The Groov-e Wave Spark is reviewed as an okay Bluetooth speaker, though its sound was described as uninspiring and flat. The device is a small 5W party speaker priced at £17.99.
In terms of design and portability, the Wave Spark is noted for being small enough to be easily carried between parties, roughly the size of a standard 330ml Coke can. It features red accents around its cylindrical shape and comes with a rubberised carry handle.
Build quality was generally deemed pretty good, providing a pleasant heft. The underside has a rubberised base designed to keep the speaker stable during use. However, the on-board controls for power, volume, music playback, and Bluetooth pairing are located on this rubberised surface, requiring users to turn the speaker over for adjustments.
For connectivity, the speaker utilizes Bluetooth 5.3. Testing showed no issues with pairing or stability when connected to an Honor Magic V3 for streaming via services like Tidal or Plexamp.
The Wave Spark possesses IPX6 water resistance, suggesting it can handle splashes of water, although a higher standard is not recommended for submersion.
While acknowledged as a more affordable option, the reviewer noted that high expectations should still be placed on audio quality. The speaker was found to sound quite hollow when playing Peter Gabriel’s ‘Sledgehammer,’ with lacking punch or power in the bass. When the volume was pushed too high during this track, the backing vocals sounded shrill.
Another tested song, James Taylor’s ‘October Road,’ showed that the overall sound felt narrow. The general detail and clarity of the vocals and mid-range were reported as muddy. Furthermore, while George Benson’s ‘Give Me The Night’ offered better clarity, the rich soundscape remained constricted to the size of the speaker, leaving a generally flat sound signature.
The reviewer expressed disappointment that, due to the lack of an app or EQ adjustment options, users are stuck with the existing sound profile. Ultimately, while the port selection is strong for its price point and the build quality is decent, the overall audio output was criticized as uninspiring and flat.
Source: Trusted Reviews