Review: Proporta twisted system

The Proporta Twisted System set of portable speakers gets its name from the fact that the speakers can rotate 180 degrees. Each speaker can be rotated 90 degrees and 90 degrees again. This gives the user a far more rounded selection of stereo sound without too much manual re-positioning.

The twist concept is just one of the systems many plus points. As portable speakers, the units are relatively compact and lightweight measuring 7cm x 7cm x 7cm and weighing in at a mere 40 grams. The build quality is acceptable rather than outstanding. However, it is unlikely that they will be a permanent addition to a pocket, so perfectly acceptable for the task in hand.

The twisted system set up is simple, a couple of cables connect the speakers and the chosen device. This can effectively be anything with a standard 3.5mm connection, ie iPod, smartphone, laptop etc. The Proporta offers a dual power solution, batteries or USB. If using with a smartphone, iPod etc users will need a total of six AAA battery’s (2 x 3) to power speakers.

Alternatively, if using a laptop, users can use the supplied USB cable to power the speakers. In our opinion this makes the twisted system ideal for those who need a better sound solution for occasional visits outside the home. The main speaker controls the speaker output with an on/off switch (helps save battery life) and a speaker volume button. A neon blue battery level indicator sits just below the volume control ensuring that the user knows exactly how power is left.

The Proporta website makes the statement ‘The best sound achieved from a speaker of its size, or your money back’. A bold claim, but one we can agree with to a certain extent. The speakers offer 10 watts of peak power, which means they are pretty loud. Indoors they work fine, giving ample volume to listen to music, podcasts etc at an acceptable level.

Outside and the sound dissipates much quicker and don’t have the same impact. This said, the sound quality is good, only breaking up as the volume is pumped up to the top end.

The multi-talented twisted system boasts enough little extras to make us want to put our hand in our pocket and get a pair.

Web: www.proporta.com
Price: £24.95

Verdict: 8/10

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