You won’t believe that such great sound can come from a speaker this tiny and lightweight. Its custom 52mm driver with neodymium motor system is driven by 15W of amplification, and sits within a carefully-designed acoustic enclosure.
The result is a fabulous midrange that elevates many genres of music, which meet a controlled bass and treble, creating a coherent and soulful listening experience.
Its little surprise that music lovers, audiophiles, DJs, and content producers — who normally enjoy high-quality home and studio listening setups — choose Minirigs to take on the go.
Minirig grew out of Bristol's thriving music scene in southwest England.
Friends David and Tom started making speakers as a hobby, in an attempt to create a portable audio system with volume and clarity that could match their high standards. As they kept experimenting and refining their designs to get the best sound out of a small enclosure, their friends noticed they were onto something — so much so, that they asked if they could buy some.
Minirig was thus born. David and Tom assembled a team of music enthusiasts with backgrounds in professional audio, underwater robotics, sonar, and industrial equipment. They came together over a shared love of music; what started as a DIY project is now the finest portable Bluetooth speaker in the world.
Built in Bristol
Today, the Minirig Mini 2 is still designed and hand-built by this passionate team in Bristol, UK.
Its acoustic enclosure is made from anodized aluminum and impact-resistant polycarbonate, with an anti-vibration silicone isolation base to enhance performance. The durable honeycomb mesh grille protects the driver within, and is colour-matched to the speaker for a cohesive look.
A mesh-top carrying case with carabiner is included, so you can enjoy your Minirig Mini 2 while keeping it protected during transport.
Minirig Mini 2 lasts for:
- Up to 36 hours at lower listening volumes in low gain mode
- About 12 hours at average listening volumes
- About 3 hours at maximum listening volumes in high gain mode
Minirig Mini 2 features Bluetooth connectivity with support for the aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs. Simply pair up wirelessly to your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other music source and enjoy.
You can also listen in wired mode thanks to the 3.5mm line input. This minimizes latency, making Minirig Mini 2 suitable for production or performance. An AUX cable is included.
As a bonus feature, using its app, Minirig Mini 2 can also be used as a Bluetooth receiver, outputting stereo audio via the 3.5mm jack into your headphones or home sound system.
A single Minirig Mini 2 is an excellent option for casual listening. For even better sound and more immersive listening, pair two Minirig Mini 2 speakers together in stereo. You'll enjoy true left and right stereo imaging, separation, and soundstage that can't be achieved through all-in-one or mono speakers.
Minirig Mini 2 can be paired in a true wireless stereo mode for convenience. For the most reliable connection, connect the primary and secondary Minirigs together using an AUX cable.
Just like that, your Minirigs become a miniaturized pair of monitoring speakers that can join you on your travels.
Want to kick it up a notch further? Plug in the Minirig Sub 3 and enjoy enhanced, extended bass response for an even more powerful portable sound system.
Best of all, this also works with stereo Minirig Mini 2s, allowing you to create a portable 2.1 system. It's all modular, so you can build your collection even further and go beyond!
Minirigs' ability to pair together has made them a festival favourite in the UK. There's no limit to how many Minirigs can be linked together — they'll all play the same music in sync, making them perfect for parties and gatherings.
Press the button four times to start a wireless LinkUp, and three times to join one. A wireless LinkUp works with a maximum of two Minirig Mini 2s. For additional units and the most reliable connection, use the wired mode: daisy chain Minirigs together with AUX cables; the two 3.5mm jacks on each unit can be used as both an input or an output.
The basic Minirig app for iOS and Android allows you to select input sources, select stereo and LinkUp modes, and customize sound with a 5-band equalizer. It's not the fanciest, but is designed to help you spend more time listening than tinkering.
Minirig is committed to sustainability. Minirig Mini 2 comes in fully recycled and recyclable packaging; even the stickers are made from Kraft paper.
The speakers themselves are built to last, and designed to be repairable at Minirig HQ in the UK to minimize waste and pollution.
And eventually, at end of life, special additives in the plastics enable microbes to break them down in landfill, reducing environmental impact.
In the Box
- Minirig Mini 2 speaker
- Carrying case with zipper and carabiner
- 3.5mm AUX audio cable
- USB to barrel charging cable
- Lanyard
- Sticker
Specs
Dimensions
Width = 3.3in / 84mm
Height = 2.1in / 53mm
Weight
0.69 lb | 312g
Driver
Custom 52mm with neodymium motor system
Amplifier power
1 x 15W RMS
Frequency response
65Hz - 16000Hz
Battery life
Low volume: 36 hours
Average use: 12 hours
Max volume: 3 hours
Charging time
2.5-3.5 hours
Input power
USB (5V DC @ 1500mA)
Output power
N/A
Audio input/output
Bluetooth input
2 x 3.5mm mini jack socket input/output
Bluetooth
4.2 with aptX, AAC, and wireless stereo
Bluetooth Receiver Mode
Yes (line out / headphones)
Bluetooth Range
10-30 meters line-of-sight
Construction
Anodised aluminium and ABS / polycarbonate
Canadian Warranty
Speaker: 12 months
Cables and accessories: 3 months
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