SVEN SPS-707 can be named without exaggeration as a very competitive offer in the medium-sized shelf segment, and since recently speakers have became better still. The manufacturer has produced an updated version with BL index, which can be connected to any modern gadgets without wires. Nowadays Bluetooth in speakers is found in increasing frequency, however, wireless connection, as a rule, is offered in small image models only. But here we have more winning combination – a priori good sound plus compatibility with smartphones and tablet PCs.
Package content
The speaker system is for sale with good package content, where besides speakers two signal cables, connection cable and the remote control with a battery are included. The availability of two analog inputs makes it possible to connect this model to sound sources of any level.
Exterior
In general, terms the system looks quite modern. Cases are made of wooden fibreboard with black tape finishing; glossy plastic decorative pads are located on the front. At that, every loudspeaker contours are thoroughly underlined with grey margin.
Broadband heads with paper domes painted in silvery color are used to reproduce bass and middle frequencies. High frequencies are reproduced by means of full-size fabric dome emitters.
Speakers are traditionally controlled with the help of buttons located on the top panel of the active system. Four buttons enable to choose an input, control the volume level and change the timbre balance, that is they duplicate completely abilities of the wireless remote control. Operation modes are displayed clear with light-emitting diodes.
An additional button Connect has appeared on the panel of SVEN SPS-707BL as compared with the classic version, which is designed to set the Bluetooth connection. It takes only one time to enter a device, and in future it will be connected automatically. But if you have a modern smartphone with NFC, then suffice it to be brought to the corresponding mark and the connection happens.
Testing and impressions of operation
Connection via Bluetooth turns out very stable. No artifacts are listened in the music in the form of pauses, clicks, etc. Range of action is limited by the standard value 10-15 meters with line of sight. One reinforced concrete wall is not able to frustrate the interaction of speakers and a mobile device.
When it comes to subjective sound impressions, then SVEN SPS-707BL deserves high assessment. The system does not cover the lowermost bass only, but otherwise – apple pie order. Small loudspeakers surprise by smooth and vivid middle frequencies with a good attack. High frequencies turn out clear and transparent. At that, speakers keep neutral color with the sound pressure increase long enough, that makes it possible to sound medium-sized rooms. The ability to form a correct scene is perfectly heard during watching movies, therefore the model can be recommended for any home necessities.
The amplitude-frequency characteristic diagram confirms this completely, and it looks nice for its class. In the midfrequency range, the speaker system demonstrates the exemplary unevenness of the characteristic at the level of ±3 dB. Speakers start to sound from 50 Hz, therefore the sound picture turns out the complete; critical bass shortage is not felt.
Conclusion
On the whole, we have every reason to recommend SVEN SPS-707BL for in-home use. Speakers provide steady for its class sound level, and the standard set of analog inputs is complemented with qualitative Bluetooth connection with NFC support. So, the model does perfectly well for joint operation with smartphones and tablet PCs.
