CONCLUSION

   Although we did compare the sound of the S3-BT with several portable speakers and even a couple desktop ones we didn't compare it to that of tall floor speakers since we felt it wouldn't be fair especially since the floor speakers currently in our disposal cost many times more than the S3-BT. With that out the way let's talk about what kind of audio quality you can expect from the S3-BT. First of all vocals are well detailed while the accuracy and clarity of both mids and highs is pretty much excellent something which i haven't really experienced for a long time especially when it comes to desktop/bookshelf speakers. Bass is also very good and although i did read that some people find the S3-BT lacking in that area i simply can't figure out why that is. Certainly like i said you can't expect from two bookshelf speakers to be equal in bass with floor speakers or a lot larger speakers in general but for their size the S3-BT deliver plenty of bass. Same goes for volume levels (wish the S3-BT delivered a bit more punch) but surprisingly enough in this area even at maximum volume the S3-BT exhibited no distortion so kudos to NuForce for that.

   The S3-BT by Nuforce have been around for roughly a year and so naturally their price is set quite lower compared to what it was then. Still you always get your money’s worth and the S3-BT is obviously not your average speaker set something which is reflected on its current price which is set at USD235 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and 249Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de). On the other hand not everyone needs a set of bookshelf speakers like the S3-BT but the ones that either need or want such a set then the S3-BT High-fidelity Bluetooth speakers for audiophiles is perhaps the best sub USD300/300Euros choice currently and that's enough for us to give it our Platinum Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Size
- Excellent Mid/Highs
- Very Good Size/Bass Ratio
- Wired & Wireless Connection (Stereo RCA/Bluetooth V.4)
- 5V/1A USB Charging Port
- Available Accessories (Air DAC/iTX Transmitter/uTX Transmitter)
- Crystal Wireless Signal (aptX/SBC/ACC)
- Top Controls

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- A Remote (even as an accessory) Would Be Great