[iPad Mini] Ipad Mini Speaker Quality

deaglecat · Nov 2, 2012, 12:25 PM

So we know that the Mini actually DOES have stereo speakers (... yay !).

But the $64,000 question is: are they any good ?

Could somebody on the forum who actually owns one confirm whether they are good enough to use with (say) slingplayer in the Kitchen - as an ad-hoc (small) television.

Thanks...

ckurt25 · Nov 2, 2012, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deaglecat

So we know that the Mini actually DOES have stereo speakers (... yay !).

But the $64,000 question is: are they any good ?

Could somebody on the forum who actually owns one confirm whether they are good enough to use with (say) slingplayer in the Kitchen - as an ad-hoc (small) television.

Thanks...

Depends on what your definition of "good enough" is. Is any other iPad good enough?

Yr Blues · Nov 2, 2012, 12:49 PM

the surface rt has non existent speakers

the ipad 9.7" has really loud speakers

i hope the mini is good

jonfarr · Nov 2, 2012, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yr Blues

the surface rt has non existent speakers

the ipad 9.7" has really loud speakers

i hope the mini is good

I don't like how the speakers on the full sized iPad are basically on the back of the device. It sends sound away and I have to cup it at times to hear better.

I like that on the mini, it is like the iPhone, not angled towards the back.

seajewel · Nov 2, 2012, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonfarr

I don't like how the speakers on the full sized iPad are basically on the back of the device. It sends sound away and I have to cup it at times to hear better.

I like that on the mini, it is like the iPhone, not angled towards the back.

Is it loud enough to watch a movie on fairly comfortably, for example, with a relatively quiet background?

Southernboyj · Nov 2, 2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by seajewel

Is it loud enough to watch a movie on fairly comfortably, for example, with a relatively quiet background?

I haven't thoroughly tested them.. But I have no complaints on them.

3rd Rock · Nov 2, 2012, 01:55 PM

Hope Apple will include some front speakers to the next upgrade, but will not hold my breath on that. Nexus 10 has them in front but will not buy that tablet. Apple should understand front facing speakers are much better for the user over the rear speakers. Reason I returned my iPad 3.

MartyCan · Nov 2, 2012, 02:10 PM

I was impressed with both the volume and sound quality with the first song I played.

Keep in mind that this is relative to built in speakers. Not comparing to my Polk Audio and Paradigm home speakers.

MigsVuitton · Nov 2, 2012, 02:28 PM

I just tried it out with spotify. It's quite good and crisp for a tablet.

sam3020 · Nov 2, 2012, 02:43 PM

iPad mini speakers are better than ipad and iPhone speaker in my opinion. Not at tinny

Yr Blues · Nov 2, 2012, 02:45 PM

how's the bass?

teknikal90 · Nov 7, 2012, 12:14 PM

any more insight on the speakers vs. the iPad 4's?

Kadman · Nov 7, 2012, 12:18 PM

Has it actually been proven out that they are stereo speakers? I've seen the teardown where they show that it's two speakers, but have there been tests to show that they're setup in a stereo configuration? I'm not denouncing it, I just haven't seen it proven out yet. All of the reports I saw just pointed out that it was two speakers and assumed they were setup in stereo.

Awakener · Nov 7, 2012, 12:44 PM

Yes, stereo speakers were confirmed.
Not even as good as iPhone speakers though.

EmaDaCuz · Nov 7, 2012, 12:58 PM

Relatively low volume but quite clear sound. Of course they lack of low frequencies, since there is no "body" to amplify the basses.

Kushp14 · Nov 7, 2012, 01:07 PM

Best speakers for a ipad yet

bagelmaker · Nov 7, 2012, 01:40 PM

The sound quality is very good. It's a very crisp, clear sound and it can get fairly loud. I haven't used it much for music, but movies sound good. One complaint is that both speakers are on the same side of the device, so when you watch a movie it sounds obvious that there is sound on one side and not the other. Hopefully next time they can put one speaker on top and one on bottom (or something like that.)

Kadman · Nov 7, 2012, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awakener

Yes, stereo speakers were confirmed.
Not even as good as iPhone speakers though.

Do you have a link to the test that confirmed it? I've only seen reports that show two speakers and make the assumption that its stereo.

Awakener · Nov 7, 2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kadman

Do you have a link to the test that confirmed it? I've only seen reports that show two speakers and make the assumption that its stereo.

Here:
http://9to5mac.com/2012/10/31/phil-s...le-comparison/

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deaglecat macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2012	Ipad Mini Speaker Quality So we know that the Mini actually DOES have stereo speakers (... yay !). But the $64,000 question is: are they any good ? Could somebody on the forum who actually owns one confirm whether they are good enough to use with (say) slingplayer in the Kitchen - as an ad-hoc (small) television. Thanks...
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MigsVuitton macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego	I just tried it out with spotify. It's quite good and crisp for a tablet. __________________ www.mikee.nu
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sam3020 macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2007	iPad mini speakers are better than ipad and iPhone speaker in my opinion. Not at tinny __________________ iMac 2012 21.5" Apple iPhone 5 32gb iPad Mini 32gb wifi 7 Cellular
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teknikal90 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2008	any more insight on the speakers vs. the iPad 4's? __________________ Use a bunch of Apple stuff: iPad 4, iPhone 4s, Apple TV 2, 2011 2.4GHz 15" MBP, Logic Studio 9 w/ Mainstage 2
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Nov 2, 2012, 12:49 PM	#3
Yr Blues macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, Texas	the surface rt has non existent speakers the ipad 9.7" has really loud speakers i hope the mini is good
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Nov 2, 2012, 01:55 PM	#7
3rd Rock macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Over here	Hope Apple will include some front speakers to the next upgrade, but will not hold my breath on that. Nexus 10 has them in front but will not buy that tablet. Apple should understand front facing speakers are much better for the user over the rear speakers. Reason I returned my iPad 3.
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Nov 2, 2012, 02:10 PM	#8
MartyCan macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Near Toronto, ON	I was impressed with both the volume and sound quality with the first song I played. Keep in mind that this is relative to built in speakers. Not comparing to my Polk Audio and Paradigm home speakers.
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Nov 2, 2012, 02:45 PM	#11
Yr Blues macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, Texas	how's the bass?
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Nov 7, 2012, 12:18 PM	#13
Kadman macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2007	Has it actually been proven out that they are stereo speakers? I've seen the teardown where they show that it's two speakers, but have there been tests to show that they're setup in a stereo configuration? I'm not denouncing it, I just haven't seen it proven out yet. All of the reports I saw just pointed out that it was two speakers and assumed they were setup in stereo.
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Nov 7, 2012, 12:44 PM	#14
Awakener macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2011	Yes, stereo speakers were confirmed. Not even as good as iPhone speakers though.
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Nov 7, 2012, 12:58 PM	#15
EmaDaCuz macrumors member Join Date: Apr 2012	Relatively low volume but quite clear sound. Of course they lack of low frequencies, since there is no "body" to amplify the basses.
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Nov 7, 2012, 01:07 PM	#16
Kushp14 macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2010	Best speakers for a ipad yet
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Nov 7, 2012, 01:40 PM	#17
bagelmaker macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2012	The sound quality is very good. It's a very crisp, clear sound and it can get fairly loud. I haven't used it much for music, but movies sound good. One complaint is that both speakers are on the same side of the device, so when you watch a movie it sounds obvious that there is sound on one side and not the other. Hopefully next time they can put one speaker on top and one on bottom (or something like that.)
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