Thonet & Vander’s Kurbis BT may go down as the most surprising product we reviewed in 2015. These speakers have no business sounding so good for their price. In fact, if you don’t win this giveaway, you should probably buy a set anyway.
Put aside for a moment that the brand may be unfamiliar and the name more like something out of an Ikea catalog. These German-engineered speakers produce impressive sound full of room-filling bass, clear midrange, and articulate treble. Unlike small, portable Bluetooth speakers, the Kurbis BT are suitable for desktop applications, movie watching, and discerning music listeners.
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WINNER: Tony R.
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