When not at work he can be found playing hockey, practising the piano or forcing himself to go long-distance running. Although none of the devices that I used with the Cube were equipped with NFC, I had no trouble getting it to pair with an iPhone5, an Asus tablet, and a second-generation iPod Touch, the last used as my primary source.

KitSound Cube Universal Bluetooth Wireless Portable Speaker KitSound Cube Universal Bluetooth Wireless Portable Speaker

In an era when there are so many to choose from, it’s understandable that we’ve all got different priorities when it comes to speakers, and the ones we’ve chosen might well appeal to different people, or excel in different areas, but we’re firm believers that none will disappoint. The Cube Connex was a fun purchase that actually turned out to be one of the best Bluetooth speakers I have ever owned. It's the kind of remote where the whole top face is a single piece of plastic rather than individual buttons and is something that will feel most at home hidden in the back of a drawer. Soundcore’s motion X600 does an equally fantastic job of distributing sound, and we were suckers for its slick design and the lack of distortion, too. That said, our pick of the bunch, Sony’s XG300 X-series portable wireless speaker, is still perfectly portable, thanks to its ergonomic design.This is something that cannot be performed through HDMI; therefore, the presence of the Bluetooth connectivity in the Cube makes up for the lack of audio output, in my opinion.

Definitive Technology Cube Bluetooth Speaker - SoundStage! Access Definitive Technology Cube Bluetooth Speaker - SoundStage! Access

Versatile Flashlight:Built-in flashlight with multiple light modes for use in various lighting conditions. Proof that you don't have to sacrifice a premium look and feel for portability, the Dali Katch G2's compact dimensions, stylish retractable travel handle, and 30-hour battery mean it could easily be your go-to travel speaker. This portable speaker sports a large surface area on the front with plenty of branding space for your full color, edge-to-edge printed logo, slogan, or photo; while its portability and wireless connectivity add touches of convenience. These days, it’s easy to find Bluetooth speakers with long battery lives, and a growing number will double as battery packs, providing extra charge for mobile phones, which can be incredibly useful during camping holidays.Most noticeably, its reproduction of Spinetti’s bass in “Roxanne” didn’t go low enough or loud enough to sound realistic.