Klipsch The Austin Portable Bluetooth Speaker with a 1.5″ Full Range Driver, IP67 dust and Waterproof Rating, 12 Hours of Playtime for a Premium Live Concert Experience
Original price was: $99.00.$79.08Current price is: $79.08.
Price: $99.00 - $79.08
(as of Jan 08, 2025 10:43:13 UTC – Details)
Bring the energy and passion of the world’s live music capital to the palm of your hand.
AUSTIN: Bring the energy and passion of the world’s live music capital to the palm of your hand
TRANSPORT YOURSELF: A mini-but-mighty 2” full-range driver powers impressive audio output while dual passive radiators display deep, resonating bass.
SOUND CHECK, ONE TWO: With just a tap on your Klipsch Connect app (available for free in the app store), you can customize EQ settings for your ideal bass, mid-range, and treble, receive over-the-air firmware updates, and receive access to support.
SUPERIOR CONNECTIVITY: You’re free to move and groove with Bluetooth 5.3 true wireless technology for seamless stereo playback. Stay connected up to 40-feet away from the Klipsch Austin for total flexibility.
PLENTIFUL POWER: Whether you’re traversing 6th Street, the Warehouse District, or hiking down your favorite trail, the Klipsch Austin’s long-lasting battery has you covered for up to 12 hours on a single charge.
TAKE CHARGE: Enjoy 18W USB-C charging for fast, effective power while reverse USB-C functionality (10W) lets you pull on some of that energy in a pinch to recharge your phone or other compatible device.
BRING THE BAND TOGETHER: Party people, pay attention: The Music City Series features Broadcast Mode. With this new functionality, you can play on two (or even more…)up to 10+ Klipsch Music City Speakers at once.
BUILT-IN STRAP FOR A CONCERT ON-THE-GO: The Austin is small enough to go with you, and with the built-in strap it’s easy to attach it to your bag, handlebars or keep it with you wherever you go.
DON’T MISS A BEAT: Plans change, and the Klipsch Austin is adaptable too. You won’t miss a beat with the built-in microphone, allowing you to pause the music to take a quick call without having to search for your phone.
Customers say
Customers appreciate the speakers’ sound quality, size, and build quality. They find the speakers portable and easy to use. Many praise the clear tone and great bass, describing them as excellent value for money. The speakers are also noted for their clarity and Bluetooth connectivity. However, some customers dislike the functionality.
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13 reviews for Klipsch The Austin Portable Bluetooth Speaker with a 1.5″ Full Range Driver, IP67 dust and Waterproof Rating, 12 Hours of Playtime for a Premium Live Concert Experience
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Nathan L –
The Klipsch Austin – My New Favorite Speaker!
This speaker is fantastic!
The sound quality is excellent for a single driver speaker. The bass is rich and deep (for the size), the mids are present and the highs are crisp. Overall, Iâd say the sound signature is warm and has great clarity. The app also allows you to adjust the EQ for bass, mid and treble (3-band); though I would like to see a 10-band EQ for more fine-tuning. The 3-band EQ is sufficient for a speaker of this form-factor though.
The fit and finish on these speakers is great! They are very aesthetically and ergonomically pleasing. The rubber coating is comfortable in the hand and reduces vibration when placed on a hard surface. I like the strap, but time will tell how durable it is. It seems sturdy enough though.
The call quality is great as well. It seems to have noise-cancellation to prevent echo when using the speaker as a speaker phone.
Iâm a sucker for true wireless stereo (TWS) so I actually bought 2 of these. For anyone wondering, once they are paired in TWS mode, they will automatically pair in TWS mode when turned powered on. The buttons are also synced with one another when paired in TWS mode. The volume +/- controls both speakers and the power button only has to be pressed on one of the speakers and both will turn off. Nice!
I only have a couple gripes. The first is the function tones. They are pleasant, but excessively long in duration in my opinion. They can be turned off in the app, but I would prefer to keep them on and just have more subtle tones. Maybe this is something Klipsch can update in a future firmware release.
The second is the lack of a play/pause/multi-function button. It would be nice to have a way to control the playback and phone calls from the speaker. Itâs not a deal-breaker for me, but may be for others.
Iâm no stranger to Bluetooth speakers. I have dozens of speakers from JBL, Sony, Soundcore and others. The Klipsch Austin stood out to me. It will be my new go-to travel speaker for sure!
Overall, Iâd highly recommend the Klipsch Austin. It would make a great gift for friends and family. They will not be disappointed!
Joni –
Great sound
I think that this Bluetooth speaker has pretty great sound for the price and size. I’d recommend it.
Flyer –
Small and Compact
We returned it. Kinda clunky with the strap. The controls are difficult to use. More by feel and not clear. We like Klipsch products and this sounded good, but the functionality was not good for use. The volume was weak. The battery power was probably as advertized.
Emil –
Excellent sound for its size!
I have all of three of music city lineup. Austin, Detroit and Nashville. Each of them has its specific use case. But I can say, Klipsch has wonderful sound signature. I have used several JBL and Soundcore speakers. Now I also have Tribit Micro 2, Stormbox Flow, and Soundcore Boom 2. I can definitely say, Klipsch is the best. Especially, with these discount prices, it is no brainer.
Rob S. –
Big Sound For Its Size
Bought the Klipsch Austin to replace my Apple HomePod Mini in the kitchen. First appearance and this speaker is tiny, itâs about the size of 10-12 coasters, making very portable; more so than the Klipsch Groove. The speaker easily fits in the palm of your hand and comes with a strap. So if youâre looking for a portable speaker, this is it.
