I bought the Pasce Minirig around 16 months ago, and still use it regularly. It truly is one of the best pieces of technology to come out in recent years. Straight out of the box it's clear that this has been made to last; it's extremely well built and solid (I know from experience that it can survive a few knocks). The Minirig is also extremely small, which makes it even more surprising how loud the sound it produces is. It's easily loud enough to fill a small-average sized room. I have never needed to crank the volume up to its maximum. I wouldn't really recommend this, as occasionally the sound gets a little muddled at the highest volumes.
In terms of sound quality, it's important to mention that if you are expecting heavy, booming bass, you shouldn't. This thing is tiny, and only has one driver, so it's not at all surprising that the bass is not comparable to an expensive 2.1 or 5.1 home system with a designated subwoofer. Given the size of the speaker, the bass is actually very impressive. As long as you play files in decent quality (320 mp3 or better), no bass compression will occur. The sound is full and expansive, and not at all tinny. The detail the speaker produces is absolutely fantastic. I'd say that the speaker sounds better playing acoustic and low tempo music rather than heavy tracks (such as complex hip-hop beats, or any electronic music reliant on heavy bass). However, whatever genre you enjoy listening to, you're sure to have a great experience with this speaker. If the lack of bass is really a huge issue, the newly released Minrig subwoofer, which seems to be getting just as much praise as the original Minrig, is a quality solution. Overall, the sound quality is tremendous, with mids and highs sounding especially superb. I have had a number of compliments on the sound quality of the speaker from members of the public, which really tells you something about how great this speaker sounds.
The battery life is also something deserving of praise. It takes around 5-6 hours to charge fully (by simply connecting the lead to any usb port) and lasts so long on one charge you won't need to even consider charging it for days after.
One issue I encountered early on was the 3.5mm auxiliary cable to the mp3/iPod. It seems a little flimsy and lacking in quality compared to the rest of the product, so I decided to replace it. Not a huge issue, replacement will only set you back about 3 or 4 pounds.
Overall, this is a sublime product. The only downsides (not bass heavy, cheap feeling 3.5 cable) are really very minor and expected. I have tried a number of portable speakers (including the hugely overpriced Beats By Dre Pill, £169) which are blown away by the sound and build quality of this product, as well as its outstanding battery life. If you're considering buying one of this, my advice is this; do not hesitate, it is well worth the money and a fantastic speaker which you can take anywhere with you.
| Brand | MINIRIG |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 10.1 x 10.1 x 7.3 cm; 425 Grams |
| Batteries | Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Item model number | MR115 |
| Manufacturer | PASCE |
| Series | MR115 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Wattage | 15 watts |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Battery Charge Time (in hours) | 8 Hours |
| Average Battery Standby Life (in hours) | 50 Hours |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 50 Hours |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment |
| Item Weight | 425 g |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
