First of all, thanks to Lei Feng for his trial and CRAZYBABY MARS for holding the public beta activity!

This time, we shared a non mainstream Bluetooth audio. As a domestic startup team, we chose to conduct crowdfunding on the overseas Indiegogo crowdfunding platform, and finally ended up with 810000 dollars.

As a Bluetooth audio, although it supports AptX decoding, why can it win the favor of more than 4000 users at a price of $189? The reason is that CRAZYBABY MARS is a maglev audio with a magnetic suspension module operated by a doctor from the University of California. It is different from the anti human design that was later imitated in China, and the suspension requires additional charging, CRAZYBABY MARS provides a complete multi scene application and charging mode, and its materials and industrial design are highly praised by Apple employees, while its sound quality is recognized and endorsed by Zuo Xiaozu Curse. Of course, under many auras, many users will also question whether it is a marketing method. So as an audiophile, I have played with several products of the same price, so I want to explore the truth here.

The first impression of CRAZYBABY MARS packaging is texture+heavy, black matte paper packaging+hot stamping LOGO and product line diagram, calm and grand.

The package is of sleeve type. Because of the negative pressure and vacuum, it is a little hard to disassemble the outer package. At the moment of opening the package, a strong perfume will be smelling. The unpacking experience is very good. The first layer is the suspension of CRAZYBABY MARS. There is a scientific direction called MARS CRAFT, which is translated into a Mars spacecraft, which fits his flying saucer shape very well.

Take down the first layer, which is the base and subwoofer of CRAZYBABY MARS. There is also a scientific name called MARS BASE, which means Mars base. It clearly carries out the science fiction concept to the end, The shell of MARS BASE is made of heavy aluminum alloy. In addition to the 3.75-inch low-frequency unit inside, 4000mAh lithium battery and electromagnet circuit, the whole machine reaches 3.27KG, and there is really no sound in the appearance.

All accessories: MARS CRAFT, MARS BASE, power adapter, paper accessories.

Anodized aluminum decorative surface is used on the upper side of the suspension, and the middle is the plastic sound hole of array grid.

The lower side is treated with rubber paint surface, equipped with a physical key, a highly sensitive MIC, and a chrome plated metal ring, which should be used to transmit magnetic force. The 1.75-inch full frequency unit, 400mAh lithium battery, and Bluetooth module are built-in, which can achieve 6-hour endurance and IPX7 waterproof.

Because of the built-in permanent magnet, it can be adsorbed to iron, nickel and other metal materials, but the magnetic force is strong, the operation is improper, and it is easy to rub the shell.

The upper end of the base of CRAZYBABY MARS is similar to the apron, with a bulge positioning in the middle and three micro metal contacts, which can contact the metal ring of the suspension body to sense the suspension state.

The front is extremely simple, with only one power indicator.

On the back is the LOGO and interface panel of CRAZYBABY, which provides an array power indicator, two USB charging interfaces, one power button, and one power interface, The design of USB charging interface positions CRAZYBABY MARS at the scene of high charging demand, such as bedside and desk. Unfortunately, CRAZYBABY MARS does not provide a physical audio input interface. This year, we played with two models of cloud audio source sound that uses wifi and Bluetooth phones and does not support physical connection. However, as a Bluetooth speaker, the separate Bluetooth transmission is somewhat limited.

The bottom of the subwoofer is the sound outlet of the plastic mesh, which is very exquisite and free of flash and burr.

The base of CRAZYBABY MARS is equipped with a large capacity lithium battery, so it can work for about 8 hours without power connection.

The pairing method will not be described in detail, and it can be operated according to the instructions. After pairing, as long as the power supply of the suspension is turned on, the maglev module of the base will be activated. The suspension of CRAZYBABY MARS is realized by increasing the power continuously to achieve a stepped rise. During the rise, the sound of the circuit increasing the power can be clearly heard.

The maximum ground clearance of the suspended body is about 2cm, which is already obvious. In the suspended state, it can resist external forces to a certain extent, provided that the suspended body will not be separated from the center of the base. If it exceeds a certain range, it will deviate from the track and be directly adsorbed on the base. After the measured deviation from the track, it is difficult to achieve re suspension through placement. It is necessary to close the base, place the suspension in the center and turn on the power again.

