Honeywell’s Aviator sounds rich, looks attractive, and blends in perfectly in your home decor, either on the sideboard in a room or in the study – a private space and retreat for many people. Yes, it’s somewhat expensive at 40k, but I would say it’s well worth the money. From the way that it sounds to the way it manages to fill a room with audio, I’ve come to really appreciate this Honeywell product. To begin with, this is a 240W Hi-Fi speaker that is easy to set up. It seamlessly connects with the audio source, as long as you are within the range of your wireless signal. There’s a lot more, so let us find out.
In sync with the predominant trend, the Aviator can be used in both wired and wireless formats. It creates a clean, minimalist look by eliminating the clutter of cables.
To say that this is one of the prettiest Bluetooth speakers around won’t be an exaggeration. The Aviator has a stylish design with an oblong shape and there is a leather-type finish. It comes with a tripod-like stand that makes it stand out from most mundane wireless speakers and soundbars. The speaker has a solid construction and refined acoustics that ensure minimal distortion and vibration. Also, there is an ambient LED light for an eye-soothing experience.
Inside, we are looking at a whole lot of sophisticated machinery. There is a proprietary true-lossless 1MBPS+ Audio Codec, essentially an audio coding format that preserves all of the original audio data during compression. The speaker’s 240 watts of power delivers every note and sound with good clarity and fidelity. With Bluetooth V5.3 providing a
30-meter range, users can enjoy good connectivity without interruptions.
Another key highlight of this product is the advanced lossless dongle connectivity with Type C and Lightning connectors; this allows you to transmit audio and data without losing any data in the original source file. The speaker also supports multi-mode audio-in, allowing easy switching between lossless dongle, Bluetooth, and AUX inputs. Its all-digital processing for 5 drivers creates a rich, layered audio profile, while the 5 channels of the amplifier and 3 independent sound cavities work together to deliver a dynamic and high-fidelity sound.
At my end, I streamed some of the music stored on my laptop, as well as from the Spotify app on the Samsung mobile phone. The Aviator sounds clear with ample clarity for all kinds of music – Hindi film songs from the eighties, Richard Marx’s English ballads, or even instrumental music from movies. You will get to enjoy powerful, crystal-clear audio that fills the room. Honestly, this speaker delivers sound that rivals some of its high-end wired counterparts.
Who is it for? Those who want a nice-looking speaker, not exactly for carrying around the house (given its size), instead, leaving in one spot indefinitely. Given its design and appearance, it’s quite a head-turner. And, when it comes alive, it becomes the centre of attraction, with its vibrant, balanced audio and superior sound. For some, its price might be a dampener, but good things don’t come cheap. Highly recommended.
