{"id":195134,"date":"2024-06-18T12:24:33","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T12:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=195134"},"modified":"2024-06-18T12:25:14","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T12:25:14","slug":"edifier-d32-bluetooth-5-3-and-apple-airplay-2-in-retro-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/speakers\/edifier-d32-bluetooth-5-3-and-apple-airplay-2-in-retro-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Edifier D32: Bluetooth 5.3 and Apple AirPlay 2 in retro design"},"content":{"rendered":"

The shape of the Edifier D32 wireless speaker\u00a0evokes<\/a>\u00a0memories of the \u201cgolden age\u201d of audio technology in the late 50s. The impression is enhanced by the proportions of the hand-carved wooden case with a white or black walnut surface. The novices’ affiliation with modernity is probably more noticeable at the rear – there is a double bass reflex port, which was rarely seen in technology in those years.<\/p>\n

It enhances the bass response of a long-throw mid-bass driver, complemented by a pair of silk dome inch tweeters – quite a classic option. Together, this unique single-body triphonic covers the frequency range from 52 Hz to 40 kHz.<\/p>\n

A pair of class D microcircuit amplifiers from Texas Instruments develop power up to 60 W, and a two-way active crossover is responsible for frequency distribution. Dynamic range correction with light compression adds a pleasant sound quality. Moreover, the D32 received Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certificates.<\/p>\n

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Wireless speaker Edifier D32<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edifier D32 is equipped with a Bluetooth 5.3 module with support for SBC, AAC and LDAC codecs. But support for Apple AirPlay 2 with access to wireless streaming with a resolution of 16 bit\/48 kHz can be considered a pleasant surprise. Moreover, by connecting the D32 to a computer or other suitable source via USB-C, you can listen to audio with a resolution of up to 24-bit\/96 kHz. This includes full Hi-Res streaming from platforms such as Apple Music, Tidal, Qobuz, etc.<\/p>\n

In addition to AirPlay 2, when connected to home Wi-Fi, support for Spotify and Tidal Connect is implemented. You can return to analogue roots with the 3.5mm AUX input. A modern alternative is the USB input. With a weight of 3 kg, the device can be easily taken with you, at least when traveling around the apartment. It is quite appropriate in the office, kitchen or bedroom. And it is completely autonomous – up to 11 hours of playback from the built-in battery. To control the D32, you can use not only beautiful old-school keys, but also the Edifier ConneX application, which contains, for example, equalizer settings.<\/p>\n

In the US, the Edifier D32 Bluetooth speaker is already available for $130.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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