Bluetooth and sensible audio system are a dime a dozen nowadays, and lots of of them aren’t dangerous — so what it usually comes right down to is model. Native Union has my quantity with its newest system, which accentuates the basic bookcase speaker look with a tech-heavy again finish and aluminum (however brassy aluminum) quantity knob.
The PR/01 a collaboration with French audio outfit La Boite Idea (roughly, “idea field”), which presumably did the sound-specific parts of the speaker — that's to say, the speaker — whereas Native Union introduced its understated design chops to the cut price.
My iPhone SE proudly wore a Native Union case for a 12 months or so in good-looking cherry and brass, although the plastic elements ultimately broke down. This appears to be like to be moderately a extra strong building, however the design notes are the identical: a deal with pure supplies with slashes of steel.
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Inside is the amplifier and guts, in fact, and in again a drawer hides the numerous inputs: two 3.5mm jacks, two USB, one USB-C. I’m unsure what number of of these you’ll find yourself utilizing concurrently, however it’s at all times good to have choices. Plus Bluetooth, in fact. And there’s a spot to connect a wi-fi charger so you may simply set your telephone on prime of the factor and get a lift.
Proper now the speaker isn’t fairly listed on Native Union’s web site — it’s that recent. Purchase apparently scooped the maker of the factor. I’ve requested for extra particulars, and I’m certain it’ll be on-line quickly. I do know it’s coming as a result of there’s a “audio system” nav on their web site:
Replace: Native Union despatched over some photos and let me know that the PR/01 will likely be stocked in shops beginning Could 10, and will likely be listed on the web site on Could 15.
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