Monster promises models with neon pink and orange trim, as well as a white one with gold trim. The Superstar is currently available with in silver, blue or black with neon green trim. If you're willing to spend more that $100 on a truly portable speaker, this is worth a look. Still, I can imagine that it might drive some folks crazy.Īnd yet, the Superstar pumps out a LOT of volume without distortion and it really does offer outstanding sound for its size. You can easily push it back into place and Monster provides a travel back to minimize the amount of slippage it might encounter in your bag. Also clever and surprisingly effective.Ī possible flaw in this system is that rubberized cover tends to slip. The back-facing radiator is designed so that you can set the Superstar on its back on a wooden table for some extra bass kick. There's a rubberized skin that covers the back of the speaker that clever acts to amplify the sound coming out of the device (same principle as those silicone horns that you attach to your smartphone). It also works really well as a speakerphone. It uses the Bluetooth aptX streaming protocol and connects easily to one device at a time. and measures 8.1" wide x 5.5" tall x 1.9" deep. Shaquille O'Neal has endorsed the speaker, which I guess is supposed to suggest the gigantic sound from the small speaker, which weighs just 7 oz. The Superstar (which lists at $149, but you can easily find it at $130) claims to be the world's smallest audiophile speaker. I'll be reviewing the new products once they're released, but, in the meantime, I've spent some time with the Monster Superstar portable wireless speaker and the Monster Powercard portable backup battery. ![]() Let's just say that some of the new products sound even better. Monster makes several lines of lifestyle headphones that out-bling almost anything on the market, but they've also put out the DNA line that can compete with any headphones at their price point and the excellent iSport workout earbuds. ![]() Ultimately, the Monster Mobile PowerCard Turbo Portable Battery is a solution you'll like if you want a miniscule sized charger, but don't think you'll get multiple charges out of it.Since Beats left Monster, it seems like Lee's been on a mission to compete on both fronts. For about the same price, there are several models that offer double the capacity. With a sticker price of $49.95, it's undoubtedly on the pricey side for its battery capacity. Testing it out with a Samsung Galaxy Note 4, it barely manages to completely charge it back to 100% – so we get only a single charge out of it before it's completely tapped out. In fact, its auto sensing technology detects exactly what speed our device requires and delivers the necessary speed to efficiently charge it. ![]() Thanks to Monster's “ No Waiting Technology,” it provides all the power needed to start juicing our connected device. Pressing on the power button once turns on the LEDs to indicate how much juice is left, while long pressing initiates the charging process. Looking around its sides, it features a dedicated power button, microUSB port to charge its internal 3350 mAh battery, full-sized 1.5 amp USB port, and 3 blue lit LEDs. However, its overall design language doesn't deviate much from the aesthetics we find in other portable battery chargers – that's because it's sporting a hard-lined rectangular shape. Sure, its miniscule size is something we like as well, but it's the shimmering pattern that's most profound here. ![]() Right off the bat, its flashy looking design catches our attention. One of them in particular, the Monster Mobile PowerCard Turbo Portable Battery, is a compact solution that won't occupy too much room during your travels. Strangely enough, they're also in the business of making portable battery chargers as well. Monster is known most for its vast and expansive line of audio-related accessories such as its premium audio cables and headphones.
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