Gravastar Supernova Bluetooth Speaker Review: It’s Nearly Perfect

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Gravastar’s new portable speakers look like they were ripped right out of it Portal. The unique design of this powerful speaker will turn heads.

In the box you will find the user manual, a USB-A to USB-C charger, an aux cable and a handle. The handle comes with accessories to attach it to the speaker.

Everything in the box is protected by styrofoam. The charger and aux cord are long enough to use the speaker comfortably.

Those who plan to use the aux cord with their iPhone should have a lightning cable adapter or lightning cable aux cord handy to connect their phones. But if you plan on using only Bluetooth, this shouldn’t be a problem.

There’s no power brick included, so make sure you have that on hand if you plan to use one to charge the speaker.

The sci-fi vibe of this speaker differs from all other speakers on the market. Moreover, it is available in two different colors, matte black and dawn white.

The speaker is made of zinc alloy, which makes it heavy and sturdy. The metal housing makes it look even more like an alien spaceship.

The lantern in the middle has different positions. Users can choose to put it in dynamic light mode, which cycles slowly through all eight available colors; single color mode, making it one static color; or camping light mode, which imitates the light of a campfire.

The lantern provides beautiful atmospheric light in every room. We wouldn’t rely on it as our only source of light in a dark cave, but it’s a great nightlight when you’re ready for bed.

If you’re looking for a speaker that draws attention, this is the speaker for you. We made many of our friends jealous when we tested it at a small gathering. Everyone loved it and kept asking where we got it.

Be warned – this speaker is cute. Maybe you just form an emotional bond with it and want to take it with you everywhere. We’ve even named ours B-Max, and it’s now our little travel companion.

This speaker fills every room with music. The sound comes out clear and the bass rumbles on whatever table you put it on.

The speaker is small but powerful. It delivers high quality sound and sounds crisp and clear no matter what genre you play.

Music with more bass sounds best and emphasizes what this little guy can do. That’s not to say that higher songs, like “Son Amores” featuring Los Macorinos and covered by Natalie Lafourcade, don’t sound great. But songs like “New Magic Wand” by Tyler, the Creator or “Titi Me Pregunto” by Bad Bunny take full advantage of the Supernova’s bass.

This speaker lets you experience every part of a song without sacrificing anything. The sound is rich, crisp and clear.

According to their website, two Supernovas can be connected to enhance your listening experience and amplify your music experience. Unfortunately, we only received one to review, so we don’t know how well this works.

This is the speaker you take with you to a pool party, picnic or to add atmosphere to a round of Dungeons and Dragons. It’s easy to carry and sturdy enough to always have at hand when you need music.

This speaker is almost perfect. Almost.

The battery lasts seven hours when used at 60% volume, but it takes three hours to fully charge. This is not a deal breaker at all. But if you forget to charge your devices, this is something to think about.

The amount of time it takes to charge is a fair trade-off for the speaker’s phenomenal quality. This isn’t an inconvenience if you plan on using this indoors or near power outlets.

Bring a portable charger if you’re worried about the speaker running out of power. It might be inconvenient, but the battery lasts so long you probably won’t need it.

This is everything you could want in a loudspeaker. It’s sturdy, sounds great, and it’s portable. In addition, its unique aesthetic will bring you many compliments. This speaker is out of this world.

The speaker will completely immerse you in the music. Despite its size, the small speaker is powerful and fills any room with the sounds of your favorite music artists. Highs are clear and you can feel the bass rumble.

The built-in light can be adjusted to bring a beautiful atmosphere to any environment. Whether you want to keep it as decor next to your game consoles or as a nightlight on your bedside table, it will fit wherever you put it.

• Has a unique design that stands out
• Long battery life
• Handle makes it portable and convenient to carry
• Speaker is small but powerful
• Perfect for everyday use

• It takes three hours to charge
• iPhone users must purchase an adapter if they wish to use the aux cable