Anker Soundcore Rave Mini - Unboxing and 1st Impression
This is a mini beast! The sound quality is great but I still just wonder about that move that Anker made. Let me know what you think in the comments. Enjoy!
Amazon: Anker Soundcore Rave Mini Portable Party Speaker, Huge 80W Sound, Fully Waterproof, USB Charger, Beat-Driven Light Show, App, Party Games, All-Weather Speaker for Outdoor, Tailgating, Beach, Camping www.amazon.com/dp/B07QJWSXHY/...
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I just bought the updated version called rave party cast and when I did a sound test my wife thought I was auditioning for a dj,this thing bumps i love it,great video,I always love your videos
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, bro. Peace.
@Jiggy609
3 жыл бұрын
Does it have Custom Eq and also does it use USB-C?
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jiggy609 eq yes/usb c no. Thanks
@LionMetalMusic-videochannel
2 жыл бұрын
it is good for Metal music?
Nice product I liked your video thanks bro
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
technical tep Thanks for watching, peace.
Great review bro
@MacTheode
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
Great vid
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
Looking very nice
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
I think the red and black one had more options, wasn't water proof, but lots cheaper.
That cute voice of speaker sound
@MacTheode
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
Being one that always wondered about rockville subs I say do the comparison.
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
We'll look into that. Thanks for watching, peace.
Trying to be like Chris jones Thanks for showing the top buttons the other reviewers didn't show that..or give us a close enough look.
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure which Jones you mean, but thanks for watching. Peace.
How do you compare this to lg pk7? Which one do you recommend? I am not throwing huge pool parties by the way, I'm just gonna use this for a barbecue party for a group of 6-8 people in my backyard, I dont have a problem with loud music sound though I'm just looking for a decently loud but clear sound speaker.. Thanks in advance for your suggestions and great video.
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
My LG connectivity issues will always make me choose the other speaker. In this case, the mini. Thanks for watching, peace.
And what side do u recommend putting it in the water if u can
I need to see 2 of this conected
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
I've connected 2 of the big boys rave 160 watts, and it's crazy. Got the rave neo and rave trance (basically the same) let me see what I can do. Thanks for watching, peace.
i buy this for 99$ in walmart and im impressed the sounds is good also the bass was too good i said to myself WOOOW
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
I dig it too...thanks for watching, peace.
I Updated the speaker had to speak to soundcore customer service and the bass improved,for some Reason the app doesn't update the speaker when it comes out.The mini needs a custom equilizer like the neo.
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
Glad CS was able to get it worked out. Thanks for watching, peace.
80 watt's of power is more than enough for me because I like to listen to Enrico Caruso. So those old recordings were not electric or have any bass and sound like they were recorded using a hollowed out tube as the main microphone but, hey loud booming bass is not what I bought it for. To me u don't need loud bass to listen to your favorite music.
Which bluetooth version it is running on ? Btw loved the content love from india 🇮🇳🇮🇳
£99.99 on Amazon tonight just had to have one!
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
Noice! Hope it works out what about the rave Neo? Thanks for watching, peace.
I have the rave and the motion +, I find that the rave is not much more powerful than the motion + only more bass . how long does your mini rave battery last? my rave mini battery does not last very long .
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Sonny95 when I went to and outing with it , the battery lasted a bit but not 18 hours as claimed. With the lighting on and volume at 70 % for 4 hours the battery was at 50%. Thanks for watching, peace.
@AxemanMessiah
4 жыл бұрын
How is the sound quality and loudness? Is the bass a lot better than the motion+
@sonny9546
4 жыл бұрын
@@AxemanMessiah yes the rave mini bass is much better than motion + (it's comparable to the bass of a jbl boombox ) the sound is really good but I would have liked a little more power I tested the sound in stereo with two rave mini and it's very impressive, it's real stereo. single fault the battery lasts not enough, only 4-5 hours at 100% of the volume with bass up but for $ 150 this speaker is worth it .
