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URBANISTA MALIBU: The waterproof activity speaker powered by light

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand, announces the latest addition to its line-up of light powered audio products: Urbanista Malibu, the world’s first solar charging wireless speaker with integrated Powerfoyle™solar cell technology. Urbanista Malibu is a waterproof activity speaker that self-charges whenever exposed to indoor or outdoor light, making it a product truly designed for life in motion

Made out of recycled plastic and materials, Malibu is your sustainable sound companion, wherever your day takes you. The IP67-rated speaker is fully waterproof and protected against sand, dust and dirt, keeping the music going all day long, whatever the conditions.

Inspired by the iconic beach city known for its outdoor life, Urbanista Malibu is priced at £149 / €169 / $149 and comes in three colourways, including the classic Midnight Black, and the new Desert Grey. Malibu will be available online at urbanista.com/malibu and retailers worldwide from late September 2023.

Unbound freedom with Malibu

The durable Malibu speaker offers everything you need to immerse yourself in your music. The integrated lanyard and rugged design are built for convenience, water-resistance and durability so you can take your tunes anywhere.

Malibu’s mobile companion app gives you deep customisation options such as fully customisable EQ band, so you can adjust the speaker’s audio to meet your taste. The app also helps you keep track of the speaker’s live light-charging and historical data to make the most out of your playtime. Malibu comes with a full day battery reserve, making sure you will never run out of charge, no matter the lighting conditions.

Putting you in complete control of your audio experience, with Malibu you can effortlessly take charge of your audio with the speaker’s intuitive control buttons, or connect up to two devices together with the Stereo Link function for a true stereo experience.

Tuomas Lonka, Brand and Marketing Director at Urbanista, comments: “We have been excited to continue to progress and innovate the audio market with brand new applications of the latest in solar cell technology. We knew as soon as we launched our self-charging headphones, Los Angeles, that we would be striving to apply this innovative technology to create a new way of consuming audio, to other product applications for our customers. We continue to push the pace and boundaries of innovation as this is our third light powered product launch in three years. To bring yet another world’s first product with Powerfoyle™ technology to market is something we are very proud of and we are excited to see the adventure people go on with Urbanista Malibu.”

Giovanni Fili, CEO at Exeger comments: “Urbanista is setting the example I expect all our partners to follow. In 2021, we started with the world’s first self-powered headphones, the ‘Los Angeles’, followed by the ‘Phoenix’ true wireless earbuds. Today, the ‘Malibu’ speaker becomes the third product in just three years, completing the full line-up of audio devices powered by clean, endless energy. Urbanista has created the blueprint for the rest of the consumer electronics industry by showing that Powerfoyle, with its increased functionality, ultimate user convenience, and a positive impact on the planet, should be in every new product! This is how we set a new standard of convenience and sustainability in the consumer electronics industry and I invite everyone to join our journey.”

Watch the full Urbanista Malibu “Join the Unbound” campaign film and experience the future of audio technology with the self-charging activity speaker powered by light:

Urbanista Malibu key features:
• Indoor and outdoor light charging
• Full day battery reserve
• IP67 dust and waterproof
• 2 x 10 watt output power
• Recycled plastic and fabrics
• Durable design for outdoor use
• Stereo Link for connecting two speakers
• USB Type-C charging
• Lanyard for portability
• Urbanista mobile app compatible
• Available in Midnight Black (black) and Desert Grey (grey)

Tech Review – Urbanista Memphis Bluetooth Speaker

The Urbanista Memphis is one of the latest speakers on offer and two were announced recently and this one is the smaller of the two launched, not only that it is one the lightest speakers I have tested in some time and even for its size it packs a punch and has all the features you need to take it along with you anywhere. Being the size of a can of drink perhaps smaller being honest it is super portable and can be used anywhere be it the beach the pool your back garden or just sat on your bedside locker and will certainly get the tunes going with a great punch and bass behind it.

The speaker is as mentioned smaller than your average can of soft drink and has a nice fabric around the main housing, there is a rubber circular foot underneath to stop it moving however we did notice it moving as some speakers can sue to the vibration they give out, the is three buttons on the bottom to control the tracks pair another speaker and power it on and off, there is a port in the back to charge the unit via USB-C and a real bonus having a micro sd slot to add your own tunes to it which is handy and like me I do have a card loaded with tunes..

