Minirig 3 review - $465 ultralight audiophile Bluetooth speakers?

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SOUND TEST at my post here: bit.ly/3wDjDTD
Amazon affiliate link: geni.us/8zqo2e
This Minirig 3 review will cover the MR3, Subwoofers, sound quality, and $160 price tag.
THIS REVIEW IS UNPAID, UNSPONSORED, AND 100% MY UNBIASED OPINION
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LINKS (affiliate and not)
Minirig 3 website: minirigs.co.uk/
Minirig 3 subwoofer on Amazon: geni.us/YASSMK
Minirig 3 subwoofer review: bit.ly/3H9i9Fk
Best Bluetooth battery-powered speakers: bit.ly/3wDNVp4
Minirig 3 vs studio monitor (KRK Rokit 5): bit.ly/3DpPB8x
Portable DJ setup (lights, mixer, speakers): bit.ly/3CeCRzP
Best battery powered subwoofers: bit.ly/3c7e0ne
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Illegal raves
01:00 - Minirig 3 vs Studio Monitors
01:30 - Portability, Minirigs on bike
02:05 - Minirig 3 cases
02:46 - Minirig 3 sound quality
03:11 - Minirig 3 subwoofer
03:38 - Minirig 3 durability
04:26 - Minirig 3 Bluetooth
05:09 - Minirig 3 battery life
05:32 - Minirig 3 charging & cables
06:11 - Siemore opinion
06:54 - Audiophile opinion
07:16 - Final thoughts
08:11 - Best Bluetooth battery powered speakers
08:32 - Please support channel
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So to add some more text, yes, I freaking love the Minirigs and use them for monitoring audio, listening, podcasts, etc. They're pretty damned expensive though and the problems are a bit annoying (cables suck, Bluetooth problems, etc).
On the other hand the audio is just so pleasant and high-quality and incredibly loud that they're practically unreplaceable for me, until some other company comes along and makes a worthy competitor.
The Minirig Subwoofer is really what seals the deal because that bass extension is so crucial for enjoyable listening.
Hope you liked the Minirig 3 review - any questions or comments leave them down below!
#Minirig 3
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@JamesFromCanada 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching the Minirig 3 review - any questions drop em down below! BTW, this review is 100% UNPAID, UNSPONSORED, and as unbiased as I can be (I'm biased because I like them a lot though) also, please subscribe & help with algorithm game if this video has helped you out at all - small channel hoping to grow :)

@sbedfordbass 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. I just got a 2.1 system to pair with my bandmates to use as a super portable PA for impromptu live performances. Game changer. Love everything about it.

@siemore 2 жыл бұрын

Wow such production quality o__O

@ashishthamman4689 2 жыл бұрын

Hi bro How's u can you please tell me which phone tripod are you using or send me a link thanku

@GMarcopolo1 10 ай бұрын

Hello James… Thx for the honest review. I would like to know as to how are they mounted on the tripod please.. tx

@JamesFromCanada 10 ай бұрын

fits on one of those extendable/spring-loaded phone holders and I have it on a phone tripod. Works great!

@carlosvenu 2 жыл бұрын

What's your opinion on using the Minirigs as a portable studio monitor for music production? Alan Ross tested them pretty flat sounding which sounds kinda promising for that use case. I'm currently thinking about buying 2 Minirig Mini 3 and a Sub for my use case. I already own some nice studio monitors and Headphones and that would round up my setup I think. :)

@JamesFromCanada 2 жыл бұрын

yeah I think they're excellent for it considering the other options available on the market. It misses a bit of definition on the high end but maybe the Mini and sub would be a better pairing for frequency response accuracy!

@hubertstahl4242 Жыл бұрын

i have a question :o in the comparison with the ROKIT 5, did you use the minirik and the studio monitors also like on a desktop setup facing the drivers to you of the minirig? because the studio monitors are near field speakers and sound best when in a desktop like setup. and what do you think about the treble of the minirigs? i know that spending more money on hifi can result in eargasm, would love small speakers sound as clear and good as large opponents :D

@JamesFromCanada Жыл бұрын

Yep you can use them as nearfield or midfield. I use them as you would studio monitors when at the desk and then in the living room I put them at the very top corners of the room and they project sound very nicely! The Minis have better treble and upper mids, though with some EQ tweaking I found a bit more sparkle from the Minirig 3. The subwoofer is necessary IMO :) For me, the Minirig 3s and sub have basically quenched my HiFi thirst - I've had no desire to get any other audio gear ever since (except big PA speakers for loud outdoor raves)

@MBSFA 2 ай бұрын

Where can we order these in the US?

@alejandrorolon414 2 ай бұрын

What are other options??

@ruralero1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, i jist got two minirigs 3 and they are amazing. I need to ask, what tripod are you using and how you are setting them up to the back of the speaker? Thank you 👌

@JamesFromCanada Жыл бұрын

Using a Ulanzi phone tripod and the phone mount perfectly grips around the diameter of the minirig!

@cash6895 Жыл бұрын

@@JamesFromCanada What kind exactly? Do you have a link? Thanks a lot :)

@scuzer42 Жыл бұрын

Could you be so kind and tell which specific phone mount your using

@Andy-se4sl Жыл бұрын

Hay man thanks for the review! I'm trying to get an untra portable setup sorted for my travels... I mix on a little controller, was wondering is there any latency when using the RCA'S? my last Bose portable had a lag even using the aux, which made cueing/mixing a pain in the ass! Are these latency free with the cables? Any advice would be much appreciated 🙏 cheers

@JamesFromCanada Жыл бұрын

yep no latency! Was just mixing last week with em :)

@Andy-se4sl Жыл бұрын

@@JamesFromCanada That's amazing ! Thanks so much!

