Andover Audio
FreePlay Portable Bluetooth LE Audio Speaker
Andover Audio launches FreePlay portable hi-fi speaker
Andover Audio has launched FreePlay, a $429 stereo portable hi-fi speaker now available for pre-order. It is the Boston company’s first portable Bluetooth speaker. The IP67-rated model uses a front-firing stereo driver array and is scheduled to ship the week of 20 July 2026.
Georg S. Kuklick
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Andover Audio has launched FreePlay, a stereo portable hi-fi speaker priced at $429. The model is available for pre-order and is scheduled to ship the week of 20 July 2026. It moves the Boston company into portable Bluetooth speakers.
FreePlay uses a true front-firing stereo array built around two 5.25-inch aluminum-cone woofers and two 25mm dome tweeters. A rear passive radiator supports the low-frequency system. The battery is rated for more than 24 hours of playback at moderate listening levels.
The speaker supports Bluetooth LE 6.0 and Bluetooth LE Audio. It also includes a 3.5mm auxiliary analog line input and a 3.5mm microphone input. Wireless linking can connect up to 99 FreePlay units.
The outdoor brief is supported by an IP67 dustproof and waterproof rating. FreePlay also includes 45W USB-C bi-directional fast charging and a 5W wireless top-deck charging pad. The cabinet measures 10 inches by 13 inches by 6.5 inches, weighs 9 pounds, and is offered in Ivory, Slate, and Olive finishes.
Key specifications
Price | $429.00 |
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Availability | Pre-order; shipping the week of July 20 |
Speaker configuration | True front-firing stereo array with rear passive radiator |
Driver complement | 2 x 5.25-inch aluminum-cone woofers; 2 x 25mm dome tweeters with neodymium magnets |
Passive radiator | Rear-mounted passive radiator; 160mm size cited by secondary coverage |
Battery and playtime | 24+ hours continuous playback at moderate listening levels |
Durability rating | IP67 certified; waterproof and dustproof |
Connectivity | Bluetooth LE 6.0; 3.5mm AUX analog line input; 3.5mm microphone input |
Bluetooth codec support | LE Audio/LC3/AAC/SBC |
Scalability | Multi-speaker broadcast mode; wirelessly link up to 99 FreePlay units |
Listening modes | Wide Range default EQ; selectable Loud Mode with +6dB outdoor output boost |
Power and charging | 5W wireless top-deck charging pad; 45W USB-C bi-directional fast-charging port |
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