The Carvaan is a new Bluetooth speaker released by the famous Indian music label Saregama. As you would expect from such as source, the Carvaan isn’t just a simple speaker. It’s got a number of interesting features built-in, most notable of which is that it comes with 5,000 classic Hindi songs, which you can listen to anytime you want to, without any Internet connection. The other thing that really stands out is the design of the speaker, which looks like a classic portable radio. While B&O’s A2 is a modern and refined take on the concept, Saregama went with a chunky and boxy design for the Carvaan, which is decidedly retro.
The unique look and concept behind the speaker really caught our eye, and we’ve spent the best part of last seven days using a Carvaan to see how it measures up beyond the striking design. Read on to know whether this speaker is worth your money.
The highlight of this speaker is definitely its design. In terms of specifications, it’s a fairly straightforward. The 1.5kg stereo speaker has an audio wattage of 6W – that’s 3W to each individual driver, though they’re pretty close to each other because of the design, so don’t expect wide stereo separation.
The Carvaan supports USB playback, Bluetooth, FM Radio, and there’s a Saregama mode which lets you play the stored collection. Saregama is one of the most famous music labels in India, and on its website states that it is the custodian of over half the music recorded in India, with a history that stretches back to 1901. The Radio Geetmala commentary by Ameen Sayani included in the device goes back to 1952.