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
@@AxemanMessiah I guess Sonny95 likes it, but I would put it on par with the Extreme from JBL GREAT BASS 80 watts and second tweeter missing. But overall a great buy.
@AxemanMessiah
4 жыл бұрын
@@sonny9546 Can you EQ the speaker like you can on the Motion+ using the SoundCore app? DOes the single tweeter does as sound as the dual tweeters on the motion+?
If u keep the flashing front colorful LED lights on then u don't get as much of a music run time on between each charge because they use up allot of energy.
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, true dat...peace.
@bray32641
Жыл бұрын
I respectfully disagree and would say you are mistaken if this was a party speaker from like 10 years ago then I'd say yeah running the party lights would eat up a lot but these are like low voltage LEDs, at best they consume 1 volt but they're not always consuming an entire volt they flash and strobe so the power fluctuates and I will go as far to say that they probably almost always consume half of a volt and at their Max brightness and entire volt, I didn't notice a difference between using the lights versus not using the lights I pretty much got the same amount of play time at best I say you sacrifice 10 minutes extra play time using the lights and that's being generous
what's the difference between anker rave neo 50w ?
Are you sure that charging cable is proprietary? It looks like a regular 15v DC charger.
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
It is the dedicated Anker cable, but is a 15v - 3a cable. Thanks for watching, peace.
@AxemanMessiah
4 жыл бұрын
@@MacTheode Gotcha
It's 100 on Walmart now. Get it people. I'm still trying to figure if this is better than ue boom. I need a comparison cuz the UE boom 2 is loud as fuck water proof and smaller fits in my pocket. Take to the beach or use it while riding dirty bikes
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
Have u tried the waterproof cause I'm afraid if I put it in the water and I don't want to ruin it
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
It sat on the ledge of the pool, upright, and I had no issues with the splashes. But I have yet to fully submerge it as I was doing real world testing. This meant at a pool party on the inner ledge enjoy music with family and friends. I hope this helps, thanks for watching. Peace
Jbl charge 4 is only 80db. Rave mini hit 105db. So mini is louder
It has only one tweeter because for the size of the speaker thats what it needs...the problem with the tweeter is that is not very efficient. Makes looks that is two instead of one is to be consistent with the design. I got the big one and is the same issue....I think the tweeter can be changed for a better one if the person know how to modified or improve the sound thru the app with new firmware...but over all is very well made with nice features and quality build....I like mine and the sound is not bad, it just that it could be better in terms of the highs, but the b bass is ok in my opinion....!!!
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
While the premise of your statement may hold up in technical arguments. If they (Soundcore) would have chosen a bit smaller tweet and put two one could have tune for higher frequencies while the second a bit more modest to cover vocals and some highs that require a more round sound. That would have given this a wide range to cover in one unit a even gone from 80 watts to 85 maybe 90. That is all wishful thinking on my part. Thanks for watching, peace.
I got this thing in my room and my house rattling
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
I also got the Trance (updated model) and they can pair together. I used them at a pool party of 30 people a while ago (before covid) and it was great! Thanks for watching, peace.
The pictures from Anker is showing it only having a tweeter on top and no tweeter on the bottom but, When I took it out of the box I could clearly see a tweeter on the bottom with my own eyes. So it does have 2 tweeters in it.
@traviscunningham5444
4 жыл бұрын
It has a 2nd non working tweeter just for symmetry.
I was able to get the Anker Soundcore Rave Mini from my local Walmart $49 off the original price and ended up paying $110 after taxes.
@aidan-a6337
4 жыл бұрын
Cool
Holy shiet this speaker its great for the price, its more louder than Xtreme 2 jbl?? I have soundcore motion plus it is avaible for conect bouth??
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
The motion plus can connect to each other as well as this one to another Rave but the rave and the motion cannot connect to each other to the best of my research. Thanks for watching, peace.
@ather1276
4 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to get motion+. is that good or would you recommend something else? in motion+ price range?
