Renown for its horn-based technology that we often find in exclusive, high-end Home Theatre installations, Klipsch is making its foray into the highly competitive portable Bluetooth speaker market with the launch of GiG, the brand’s smallest Bluetooth® wireless speaker and latest addition to the Klipsch Music Center Series that is designed to take the concert anywhere. The GiG ultra-portable system packs over 65 years of Klipsch premium audio engineering know-how into a tiny package, with optional colours, that will go with you everywhere.
“Adhering to the on-the-go lifestyle, this product showcases our dedication to deliver superior speakers that align with the desires of our wide continuum of consumers,” said Paul Jacobs, CEO of Klipsch. “With GiG, we grant passionate listeners the ability to have our legendary sound wherever they might want it.”
Klipsch GiG In white or black as standard colours
Producing the Klipsch sound signature are a pair of 1” (2.5cm) full range drivers that are complimented with two balanced 2” (5.1cm) passive radiators for deep, rich musical bass. Advanced DSP equalization acts like a dynamic loudness button, providing dynamic sound whatever the level of volume.
At the touch of a button, GiG provides instant wireless streaming at the highest sound quality on AptX®-enabled devices. Wave your NFC equipped music source over GiG for instant pairing with a compatible device with a tap. Connect almost any other music source to its 3.5mm input jack. The speaker-phone features a high quality microphone for clear conversation plus you can transfer, terminate, ignore and even voice dial your calls. International power adapters are included for AC operation anywhere, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides what Klipsch boasts is an industry-best 12 hours play time.
Klipsch GiG One button does everything
One unique, simple multifunctional button does it all by applying a twist to the right or left. Atop the button is an illuminated battery charge/usage indicator so you always know where you stand with LEDs indicating the power is on while a blue light confirms Bluetooth is connected. The U-shaped bar can be swung around from the speaker cabinet to stand GiG up vertically or hang it up on a hook.
Klipsch GiG The U-shaped bar acts as a stand or to hang it up
Available standard in black and white, a touch of personalization can be added by replacing the removable wrap-around band with a vibrant colour option (yellow, orange, pink, blue, purple or red) purchased separately for about £20 (24€)
Klipsch GiG – colors horizantal
Klipsch GiG Customizable colour options
In closing, as most of us enter the cold and grey of winter, I could not resist adding this picture from the Klipsch GiG gallery of promotional photos :-)
Klipsch GiG Enjoying your music everywhere