August Bluetooth Boombox with FM Radio Review
16 July
**Disclaimer, I received a sample to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% my own**
August International sent me a sample of their new tabletop radio SE50 for a review. I thought I would give the SE50 a try, as it is a very inexpensive unit that even includes bluetooth streaming for under 40$. At the same time it is quite classy looking due to a faux-wooden design.
The SE50 came in a simple box. There was only the radio, the power-adaptor and a manual inside, but August even included a 3.5mm Aux-wire.
The radio looks modern but classy at the same time. The main body is some kind of plastic with a wooden texture print. The front speaker cover is of a black cloth material. The display and the control panel at the top are glossy black. At the back there is also the auxilary-input, as well as the power switch and a bassreflex port.
All other operation is done from the top control panel. 2 buttons are bigger namely the source-button where you can switch between radio, auxiliary input or bluetooth. The other one is the bluetooth button, which forces the radio to jump into pairing mode. When you turn on the radio for the first time, it automatically starts in bluetooth mode. The SE50 also keeps the bluetooth connection if you switch over to radio or aux-input. You have to press the bluetooth button in order to force new pairing or just disable bluetooth on your phone, in order to cancel the connection.
Overall this boom box looks great, it sounds great and although it may be basic, but you can't beat it for the price!
You can find out more about August International on their website
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