Aiwa Exos-3 - unboxing & first impressions

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[@JoeBorn]

Hi all, this is Joe from Aiwa. Thanks for another thorough review. Your review convinces me we'll need to focus more attention on tuning the lower levels. The good news is that obviously, the hardware is there. Firmware updates coming!

[@romeobathanjr4661]

Sir please make it more convenient for asians to buy aiwa products :)

[@justinnaramor6050]

Hi jo, That's good to hear! Good to know you listen to people's feadback. keep it up!

[@EaglesTime]

Shout out to aiwa for great customer service!

[@justinnaramor6050]

@@EaglesTime indeed:)

[@JoeBorn]

@@romeobathanjr4661 we're very much working on that! News to come.

[@MrSeltx]

the legend is back

[@quintuplebanned4267]

Cool video...thanks for taking the time to make these. So interesting and so helpful. I never suggest anyone review anything, I’m just happy you choose to do it in the first place.

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

Exos-3 definitely has its more optimal bass at higher volumes and possibly after switching the modes (couldn't tell if they actually switched though). Aiwa should make a firmware update to tweak the bass on lower and mid volumes, but in the meantime EQ boosted bass (higher levels for lowest frequency ranges) in apps like Spotify may compensate. At high/max volumes, the AIWA sounds better than the Anker but go lower and the Anker has better quality. The Teuful might be slightly above their league for comparison - clearly featuring larger subwoofers. A JBL Xtreme (or maybe JBL Charge) might be worth tossing into the mix. Overall excellent and highly enjoyable review, as usual!

[@justinnaramor6050]

I agree with you! great comment.

[@tomislavmalbasic6843]

@@justinnaramor6050 jbl charge is out of this league

[@viroziss]

Glad to see you back

[@sethnicholls7861]

There's no bass boost on the Aiwa, or an Aiwa app to EQ it?

[@mirkoregina8733]

hello, great comparison! I state that I already have the soundcore motion + plus but I wanted to replace it with another speaker undecided between the new soundcore motion + boom and Aiwa exos-3 ... what would you recommend?

[@Alejandro-du6vq]

Hey Oluv, do you still recommend the Aiwa prodigy 1 if I am in a budget? Danke

[@jcdupuy4809]

Excellent. Concerning ajustement eq on the motion + , is it possible to have a video on it?

[@marcuscoster6529]

Single tweeter is an odd design choice, is this speaker stereo or mono?

[@devilzattitude]

Hey! Can let me know your feedback on the Canadian brand called Fluance on the Fi70 (Largest Bluetooth speaker) and the Fi20? Would greatly appreciate it!

[@xxSILENCIOx]

Finally! Getting mine on Monday!

[@arturoocampo1065]

Oluv do you think you’ll be doing a review of the new google nest audio?

[@Canaris]

If I ever go to a bad taste party, I'll make sure to bring that Aiwa speaker.

[@dundeek.9348]

I just ordered an Aiwa Exos-9 from Shopee couple of days ago. Will be shipped directly from the USA. Curious to know that if it can be used here in Malaysia. Here our house voltage is 240v, 50hz. Does it have dual voltage to accommodate with Malaysian type of current?

[@jcdupuy4809]

Hello have you updated your firmware ? Any difference ?

[@lnstall_Wizard]

i really do love your videos. thanks

[@pikkyuukyuun4741]

have you considered routing the binaural mic cable around your back? It would look more seemless I think

[@mastersupreme6126]

WHAT ABOUT MAGNAVOX OR EMERSON

[@misterpuncherd1321]

The exos 3 sounds muffled and hollow against the anker and the teufel at normal level however it shines at max volume it sounds better, louder and fuller than the anker

[@JoeBorn]

As I said above, this review makes it obvious that we need to focus attention on tuning the lower levels, firmware updates are coming!

[@pirotex2005]

Anker win

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

Joe Born Hearing the quality at higher volumes , I feel confident firmware updates can definitely perfect the low and mid volume ranges!

