The P9 is a wireless speaker from Danish company Escape designed for customers wanting high-quality audio from a portable speaker they can use in the garden, patio or, thanks to weather-resistant casing, near a swimming pool or hot tub.
The speaker carries x4 full-range drivers and 24-bit DSP technology, and connects to audio sources via either Bluetooth 4.2 (complete with aptXHD, ACC, SBC audio codecs and A2DP 1.3.1), USB port or 3.5mm jack. As a result it should be compatible with just about any source, including smartphones, tablets and PCs.
As mentioned earlier, inside the IPX4-rated weather-resistant casing are four 3-inch full-range drivers featuring polypropylene cones with aluminium dust caps, linear flat spider, vented voice coils and an optimised magnet structure, together with an 8-inch subwoofer also featuring a polypropylene cone design. Driving all is a 100W digital amplifier and on-board dual 24-bit DSP processors.
The rugged design comes complete with a multi-filament polyester yarn grill and an integrated powder-coated die-cast aluminium carry handle. In total the speaker weighs 12.3kg, and the integral rechargeable battery promises up to 8 hours of wireless listening on a single charge. Control comes through a companion app allowing users to even pair two P9 units for a wider stereo sound field.
In the case customers want to carry the speaker around Escape offers an optional travel case. Built in ABS/PC plastic, the case features zip-around fastening, robust wheels and a suitcase-style pull up handle. Other accessories include a miniature 16GB flash drive and an Aux 2 kit allowing the installation of a Chromecast.
The Escape P9 and accessories are available now in a choice of black, white or tan colours.
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