The ION Pathfinder Go’s frequency response is scattered and uneven across the range. However, it’s important to note that the results in the graph are a bit exaggerated based on how frequency response is calculated by our software, particularly in the bass, the high-mid, and the treble. There’s a large peak in the high-bass that adds a muddy quality to the mix, as well as a peak in the high-mid that makes instruments honky and harsh. Based on our measurements, this speaker’s low-frequency extension also appears comparable to larger models like the ION Pathfinder 320.
Subjectively, though, we notice a bit of a difference in the speaker’s sound compared to the results on the graph. It doesn’t bring as much low-bass as our low-frequency extension measurements suggest. There’s a lack of thump and body in the bass that’s more consistent with speakers of its size. Also, we hear a dip in the low-mid to mid-mid ranges that nudges voices and other instruments toward the back of the mix. We’re looking into this issue and will update these results when possible.