[@misterpuncherd1321]

Joe Born Of course sir, i like aiwa because you use criticize to make better stuff and the nice customer service. The exos 9 was a legend of speaker, so the exos 3 can be decent thanks to some firmware udpate with eq adjustments

[@bhavesh440]

@@JoeBorn send me to India please. Really looking forward

[@stauride2793]

Hi, nice design of the speakers, good test as always! Would you compare jbl partybox 100 VS 310? I'm wondering wich one i should buy ;)

[@theotherhouse5910]

100.... tighter bass and cheaper better quality sound 300 is just loud 🔊🔊

[@tybudz6639]

Nice, woffers also need a break in period to get those lower hz more consistently

[@doctorrazz]

The Exos 9 is the larger model with 200 watts total and 5 speakers. It has a much bigger sound. The exos 3 is for portability and great Aiwa usa support!

[@diujay]

Is Aiwa same brand who made TV in past?

[@jamespeck276]

Yes Oluv. Where's the BASS? I bought three Ankers because of your review...two for my grown daughters. We all love them. Cannot be beat for the price and size and sound. Nothing better in its class. You have great taste in sound...like me! I became a patron because of the Anker. I am so glad you are still with us. Keep up the great work. Thank you.

[@eldesertico]

Better tha jbl filip 4 ?

[@FvZz1623]

should i get jbl partybox 300 for home listening to music? I usually listen to techno and house music most of the time ! anyone could help please ?

[@jann8490]

Go for the new PB 310 it will be awesome.

[@tomislavmalbasic6843]

thanks for review. please, what are your top picks for a small (1 to 2 kg max) party speaker? i'm nomad without a vecihle who like dj-ing and making micro parties

[@oluvsgadgets]

Minirigs 2.1

[@tomislavmalbasic6843]

@@oluvsgadgets thanks. is there something more budget friendly maybe? what do you think how much anker motion + can give as a party speaker?

[@techderaudios]

Hello oluv will you try Xiaomi bomber? I have it its pretty decent for 280-300€ (cheapest seller taxes included after)

[@oluvsgadgets]

if they send me one... not going to spend money on it.

[@techderaudios]

@@oluvsgadgets you could use my unit for short time if you could afford the shipping 😅

[@leninquispe1031]

Did you compare with JBL Boombox?

[@leninquispe1031]

I am interested in bomber, I saw it on AliExpress.

[@techderaudios]

@@leninquispe1031 yess see channel had a boombox 2 in comparison didn't do allot less then boombox 2 also price with taxes was under 300€ (few sellers are cheap )

[@telmomirandacomposer]

Thanks to Oluv I now know of another brand.. Teufel. The motion+ is THE bluetooth benchmark for me ever since I took a chance on it in Feb, and thank God I did. Gotta figure out a way to get a Teufel shipped to Canada.

[@user-gn7yo4qn6x]

0:00 New assistant on the right 😉👍

[@justinnaramor6050]

Hi again Oluv! This was very interesting to listen to. Yeah, I agree there's hardly any bass on the Aiwa at lower volumes, although this certainly isn't the first time I've heard speakers do that. My minirig sub is a little like this, I don't hear it much at lower volume combined with my Minirig mini, but when I crank up the volume the sub is much more audable. The minirig mini already boosts bass for lower volumes though, so I guess the sub wouldn't really be neaded for those volumes. Maybe Aiwa can implement some DSP or something to boost bass for lower volume. When you made your first comment about the lack of bass at lower volume, I immediately thought "hey, try it at max volume and it will likely sound fuller!" because I've heard a few speakers that were like that. The Doss soundbox XL was a bit like this too if I remember, but with the Aiwa it seamed like you really had to crank it up to get some serious bass. with the Doss you didn't have to crank it up like crazy loud and you could still hear bass.

[@florianm.7306]

Endlich ein neues Video

[@84harmanpreet]

Where we can buy AIWA products in India?????

