Best battery powered speakers?
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4xdog
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A buddy has a Jawbone JAMBOX. Very cool. Beautifully made, long battery life, easy Bluetooth connection, decent sound. Kinda pricey, so not for everyone, but worth considering.
http://www.jawbone.com/speakers/jambox/overview
from the company's website:
http://www.jawbone.com/speakers/jambox/overview
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ETAV8R
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No changeable batteries but we love ours. Charge from cig lighter or any USB source.
http://www.goalzero.com/shop/p/24/Rock-Out-Portable-Speaker---Green
http://www.goalzero.com/shop/p/24/Rock-Out-Portable-Speaker---Green
mhiscox
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Submitted for your consideration: The Altec-Lansing Orbit 227.
I wouldn't claim this to be "The Best," but I will claim that it's absolutely the best $13 alternative you'll even find:
http://www.amazon.com/Altec-Lansing-iM227-Orbit-Speaker/dp/B004CYKEBK.
It runs 24 hours on three triple-As, and sounds surprisingly good for non-critical listening. I've got four of them scattered around and they're a cool little piece of gear. Even comes with a padded case and a carabiner clip to hang it one your belt, should that appeal to you.
The link will get you just under 800 reviews, so it might be worth reading through a few to see if this bargain alternative will do the trick for you.
I wouldn't claim this to be "The Best," but I will claim that it's absolutely the best $13 alternative you'll even find:
http://www.amazon.com/Altec-Lansing-iM227-Orbit-Speaker/dp/B004CYKEBK.
It runs 24 hours on three triple-As, and sounds surprisingly good for non-critical listening. I've got four of them scattered around and they're a cool little piece of gear. Even comes with a padded case and a carabiner clip to hang it one your belt, should that appeal to you.
The link will get you just under 800 reviews, so it might be worth reading through a few to see if this bargain alternative will do the trick for you.
If you can afford it, the Bose sound great (comparatively)
http://www.bose.com/controller?url=...ounddock_systems/sounddock_portable/index.jsp
I've had one for a few years, we use it in the kitchen at home every day, and take it with us sometimes when we're in the yard or camping. The battery still lasts for hours.
http://www.bose.com/controller?url=...ounddock_systems/sounddock_portable/index.jsp
I've had one for a few years, we use it in the kitchen at home every day, and take it with us sometimes when we're in the yard or camping. The battery still lasts for hours.
Bluewater Australia
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+1 for the Bose. The remote control is especially useful from the campfire, with the Bose far enough away to give surround sound instead of having to talk over it. And these days we use it at home in preference to the 'real' stereo too, because it's easier.
Not AA powered but maybe you just need an inverter to give it a zap every couple of days.
Not AA powered but maybe you just need an inverter to give it a zap every couple of days.
My wife has one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-High-Powered-Portable-Laptop-Speaker/dp/tags-on-product/B00475LJC2
If you can stomach the look the volume and tone are surprisingly good. Battery life is great. I would only use it if no one was looking so I stick to the audio in on my car's deck...
http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-High-Powered-Portable-Laptop-Speaker/dp/tags-on-product/B00475LJC2
If you can stomach the look the volume and tone are surprisingly good. Battery life is great. I would only use it if no one was looking so I stick to the audio in on my car's deck...
dms1
Explorer
I 2nd this advice - I have had mine for about two years and they still work great.
The speakers are mono so I bought two of them and also got a mini RCA splitter so they work in stereo. The batteries on mine last for quite awhile - the only thing to watch out for is to make sure you store them so the on\off button cant be accidentally pressed (or remove the batteries when not in use). The battery doors are a little tricky at first but once you figure it out it is easy to remove and replace them.
Those are now a lot cheaper than what I paid for mine a couple of years ago.
I am an electrician and LOVE the milwaukee M12 radio http://www.google.com/products/cata...=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=10704296406016705300
this little radio had amazing sound, rechargeable batteries and a tidy little spot to put any device with a headphone jack. It makes a big difference on how long the battery will last depending on how loud your listening to the music. there is also a long lasting batt that is available and a 12v cig lighter charger. The bonus is you could take some tools with you and share batteries!
this little radio had amazing sound, rechargeable batteries and a tidy little spot to put any device with a headphone jack. It makes a big difference on how long the battery will last depending on how loud your listening to the music. there is also a long lasting batt that is available and a 12v cig lighter charger. The bonus is you could take some tools with you and share batteries!
JohnnyS
Explorer
Has anyone tried one of these?
With a properly sized Pelican case to hold it this might be the answer...
http://mobilereviewssite.com/yamaha...ts-you-blast-beats-beyond-your-block-for-100/
With a properly sized Pelican case to hold it this might be the answer...
http://mobilereviewssite.com/yamaha...ts-you-blast-beats-beyond-your-block-for-100/
off-roader
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I have a Soundfreaq Sound Kick Wireless Bluetooth Speaker in Black (SFQ-04 | http://soundfreaq.com/SFQ-04_Home.htm). Sound is good enough for around camp. Has it's own battery you can recharge (via AC adapter) while driving during the day. It's supposed to last up to 7 hours. I usually don't use it for that long.
HTH.
HTH.
BigSwede
The Credible Hulk
Unless your splitter splits the L from R signals (usually they send both L and R in each direction), you are still getting mono from both speakers. Not that there's anything wrong with that; unless you are sitting equidistant from each speaker you aren't hearing much "stereo" effect anyway.