Cleer Audio may be a relative newcomer to the scene, but it appears that it has the likes of Bowers & Wilkins in its sights with the Crescent desktop speaker revealed at CES 2020.
Slipped within its sleek shape is a linear array of eight custom 40mm full-range drivers and a pair of 3.3-inch rear-firing subwoofers. The eye-catching design is formed by a curvaceous speaker grille wrapped around a reinforced speaker cabinet with glass fibre ribs for reduced vibrations and sonic resonance.
Naturally, the Cleer Audio Crescent supports Hi-Res Audio formats (AAC, FLAC, WMA and Apple Lossless) and stream from sources such as Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast. Wi-fi, 3.5mm Aux, and optical inputs cover connectivity options.
Additionally, it sports a voice-activated assistant and boasts an optimised mic array and noise-rejection for far-field voice recognition.
Owners can dial in their preferred EQ via the Cleer+ app which also offers several bespoke audio modes to choose from. For instance, Wide Stereo Mode produces an hi-fi-like soundscape; Room Filling Mode is the choice for parties as it disperses music throughout a room, while 3D Immersive Mode uses beamforming technology to channel sound to a single sweet spot, according to Cleer.
Price and availability
The Crescent Smart Speaker goes on sale in August 2020 and will cost $599.99 US / £599.99 (TBC).
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