[@GOLFADDICT65]

the aiwa for sure sounded good at max volume....the soundcore sounded good all the way through......i already have the sound core but i must just have to pick up the aiwa exos 3 ....and maybe the exos 9....already just got the jbl party box 300 and love the sound and bass...love your reviews they are some of the best on speakers out there....thx...cheers

[@guilhe90]

you think is comparable to the boombox on max volume?

[@jovanybadua5212]

its better than the boombox obviously

[@gamerslife4me938]

Its gonna be tough to beat the anker.

[@projectorz7707]

please review the Anker Motion plus vs Xdobo x8,.they said Xdobo is jbl charge 4 killer

[@kingofthejbl165tv7]

Hi well and welcome is back!! 😃😁

[@Edwin5467]

I was really excited about this new Aiwa speaker, being an exos 9 owner myself, but the anker clearly sounds better

[@doctorrazz]

With crap music in you get crap sound out. plain and simple!

[@MykTAOfficial]

Can you try the Diamondboxx Model 40TWS, the new one which will start shipping this november and I hope someone can lend you the new Model L3 which looks to be very well improved, cause the L2 just vanished maybe in response to your test and the horrible distortion Aiwa Exos 3 needs some bit improvements on bass at lower volumes to not make it sound like a kitchen radio and making it less harsh to the ears... Keep up the great work mr. Oluv

[@quintuplebanned4267]

Myk TA are you on patreon?

[@northpc45171]

Hi oluv do you have your playlist youtube?

[@oluvsgadgets]

yes on Patreon

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

A firmware update is sure to help the Exos 3 become a star at lower volumes. In its defense though regarding this review some better music genres should have been put through it. Waiting for the update. Thanks Joe for what you guys are doing at Aiwa. Listening to the people.

[@stellarproductions8888]

I think the W-King D8 upgraded sweeps the deck with the Aiwa Exos-3! Because of your excellent review, I actually purchased the W-King D8 upgraded and I love it!

[@oluvsgadgets]

whats different on the upgraded version?

[@stellarproductions8888]

@@oluvsgadgets The box has an 8000MAH battery instead of 4000MAH, and it produces a maximum of 70-watts instead of 50-watts.

[@oluvsgadgets]

@@stellarproductions8888 when did they release it? I could contact them for a unit. is it worth it?

[@kriskeilman2087]

I don't think it was upgraded. I have seen it advertised saying it was 50 watts and 70 watts peak. I could be wrong.

[@stellarproductions8888]

@@oluvsgadgets It was released this year I believe. You know if you have the upgraded model, because on the bottom of the speaker that has the rating information, you will see 4000MAH x 2. If you don't see the X2, then you have the previous model.

[@aaronzanet7352]

The moment you see a brand new video in this channel...😍😍

[@c-apsl-ock]

Hello! Are you not interested in Apple Homepod? I appreciate you for all the videos and the interactive database by the way!

[@thesleepieholloe4102]

Thank you, Oluv.

[@kompozytor96]

Super ze dodajesz na youtube bo ta inna opcja patreon only do mnie nie przemawia

[@nicolas1002]

I miss u oluv 🥺❤

[@Muiscfromthealps]

Wow am surprised the dog is chill with all that boom boom going on

[@johnjudge6601]

I've two Ankers paired for stereo

[@Idk_621]

You should bring back the Bose Soundlink mini II again that would be fun!!

[@AlexIsUber]

Finally! AIWA needs to put out more speakers asap

[@maruata_Chinzah]

Thanks for your video. Hope you to review again Vifa Helsinki. 😊

[@oluvsgadgets]

I made lots of videos on Patreon

[@summaconfusione3679]

Thanks for your great reviews. They are by far the best on youtube. What i would like for the future are some bigger Anker speakers. Especially the upcoming Rave Neo. I love my motion+. But its to low bass outside and the other speakers in that range are too bad, or too expensive. And i hope thats the next gamechanger they bring on the market.