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
@@ather1276 there is plenty out there but the motion + is a great bang for the buck. If you are not worried about ip rating I like the Doss sound box XL for only $70 bucks. At $99 bucks this is a 30 watt speaker (motion+). The Doss is 32 watts. Just an FYI. Thanks for watching, peace.
Whitch is the newest speaker the soundcore rave mini or the soundcore trance
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
The Rave Neo is the newest but the Trance is newer than the mini. Thanks for watching, peace.
Hmm? How deep in hertz does it go? Atleast 38Hz then i am happy. You can enjoy 38Hz music from it??? Please tell me. 🙂
@MacTheode
Жыл бұрын
The most I could ever (and two years later) find on it is 101 db peak. No frequency details for the hertz range. Hope that helps, peace.
A week before i buy rave mini 80w from online expecting much better on this price but i must say zoook rocker torpedo 50w is 4 times better in half price with punching woofer
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
To me it sounds stereo I had it before
Soo... You can't link two together...? Like JBL and play the same thing...??
@llelsonbustillo6374
4 жыл бұрын
U can pair another rave mini
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Certainly can pair it, thanks for watching. Peace
@bray32641
Жыл бұрын
You can link two of these together hell you can link up to 100 of them me and my cousin an I bought two a piece and you can hook two of them up or four , it clearly states in the manual that you can connect up to 100 of these and basically daisy chain them, this guy is basically not good at reviewing stuff the first thing I did was when I took it out of the box was read the instruction manual and it tells you all the capabilities of the speaker, and that's basically why I'm confused as to why he states in the video you can't change any of these together when I'm telling you right now I own it and you can hell not only can you change two of these together literally on the box if you read the box it tells you can chain up to 100 of them
Between onyx studio 5 or 6 and rave mini with one in better ??
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
You know I've test the studio line up... just used and never really brought to the lab. They are just clean, not over hyped and work. The look could be better but they work. Hmm... sound like a another battle to come. Thanks for watching, peace.
Ayeee
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
Do you like the sound of that Rockville over the Anker?
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
No
It does have a mic port
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
The 3.5 mm input it's for devices. 1/4 mic doesn't fit. But thanks for the info... peace.
Is it support tws? I wish these things support BT mic on these size 😕
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it does, in the app you can link multiple devices. Thanks for watching, peace.
@aiylopaysa5475
3 жыл бұрын
@@MacTheode is it play stereo or mono on pairing? Is it can connected to bluetooth microphone? 🙏
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
@@aiylopaysa5475 the rave 160 watt has mic port and stereo pairing but the mini does not have a mic port but 3.5 audio port. Tws is mono pairing, thanks.
@aiylopaysa5475
3 жыл бұрын
@@MacTheode okay. Thank you sir 🙏🙏
How to connect microphone to it ?
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
I've tried on the mini and it doesn't seem to work, but the Trance or Mega from Soundcore might. Thanks for watching, peace.
Can i connect my wireless mic to it
@MacTheode
5 ай бұрын
I’ve not been able to connect a mic to it (BT or otherwise) but it does have a 3.5 mm out to connect devices. Maybe a BT receiver work. If you give it try please let me know how it works out. Thanks for watching, peace.
Plug it in hear the diff
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
@erroljones1684
3 жыл бұрын
You are correct! I found this out on an accident.
Where do you charge it
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Proprietary plug behind the rubber stopper on the back. Thanks for watching, peace.
How's the bass on it
@MacTheode
2 жыл бұрын
The bass is decent but the Rave Neo is a bit better. The Rave 160 watt (if you can find it) is the best. Thanks for watching, peace!
Bought this speaker for $20 a Walmart no mf cap! I bought 3 of em
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
Nice, thanks for watching. Peace.
Does it sound the same as anker rave neo 50w?
@MacTheode
Жыл бұрын
Not as bass heavy but a little bit louder. As a matter of fact the bass might be exactly the same but the kids and highs are just a bit louder. Thanks for watching, peace. Ps. Have you seen the Trance? A squared off Rave mini but a little bit different I/O for plug ins
@crayzmelon9315
Жыл бұрын
@@MacTheode I have anker rave 50 watts right now, do you think I should pass anker mini, what is your advice? 