@kaisernatron17 2 жыл бұрын

Which stand do you use?

@cash6895 Жыл бұрын

Did you use bluetooth or daisy chain on your raves?

@lukabosnjak3829 9 ай бұрын

Vifa Oslo is similar in size while sounding even more refined I would say, also really loud...

@ronrenfros4757 2 жыл бұрын

I have had my eyes on them for so long, waiting for the best model lol any advice, probably the minirig 3

@JamesFromCanada 2 жыл бұрын

id say get the minirig 3 and if you can squeeze out cash I'd hit up the sub - total game changer IMO but quite a chunk of $.

@ProjectPewgf Жыл бұрын

Same they just popped back in from stock in my amazon wishlist and now I'm desperately trying to find good reviews was 7 in stock now 5 seems to be moving fast since all this audiophile hype has been going around them

@amanieux 2 жыл бұрын

how does it compares with the iloud micro ( only sound wise )

@JamesFromCanada 2 жыл бұрын

glad you asked! the iLoud Micros are really great and small and have great mid/high end extension but clearly lose out on bass and even maximum output compared to the Minirig 3. With EQ the MR3 can get those trebles and mids balanced out but the decay/timbre/crispness of the iLoud is superior, but overall I prefer the sound signature of the Minirigs

@kaledotzler7143 2 жыл бұрын

I never get tired of seeing you saying you hosted some "illegal raves" and then proceed to show some footage of it lmao. 🤣 Btw, when you compared to the KRK's, was it a 2.1 or 2.2 set up? Also, I'm curious if you have any recommendations for wireless iem's?

@cash6895 Жыл бұрын

i think it was a 2.2 Setup =)

@FacelessFinneas 2 жыл бұрын

your bike setup also got crazy i see

@JamesFromCanada 2 жыл бұрын

yep! 1x11 now, got new bars, 34T front chainringand biiig 18L front basket!

@propperwobbler4428 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, does one 3, one mini 2, and one sub work?

@JamesFromCanada 2 жыл бұрын

better off to match 2 minis or 2 mr3s with 1 sub IMO

@slakatvaver8797 2 жыл бұрын

i have two 3rd minirigs and one 2nd minirig, also 1 sub. all of them rattle. harder to notice it when i listen to them normally, but if i turn them around and put closer to my ears i can hear rattling. So i dont recommend listening heavy bass music on loud volumes... Yeah also bt connectivity is so annoying, sometimes i literally spend half hour just to get them to connect to each other. Bags, and all original cables are very bad quality. The rest is fine, nice battery life and very loud sound. Also they had update recently, now even more bass.

@JamesFromCanada 2 жыл бұрын

They shouldn't rattle at all. Is the rubber feet attached properly on the bottom? If it's not that or it's the cases not ratting, you should probably exchange them or return them - they shouldn't do that! From the 8 different Minirigs I've had, none of them rattle (except the cases zippers do when playing loud enough bass!) I found with BT that if I give them a reset and keep the same pairing pattern (Purple to phone, green & purple linked) and just repeat that, their connection is very solid. With my laptop it works too, until I connect my mouse..

@slakatvaver8797 2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesFromCanada i mean its almost impossible to notice the rattle if you listen to them normally. But try to put some bassy music, and put the back of minirig closer to you ear and you might hear some rattling. My friend also has 3 minirigs, all of them rattle too, but u can hear it only when you put the back of it close to ear (not the speaker side) P.S. And i have noticed that if there are no other bt devices around then it connects ok. as soon as there is some bt device thats turned on close to minirigs they dont want to connect with each other.

@Luke-qs2cg Жыл бұрын

Rockstead stadium is the way I would go for these prices

@JamesFromCanada Жыл бұрын

I'm keen to try them but them listing 0 technical specs on the website has me doubtful they can compete with the rigs I might grab a full 2.1 set and give them a whirl. USB-C is a nice improvement but the sub seems a bit small

@FacelessFinneas 2 жыл бұрын

the rave spot looks like vogelsang

@JamesFromCanada 2 жыл бұрын

hehe I wish. We gotta do that some day

@FacelessFinneas 2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesFromCanada yeh, its on my bucket list

@marcfusch 2 жыл бұрын

160 euros + 30 euros (tax + import fees)

@reubenmarques1323 Жыл бұрын

bristol massive

@davetoal4629 2 жыл бұрын

There great in mono as one MINIRIG with sub but not not waste your money with hopes of stereo the app is brutal their manual needs clarity I will say they do respond but thus far after multiple emails still same bull💩 most frustrating thing ever You want stereo these are not the answer go look elsewhere!!!!

@scotarg1973 Жыл бұрын

Any probs I've had pairing in stereo, I've managed to sort out. Essentially, i usually just use the buttons to pair and not the app. If I want to get a bit more distance between the speakers I just change the codec to SBC to stop dropouts. Also, I try not place speakers near strong WiFi signals which might interfere. You can stereo pair with cables too (still connecting to one speaker via Bluetooth).