As for the sound, itâs hitting above its size, and with tight sound. Added bonus it can be paired with a second, giving you true stereo sound, however I donât think itâs really needed. This will get uncomfortably loud before you notice distortion.
Something to consider, Klipsch mentions using this speaker with their Connect app to adjust sound EQ, however before downloading that app, connect the speaker to your phoneâs Bluetooth and use the built in EQ in your music app. For example, I listen to country, rock and metal and the Rock EQ in the Apple Music app does the job for me.
All in all, this little speaker isnât disappointing and is doing what I need it to do. I might be buying this as Christmas stocking stuffers for friends and family.
ladcruz22 –
Sounds great!
Super clear tone, great base. Can’t go wrong with klipsch. It sounds better than Bose
Amazon Customer –
Cute
Sounds great and is chic
Robert –
Good Speaker
Good speaker for its size. Sure could use a little more base but less than 4 in.² it puts out good sound, if I had to be critical the only thing I can really complain about is the so-called strap unless youâre putting it around a fishing pole or something that small in diameter itâs not gonna go around very many things. they shouldâve made that a little more stretchy or maybe even Velcro
E.W. van der Poort –
Ik heb twee stuks van de Klipsch Austin gekocht. Je kan deze via een gemakkelijke procedure true wireless in stereo modus koppelen. Het geluid is dan fantastisch!!!!
Het fijne is dat de speakers de stereo modus onthouden. Dus de volgende keer dat je de hoofdspeaker koppelt met een ander apparaat en dan de tweede speaker aanzet, dan staan ze direct in stereo modus. Ideaal voor muziek, podcasts en films.
Tadas –
I bought the Klipsch Detroit first and was very impressed with its perfectly balanced natural sound.
Then I thought I’d like to have a similar sound in my pocket and ordered the Austin.
Unfortunately, I was in for a big disappointment.
In one of the first reviews, someone wrote that the king of micro speakers, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2, was defeated.
I have a Micro 2 and was able to compare, unfortunately I can’t confirm the fact that Austin won…
Here’s an honest comparison of them:
Design
According to the spec sheet, the Austin is only a few millimeters larger than the Micro 2.
However, the Micro 2 is cushion-shaped with well-rounded edges, while the Austin is a rather sharp-angled unit, making it significantly larger and heavier.
The front of the Austin looks very cheap with its metal grille and plastic logo, the Micro 2 has a fabric front with a metal logo.
Austin can stand and lie down, Micro 2 can only lie down. I like a directional sound, so the Austin would be a better option.
The Micro 2 has a very practical rubber strap that stretches well and is easy to fasten as the fastening mechanism is on the side of the speaker.
Austin tries to copy this, but very poorly – the strap doesn’t have enough stretch and the clasp mechanism is on the back, so this speaker can only be attached to very thin items.
Most of the buttons on the Micro 2 are on the front and are very easy to use, the buttons on the Austin are on the side, they are almost invisible and there is no multi-function button.
Overall, the Micro 2 is better built and more portable, and feels like a premium product.
Austin looks rough, awkward and cheap.
Sound quality
The sound of the Micro 2 is surprisingly powerful, full and robust, a true adventurer.
Austin’s sound is weak, lacks bass, and treble is unnaturally hissing “sss, sss, sss”,…
So, in terms of sound, Austin also loses because its sound is unnatural and harmful to the ears.
Although the Micro 2 may sound too brash in a room, it sounds very good outdoors and can compete with speakers several times larger.
It’s surprising that there can be such a big difference between two speakers of similar size, same power and same frequency range…
Connectivity and battery life are pretty similar for both speakers, only at high volumes the Austin’s battery lasts much less than the Micro 2’s
Conclusion
So, the Micro 2 is a better speaker than the Austin in almost every aspect, so it continues to be the king of micro speakers.
The Austin will be returned as it is a regular kitchen speaker in the same line as the Marshall Willen JBL Go, Flip or Clip.
I do not recommend buying it even for the kitchen, because it does not justify its price.
If you need a good pocket speaker for outdoor activities, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 still has no serious competitors.
If you just need a compact speaker with perfectly balanced universal sound, then there is the Tribit XSound Go, which is often sold for only â¬27.It’s a similar size and weight, just in a pill shape. It has stereo speakers, more power, longer battery life and a much better balanced sound than the Austin.
daniel –
Sound top
Thomas B. –
positiv: Der Lautsprecher hat einen schönen klaren Klang, nicht dumpf oder Basslastig- aber auch nicht blechern. Sieht scön aus und macht einen wertigen und gut verarbeiteten Eindruck.
negativ: Die 4 Tasten sind kaum zu finden, abzulesen ohne direktes Licht schon gar nicht.
Es ist ein Ladekabel mit beidseitigem USB-C ! Stecker dabei, aber kein Ladegerät !
Ich habe zwar noch einige Ladestecker, aber die haben alle eine USB-A Buchse ! Kann daher nur über mein Notebook laden, oder muss Kabel oder Ladestecker dazu kaufen.
Erich Eberhard Littwin –
Sieht toll aus, ist gut verarbeitet, aber entspricht nicht meinen Erwartungen. Für den Preis, habe ich mehr erwartet. Keine Konkurrenz für JBL und Co.