Closer Examination

AUDIOCASE is a new player on the market, and when we accepted delivery of our test sample, they had just gotten their new box, which is very white.


No nonsense could be the principal idea behind pretty much anything that is AUDIOCASE-related. The design is super simple, functional, and capable of taking quite the beating. It is built like a tank/flight case, which means you have to watch out for what it might hit rather than the device itself. The plywood box is topped with 2 mm of linoleum, which should keep it looking good for a long time - even scratches seem to be quite aesthetic.


In terms of durability, the AUDIOCASE is miles ahead of most portable speakers. The plywood box is pretty durable on its own, but on top of that, you have aluminum profiles and ball ends, which should make the thing nearly indestructible.


AUDIOCASE has gone way beyond a setup that would be possible to charge efficiently over a standard USB charger. They supply a charger that can charge the battery in about three hours, which is fairly quick.


Simplicity in both looks and controls is what AUDIOCASE is all about. The minimalistic design and controls work quite well. The volume control and mini-jack input are positioned on the side of the device, which is slightly awkward, but after you memorize the layout, it is quite easy to dial in the volume without looking.


The case part of the name was not taken lightly by the designers. It looks like a pretty discrete flight case with a nice handle. Carrying it around all day at 6.4 kg is probably a little too much, but the plush handle makes it pretty comfortable to lug around.