With the engine on, you get stunning, room-filling 360 sound that creates a sound stage far beyond what you’d expect out of this system. You’re given the ability to enable and disable the feature via a button on the remote and one on top of the device. The Sonic Emotion Absolute 3D enhancement feature is worthy of a review on its own. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it equals or bests mini systems costing over twice as much (I’m looking at you Bose) when it comes to audio quality. I’ve been using an old Logitech portable unit that I’m quite fond of for years, the HBT6000 is a masterpiece in comparison. I was a bit skeptical prior to a test run due to the price of the unit, but I came away thoroughly impressed. Audio Quality: (9.5 out of 10) The sound reproduction of this device is truly surprising. A welcome addition that lets the unit be set down softly, hold its position easily, while dampening any vibration. On the bottom of the unit are padded, grippy feet at each corner. The angled portion coupled with the Sonic Emotion Absolute 3D engine allow the speaker to propel sound in every direction. Those sharp angles cut into the face of the device are not just for looks either. Perhaps the more controversial feature of this speaker’s design is the sanddune-like arching wave pattern found on the front and side speaker grills. It’s sharp angles and mate black finish should blend into nearly every home decor, especially the more modern ones. – AUVIO HBT6000 Review – Design: (8 out of 10) The design of this speaker may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but you’d be hard pressed to find someone who completely hates it. Those are impressive features and specs for a portable speaker costing less than $200! In our review below, we’ll find out if this black box can really deliver on a quality home audio experience. 360 degree sound via Sonic Emotion Engine.With a frequency response range of 100 HZ – 18,000HZ, you’re not going to miss a single note. 2 massive 75MM drivers accompanied by 4 large 50MM drivers provide the full range of sound you usually only get with larger tower speakers. Whole Home Audio This monolithic black box is packing some serious power. Does the increased refinement translate to a better auditory experience? Let’s find out… AUVIO HBT6000 Amplified Bluetooth Speaker With 6 speakers, a built in amplifier, wireless connectivity, and room filling 360 sound, this home speaker is a force to be reckoned with. Today we have our hands on an offering from AUVIO (Radio Shack’s in-house audio brand) which is not meant for taking a physical beating but instead, aims to provide a better beat for your listening enjoyment. We’ve been spending a lot of time around ruggedized Bluetooth portable speaker systems this year at Busted Wallet HQ.
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