The actual test shows that the transmission bandwidth of Bluetooth 3.0 is not enough to play music smoothly, and Bluetooth 4.0 is required, The PC can be configured with an additional Bluetooth adapter, and the mobile terminals at this stage are equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 as standard, and can be personalized controlled through the Android or IOS APP. The rise and fall of the suspended body must be controlled. When the power of the suspended body is insufficient, it will automatically fall to the base for charging. In addition, the mobile terminal APP can also perform some cool functions such as light band brightness, number of light bands, and automatic volume (judge the user's listening distance according to the distance between the phone and CRAZYBABY MARS).

In terms of sound effect, CRAZYBABY MARS supports multiple EQs, and supports the linkage of two CRAZYBABY MARS. It can also link multiple Bluetooth devices at multiple points to increase the practicability of operation.

Sound quality performance:

As for the officially publicized 360 degree sound field, because the sound outlet is at the upper end, there are some differences in the longitudinal sound pressure, but the horizontal sound pressure is very balanced. By playing red and white noise, and testing at a distance of one meter from four angles, there is almost no error in the sound pressure.

When the subwoofer is turned on, due to the directionless and physical diffusion of the bass, the mid and high tones will diffuse into the whole space, so the stereoscopic sense will be enhanced and there will be a certain sense of presence. The well-known Linkowitz Laboratory is advocating this technology. If the subwoofer can reflect the full frequency unit more directly, the effect should be more amazing.

Because of the unique unit direction and suspension principle of CRAZYBABY MARS, there is basically no limitation in its listening position, and its sound field is also better than that of ordinary single cavity dual channel Bluetooth audio. However, as the listening distance grows, there will be more obvious directionality, so local tycoons who are not poor in money can use two CRAZYBABY MARS  With the 2.0 system, you can get a more three-dimensional sound field and a sense of presence without the box.

In terms of triple frequency performance, since the cavity of the full frequency unit in the suspension is small, using the suspension alone for music playing is not outstanding in the middle and low frequencies, but it feels good in the high frequencies. When using the base bass unit together, due to the electronic frequency division, part of the middle and bottom frequencies are entrusted to the bass unit, there will be a great improvement in listening, especially the performance of the bass part, It's even a little too high.

In Cai Qin's ferry performance, the front drum performance has a more diffuse sense of bass, but the drum sound is not deep, but this low frequency diffuse sense is just right for the performance of piano and guitar when listening to Fujita Huimei's Down by the salley garden.

Listen to Faye Wong sky and violin Canon, CRAZYBABY MARS Although the high pitch performance of the violin is not clear, it is not dim. The concerto of the violin high pitch mixed with the cello is not hard to hear under the diffuse low frequency performance, like other Bluetooth audio systems. It has a unique charm. Similar products all use full frequency units with prominent medium and low frequency performance, because ordinary users are more inclined to percussion music and vocal saliva songs, The full frequency unit used by CRAZYBABY MARS is more prominent in the mid high pitch. Although it can not be compared with the pure treble unit three division audio, it is valuable as a single cavity Bluetooth audio.

Is it worth buying:

Finally, back to this topic, as a consumer product, CRAZYBABY MARS's positioning is still very prominent and does not work properly. Although it improves the sound quality with levitation, its main purpose is to bring a compelling sense of technology and novelty. Of course, unit up and levitation do bring unique sound field characteristics, but CRAZYBABY MARS only provides Bluetooth does not support other audio source input interfaces. It has its own dual USB charging port. It is an external Bluetooth audio positioned in mobile digital products rather than an entry-level hifi. In fact, I feel it is necessary to add AUX3.5.

But then again, as a desk or bedside science and technology landscape, The sound quality performance of CRAZYBABY MARS is also commendable. Although it feels that tuning can go a step further, at least the unit quality is superior in similar products. I believe that users who choose CRAZYBABY MARS for the purpose of buying audio will not be disappointed with his performance. After all, it is not easy to buy an entry-level HIFI and debug beautiful sound.

So in the final analysis, the product positioning of CRAZYBABY MARS is actually Fashion circle CRAZYBABY MARS will also be a popular brand of audio in the new and strange intelligent hardware circle. It is not intended to be a spoiler of the entry HIFI audio, but to bring some visual impact to the fashion and technology circles.

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@SKY_NI.2016.5.18.Shanghai