Beyerdynamic’s $179 Space speaker is a decent personal music system that does double duty as a fantastic office speakerphone. It pumps out rich, clear audio, but its four-mic MEMS array is a stronger selling point, intelligently emphasizing human voices and suppressing background noise. We also like the disc-shaped speaker’s intuitive capacitive controls and LED indicator. Other options, such as the Editors’ Choice-winning JBL Charge 5 ($179.95), offer stronger sound for the price, but the Space’s utility as a speakerphone could help secure it a spot in your home office.Sleek Design, Top-Notch Controls Available in aquamarine, charcoal, or gray, the Space measures 5.2 inches around and 1.6 inches deep, with four rubber feet on the bottom that keep it firmly planted on flat surfaces. It weighs 12.5 ounces, making it a little heavy for a pocket, but perfect for slipping into a bag. A cloth grille covers much of its upper portion, and a central ring of controls illuminates when you t...
The bag-friendly Beyerdynamic Space is a solid portable speaker that doubles as an excellent speakerphone.
Mics deliver solid call clarity; Rich low-mids and crisp highs are ideal for casual listening; Excellent controls with useful LED ring
Expensive; Audio isn't particularly powerful; No companion app