Pair that with Class D bi-amplification, active and passive crossovers, and a bass reflex port and this thing seems capable of producing some killer sound. There is no annoying external brick which is nice to see, cause that means there's a power transformer inside the Exos-9 unit. This being said, there’s a lot more to talk about before we get to the sound, and one of the most important questions is about the input(s) of EXOS 9, and well, you have your selection of AUX and Bluetooth. With the high amounts of power that the Exos 9 uses, we’re not too surprised to see a somewhat limited battery life, especially when compared to some other competitors, such as the PartyBox range. This allows two Exos-9 speakers to be wirelessly connected for audio mirroring or true L/R stereo—with the added benefit of even more volume.

I should also mention that after having had their ARC-1 Bluetooth headphones for almost a year now, I can confirm that they didn’t break so far. If you ever need to invite a friend to join in on the fun or just need to refresh the connectivity on your device, it’s very simple. I've had an Aiwa Exos-9 for a few years and it's been great so far, but there are some select use cases where I've been disappointed with the max volume, such as outdoor parties or loud, crowded indoor spaces. Oliver is an audiophile at heart who has been writing for Outeraudio and other related publications for almost a decade.Since the Exos-9 is the product that pulled Aiwa from the ashes, maybe they should have named it “The Phoenix” instead. Rather than fighting physics to see how small they can go, Aiwa chose to take advantage of the available space with the Exos-9 to push some air. Also, in the reviews below, I don't mean to infer that higher wattage means louder sound as I know this is not true. Furthermore, you have options to use both APT-X Bluetooth as well as an AUX cord, which means that you have access to the best of both worlds, so you don’t have to worry about a lack of inputs. Dynamic drivers are popular because of their many advantages: wide dynamic range, high power handling, high sensitivity, relatively simple design, and robustness.

USB charging for phones and tablets, Silcon handle for easy transport, Bass reflex port, Wireless two-speaker pairing, 1x 6.

There’s no getting around the fact that this speaker is unwieldy, so plan on hitting the gym if you want to take it with your summer BBQs and pool parties.