[@oluvsgadgets]

I reviewed them all on Patreon

[@summaconfusione3679]

Then its not for me in corona times. I have to cancel everything that cost money every month :(. Can you tel me if i woud be disappointed with the Sound if i have the motion+ ?

[@oluvsgadgets]

It needs custom EQ just like the Motion+ o covered all already. It’s not perfect but for 99$ it kicks ass

[@mohammedshan8837]

Hi brother 🙏 , how are you. I am from India, Kerala. Which is your favourite headphone at a medium budget .

[@quintuplebanned4267]

mohammed shan hey Kerala! I visited you in 2012 and loved you! Dali makes a great headphone io 4 and io 6, comfort is incredible, sound is the best for over ear bluetooth I have ever heard, something like 30 hours on a single charge as well, PSB is nice sound, not great design, not super streamlined, moondrop starfield is an excellent IEM for around 109usd, highly recommend that one, and the shozy 1.1, for 75usd, excellent, or the tin t-2 plus, also an Iem, around 50-60 usd, excellent, studio headphones, to be honest, the best I’ve heard is the Superlux 668 (I think that is the model) for 29usd. Here is what I am comparing these to: I have audio technica m40, Master and Dynamic (2 sets), Bowers and Wilkins (2 sets), Oppo planar dynamic, the PSB, and old onkyo, Sennheiser momentum, and Sennheiser hd25, v-moda crossfade, bang and olufsen b-7, for IEMS - ikko oh10, thieaudio legacy 3, moondrop starfields and spaceship, shozy 1.1, Samsung galaxy + buds, all those cheap cca and Kz ones, tin t2, tin t2 plus, urbanfun, trn v90 and ba5, I can’t remember the rest, but out of these, at least, the Dalis are head and shoulders above the rest for premium over ear headphones with bluetooth, they beat the others with or without cable, and the superlux for studio work, and I was always very partial to the PSBs for sound, though I would still choose the Dalis.

[@mohammedshan8837]

@@quintuplebanned4267 Thank you brother 🙏 1st time I hear the company name Dali. Definitely I will try

[@jcdupuy4809]

I have the exos 9. Still a beast even after 4 years, i am so sad for the exos 3...is it possible that a firmware update could fix it ?

[@JoeBorn]

Based on the review, I'm quite confident a firmware update can fix this, the hardware is strong, we just need to boost the bass at the lower levels.

[@jcdupuy4809]

Great. If you could look for a little update for the exos 9, it would be great. I don t know if it comes from dsp but the first bass note quicks louder like a wrong note and than everthing goes smoothly.

[@theometzger2348]

@@JoeBorn I just ordered one of the speakers Joe. When will I know when the firmware update is available? Would you actually have to download it or how does that work? Thank you, Ted

[@jcdupuy4809]

@@JoeBorn if someone to test it in France...i am here 😀

[@natnut2008]

I think the speaker should be tuned properly first before doing a side by side comparison. That allows the full potential of the speaker to be heard. Otherwise we can't really do a fair assessment of the speaker. After all, the Anker SM+ was fully tuned by Oluv so the Aiwa Exos-3 deserves the same tuning effort. Btw Oluv, have you considered reviewing Huawei's Sound X, which was codeveloped by Devialet?

[@thesleepieholloe4102]

Aiwa should have an app for phones that has a functional EQ in it. Or do something like the Anker and add a "Low Listening" button that gives it more fullness at low power.

[@JoeBorn]

Agreed, we're on it.

[@thesleepieholloe4102]

@@JoeBorn I'll be ordering my 2 soon. I'll be looking for it! Most of my listening is done between 25%-55% volume. Also, my Orbs have volume issues when connected to my computer. Much love, stay excellent!!

[@2migo]

very nice ^^ Teufel Best!

[@ciaranstorey6233]

That teufel rockster cross is no joke!! I really regret selling it!

