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LOUNGE SETUP IN OBSERVATORY
This Observatory lounge is small, with high ceilings and bare walls, so sound bounced around badly until we moved the speaker.
The owners, Nomsa and Pieter, wanted music while cooking and a clear voice for their evening calls. We tried the speaker on the shelf, on the sideboard and on the kitchen counter. The sideboard gave the fullest sound, with the bass lifted slightly by the wood below it.
We paired it with a Knoppie Smart Display 7 on the counter so recipes and timers sit next to the music. Setup took under ten minutes.
Nomsa uses the speaker every morning for the news and a playlist, then moves it to the stoep on weekends for the braai. The battery lasts all day, so the cable stays in a drawer and the room stays tidy.
What we learned
Keep the speaker off the floor and a hand’s width from the wall. Corners boost the bass too much. If voices sound muffled, turn it a little toward where you usually sit and listen again.
FAQs
Switch the speaker on, open Bluetooth on your phone and choose Knoppie from the list. If it does not appear, hold the button for five seconds and try again.
Switch the speaker on, open Bluetooth on your phone and choose Knoppie from the list. If it does not appear, hold the button for five seconds and try again.
Switch the speaker on, open Bluetooth on your phone and choose Knoppie from the list. If it does not appear, hold the button for five seconds and try again.
Yes. The rubber body handles splashes, spray and sand, so it is fine at the braai or beach. Do not drop it in a pool or leave it under water.
