that might remind you a lot of a unique take on tie-dye.
There were also a bunch of pill-shaped speakers on display. One of the most unique audio devices was the Twin 2 which stands out for its ability to be divided into two separate speakers, and also used as a speaker.
Available in two sizes, the Twin 2 feels like a cutting-edge portable speaker that combines form and function, based on our first hands-on with the product. The stand-out two-in-one design allows the speaker to split into two separate wireless speakers. These attach and disconnect through a magnetic system, and can be separated about 20 meters away.
Watching one of the StormBerg reps easily flip the speaker back and forth on a unit seemed unreal until I tried it myself. The magnets are strong enough to hold the unit together, but not enough to make pulling it apart a problem. It felt right when I held it in my hand. Like many of the the best bluetooth speakersThere is also a handy strap on the red side for even more portability.
During my time with the speaker, the audio quality was quite impressive from the unit alone, thanks to 20 watts or power and dual 2.25-inch woofers. Although the CES convention floor did not allow us to hear many audio nuances in terms of overall sound quality, it was quite easy to hear the potential of stereo sound and deep bass with the separate speaker.
The volume levels were also great considering the sound condition of the area. One of the coolest touches is that the volume of each speaker can be adjusted independently also, in case you are closer to one of the other.
When it comes to battery life, StormBerg promises an estimated 10 hours of battery life on a single charge via USB-C, which is on the low side.
The Twin 2 can connect to devices via Bluetooth wirelessly, or wired via 3.5mm auxiliary input. For the larger one, there is a red and blue color, while the smaller one I tried is divided between two different shades of blue.
The Stormberg Twin 2 impressed me with its cool design and impressive sound quality. Having a versatile two-in-one capability worked incredibly well during our short time with the speaker. If StormBerg is looking to regain ground in the crowded portable speaker market internationally, the Twin 2 may be its best shot when it’s released later this year.
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