how good is the quality of sound at max range? how long do the batteries last?? can i recharge the unit off a solar panel?
872277
I found the sound quality excellent although I have not used it at max range. The batteries last for many hours. I have no idea about charging off a solar panel.
872278
I found the sound quality lacking. I would recommend buying the Baofeng 888s - you get a MUCH better radio and a ton of accessories for half the price.
872279
We have not had the radios at max range but they worked well at approximately 2 blocks from each other. We keep them turned off when not in use and have had the batteries in since November 2014 (now end of January 2015) and they are still good. Have no knowledge about the solar panel use for recharge.
1315753
My base is in the back room and we use the cordless phones throughout the house and do not hear any difference in sound and best of all there is no static. I have not walked outside with it but on average I am about 30-40 ft. away. The battery lasts a long time too.
1507491
I gave the speaker to my son for use around his pool. As I remember, the 4 AA batteries power the transmitter. The 6 D power the speaker. Sorry, I do not know how long they will last as he always plugs his in to the outlet.
737151
Please go to Radio Shack and see the auvio pbt500 Speaker. It absolutely blows this pile of junk monster clarity to pieces. Is frequently on sale for 39.99. Superb sound, great battery life. In answer to your question I did not use it long enough to know the battery life because I realized it was a piece of junk, then it finally broke on its own.
817550
I would say barely. It won't sound like a booming sound system, more like a nice radio. It's less powerful when you pull out the plug. Ok for a picnic, less good for a party.
1111229
Hi! Sorry, this went to my junk file :( I LOVE this speaker!!! It charges up quickly and the speaker works really really well. I charged it in the sun a few days ago and it still has a full charge. It plays inside, in the dark, anywhere as long as it has a charge. There is a small light that is blue when there is a charge and red when it needs a re-charge. You can't go wrong with this thing :)
841663
While I find the power and sound to be good on this unit, the blue tooth range is not impressive, it flakes out at about 30 ft. Good luck
1156283
I have not tried the other units you listed but I have used this one and it was very good! I used it in a living room though and did not have to turn up the volume very high. The sound quality and construction is top notch though, better than what I have seen with Pyle products. This does not come close to a 900 watt system, but I would venture a guess that the Pyle 900 watt unit you are looking at is not really 900 watts. I have seen a lot of false advertising on these things as no one tries to prove them wrong. If you are looking to use this outdoors, I would suggest getting two of them as they easily hook up tandem. Good Luck! - Chris I have not tried the other units you listed but I have used this one and it was very good! I used it in a living room though and did not have to turn up the volume very high. The sound quality and construction is top notch though, better than what I have seen with Pyle products. This does not come close to a 900 watt system, but I would venture a guess that the Pyle 900 watt unit you are looking at is not really 900 watts. I have seen a lot of false advertising on these things as no one tries to prove them wrong. If you are looking to use this outdoors, I would suggest getting two of them... » Read More I have not tried the other units you listed but I have used this one and it was very good! I used it in a living room though and did not have to turn up the volume very high. The sound quality and construction is top notch though, better than what I have seen with Pyle products. This does not come close to a 900 watt system, but I would venture a guess that the Pyle 900 watt unit you are looking at is not really 900 watts. I have seen a lot of false advertising on these things as no one tries to prove them wrong. If you are looking to use this outdoors, I would suggest getting two of them as they easily hook up tandem. Good Luck! - Chris « Show Less
1328186
The unit has been in service for 1 year. The sound level is not a problem. The range is very good.
520383
I just received it in the mail, and it does not run on batteries, just an outlet.I really wanted one that ran on both, but just returned a different set of iPod speakers in the same price range, because the sound quality wasn't good. So, I'm sticking with these. The quality is good for under $30, and it charges the iPod. HTH. :)
1926968
The sound is really good. I've owned a few of these types of speakers and this one is by far the best. The sound does drop out a little almost like there is interference but this does not always happen. It is also very easy to use . The only info I have on the power is 1800 mAH. (Mili amp hour)
421631
These are battery-powered speakers charged by a 5-V power supply. They will not blast you out of the park, but are great on the patio for background music connected to my phone via Bluetooth. If there is a wattage, it would be low, since they will work for about 8 hours on a charge.
366519
The speakers are powered by 110v house current, or it also has provision for batteries (that I have never used). They work well on house current.
949460
I keep it plugged in, so not sure about the battery life. The speaker phone sound is NOT GOOD, but I don't use it for that. Just for streaming music to powered speakers (which it works GREAT for). You could probably read the product details for the warranty info (if any).
608098
max power is 100 milliwatts, freq. 5-30,000hz. imp. 32 ohms. that is about all the specs i have, other than they sound very good. try noontec.com for some info, however they don't show all specs. there. IF YOU BUY THEM TAKE OFF THE EAR PADS TO MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO ROUND STICKERS OVER THE CENTER OF EACH SPEAKER. IF IT IS THERE JUST TAKE THEM OFF . I HAD TO AND THEY SOUND WONDERFUL. SOME UNITS WERE SHIPPED THAT WAY IN THE BEGINNING. STICKER IS ABOUT 1 INCH IN DIAMETER.
1976729
It plays pretty loud. The only way to control the volume on the speaker is through the computer or bluetooth device that you have it hooked up to. I don't really like that about the speaker because it plays way to loud for me even when I have the computer or bluetooth device volume down to almost nothing. I work in an office and can't have my volume that loud. I would much rather have a speaker that I can control the volume on the actual unit. But the sound quality is really good and the battery last for a very long time. I can get anywhere from 3 to 4 1/2 days out of one charge and within a few hours is it fully charged again. It plays pretty loud. The only way to control the volume on the speaker is through the computer or bluetooth device that you have it hooked up to. I don't really like that about the speaker because it plays way to loud for me even when I have the computer or bluetooth device volume down to almost nothing. I work in an office and can't have my volume that loud. I would much rather have a speaker that I can control the volume on the actual unit. But the sound quality is really good and the battery last for a very long time. I can get anywhere from 3 to 4 1/2 days out of one charge and within... » Read More It plays pretty loud. The only way to control the volume on the speaker is through the computer or bluetooth device that you have it hooked up to. I don't really like that about the speaker because it plays way to loud for me even when I have the computer or bluetooth device volume down to almost nothing. I work in an office and can't have my volume that loud. I would much rather have a speaker that I can control the volume on the actual unit. But the sound quality is really good and the battery last for a very long time. I can get anywhere from 3 to 4 1/2 days out of one charge and within a few hours is it fully charged again. « Show Less
1887918
Good luck finding sufficient battery power to carry outside. Even the acclaimed Tivoli iPal, rich and full-frequencied inside, wimps out when played outside. The Athena iVoice is not intended to be a beach speaker. You could try an Altec IM600, Logitech mm500, JBl On Tour, but they'll cost a lot more and still give you a lot less power and sound. You probably have a better shot with a unit that uses alkalines rather than rechargeables.