The new Apple HomePod gen 2 really surprised me with it's impressive sound performance. Once you add a second speaker in stereo mode, things get even better! Follow me on social media! (it's always just @mikeobrienn) Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikeobrienn Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeobrienn TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikeobrienn About me: https://mikeobrienmedia.com/ I am an avid smart speaker user. I had a nest mini and then full size Echo but it kept trying to upsell me junk, then I switched to a Bose Portable Smart Speaker but the assistant was too slow on that, and now I am going all in on the Apple HomePod ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES: INTRO: $299 I love how Apple keeps the names simple Two colors Recycled mesh fabric - no impact to audio This can genuinely blend into your home design Temperature and humidity sensor built in Can use as stereo pair Gentle confirmation tone is not obtrusive SOUND Room filling Plenty of warm, rich, and true bass Clean and natural sound Not overpowering and not weak 5 beam forming tweeters on the bottom, pointing up to avoid table reflections Computational audio - presents focal points in a song, such as lead vocals, to the middle of the room, and ambient sounds against the walls Uses feedback from internal mics to calibrate for your room’s acoustics One of the things I look for in a good speaker is the balance at different volumes. Sometimes with lower quality speakers, I find myself turning it way up just so I can actually hear the bassline or vocals. The HomePod sounds great at any volume. Plenty of bass at 20% volume, but if you turn it to 100%, you can really jam with this. It’ll shake your couch Spatial audio Stereo pairing They just sound so much bigger than they are. They have this way of making the sound very immersive and move up walls and all around you MEDIA You can use this with an AppleTV Ask Siri to play Handoff from iPhone FEATURES Can listen for smoke alarms Can tell you the temperature Can control smart home devices Can take phone calls Intercom (including phone) Can auto pause when you leave a room Find My - friends and family Easy to add automations based on arrival/departure, time, sensors, etc E.g. close shades when temperature is too high on sunny side of house DRAWBACKS: No Siri Spotify support, but you can play Spotify on here You need to have an iPhone to set it up More expensive than Amazon No Bluetooth Please comment below with any questions you might have. Thank you all for watching! I appreciate you! Disclaimer: This video is purely based on my experiences, research, and opinions. You and only you are responsible for your actions. I made this channel to advise viewers and I truly hope to help you all out. I love making these videos and connecting with my viewers! One or more of the products shown in this video may have been sent to me at no cost. This does not influence my opinions; I always cover both pros and cons. This channel is monetized via YouTube ads as well as some affiliate links. If a purchase is made after clicking the link, I will receive a small commission at no extra charge to the buyer. Thank you all for watching!