Introduction

Creative were recently kind enough to send us a Zen Style 8GB MP3 player to review and it did rather well. To complement this original article we have another piece of kit from the same firm which will cetainly be easier to test with the media player in-house. Known as the Zii Sound D5, this is a bluetooth and 3.5mm compatible speaker designed for mobile devices and smartphone connectivity, allowing for improved sound for your stored media.

It’s quite big, with a comparable price tag. Let’s check it out.

Features

• Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
• Supported Bluetooth profiles:
  • A2DP (Wireless Stereo Bluetooth)
  • AVRCP (Bluetooth Remote Control)
• Frequency: 2.4 GHz
• Operating Range: Up to 10 meters (Measured in open space. Walls and structures may affect range of device.)
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 42.5cm x 11cm x 9cm (16.7” x 4.3” x 3.5”)
• Weight: 3.8kg / 8.4lbs