[@user-kj9yf7qk1v]

Los aiwa son geniales hoy me compré uno👍

[@thefattmatt]

Ehh i’ll stick with Soundcore Rave Neo for high volume performance, that Aiwa seems pretty lacking in most areas

[@magnushansen4446]

Can you please try to compare the jbl partybox 1000 and the teufel rockster

[@oluvsgadgets]

Not interested

[@magnushansen4446]

WHY not

[@oluvsgadgets]

Would never buy them

[@magnushansen4446]

Why dont you ask Toni if you could use his teufel and Then borrow a partybox somwhere where you Can return it after filmning the video

[@oluvsgadgets]

@@magnushansen4446 why should I waste my time?

[@Victor-wc8wx]

Could you maybe take a look at the new JBL PartyBox 310 and compare it with the SoundBoks 3, and the PartyBox 300 and the PartyBox 1000, that could awesome

[@ueboomsonybest7404]

It has nothing to do with this video how bose soundtouch 30 compares against ue hyperboom, aiwa exos 9 ans jbl partybox 100 in power loudness and quality? For party use

[@andronyc]

Hi Oluv !!! Longtime no see 🤜🤛

[@aktunav]

It reminded me Fugoo xl...

[@esezate1]

I wish I had twin boys so I can name them OLUV & OLAF. My wife can tell me ' you wanna make OLUV?"

[@ctll626]

I told you about this speaker in your other videos a month ago. Anyways, I wish you use a decibel meter when comparing speaker, then we could really see which speaker is louder.

[@oluvsgadgets]

Did I read your comment?

[@chhangte_anp]

@Jason, this is Binaural Recording.

[@ctll626]

@@oluvsgadgets I guess you don't read all comments from your viewers.

[@ctll626]

@@chhangte_anp ok, but that doesn't tell me how loud speaker is.

[@chhangte_anp]

@@ctll626 Sorry for your bad hearings. If a normal person listen through headphones, they will surely knew how loud it is

[@yancygil4676]

I would put the awia 3 , vs the w-king

[@jcdupuy4809]

It is for sale on aiwa europe with the firmware updated😀 for 179 euros

[@Joniyah444]

I wish we had teufel in the states...

[@op-1g.s]

But I think still the Anker motion plus will be the winner.

[@robbie4860]

Oluv do the JBL Xtreme 3!!

[@auston.e8493]

Interesting the exos 3 appears to lack bass, the exos 9 is an amazing unit. No lack of bass there! Best sounding wireless speaker at 300$ in my opinion.

[@Wigglythegreat2]

It's still the best in my opinion especially for the money. I have the JBL party box 100 and the Souncore motion + , but the Aiwa Exos 9 is still king.

[@patriktoldi9886]

The jbl pb 100 kill the aiwa easily

[@Wigglythegreat2]

@@patriktoldi9886 ​ @Patrik Toldi Kill it in what way? Although the JBL PB 100 can get louder and has more bass, the Aiwa Exos 9 sounds better for inside listening in my opinion. As I own both, I have compared them and I do really prefer the Aiwa for inside listening. I only bought the JBL PB 100 for outside listening and that is where it can do a better job. I listen most of the time indoors, so that would be a big reason why I prefer the Aiwa.

[@JoeBorn]

I'm confident we can fix this with a firmware update, the hardware is there, we just need to boost the bass at the lower levels. Thanks for your kind words on the E9!

[@Wigglythegreat2]

@@JoeBorn That's good to hear.

