Why is EVERYONE Buying This £49 Speaker: The Sonos Killer!! 

Take a shot every time Alex implies Alexa

You didn't actually mention the audio quality at all, which really is the primary reason for a speaker looool

I owned this speaker and took it back after a week despite only paying £50 for it. It looks fantastic and and has a lot of features. The ring makes it look stylish and expensive however there are quite a few draw backs worth mentioning. The build quality is average considering it was originally released as a £180 the speaker it feels light and cheap to hold. It's size would be more justified if it had an internal battery for portable use as it has usb out for external charging but needs to be always connected so it's a wasted feature. Also it doesn't include FULL Alexa features so can't connect with existing Echo speakers so you can't use it for multi-room with any other Amazon Echo or Show. Also there is no drop in feature available like official Amazon Echo speakers so you can't use as a tannoy around your house even if it is from one Kitsound speaker to another. Can't change wake word from Alexa or make phone calls to and from it either. Only has 2.5ghz Wi-Fi for some reason although it never lost connection for me but never tested it upstairs far from router. Also it only has 2 mics so doesn't pick up commands if the volume is above 70% however you can activate Alexa from the remote. Sound quality is ok but not balanced as it's too bass heavy and lacks depth and the equaliser is a waste of time. My recommendation is if you are in the market for a Bluetooth speaker for sound quality then there are better options out there like an LG PX3 XBOOM that's only £50 in Currys at the moment. If it's for smart features then get a smarter speaker as I would rather have 2 X Echo dot 3rd Gens for £50-60. HOWEVER if you are after a MULTI-ROOM Wi-Fi speaker system and are on a budget then look no further and go and buy 2 or more as that's where the KitSound Voice One Speaker excels and is a must buy. I like this speaker and only returned it as it doesn't do what I need it to do and I don't think it is being supported for any future updates either. In summary I would say It's nearly a jack of all trades speaker but doesn't quite master anything except it's value for money.

Would have been good to hear a sound comparison between the Sonos & Kit Sound

Got these as a gift. Microphone died 3 weeks in on both. The button at the bottom “KS” isn’t a button... thought it was and the button went straight through into the unit.

"So guys i've been using these soundspeakers at my family home for a week now" Acts super surprised when opening and testing the speakers. Is wearing the same shirt, watch and has same style hair as when he opened the box... Yeaaaah i smell bullshit.

I looked for it on amazon US and it's really expensive... not 49 pounds

Omg the intro. He doesnt say alexa so if people have it it activates it. LEGEND

Bought one of these as a result of your review and what a piece of crap it is. Sound is muddy and the speaker distorts if you push it too much. Setup instructions were way out-of-date meaning Alexa just wouldn't work. Returned the unit the same day. Consider me unsubscribed...

07:54 - The sound of quality. *cough* Trying throwing the Sonos 3/5 like that.

For the money. These really aren't that bad, I have two now and you'd struggle to get anything else this cheap that sounds half decent and links as these do. Two words of warning - 1) I HATE the light ring on the front of the unit. It is hella bright and if your speaker is on... You guessed it - the light is on! So at night with music playing all you get is a glowing room thanks to the silly light ring design. 2) if you link more than one speaker, only the primary speakers Alexa will work, which is an annoyance (this one may be in the video but I forget as haven't watched in a while). *But overall, I am pleased with what they give you for such little ££!

your'e comparing it to a 8 year old Sonos speaker, I understand Sonos are expensive but there is a reason why its still so good after 8 years. You do pay for what you get, who knows how long that cheap speaker will last.

I have had 2 for some time. The first one ended with me throwing it on the floor until it died forever and the second is in a cupboard somewhere. Wifi dropped at will. Alexa sent me to Coventry and ignored me more often than my kids. Constant unplugging to get it to start responding again. Seemed great at the beginning.

Is he 12 or 30

You showed you filming unboxing/filming this on your Instagram story today. End of the video.... been using these all week. Suuuuuuuuure.

looks great but not for $180 here in the US, Sonos Play 1 is only $150

You missed quite a few "Alexa"''s when you edited this. Triggered my Echo's 3 times even though you bleeped most of them.

Thanks for not saying alexa. I hate when youtubers add shit to my shopping list. Edit: 4:57 God damnit...

you did so well on not saying alexa until 4:57 ;)

Voice One Smart Speaker £129.99 In collaboration with Amazon and featuring Alexa Voice Service, Voice One, is packed full of features from the 20 Watt drivers, a stain-resistant Nano coating protecting against little splashes, to the multi-room technology, allowing you to connect up to 8 speakers to distribute songs all over the home via Wi-Fi. On their own site so 49£ is not a real comparison I think 😟

I got mine from B&M well worth the money. With this you get bigger sound and your paying the same amount of money, can't fault it

Oh nice little pull tab... Proceeds to not use pull tab

Thanks for bleeping out the voice commands!

Would have been nice to have a side by side sound quality test.

These are $179 per speaker in the USA. Almost the same price as a Sonos One.

I bought one of these for my partner at Christmas..... cannot complain! Love the speaker!

49£ each?? They're 115£ on Amazon and pretty much the same everywhere you look..

4:42 AMAZON ALEXA YOU SAID IT

Great video very informative keep up the work Alex. Your a tech legend!!! 👍🏼👍🏼

Just got two of these £49 each amazing value like he said not quite Bose sound but I'd say 85% there,to me sound good value for money 100%

No body EVER: RU-vidr: Why is everyone buying this £49 speakers? The Sonos killer!!

