【Preface】
"The trend is a circle" - in the past two years and the retro style, the radio is undoubtedly the most retro style of the old object in our memory, now listen to the radio less and less replaced by the use of speakers to listen to music, and the author recently experienced the panda (panda) D-36 retro radio bluetooth speaker as a retro radio, not only the design inspiration from the panda's early desktop radio, but also a good combination of radio function and speaker function, Supplemented by high-quality speakers and textured knobs and buttons, it is a good product with collectible value and practicality.
Most friends have heard of the Panda brand, but they may not know much about the development history of Panda Electronics. In fact, the Panda 1936 series radio we released this time, its name is related to the founding era of Panda Electronics. The predecessor of Panda Electronics was changed from the radio equipment factory established by the state-owned Nanjing Radio Factory in 1936, so the name of the 1936 series of products released this time comes from this.
This time the D36 model with the help of Panda's early classic desktop tube radio, boldly adjusted the shape of the miniature, the volume of the greatly reduced D-36, not only retains the characteristics of simple and elegant, but also looks mini cute, unique charm, small body is easy to carry, outdoor camping and other occasions are very suitable, it can also be used as a beauty ornament into the home scene, add life atmosphere.
【Packing & Unpacking】
The square box made of kraft paper is wrapped with a decorative paper sleeve on the outside, printed with brand logo, product sketch and other information.
The main selling points of the product are printed on the side, and the product information and packing list list list is displayed on the back
Family portraits include radio Bluetooth speaker body*1, detachable antenna*1, USB to Type-C charging cable, AUX cable*1, VIP membership card*1, instruction manual*1.
【Products & Details】
Panda 1936 D-36 as a retro radio Bluetooth speaker, aviation aluminum alloy material CNC processing integrated shell surface and nano sprinkle coating treatment, so that the fuselage has a high-strength structure and anti-corrosion, portable and small size plus simple color matching and modeling lines give people a full sense of intimacy.
The front image of the D36 is very designed, similar to the shape of a black and white TV, plus the retro style full of walnut decorative effect, adding a stylish and artistic atmosphere to the modern home.
There is a delicate golden panda logo in the upper left corner to highlight the brand's noble identity, and the outer edge of the panel is also inlaid with a gold border, which is a good feeling.
The knob and button are centrally designed on the right panel, the main feel and practical, first of all, the transparent disc tuning button of the backlight display, there is a table ruler inside, and the indicator light is also designed with indicator display: indicator light: yellow light when radio, blue light when bluetooth, pink purple light when TF / audio input, green light when TF card playback, pink purple light when audio playback, blue-red light flashing alternately when charging when it is turned off, light off when full, golden yellow table selection knob has texture to increase the feeling.
There are three buttons set in the middle position, which are the play/pause button, the previous track, and the next song.
Further down is a switch knob/volume knob, which is very feel and tight design.
A passive bass radiator at the bottom of the product delivers a powerful bass output.
The interface is centrally designed on the back, with ANT socket (FM external tie rod antenna), AUX IN socket (audio input socket), TF card socket, DC 5V socket and BT/TF/AUX IN/FM function switch knob.
Panda D36 has a built-in FM antenna, which can be directly listened to in daily use without plugging in an external antenna. At the same time, when the radio signal is not good, an external antenna can be installed to enhance the radio effect.
The external tie rod antenna supports multi-level length adjustment, and the best listening effect can be obtained through the antenna length and direction control.
In general, the Panda brand D-36 radio Bluetooth speaker has a novel appearance design and a small and portable appearance. The products have undergone strict quality control, and the details can be seen with care.
【Use and feeling】
Power supply: 5V1A Built-in lithium battery: 3.7V
Rated power: 5W Antenna: FM external tie rod antenna
Speaker: 1.75 inch, 4 ohms FM frequency: 87-108MHz
Noise limiting sensitivity: frequency modulation (FM) S/N=30dB Selectivity: frequency modulation (FM) >60dB
Audio format: MP3/WMA/APE/WAV/FLAC Weight: Approx. 557g (including battery)
Volume: 132*93.3*90.1mm
Don't look at its mini figure, the Panda D36 cabinet is equipped with a high-power Class D amplifier, which easily and efficiently drives a 45mm full-range speaker, and can emit a clear and powerful sound with the blessing of the passive woofer at the bottom. The actual audition effect is good, the overall sound quality is clear, the vocals are loud, and the bass diaphragm is thick and powerful.
The enclosed chamber of the small metal shell, independent radio amplifier, and acoustically tuned by DSP crossover technology, can feel the warm and magnetic sound of the radio station, as if traveling back to childhood.
First of all, introduce its basic function - radio function: turn the power knob/volume button to the ON position, and the backlight of the station ruler is always on when it is turned on. If you want to choose to listen to your favorite radio program, you can rotate the selection knob up and down, and you can select the station you want to listen to.
The best effect can be selected through fine tuning, and the DSP digital demodulation radio chip imported from the United States is used to digitally convert the analog broadcast signal, and fundamentally improve the sensitivity, selectivity, signal-to-noise ratio and anti-interference ability of the radio.
Connect the D36 input via the AUX cable to other devices, which can be used as an external speaker. In the power on state, dial the function key to the AUX IN mode, and then plug one end of the unit into the "AUXIN" audio input socket, and plug the other end into the mobile phone or MP3 to enter the external audio source playback mode.
At the same time, it is also equipped with a high-speed Bluetooth 5.0 chip, which can stably connect to smart audio devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and notebooks, and instantly switch to Bluetooth speaker mode.
In the power-on state, push the function key to Bluetooth mode, and the blue light flashes. Turn on the Bluetooth mobile phone or the speaker with the Bluetooth receiving function, and after the Bluetooth pairing connection with the unit (D-36) is successful, the blue light is always bright and there is a prompt sound, which can be synchronized with the unit playback operation, and the blue light is always on when the Bluetooth playback.
Play/pause and switch tracks with the push of a button:
Interestingly, Panda 1936 D-36 retro radio Bluetooth speaker also supports TF card playback: in the boot state, push the function key to TF mode, and then insert the TF card into the TF card socket, and automatically play the track after it is detected, and support MP3/WMA/WAV/APE/FLAC audio format local playback
When the product is low in power, it will emit a "beep" prompt sound, the indicator light flashes red light, at this time use the C port charging cable to charge it, the red and blue lights flash alternately when charging, until the red light is always on to indicate that it is full.
The battery life performance is also more satisfactory, thanks to the built-in lithium battery optimized circuit design, which can achieve about 10 hours of playback life.
【Real Photo Reward】
【Summary】
Panda D-36 retro radio Bluetooth speaker borrows the charm of Panda's early classic tube radio from the appearance, and the shape is miniaturized, which not only retains the classic retro external adjustment, but also conveys the mini fashion and unique charm. Coupled with a wide selection of functions and high-quality sound output, it will be a good item for those who love retro and pursue quality.
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