[@mandy8393]

Der AIWA Exos 3 wäre zum aktuellen Preis ein absoluter Fehlgriff. Ein Test des Tronsmart Element T6 Max wäre wirklich für Viele interessant. Habe den Tronsmart Element T6 und den Element Mega zu Hause und beide sind absolut für die Mülltonne. Dieser neue Speaker soll ja 60 Watt rausblasen und so hört er sich auch an. Hab das Straussenei um 65 Euro ergattert und das Ding ist jeden Cent wert. Für Partytiger ein Hammer, jedoch ohne Nachjustierung am Equalizier ein No-Go, denn dann entwickeln alle Dinge in der Umgebung des Lautsprechers ein Eigenleben und fangen zu Tanzen und zu Knarren an. Nichts für Audiophile, aber für Krawallmacher zum Schnäppchenpreis findet sich zur Zeit sicher nichts Besseres und vor Allem Lauteres auf dem Markt.

[@Kiddro22]

That mfr is similar to the Oontz Angle 3XL

[@bigjay1970]

As they say in baseball and I'm a fan of Awia with 4 exos 9's a swing-and-a-miss!🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄😉😇 That is unless you crank it to Max!

[@oktosite_]

It can be fixed with firmware updates.

[@razerlazerskymetal9292]

How about Aiwa-x100?

[@oluvsgadgets]

whhat about it?

[@razerlazerskymetal9292]

@@oluvsgadgets review

[@oluvsgadgets]

I reviewed it long ago

[@quintuplebanned4267]

You on patreon?

[@markin_]

Dude, you look like a “normal” guy from the 90’s

[@markygreenall8645]

Big ups to the dog. Trooper.

[@matildabjork8935]

[@Umat165]

Ow, aiwa, old brand, come back

[@markdizon4826]

Wow nice speaker sir aiwa exos 3 but in low volume level is not good sir 👍👍👍

[@JoeBorn]

we have some work to do on that, I'm confident we can fix the lower level bass with a firmware update, stay tuned!

[@matipetolanza1548]

New speakers bluetooth vs Vintage Boombox from 80's? This content doesn't exist in Internet..

[@brigganthewolf1461]

The thing with vintage boomboxes is that they are becoming ridiculously expensive with the eBay dreamers asking for a fortune. The closest thing I could get to is this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oojPfo2XbKejjqs

[@wavezone2566]

Четкая собака! Ее смог разбудить только teufel на максимальной громкости прямо под ухом...

[@Grabbitch]

The Anker Soundcore Motion+ sounds way better. After buying this beast for 79,99 € directly from www.soundcore.com and heared it @ home, I immedeately ordered a second one. One Anker Soundcore Motion+ is nearly on the same level than the JBL Extreme - if you buy two they smash the JBL Extreme and were still cheaper. Do not make a mistake - buy not the AIWA.

[@jabutlerfl]

Maybe test it against the Denon DSB-250 Envaya? :)

[@samratghosh6067]

Oluv why don't you review srs xb 43

[@richardattoun2734]

Edifier R1280DB its not same category but wonder compare of this with dockin plus 2 or trufel rockster ....

[@westmister]

AIWA. It was terminated in the 90s.

[@chigozie424]

Holy smithereens

[@SharwanKumar-cx3mr]

💖💖🤑🤑👍👍👍🤩✌✌🥳😁😁😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@amen6210]

Vt360 vs aiwa

[@johnjudge6601]

Dog thinks your mad

[@romainm2271]

The Teufel Rockster Air is very impressionnant in bass and sound...

[@supremevisor]

Dockin size speakers would kill this aiwa. Even small guy anker managed to keep close.

[@mastersupreme6126]

WHAT I USE SO FAR IS LG PK3 PK5 PK7 THE SECOND BEST BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS AFTER THE BOSE!

[@legendaryblood1937]

Compare it against Helsinki

[@oluvsgadgets]

Kia vs Bugatti

[@ssg5795]

@@oluvsgadgets lol, ur humor is hilarious.

[@brendonching7952]

sardines vs caviar

[@tomislavmalbasic6843]

@@brendonching7952 comparing kia with sardines is not ok. sardines are delicious. did you ever tried then fresh and barbicued? or just soaked in the lemon sauce for few hours? or salty, after few months kept just in salt?

[@troylouna974]

I bet beats beatbox portable sounds better and louder than aiwa qnd teufel