@MacTheode
Жыл бұрын
@@crayzmelon9315 yeah, I would but the Anker boom XL is a different form factor (old school like) but nice. No lights but good in my opinion. Thanks!
@crayzmelon9315
Жыл бұрын
@@MacTheode Could you please gift me this product? Please
@MacTheode
Жыл бұрын
@@crayzmelon9315 sorry, but thanks for watching.
I have sound core rave mini. But can’t turn on. Always needed push all buttons to make it on. And after that if not use many day. Its will be same problem again. Any one can help the solution?
@MacTheode
Жыл бұрын
Have downloaded the app and paired it with the speaker? You may need to update the operating system. Thanks for watching, peace.
@anggakomeng
Жыл бұрын
@@MacTheode thank bro for your solution. I update already and now its work. But after that same again need to push all buttons to make it on. If after many day not use.
@MacTheode
Жыл бұрын
@anggaapriansyah9117 sorry that was my "Great Idea" but you can check out the owners manual. Here is the link to the PDF. Good luck. manuals.plus/soundcore/rave-mini-manual Thanks.
What do you think is the best speaker at this size for similar price as this? Loudness, bass, etc. Can't decide!
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Price wise you'd be hard pressed to find something with the portability and features than the Rave at this time. Anker stepped their game up but the JBL extreme (renewed) on Amazon is great value with deeper bass. Let me know what you decide, thanks for watching. Peace.
@hungphong1080
4 жыл бұрын
Hỏi cái bạn Brandon Nguyen
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
@@hungphong1080 I don't speak Vietnamese, but what's your question? Thanks for watching, peace.
@hungphong1080
4 жыл бұрын
@@MacTheode show me how to connect this bluetooth speaker another anker speaker .
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
@@hungphong1080 this speaker connects to another mini not other Anker speakers. But when there is 2 you have to connect them to each other first then to a bluetooth enabled device. I hope that helps, thanks for watching. Peace.
Lg Rl 2 or Anker soundcore rave mini Which?
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure what speaker (LG RI 2) that one is, but the LG line up I have are the pk3, 5, and 7 which are all great speakers but my one major complaint with LG is the connectivity loss in the middle of listening to something. This happens on all 3 of those speakers the LG FJ5 house speaker I have and even the lg surround sound goes out from time to time. Thanks for watching, peace.
@kaaaaaaaan
4 жыл бұрын
LG RL2 50watt
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
@@kaaaaaaaan Sorry, that's not released in America but in India. I can't compare it at this point. I'll research a bit and let you know if I pick one up. Peace.
@kaaaaaaaan
4 жыл бұрын
@@MacTheode LG RL2: The new version of LG FH2 thanks for the answer
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
DadasFB Kurt cool, thanks
How do u know if its charging
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
There are leds on the top of the speaker. Thanks for watching, peace.
@junioraunese1174
4 жыл бұрын
Bro can I use a adapter from Walmart...thank u Aloha🤙
@junioraunese1174
4 жыл бұрын
I friend lost my wire
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
@@junioraunese1174 the cable states input 100-240V~50/60 Hz 1.2 Max Output 15.0V 3.0A I hope that helps for your cable replacement btw did you go to the Anker website as they have a replacement section and warranty? Peace. (Mahalo)
Is it louder than the pk7?
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, but bass on the PK7 is richer. My connectivity on the pk line up is suspect so I don't even use them anymore. Thanks for watching, peace.
Dude you should do your research, you can party chain up, up to 100 of these and by the way there is a second tweeter on the bottom you can't go by pictures basically the two leaders provide the stereo and then there's a big woofer in the center I know because I took mine apart, and if you don't believe that there's a second Tweeter in the bottom it's really easy to take a flashlight and shine on it you can see it you don't even have to take it apart you really should take pictures with a grain of salt I can confirm that this thing pumps out stereo sound because I use sound testing software it's definitely doing left and right channels
@MacTheode
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
@djdgroove1
Жыл бұрын
Billy, you are sadly mistaken. The bottom tweeter is a dummy speaker. Put your ear to the dummy tweeter, NO SOUND! Also It's a MONO speaker... NO LEFT & RIGHT in or outputs!