There was no distortion noted whatsoever when turned up to the max and highs lows and mids came out fine too, no matter what genre you throw at it the speaker sounds exceptionally good for its size and was better than I had anticipated. To top things off this can also be hung from a tree or your backpack or even bike with the large carabener clip that comes with it inside the box.

Check the video below for a full hands on tour and hear the samples for yourself.

Mix up the mood of the weekend pool party, beach gathering or camping trip with the ultra-portable Urbanista Memphis. Memphis is compatible with both Android and iOS devices so everyone’s invited to wirelessly share their favourite tracks through easy Bluetooth pairing. With up to 12 hours of playtime, this speaker will elevate the mood in any occasion for as long as you need it to. You can even connect two Memphis speakers together for a true stereo experience with the Stereo Link feature.

 

KEY FEATURES

Playtime 12 hours
Rain and splash proof (IPX5)
Button controls
USB Type-C charging
Dual speaker support
Carabiner hook
Dual stereo sound
100% recycled outer plastic

SPECIFICATIONS

Output power: 5 Watts
Bluetooth range: 10M
Bluetooth® version: 5.2
Audio source: BT5.3/TWS/HFP
Sound channel: Mono
Frequency Range: 20Hz-20KHz
Power Input: 5V-1A
Speaker: 2”*1
Battery: 1500mAh
Product dimension: 79*62*79mm
Weight: 190g

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Video Review

Tech Review – Urbanista Atlanta earbuds

The Urbanista brand has the names on their earphones as the names of cities. The Urbanista Atlanta has the basics done very well in packed with great features and charging options. The case for the earphones is solid (Slightly larger than some cases used in the past) The brand on the case and earphones are visible with an easy-to-fit into the case without the chance of falling out. The buttons are not visible in terms of no protruding buttons with a visible LED on the case for charging either via USB C cable or wireless changing.  The logo is pronounced while out of site when placed on a table for storage,

Contents:

  • USB Type-C charging cable
  • Quick start guide
  • Silicone tips (small, medium & large)

 Available in: Steel Blue, Vibrant Red, Pure White, Midnight Black 

Key features

  • Playtime 8 hours
  • 34 hours of total playtime
  • Hybrid active noise cancelling
  • Transparency mode
  • Microphone noise reduction
  • Automatic play/pause
  • Multipoint connection
  • Touch controls
  • Voice assistant support
  • Wireless charging
  • IPX4 water resistant (earphones)
  • USB Type-C charging
  • App support

 

Specifications :

  • Drivers type: 10mm dynamic, moving coil
  • Sensitivity: 107 ±3 dB SPL/mW @ 1kHz
  • Driver Impedance: 16 Ohm ±15%
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kH
  • Microphone type: MEMS
  • Bluetooth® version: 5.2
  •     Bluetooth® profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP • Audio codecs: SBC and AAC

Setup:

The QuickStart guide is clear in terms of clarification on the flashing lights and touch controls but does not contain a handy  QR code but does give a website setup link, A TechBuzz uses a modern dual sim phone, this had issues connecting to the App  – Urbanista Audio app.  When connected to an iPhone connection to the app was instantaneous. Once connected the multipoint option works efficiently allowing connection to a phone/laptop.

Touch controls

The Urbanista Atlanta buttons are multi-purpose allowing for double- and triple-tap commands to control music and calls. This has options via the  Left and right side long-press can be customized through the Urbanista Audio app or  Play/Pause: Double-tap left or right side.

Other taps  include

  • Previous song: Triple-tap left side.
  • Next song: Triple-tap right side.
  • Answer/Hang-up: Double-tap left or right side.
  • Reject a call: Long-press left or right side.
  • Activate voice assistant: Long-press left side.
  • Toggle between ANC and Transparency: Long-press right side

Warranty: One-year warranty

Charging:

The Urbanista Atlanta has done the basics superbly in terms of abundant power options. This came with a universal USB C cable charging allowing the option to swap cables between most newer android phones,  The option to use a wireless charger again is another bonus. The supplied charging case will automatically start charging the earphones when placed in the case. In the event of a low battery, a voice prompt is given to advise of 30 minutes of playtime remaining. The earbud’s power is visible on the app and gives 8 hours of playtime, or when plugged in the charging case a prodigious 34 hours of playtime.  The “Battery Status Indicator” (1) will pulse during charging and continuously lit when the case is fully charged. • 0-30 % – LED pulses amber • 30-100 % – LED pulses white • 100 % – LED turns solid white.

