PROs

• Sound quality: The sound quality on this speaker is very good overall. Mids and highs are clear and there is some bass, although the bass is a little on the light side. However, sound quality overall is still very good and well balanced.
• WiFi: One of the biggest advantages that a WiFi speaker has over Bluetooth speakers is the ability to easily stream from any device on your network without the hassle of pairing and unpairing. You can download the GGMM app to your iPhone or Android device and it will help walk you through the setup process. You can also setup the speaker manually using the instructions in my accompanying video review. Once connected to your home network, you can easily stream music from your Apple devices by using the AirPlay option. Android users can use a DLNA-supported music app, such as the GGMM app itself.
• Aux: If you don’t want to bother with WiFi configuration, you can also connect your phone directly to the speaker with the included 3.5mm audio cable. This also makes it compatible with devices such as the Chromecast Audio dongle.
• AC power: I was happy to see that the power adapter for this unit has the UL certification logo on it.
• Design: I really like the brushed aluminum front and the soft leather exterior of the speaker. The retro design also looks great on a bookshelf.
• Apple users will likely have the best experience: The AirPlay music streaming technology is one of those things that “just works” in the Apple ecosystem. While the speaker also support DLNA streaming (a supposed media streaming standard), I’ve never had much luck with DLNA streaming among Windows, Android and Sony devices in the past. This is not the fault of this speaker, but more of an issue with DLNA and UPnP.

CONs

• No Bluetooth: This speaker does not contain Bluetooth connectivity.
• No built-in apps: If you’re familiar with Sonos speakers, you’re probably aware that the speakers can directly connect to Pandora, Spotify, etc even when your phone leaves the network. That is not the case with this speaker and it does need to be connected to a device for streaming playback.
• No built-in battery: This speaker must be connected to an AC outlet. It does not have a built-in battery.

Overall, the GGMM M-Freedom definitely has great sound quality and incorporates network music streaming. The retro design makes it a great addition to your bookshelf.

Check out the GGMM M-Freedom WiFi Speaker on Amazon

— Sample provided for review

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PROs

• Sound quality: Obviously one of the most important features of a speaker is the sound quality, and this speaker definitely does not disappoint. There is a good (but not muddy) bass response as well as great mids and highs. I have a Sonos PLAY:1 speaker and I would rate this speaker as a very close contender, but maybe just a notch below the Sonos in terms of sound quality. The speaker also gets fairly loud (enough to annoy the neighbors) with virtually no distortion.
• Bluetooth: A feature missing from the Sonos PLAY:1 is Bluetooth, so I’m glad to see that Bluetooth is incorporated in the GGMM M4. Some may argue that the compression used in the Bluetooth protocol can lessen the sound quality of the music, but Bluetooth 4.0 (which this GGMM unit uses) offers some great improvements in terms of sound quality, so I believe this is become less and less of an issue.
• WiFi: This speaker also has built-in WiFi functionality. When the speaker is set to WiFi mode, it will begin broadcasting its own WiFi network “GGMM_M4_XXX” (the “XXX” will be 3 random characters). Connect your computer or smartphone to this network and you can start enjoying AirPlay and DLNA streaming right away. Or, you can link this speaker to your home router. While connected to the speaker via WiFi, open a web browser and go to: 192.168.78.1
  On this page, you can select “Client Mode”, scan for you home router, enter your WiFi password, and you’re linked up. This way, any iPhone or Mac computer on your home network can AirPlay music directly to this speaker (Android users can use DLNA streaming via the GGMM app).
• Aux: If you don’t want to bother with WiFi or Bluetooth configurations, you can also connect your phone directly to the speaker with the included 3.5mm audio cable. This also makes it compatible with devices such as the Chromecast Audio dongle.
• Bass boost: There is a dedicated bass boost button on the top of the speaker that subtly increases the bass without making it sound overpowered or distorted. However, I think the bass sounds great on the speaker without it, so I leave it off most of the time.
• Built-in battery: I was also pleased to see that this speaker incorporate a built-in battery for up to 8 hours of playback (Bluetooth or WiFi streaming will reduce the battery runtime due to the additional power requirement). So you can pick up the speaker and carry it room to room or take it outside on the deck for entertaining.
• AC power: If you plan to keep the speaker stationary, you can leave it plugged into the wall. The power adapter has the UL certification logo on it.
• Design: I really like the soft leather exterior of the speaker and the old school look of the speaker itself. It looks great sitting on a shelf, but can also function as a portable “boombox” as needed.

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[Apple Airplay Certified]GGMM M4 Wireless Speaker for Music Streaming,Wi-Fi Bluetooth Indoor Outdoor...

• ✓[Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Aux]: Connect directly to your Wi-Fi network for Internet radio, your music library and favorite online streaming music services like Spotify, Pandora, and iHeartradio. Connect via Bluetooth, direct Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi router, or AUX. Easily switch among separate audio sources and add up to 16 devices without disconnecting.Wi-Fi working over 160 feet.

Last update was on: October 6, 2023 1:11 am

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• ✓[Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Aux]: Connect directly to your Wi-Fi network for Internet radio, your music library and favorite online streaming music services like Spotify, Pandora, and iHeartradio. Connect via Bluetooth, direct Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi router, or AUX. Easily switch among separate audio sources and add up to 16 devices without disconnecting.Wi-Fi working over 160 feet.
• ✓[Reddot Winner]: 2015 Reddot award winner, this retro speaker is covered with microfiber leather, CNC stainless aluminum alloy finishing, can match with any interior style, and convenient to take outdoors with the removable leather strap.
• ✓[Built-In Battery]: Rechargeable battery allows you to enjoy your music anywhere and anytime. Battery can last up for 10 hours of playtime before it needs to be recharged. Working distance up to 100 feet.
• ✓[Multi-room Music System via Wifi]: Each Wi-Fi Speaker is part of a whole family of wireless speakers and also systems. If you buy two or more our M4 speaker, you can connect them via your home Wi-Fi and play different music in different room or play the same music in every room. Connect up to 10 speakers. Each speaker can stream L/R channels to create a surround sound experience. Download "GGMM MUSIC" App from your Apple Store/ Google Play to control your speaker through your smart device.

CONs

• No FM tuner: There is no built-in FM tuner on this speaker, so it is dependent on a device (smartphone, computer, etc) being connected to it.
• No skip, rewind buttons: There are buttons for the volume, but no buttons to skip, rewind, or play/pause the music.
• No built-in apps: If you’re familiar with the Sonos ecosystem, you’re probably aware that the speakers can directly connect to Pandora, Spotify, etc even when your phone leaves the network. That is not the case with this speaker and it does need to be connected to a device for streaming playback.

Overall, the GGMM M4 definitely has a high-end sound and incorporates Bluetooth, AirPlay, and DLNA music streaming. The design and built-in battery also makes the speaker portable for when you need to take the party on-the-go.

Check out the GGMM M4 Speaker on Amazon

— Sample provided for review.

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