Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker with IP67 ratings launched in India

Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker in India as promised. Described as offering “Big Speaker Energy,” it features a 30W output and dual large subwoofer radiators, delivering rich, dynamic sound.

The speaker is fine-tuned for a balanced audio experience, with bold bass, clear vocals, and sharp treble, ensuring excellent sound quality across various genres.

Key Features:

  • Dynamic Equilibrium: Automatically adjusts frequency components for natural audio.
  • Smart Volume Balancing: Adjusts volume based on music elements, ensuring clarity even at low volumes.
  • Dynamic Woofer Extension: Provides deep bass by extending the woofer’s range, delivering powerful sound in a compact size.

The speaker features a sleek, lightweight body weighing 597g. Its versatile ‘Alive’ design allows for vertical and horizontal placement, making it adaptable to any space.

The black body is accented with vibrant orange, adding a bold look. It includes a matching rubber lanyard in blue, red, or orange for portability, and a silicone anti-slip pad ensures stability during use.

With a 2600mAh battery, the speaker offers up to 12 hours of continuous playback at 50% volume and charges fully in 2.5 hours with 15W Type-C fast charging.

Powered by Bluetooth v5.4, the speaker enables hands-free calling with a simple tap. It supports TWS stereo pairing, allowing two identical speakers to create an enhanced stereo experience. The speaker can be controlled with taps for volume adjustments, music playback, or answering calls.

The Multi-Speaker Pair feature allows up to 100 speakers to be linked for synchronized audio across large spaces. Additionally, the speaker is IP67-rated, making it resistant to water and dust, and capable of withstanding immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

Quick Specifications: Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker (MDZ-38-DB)
  • Design: ‘Alive’ design, rubber anti-loss lanyard, silicone anti-slip pad
  • Output Power: 1 x 20W; 1 x 10W; dual large-size passive woofer radiators on both sides
  • Frequency Range: 60Hz – 20KHz
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: ≥80dB
  • Bluetooth: v5.4; 25m range
  • Battery: 2600mAh capacity
  • Battery Life: Up to 12 hours (at 50% volume); 15W Type-C fast charging
  • Supports: Stereo pairing, TWS pairing (up to 100 units), multi-speaker setup, hands-free calling
  • Buttons: Pair, Volume (+), Volume (-), Single Tap (Play/Pause music; Answer/End call)
  • Waterproof Rating: IP67
  • Dimensions: 196.6mm x 68mm x 66mm
  • Weight: 597g
Pricing and Availability

The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker is priced at Rs. 3999, but it will be available from mi.com, Flipkart and Xiaomi Retail stores offline from December 13th at an introductory price of Rs. 3499.

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