Filo Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System for iPhone/iPod/MP3 Player/Android Devices - Blue

Absouluely keep clear of this load of junk pay the extra 4 Bose or similar can't explain how bad this speaker is stay well clear

A first look inside the box of the Filo speaker on arrival from Amazon.co.uk. I give a bit of an overview on the pack contents, and test the audio quality through dropping a couple of tracks. Recorded using the webcam on my Macbook Pro. This was all done in one take, so apologies for any mistakes and random cuts...! Tracks featured from Jamiroquai Dynamite and Netsky.

Having recently decorated my lounge, I was looking for a speaker solution that would compliment the new decor. That's when I found the Filo from In2uit. According to the blurb, it's a world first - a new style of speaker that works usuing Electrostatz Technology. (For those of you out there who are not a tekkie, which I am not, it basically means that the speaker is made up of 2 plates which vibrate rapidly to create a sound). The benefits of using Electrostatz Technology means that no magnets, mechanical parts or large casing is required as it would be in a standard speaker. This is why the Filo is able to be so slim and astetically pleasing. The sleek design of the Filo speaker is almost representative of a peice of art, rather than a practicle and functional peice of technology, perfect for the modern home (It comes in 3 different colours grey, red or blue). With it's unique and subtle curl design, the Filo can stand alone on a table top or sideboard by using the flip stand attached to the back. However, it can also be wall mounted by utilising the mounting bracket and screws that come in the pack. The Filo can be wired to your device using the 3.5mm input on the back, but also has built in Bluetooth technology (A2DP) which allows full stereo music and audio streaming. The speaker can be paired with most bluetooth enabled device e.g. your mobile, tablet or MP3 player. The Filo has a fully rechargeable Li-on battery, which once fully charged (takes about 3 hours to fully charge) can play music for around 10 hours. So not only does this product look amazing in your lounge but it can sound amazing at your BBQ as well! The sleek and ultra-slim design (approximate size 442mm w x 183mm h x 60mm d) does not affect the sound quality of this beautiful speaker. It has an overall output of 7.5w, made up of 3 x 2.5w output. It has a built in woofer to enhance the sound and hi-fidelity quality which allows you to appreciate a wide genre of music via the speaker. To optimise the sound quality the speaker should be around 3cm away from any wall when mounted , but equally when free standing it should have a hard surface behind to increase the sound. The technology means that the sound will be the same regardless of where you are standing in relation to the speaker. One thing that did confuse me was the lack of volume control. The volume is controlled from the device which is paired and not from the speaker (I did spend sometime looking for the volume buttons!) Pairing the device is very easy. There is only one button - the power button, which is located in the curve at the front of the Filo. To pair your device to the FIlo you simply push and hold the power button for 2 seconds and the hidden LED light located at the top of the speaker will start to flash blue and red rapidly. This means the speaker is now in pairing mode. You then search for bluetooth devices on your music device, the words "In2uit Filo" will appear, so select to pair. A quick press of the power button turns the speaker off - however, the device will power off automatically if left unused for more than 10 minutes, which is a nice feature. The experience of unpacking the Filo speaker was amazing, the detailing on the packaging was fantastic, with hints and pointers on each seperate peice of the boxing. One frustrtaion was the lack of instruction manual, which you do have to go and download from the In2uit web-site. However, there was a quick start guide which made using the product quick and easy, it even came with charge ready to go. I love this product, the look and feel, the fact that due to the design it doesn't attract dust as a normal speaker would (Such a girly comment - apologies!) the sound is fantastic, it's so easy to use, it's practical and it's different.