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An antithesis to the average bluetooth boombox: your input appreciated!

I’m working on a very small high-fidelity speaker concept. After some prototyping and encouraging measurement sessions, I would love to get other music lover's input, which will define further development.

This is not a sales post; there is no product to buy at this stage. I’m trying to avoid building in the wrong direction, based only on my own assumptions and preferences/biases.

The idea is: a portable and compact active speaker, about 1.5 liter in size, designed for very accurate sound (40-20k Hz +/- 2dB, controlled directivity) at moderate volume levels. In other words, an anti-thesis to the average bluetooth boombox.

Your input is highly appreciated. The survey takes around 3 minutes. 

Critical feedback is more useful than encouragement.
Many thanks to everyone who shares their insight with me!

*The picture is just for illustration, my real design is in Fusion.

Which best describes you? Choose all that apply.

Which best describes you? Choose all that apply.

What audio products do you currently use most often? 
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What audio products do you currently use most often? Choose all that apply.

What is your approximate experience level with audio?

What is your approximate experience level with audio?
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Have you ever been disappointed by sound quality when travelling or away from your main setup?

Have you ever been disappointed by sound quality when travelling or away from your main setup?
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What bothers you most about small portable speakers?
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What bothers you most about small portable speakers?Choose up to 3.

Imagine a compact active speaker roughly the size of an over-ear headphone case. Its priority is accurate, high-quality sound rather than maximum party volume. How interesting is this to you?

Imagine a compact active speaker roughly the size of an over-ear headphone case. Its priority is accurate, high-quality sound rather than maximum party volume. How interesting is this to you?
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Which 5 features matter most to you? Choose up to 5.

Which 5 features matter most to you? Choose up to 5.

Which 3 features would you sacrifice first if needed?
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Which 3 features would you sacrifice first if needed?Choose up to 3.

If this speaker existed today and reviews/measurements supported the claims, how likely would you be to buy one? 
(1.5 liter in size, very accurate sound 40-20k Hz +/- 2dB, controlled directivity)

If this speaker existed today and reviews/measurements supported the claims, how likely would you be to buy one? (1.5 liter in size, very accurate sound 40-20k Hz +/- 2dB, controlled directivity)
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For this speaker - what retail price range would feel reasonable to you?

For this speaker - what retail price range would feel reasonable to you?
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Would you be willing to pay more for a more premium enclosure — for example aluminium, higher-quality finish, or better tactile feel — even if it did not improve the sound quality?

Would you be willing to pay more for a more premium enclosure — for example aluminium, higher-quality finish, or better tactile feel — even if it did not improve the sound quality?
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Which marketing proof would matter most to you? Choose up to 3.

Which marketing proof would matter most to you? Choose up to 3.