Conclusion:

The Urbanista Atlanta has numerous positives in terms of features multimode, excellent charging options and battery life, The great features are let down by a measly 1-year warranty from a known brand which should have shown conviction in the quality of their products to give a dazzling warranty.  The charging case while bigger than many used before does the job as necessary.  The setup to an iPhone or used with a windows laptop worked as expected but had issues and had to reset the earphones to get working on an android dual sim phone. The app had additional features allowing the customised approach of the earphones which was logical & easy to use.  The audio Sensitivity and Frequency response is standardised in terms of industry-standard given good quality audio while the microphone for calls did not filter out external sounds as seen on more specialised earphones.  Overall this is a set of earphones with a wealth of features and benefits for customised use with a good quality audio experience.

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Video Review

Urbanista Launches Two New Bluetooth Speakers – Nashville & Memphis

Urbanista Nashville and Memphis bring your favorite music with you, whether you’re headed for a weekend in the city or to the great outdoors. The rugged and durable speakers are water-resistant, and pack a surprising punch in terms of their sound, delivering a balanced mix of high quality audio in all environments. Built from recycled plastic and fabrics, Nashville & Memphis are the perfect portable speakers for any music lover’s backpack.

URBANISTA NASHVILLE

Urbanista Nashville brings your favorite music with you, whether you’re headed for a weekend in the city or to the great outdoors. The rugged and durable Nashville is IPX7 protected against water, and packs a surprising punch in terms of its sound, delivering a balanced mix of high quality audio in all environments. Urbanista Nashville is great for campers, travelers, or anyone who wants to experience their music out loud. Made from recycled plastic and fabrics, Nashville offers everything you need to immerse yourself in music, wherever it takes you. The integrated carabiner hook and rugged design are built for convenience, water-resistance and durability so you can take your tunes anywhere.

KEY FEATURES

Playtime 18 hours
Rain and splash proof (IPX7)
Button controls
USB Type-C charging
Dual speaker support
Carabiner hook
Dual stereo sound
360° direction sound
100% recycled outer plastic

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Urbanista Memphis

Urbanista Memphis is a truly portable water-resistant Bluetooth outdoor speaker thanks to its compact size and convenient attaching on the go with the included carabiner hook. With its sleek design, solid build and water-resistant features, Memphis is ready for any adventure that comes your way. With IPX5 protection against splashing water, Urbanista Memphis is the perfect portable speaker in the city, by the pool or in the great outdoors. The compact and versatile Urbanista Memphis can also be easily attached to your backpack or belt loop so that you can enjoy music wherever you go. Built for durability from recycled plastic and fabrics, Memphis will last for up to 12 hours on single charge, making sure you won’t run out of playtime when you need it the most.

KEY FEATURES

Playtime 12 hours
Rain and splash proof (IPX5)
Button controls
USB Type-C charging
Dual speaker support
Carabiner hook
Dual stereo sound
100% recycled outer plastic

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Tech Review – Urbanista Phoenix Solar charged earbuds

The Urbainsta Phoenix is the Second product from the company to adopt the solar charge approach using powerfoyle technology to charge your earbuds which is something everyone should be looking at in this space and having tried this before with the Urbanista Los Angeles headphones it still sad to see the lack of uptake in this technology which is good for everyone.

Having tested these new earbuds out now for some time one would ask does function take away from quality sound here and the answer is no in short. For me these have been a joy to use and fit well look good and they have all the other functions you would expect from a pair of earbuds and more with what is on offer here in total.

These look good in the ears and have a nice matt finish and are more on the discreet size for me with short stems and when it comes to controls first of all there is plenty within their app as you will see below and in the video review as to how they work and what the app entails.

The sound is the question still from people asking me is how they sound overriding the most important point for me is how they charge up but I get the point but after explaining it is not just about the sound here it is the total package you need to take a look at and the point of it and the sound is great all round. Having tested here with my phone,TV and projector these ticked all the boxes for me with volume highs lows and mids and decent ANC and not only that when coupled with their app you have control here and that is important, there was also no lag latency here and a good battery life as using the solar option I have had not to use a cable to charge them still as before with the headphones previously reviewed.

