Pioneer A3 XW-SMA3-K

Portable with lots of wireless connectivity, but audio could be more dynamic.

Great for bass-heavy music and has fantastic connectivity and great built-in battery, but high-frequency sound quality could be better

Pioneer's new wireless speaker looks good on paper but how does it sound?

Portable, network-savvy and easy to use, but it needs more entertainment value

Stellar flexibility and strong design pedigree are the A1's main selling points, but there are other, better-sounding wireless speakers that are less expensive.

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Portable, network-ready and easy to use

Most AirPlay speakers have failed at their central purpose. Life is not made easier. Your liberation from wires comes with a monstrous configuration headache.

Despite its tiny size, Pioneer’s A3 XW-SMA3-K wireless speaker produces sound as big and intricate as its name, and quite a bit more beautiful.

Most AirPlay speakers are not very good at what they’re supposed to do: stream music wirelessly between devices and make your life easier in the process. The liberation from wires tends to come with a monstrous configuration headache. But the sound can be so great and high-quality wireless audio is...

Despite its tiny size, Pioneer’s A3 XW-SMA3-K wireless speaker produces sound as big and intricate as its name, and quite a bit more beautiful.