I have collected some really cool speakers,
but nothing compares to the Nebula from BoltBolt.
This speaker features an eye-catching ferrofluid visualization.
And guess what?
It doesn't flow randomly;
it syncs with the rhythm of your music,
providing a completely new listening experience.
If you are a music lover or a unique speaker collector like me,
you have to check this thing out.
Not only that, but the modular design adds a lot of fun to play with.
The whole speaker adopts this transparent shell design, or you can call it joyshell.
They even customized the screws so they look exactly like their logo BoltBolt.
I'm not skilled in DIY projects, but I managed to disassemble and assemble it in minutes.
Because of this modular design, you can choose to showcase it in what they call "Flaunt Mode,"
where the transparent shells are removed, exposing all the inner components.
Just by looking at the inner structure, it offers a truly unique experience,
don't you think?
And how about the sound, you might ask?
Well, it is fabulous, whether judged by our senior audio engineers
or professional sound equipment.
Though it is still in its prototype stage,
we like the sound.
For that part, we'll talk about it at the end of this video.
Hey, what's up? Sami here.
Today, let's delve into this incredible Nebula speaker.
While ferrofluid speakers are not new, a simple search on YouTube will show you a couple of
results.
But no offense intended, a quick look at those so-called ferrofluid speakers didn't interest
me enough to click on them.
However, the Nebula is a different story.
To be honest, I was deeply astonished when they reached out to me with this exotic speaker.
So let's start with the design.
Please note that the one I'm reviewing is still in its prototype stage, so please don't
mind the minor imperfections you might see here and there.
Normally, the final version will be much better as they are finalizing and polishing it for
mass production.
On the top, we have the control panel.
Around it is the scroll wheel and ambient light.
We'll talk about those in a second.
Moving down, we have the speaker module.
Nebula told me that they drew inspiration from NASA's space shuttle, using its iconic
international orange color (aerospace - FF4F00) as a vibrant salute to discovery and exploration.
This is a high-end speaker module that houses four high-fidelity loudspeakers within two
independent chambers.
With the inclusion of dual passive radiators, it delivers immersive 360° stereo sound and
should provide deep bass.
Well, why did I say "should"?
I will put this to the Sound Test part, so stick around until the end for that.
Now, let's move to the mid-frame, which is made from aluminum and integrates all the
wiring and connections.
At the bottom, there is a Type-C port to connect to the power source since it doesn't have
a built-in battery.
Therefore, you have to keep it connected all the time.
There are also some charging contacts here.
Nebula informed me that they will offer a charging base later, so you'll just need to
place it on the base.
Now, onto the most important and iconic part: The Ferrofluid display module.
This special ferrofluid is tailor-made and encapsulated in a cool transparent borosilicate
glassware, allowing us to enjoy the music while witnessing the "dancing" of the fluid.
As I mentioned before, this isn't random movement; they have somehow managed to customize and
engineer an electromagnet controller that translates sound waves into fluid movement
with good accuracy and consistency.
I found that if your music is wild, the fluid becomes wilder too, and if your music is calm,
it calms down as well, which is just entertaining to watch.
Not only that, we have ambient lighting, which adds different vibes to your room or party.
That's super cool!
The whole speaker has adopted this rounded design with transparent shells.
By using the bolt key, we can unscrew the bolts and remove all the shells, as I mentioned
earlier, transforming it into Flaunt Mode and exposing its inner components, revealing
meticulous engineering and craftsmanship.
Even if you choose not to use it, you can place it somewhere in your house, and it will
become the centerpiece of your decoration.
Using the speaker is easy and intuitive because of the smart control panel.
Simply touch the center point on the panel, and you will hear a welcoming sound.
The front ferrofluid display lights up, and you will be automatically connected to your
phone if you have connected before.
The first menu includes play/pause, previous/next song, and mute buttons.
Gently touching the power button takes us to the secondary menu, which includes mic
input, Bluetooth, and light modes.
That's quite standard for a speaker, right?
But here's the twist: there is a scroll wheel around the touch panel that you can rotate
clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the volume and the lights!
Interestingly, note that when you rotate to adjust the volume, there is a circle of indicators
as well as ambient lighting to follow—it looks cool!
The lighting effect on this speaker is probably the richest I've ever seen.
It has everything you can think of, including modes like breathing, constant on, and music
syncing lighting effects, and more!
As time is limited, I won't delve too much into it in this video.
I'll leave it to you to explore once you have it.
That's basically what the Nebula offers in terms of features at the moment.
Please note that a phone app is planned for the future, but it is still under development,
so I cannot show it to you right now.
Since it's a speaker, the most important aspect you may care about is the sound.
I have extensively tested it over the past several days, and I will share my experience
with you at the end of this section.
I will even use professional audio equipment to analyze why it has good sound quality.
Feel free to leave your comments about it as well.
Wearing headphones is suggested.
So, that's it.
Of course, the sound recorded through my mic and passed to you through your headphones
will definitely lose some details and may distort the sound, making it less immersive
than when you hear it in person.
Overall, I think the Nebula produces excellent sound quality.
It feels very balanced and full-bodied, with the reproduction of mids and highs being exceptionally
realistic and clear.
It also preserves a lot of details, making it undoubtedly a high-end audio system.
So, in terms of sound quality, it caters to the aesthetic preferences of most people.
However, for users who particularly enjoy deep bass like me, it may not be powerful
enough.
The curve obtained from our sound equipment also supports this point.
(The steeper the curve, the more the sound in this frequency range starts to diminish.)
This is perhaps my only minor complaint during the evaluation of this product.
When we communicated with Nebula, they informed me that they would provide add-ons in the
future to expand the cavity, which will offer a very punchy bass.
Do you remember those metal contact points at the bottom?
They are meant for these accessories, so we can look forward to that.
I will continue to provide follow-up evaluations for everyone.
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In conclusion, the Nebula speaker from BoltBolt is truly a unique and captivating speaker.
Its ferrofluid visualization, synchronized with the rhythm of your music, along with
the cool lighting effects, provides an unparalleled listening experience.
The modular design, especially the joyshell design, adds a playful element and allows
for easy disassembly and assembly.
The high-end speaker module delivers impressive stereo sound that will satisfy most people.
I am eagerly anticipating the interesting add-ons that the Nebula team will offer in
the future.
In one sentence, the Nebula speaker is a standout choice for those seeking a unique and visually
stunning addition to their listening setup, and personally, it easily tops all my collections;
if you're interested, please check out the link in the description and back the project
on Kickstarter for the best price on this exceptional speaker.
Thanks for watching, I'm Sami, and I'll see you in the next one!