From guitar amps to Hi-Fi systems, Yamaha’s turned its practised hand to all sorts of audio equipment over the years. But one sonic accessory has always eluded its expert touch: the humble Bluetooth speaker. Until now.
Meet the WS-B1A – Yamaha’s first portable Bluetooth speaker. And with three-shades-of-grey styling that won’t offend serious listeners, it adopts an understated look in keeping with Yamaha’s grown-up gear. The only difference? This fabric-clad cuboid stands just 10cm tall.
There’s an ever-increasing array of wireless speakers on the market right now that are designed specifically for use with smartphones on the move. Yamaha’s new compact and wireless Bluetooth Speaker, the WS-B1A, not only has a gorgeous design, but the company also claims it has superior sound quality and is waterproof.
The WS-B1A is so compact and portable that it can fit in the palm of a hand. In addition, the speaker is battery-powered and offers up to 12 hours of playtime on a full charge, which makes it ideal for enjoying music and video almost anywhere.
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WS-B1A |
| DESKTOP AUDIO SYSTEM |
| Wi-Fi |
No
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| MusicCast Surround |
No
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| MusicCast Stereo |
No
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| AirPlay |
No
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| Bluetooth |
Version/Profile |
Ver. 5.0 / A2DP, AVRCP
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| Maximum Communication Range |
10 m / 32.8 ft. 10 in. (without interference)
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| Ethernet |
No
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| Alarm |
No
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| Speaker Unit |
55 mm (2-1/8") full range x 1, Passive radiator x 2
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| Maximum Output Power |
10 W (1 kHz, 10% THD)
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| Power Supply |
USB Type C or Charging terminal (CC-T1A)
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| Battery |
Continuous Playback Time |
Up to 12 hrs
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| Charging Time |
Approx. 3 hrs
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| Waterproof Rating |
IP67
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| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
88 x 105 x 88 mm; 3-1/2" x 4-1/8" x 3-1/2"
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| Weight |
0.49 kg; 1.08 lbs
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| Colours |
Black, Carbon Gray, Light Gray
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