Overall these are a great pair of earbuds and I put some more time into these as having to test the solar option was important to ensure it was viable and once again it has been during my test run and you can’t really go wrong here for good sound and implementation of using solar to charge your earbuds and save on electricity which as we all now is a sticking point today with what is going on in the world, even if there was nothing going on they still execute and deliver an excellent product and more brand should follow suit.

The App

 

Urbanista Phoenix key features:

●      Solar and ambient light charging with Powerfoyle™
●      Hybrid active noise cancelling
●      Transparency mode
●      Multipoint connection
●      Playtime 8 hours
●      Total battery reserve 32 hours
●      Microphone noise reduction
●      In-ear detection
●      Automatic power off
●      Touch controls
●      Voice assistant support
●      IPX4 water resistant
●      USB type-C charging
●      Bluetooth 5.2 version
●      Urbanista mobile app compatible
●      Available in Midnight Black (Black) and Desert Rose (Pink)

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Video Review

First Look – Urbanista Phoenix solar powered earbuds

Just over year ago a pair of headphones was introduced that could charge by solar power and it grabbed people’s attention it must be said and some even snubbed the idea until they seen it first hand from me with the Urbanista Los Angeles headphones and still up till now I have not seen any mainstream headphone/earbud manufacturer come up with an alternative and the same thing has happened again after showing the new Urbanista Phoenix off.

Now Urbanista has brought the same powerfoyle technology to their earbuds which makes for a very interesting path forward with this technology and hopefully more will adopt it in the future.

Urbanista Phoenix is compatible with the Urbanista mobile companion app that puts you in complete control of your audio experience. The Urbanista app, available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store, gives you deep customisation options, including EQ controls to adjust the audio to meet your taste. The companion app also provides information on how to get the most out of the product’s playtime, including visual indications of solar charge levels and usage, and the option to customise the earphones controls and voice assistant.

 

Tuomas Lonka, Urbanista’s Brand and Marketing Director, comments: “It’s a privilege to continue on this path of innovation together with Exeger and use the latest in solar cell technology to bring ground-breaking audio products to market. Our Los Angeles self-charging headphones were so well received by customers and consumers alike, that we knew right away that we wanted to apply this futuristic way of consuming audio to a true wireless design. Urbanista Phoenix really is a market leading product, and we are excited to see how these shape the future of our listening experiences in years to come.”

Urbanista Phoenix key features:

●      Solar and ambient light charging with Powerfoyle™
●      Hybrid active noise cancelling
●      Transparency mode
●      Multipoint connection
●      Playtime 8 hours
●      Total battery reserve 32 hours
●      Microphone noise reduction
●      In-ear detection
●      Automatic power off
●      Touch controls
●      Voice assistant support
●      IPX4 water resistant
●      USB type-C charging
●      Bluetooth 5.2 version
●      Urbanista mobile app compatible
●      Available in Midnight Black (Black) and Desert Rose (Pink)

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Unboxing

First Look – Urbanista Atlanta hybrid ANC multipoint connection earbuds

The Urbanista Atlanta, advanced true wireless earphones for total music listening with hybrid active noise cancelling and multipoint connection for up to two devices which in today’s world is one of the latest key features required for people on the go and work on multiple devices be it at home or in the office.

With working from home still a thing or being in the office having a multipoint connection is a key feature people need for swapping between devices as most of us are using both at the same time or at least one of them if like me having a laptop and phone on the go it is vital I have a multipoint connection and the latest from Urbanista have just that feature..

Today we take a first look at the Atlanta which also has app access which is great for fine tuning these earbuds and with Urbanista you are guaranteed great sound to enjoy your music and your calls, any questions fire them below or on our YouTube channel.

Features 

Playtime 8 hours
34 hours total playtime
Hybrid active noise cancelling
Transparency mode
Microphone noise reduction
Automatic play/pause
Multipoint connection
Touch controls
Voice assistant support
Wireless charging
IPX4 water resistant (earphones)
USB Type-C charging
App support

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Unboxing

Urbanista launches the Urbanista Atlanta true wireless earbuds

Find your rhythm with Urbanista Atlanta, advanced true wireless earphones for total music listening with deep bass and detailed sound. Atlanta’s active noise cancelling technology delivers a powerful and precise audio experience that you can enjoy for hours, and the earphones’ noise-reducing triple microphones make sure you can take calls in crystal clear sound in any environment. With up to 8 hours of playtime per charge and a charging case holding three additional charges, Atlanta provides the energy you need to own the day, all day.

