![]() ![]() ![]() One of the Mars Pro’s most prominent features is the touch-controlled volume bar. Much like most of this speaker’s features, the inclusion serves a purpose besides simply looking cool. The RGB lighting is surprisingly subtle, too, which I liked, as in excess it may have overpowered the rest of the design. In my opinion, the lighting definitely adds to the speaker’s aesthetic, although I’d have welcomed some options in the presentation – for example, the colours changing during a song. It can be turned off and toggled via the lighting button, with six colours to choose from: red, light blue, dark blue, orange, green and purple. Image Credits (Trusted Reviews)Īs I’ve already mentioned, this speaker comes with RGB lighting. It also has good range, as I was able to get across my whole flat – around 40 feet – with several doors shut without it disconnecting. Support for Bluetooth 5.0 technology is included, and I’m pleased to report that the speaker never suffered any signal dropping or cutting out. If you’re connected to the speaker via a device that supports voice control, such as an iPhone, then you’ll be able to use Siri – although it isn’t built into the speaker itself. There’s no voice control or companion app, either, meaning you can’t alter the EQ presets. It’s fair to say that this speaker doesn’t come with a swathe of features, which is somewhat disappointing given its price. I’m a fan – but it certainly won’t be for everyone. ![]() ![]() It’s hard to overstate this speaker’s looks, with many of my friends truly divided over whether they would class the design as cool or an eyesore. Note that the USB-C charging port is located at the very bottom of the sphere, so it’s possible to charge the speaker as it plays. The metal rear of the speaker has a mesh design that’s accentuated by the RGB lighting I was a fan of the fact that the space aesthetic is carried through the entirety of the Mars Pro’s design. This became a somewhat annoying in certain circumstances, such as late at night. The speaker makes a space sound effect on powering it on and off, and while I appreciate GravaStar sticking to the theme, this feature can’t be turned off, nor seemingly turned down. In terms of control, there are Stop, Power, RGB lighting and Bluetooth buttons, as well as a touch panel for adjusting the volume – which I’ll touch on in greater detail in the next section. While these were a nice addition, it’s worth noting that the Mars Pro is available in other colourways – Black, White and Aquarius variations – for $100/£100 less. My speaker was the Aurochs Special Edition model, which comes with two magnetic accessories that can be attached to the top of the sphere to enhance the space-like aesthetic. Note, too, that because of its weight, this speaker hasn’t really accompanied me on my travels – I don’t believe it would well outdoors – but it’s fine for moving around a home. However, the tripod base does mean you’ll need to ensure it’s placed on a flat surface. Overall, the speaker feels incredibly sturdy, weighing in at 2.5kg. The sphere is mounted on three legs that can be folded in, with the sphere itself being made from a zinc alloy. It’s unlike any other speaker I’ve seen, looking remarkably similar to the Omnidroid robot from The Incredibles movie. The first thing you’ll notice about this speaker is the design. Even if the aesthetic is perfect for you, though, this speaker is worth considering as a result of its sturdy build and impressive audio – although the price may deter you. Nevertheless, this is one speaker you’ll probably only consider if you’re a fan of the striking cyberpunk design. While it doesn’t come with an huge number of features or add-ons, audio performance is solid, with a great focus on bass. The GravaStar Mars Pro speaker sports an interesting, rugged sci-fi design, being made by the same company as the GravaStar Sirius Pro earbuds. Wireless Supports Bluetooth 5.0 technology.Volume controls Touch-sensitive volume controls.Sci-fi design An unusual design with customisable accessories but it won’t be to everyone’s taste. ![]()
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