CONCLUSION

   First of all I’d like to point out that the finish and quality of the GroovyW are both very high something which i happen to appreciate much especially since most wireless portable speakers out there place enclosure quality in second place. So for starters once you turn the GroovyW Bluetooth Speaker on the voice of an Asian male will inform you that pairing mode is enabled and although i like simple things i do prefer it over some annoying sounds I’ve heard in the past with other solutions. Now if you use the GroovyW without the LUXA2 Groovy Audio Center application you will notice that bass is almost non-existent while mids and highs are just ok in quality and depth. Things however get better once you download the application since it allows you to boost both the overall volume of the device and its bass levels and although the GroovyW is not one of the best wireless portable speakers we've ever used (probably because it makes use of the SBC codec and not the more popular aptX/AAC audio codecs) still it does quite well. Making and answering calls is also very easy especially since i was surprised to hear that the people over at the other end thought we were next to them (we also heard them loud and clear) so i guess LUXA2 did pay attention to some details. The Qi charging station is the one thing that really allows the GroovyW to set itself apart from every other portable wireless speaker in the market if not because of its "wireless charging" then certainly because of its standalone 4000mAh lithium-polymer rechargeable battery. Playback time was not easy to measure but standalone the speaker did last slightly over 5 hours at maximum volume while during on the go testing the charging station pushed that to slightly over 12 hours.

   Just by looking at the GroovyW Bluetooth speaker with wireless charging station you can tell that it's not going to be cheap not only because of its quality and finish but also because of the Qi charging station and the extra 4000mAh lithium-polymer rechargeable battery and that's more or less the case since it currently retails for USD112.98 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and at around 120Euros inside the EU. Of course normally this price tag would be a real temptation for me and certainly enough to award the GroovyW with our Platinum Award since i do like the quality and innovation LUXA2 has placed into it but unfortunately we've heard much better wireless portable speakers in the past and so although not really bad in the audio department it does fall short compared to other solutions and that's why it gets our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Design
- Qi Compatible Wireless Charging Base
- 2200mAh Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (Speaker)
- 4000mAh Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Battery (Station – Can also be used to recharge portable devices)
- Audio Playback Time (Up To 30 Hours)
- Good Volume Levels
- Touch Sensitive Illuminated Controls
- Illuminated Battery Level Indicator
- Groovy Audio Center App
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Overall Bass Levels
- Mids/Highs Still Need Work (Even With The App)