The Urbanista Atlanta, advanced true wireless earphones for total music listening with hybrid active noise cancelling and multipoint connection for up to two devices which in today’s world is one of the latest key features required for people on the go and work on multiple devices be it at home or in the office.

The Urbanista Atlanta is available in 4 stylish colors, expressing the vibrant style of their iconic namesake.

 

KEY FEATURES

Playtime 8 hours
34 hours total playtime
Hybrid active noise cancelling
Transparency mode
Microphone noise reduction
Automatic play/pause
Multipoint connection
Touch controls
Voice assistant support
Wireless charging
IPX4 water resistant (earphones)
USB Type-C charging
App support

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Urbanista Phoenix solar powered earbuds now available online

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand, are pleased to announce that the world’s first self-charging solar powered, wireless active noise cancelling earphones powered by Powerfoyle™ solar cell material, the Urbanista Phoenix, are now available to order online.

Priced at 149 EUR / 149 USD / 139 GBP / 1590 SEK MSRP, Phoenix boasts full compatibility with iOS and Android devices.

Following a successful partnership with Exeger to launch the Urbanista Los Angeles headphones, Phoenix advances the use of their groundbreaking Powerfoyle™ technology to a new level, with true wireless earphones that deliver an endless playtime experience which the user controls. With Urbanista Phoenix you can experience a truly true wireless future with no need for cords or charging cables. Integrated with Powerfoyle™ solar cell material, the earphones’ streamlined charging case continuously recharges when exposed to all forms of outdoor or indoor light, meaning that the earphones will provide endless playtime when placed back in their case for charging and continuously exposed to light.

Enhance Your Experience with the Urbanista Mobile App

Get the most out of the earbuds with the Urbanista mobile companion app. The Urbanista app, available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store, gives you deep customisation options, including the ability to change EQ settings, monitor battery levels and customise touch controls. The companion app also provides information on how to get the most out of the product’s playtime, including visual indications of solar charging levels and historical charging data.

Tuomas Lonka, Brand and Marketing Director, comments: “We were the first audio brand to market with solar powered headphones, the Urbanista Los Angeles, and we are excited that our second product together with Exeger, the Urbanista Phoenix is now available to order. Our focus and ability to bring solar powered technology to the audio industry and being the first to market with two new product innovations, two years in a row, in an extremely competitive market is what really sets us apart from the competition, and is how we are pushing our industry forward.”

Sofie Löwenhielm, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer of Exeger, says: “I am thrilled that Urbanista is expanding their solar powered audio line-up into the increasingly popular true wireless category. Powerfoyle is revolutionising the way people experience consumer electronics and has set a new standard for convenience and sustainability. With Phoenix, Urbanista shows again that they are a front-runner in this switch to self-powered mode.”

Urbanista Phoenix is now available to order online at www.urbanista.com/phoenix

Priced at 139 GBP, 149 EUR, 149 USD, 1590 SEKMSRP, Urbanista Phoenix is available in two stylish colours: Midnight Black (black) and Desert Rose (beige pink).

Key features:

●      Solar and ambient light charging with Powerfoyle™

●      Hybrid active noise cancelling

●      Transparency mode

●      Multipoint connection

●      Playtime 8 hours

●      Total battery reserve 34 hours

●      Noise-reducing microphones

●      In-ear detection

●      Automatic power off

●      Touch controls

●      Voice assistant support

●      IPX4 water resistant

●      USB type-C charging

●      Bluetooth 5.2 version

●      Urbanista mobile app compatible

●      Available in Midnight Black and Desert Rose

Specifications:

●      Drivers type: 10mm dynamic, moving coil

●      Driver impedance: 16 Ohm ±15%

●      Sensitivity: 97 ±3 dB SPL/mW @ 1kHz

●      Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kH

●      Microphone type: Mems

●      Bluetooth® version: 5.2

●      Bluetooth® profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

●      Audio codecs: SBC and AAC