He's from Newark on Trent. And the anagram of Newark is. Very apt....

you can find them at asda online for 50 pounds for those interested

I got one for Christmas, I’ve a grey desk and it’s in the corner and looks very nice and theme fitting. I’ve not had a problem with it! £50! The sound quality if you play with the Bass and Treble is really not bad what so ever. I must say the volume control on the front of the speaker is a bit crap, but I’ve not actually used it all that much. The remote is excellent feels fantastic. I’m in love with it! I’ve only got the one currently. But will be purchasing another for the down stairs of my house, and possibly even another one for my desk for stereo playback, I mean they look good... So why not!

4:42 Says the actual words “amazon alexa”

Those are great if you don't mind Alexa. I personally don't want any equipment that has Alexa, Siri, Google, or Bixbie installed controlling my house. Nice review though.

Awesome video man!!! Would love to see more like this, quality smart tech at good pricing 😀

5:12 you, clearly

I have to say a well presented product. I live in Australia and the speaker you are talking about the £50 unit does not exist here. Well if it does I haven't seen or heard of it as yet. All in all looks like it's a keeper. Cheers.

After watching this video I went out and got one from bm bargains. Really impressed. Decided give my girlfriend my second gen dot .😀

This might actually be worth looking at if I can use it for my Google home assistant instead of Alexa.

Love the speaker test videos, You need to do more like this!!🤩

I got this speaker because of this video. Totally worth it!

How’s the bass?

4:58 he set off my Alexa

Check out the wireless earpuds from kitsound, the kitsound districts

how about doing a comparison video on Sonos vs. Bose? I actually really like that KitSound

Good to see the Jed

Alex you just activated my Alexa when you told her to play post 😂😂

The speaker is utter garbage. Setup is horrible, the sound is really bad, the Alexa functionality is slow, the microphones are near useless and if it loses WiFi connectivity it seems the only way is to reset it to factory defaults and start from the scratch. It was never able to reconnect to my wifi once it lost the connection (due to power outage, then wifi firmware update and after that a few tests just out of curiosity). If you want an Alexa speaker, Echo Dot is miles ahead of this one in every area. It's sound quality is nothing to write home about but even that is slightly better than this shit. Bought two of these, sent them both back after 2 days.

Kitsound may brand themselves very well, but “reputable company” may be taking it a bit far. A few years ago I accidentally drowned a pair of jaybirds and bought kitsounds as a cheap replacement. I emailed a couple of questions which were escalated to one of their engineers, who advised me to find the cash for another pair of jaybirds.

They are $180 here in the United States, so for that price I would stick with sonos. However, if I could find them around the $50 mark I would definitely buy them!

great review of a great little product ... will need too get a couple for my camper trailer. :)

Heard this in person and it’s a POS

Alex can you review a cheap soundbar! Just got my 3D TV and looking for something that sounds better than that, preferably wall mounted too.

Lol poor man's rip off of Linus

This title is the exact same as Linus Tech Tips........ you should think of your own titles. I know you're an LTT fan. -- congrats on 300k!!!!!!

Actually a really good and informative video Alex, surprising what you can find in B&M nowadays!

God.. you started my Alexa with the Post Malone song 😂😂😂

i would gladly pay for better sound and a seamless full featured software experience, plus i bet if you opened up that cheap speaker it would be full of cheap components which would affect longevity

Your house has a really nice kitchen.

It says in the kit sound website that it is £129.99

Looks like Sid from toy story

Bruh im not buying a speaker to ”charge my phone”

Confused with all the hate? Have i missed something🤷🏼‍♀️😂

they are £129 each for speaker now

Great video as always. Love the enthusiasm towards the product. My only question is, "everyone"?

The prices in the US are $179.99 on Amazon:(

Thanks for not saying Alexa 😂😂

Thanks for bleeping the commands now my Alexa is not respond everything u say

Echo dot is out of stock... so I think I might cancel my order and buy one of these instead!

Ofc you forgot to bleep 5:02 and stopped my music 😂

Good review. Thanks, I may buy one of these for my daughter as they're £43 on Amazon at the moment.

4:42, he said it guys...

Yup, lets put that plastic to one side so you can return them once you have finished your review lol

Are they not compatible with google home?

Just call alexa "assistant" the pausing and adding that sound is annoying.

The Sonos speakers aren't vary good but if you connect the Amp to proper speakers they are great.

Kitsound is an amazing company for he price but the bt metro I bought from them broke just before a years use

Would be great if a firmware would add Google home.

he says a week later but did he wear the same shirt for a full week?

Looks like the guy from The 'Burbs.

I bought one of this when it was new at £120 and it's a huge disappointment. Listening to any song above 70% volume will make the speaker constantly buzz and rattle. Which is why they have probably dropped the price doen so much. I Don't recommend it.

Kitsound makes amazing speakers i have the kitsound cube👌👍

From home bargains. Repping the squad Techflow. Love it

I personally have had a good experience with kit sound there earphones and other Bluetooth speakers sounding great

can you connect your TV line in to one Kitsound speaker then have same sound on all paired Kitsound speakers in all rooms?

Got one over Xmas it’s great

Looks like a knock of version of the joker.

Went and picked 2 up out of curiosity,pretty good for the money but the Alexa is dire compared to my google home products.Maybe just the microphones are not up to the job but with the google I can just talk at a normal volume from 25 feet away, the kit sound I have to raise my voice from 3 feet away.

My Alexa started playing wow 😔😫

In the states it is $140.00. Sorry, Sonos is still worth the $60 difference in the long run.

Have you even changed the eq on the Sonos app mate

Its good that you dont say Alexa, cus some video's do and my alexa got triggerd every time

Question: When connected via bluetooth to a source playing video, is there any lag in the audio?

Dude looks like Gollum from LOTR. For real...

thanks mate Wow’s playing in my room now

Thank you for the Alexa nod!

freddie mercury respawn

Your kitchen is bigger than my living room!