I just purchased two BlueAnt M1 speaker systems – one for my home and the other for my office. I was looking to find a nice wireless speaker to use with my iPhone 3GS and Blackberry Curve.

The BlueAnt M1 Portable Stereo Speakers, $169.99 [Amazon] filled this perfectly as it features rechargeable batteries that will run the device for around 10 hours (medium volume level), has an output of 28 watts RMS and is compatible with any Bluetooth A2DP device including computers, PDAs and mobile phones. A nice added feature is its stereo 3.5mm jack on the rear so you can use the speakers with your non-Bluetooth devices connected directly.

The first thing you will notice is just how loud these portable speakers are as they deliver 28 Watt RMS (making it one of the most powerful portable Bluetooth speakers in the world as claimed by BlueAnt). With an internal Subwoofer they sound good, especially for Bluetooth speakers.

Pairing my iPhone 3GS, Blackberry Curve and MacBook Pro was quick and easy. The BlueAnt M1 can be paired with up to eight devices that support Bluetooth A2DP profile. The BlueAnt M1 also supports AVRCP for remote control (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) that allows you to control most Bluetooth devices from the BlueAnt M1 front mounted controls. Unfortunately the iPhone 3G or 3GS does not yet support this feature (play-pause does work with iPhone), but testing it with my Blackberry it worked perfectly. The BlueAnt M1 also automatically re-connects to Bluetooth devices.

Included with the BlueAnt M1 Portable Stereo Speakers is a nice well formed carrying case that allows you to use the portable speakers with even removing the case. So these speakers can go most anywhere.

Pairing it with my Blackberry Curve allowed me to stream music and Pandora with a range of the usual Bluetooth specs of about thirty feet. Pairing it with my iPhone 3GS truly a blast due to all the apps that are available for the iPhone.

I used my iPhone 3GS to stream iPod, Pandora, Slacker, AOL Radio, Concert Vault, FlyCast, iheartradio, ShoutCast, SlingPlayer, Stitcher, Tuner, etc. BUT fire up most any game on your iPhone and the audio from the BlueAnt M1 adds a new dimension to the gameplay!

Playing piano or guitar in the Moo-Cow-Music Band app is quite fun over the BlueAnt M1 speakers.

If while you are having all this fun playing games or playing music and a phone call comes in the BlueAnt M1 speakers will automatically fade the music and allow you to answer the phone. No speakerphone however.

General Specifications:

• Bluetooth v2.0
• Up to 10 meters or about 30 feet (Bluetooth standard) Frequency 2.4 GHz
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Stereo Bluetooth
• AVRCP Audio Video Remote Control Profile (iPhone 3G or 3GS does not yet support this feature)
• Music Playing Time about 3 to 4 hours (high volume level) or 10 hours (medium volume level) on a full charge
• User Interface has Bluetooth red/blue indicator & Battery level/charging indicator by LEDs
• 2 Year Warranty

Audio Features:

• 2.1 channel speaker system
• Bluetooth stereo high power speaker for cell phones and computers (A2DP) or any Bluetooth stereo device
• Play/Previous/Next/Pause/Stop (AVRCP Standard – iPhone 3G or 3GS does not yet support this feature)
• High power speaker for non-Bluetooth computers/mobile phones/MP3 players connected via cable to line input via included stereo mini 3.5mm jack
• Internal Subwoofer amplifier power 12 watts RMS (real)
• Internal Left Right audio power amplifier: 2×8 watts RMS (real)
• Subwoofer speaker using Neodyne high efficiency system
• Left Right full range speaker with parabolic membrane
• All speakers magnetic shielded

Battery type: NI MH Power Pack (sealed)
Stand-By time: Up to 1,500 hrs
Charge Time: 3 hrs
Weight: 1.14 kg or 40.21 oz
Dimensions: 310 x 89 x 65 (mm) or (12.2 x 3.50 x 2.55 inches)

Package Contents:

• M1 Bluetooth Stereo Speakers
• Wall type AC charger
• 3.5mm Jack cable for MP3, iPod, etc.
• Carry Case
• User Manual

The BlueAnt M1 Portable Stereo Speakers are awarded 4.5 out of 5 Paws

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