@djdgroove1
Жыл бұрын
You can Party Chain the Rave Partycast speaker, NOT the Rave Mini.
@MacTheode
Жыл бұрын
@@djdgroove1 thanks for watching, peace. I usually don’t correct people because I appreciate the views. You both stay blessed, and thanks. To you both!
Hold on there’s two tweeters on the speaker
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
Nope, just the top work the bottom is for look. Test it you'll see, thanks for watching. Peace.
I wanted to see you throw it into the pool! Isn't it water proof
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
I know you'd spend your money and throw it into the pool right? If it gets wet I'll let you know. I use it on the beach every weekend and no problems yet. Thanks for watching, peace.
@danobookum8698
4 жыл бұрын
@@MacTheode i had an altec lansing xpedition 8 and my son would float on it at the pier while it played..... But after about a month or 2 we had it at Wiamea Bay in Hawaii playing and after a full day of beach and music it was finally laid to rest LOL. It stopped playing and charging. I found out after that the sales person said I could only use it for 30 minutes in the water smh. But good video Sir
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
@@danobookum8698 yeah, that 30 minute limit is no joke... there cases out there but more for protection that floating. The Anker Rave (IPX4) was just on South Beach with me and my family and everyone enjoyed it. ON the beach not in the water...sand sun and fun. Hope that helps, peace. BTW poolside I use 2 Anker motion+ small can fit on the pool ledge and gets loud as hell. ✌🏿
You forgot to turn the Bass on.
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
It’s a Barrel Connector, it’s not proprietary... iPhones lighting cable is proprietary...
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace
Over 10 minutes in and still haven't heard not one sound from the speaker takes you way too long to get to the point bro
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
Is it better than JBL extreme 2
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
No, the bass on the ex2 blows it away. But the price is not to bad. Hope it helps, thanks for watching. Peace.
@llelsonbustillo6374
4 жыл бұрын
Doesn't the rave mini have more bass and is louder though
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
@@llelsonbustillo6374 the extreme 2 bass is deeper. The mini is a great speaker that is on the charger's (4) level more than the ex2. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching, peace.
@llelsonbustillo6374
4 жыл бұрын
So ur saying if I have the JBL charge 4 I should upgrade to the rave mini
@llelsonbustillo6374
4 жыл бұрын
It's only $100 at my local Walmart
Why buy it if you can't use a knife?
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Because that sound is pretty awesome! Thanks for watching, peace.
@bugsta2012
4 жыл бұрын
Mac Theode what should I get the jbl 4 or the rave mini?
First...
Camera position is poor
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
Dude said plastic grill
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
Rckiy
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
Huh?
Hell no I wouldn't buy this. Why? "Proprietary" pin and 110 charging. What! try losing that charger. This needs to charge off micro USB, or USB-C, since that charger drops the voltage down somewhere 12 volts anyway.
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Good comment, thanks for watching. Peace
Sounds like a tin can
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
plz guys🙏, who really have a sense of christal clear voice and sound, DON'T buy this speaker... i already bought it on online and i really 😭 regret it ,coz i don't have a options to through it back... JBL and Marshall always superb 👍
@MacTheode
3 жыл бұрын
So where did you buy it that you can’t get back your money? Please let me know so we can try to get that $$ back. Thanks for watching, peace.
@MrLyndon345
2 жыл бұрын
Fake news hahahaha
JBL all day,wannabee Soundcore🤣
@MacTheode
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
Boring....
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, peace.
@abdulmunibsos3618
4 жыл бұрын
I felt asleep after a min
@MacTheode
4 жыл бұрын
@@abdulmunibsos3618 Thanks for watching, peace.