Not Your Great Grandfather’s Victrola
Slated for release in the April-June timeframe, the handheld ME1 (shown above, $100) and tabletop ME2 ($200) are battery-powered speakers featuring waterproof enclosures with stylish anodized-aluminum grilles. Both carry an IP67 rating, meaning they are impervious to dust and can be submerged in up to 10 feet of water without damage.
The ME1, designed for grab-and-go listening, pairs a 2-inch driver with a passive bass radiator in an ultra-compact enclosure. To maintain a smooth profile without protrusions, controls are mounted flush in the edge along with a USB charging port. Battery life is rated for up to 12 hours of continuous play.
The ME2 mates a 3.5-inch driver and 1-inch tweeter with two passive bass radiators and a more powerful amplifier in a larger enclosure with top mounted controls and an auxiliary input. Battery life is rated for up to 20 hours of continuous play.
The ME1 will be offered in black, gray, blue, red, or green, and the ME2 in black, gray, or blue. Victrola will offer optional black and brown custom-fitted leather cases available at launch (shown with ME2).
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