2 questions 1. how loud is it out doors like car loud or small speaker loud? 2. how far can sound waves travel outdoors at max volume in feet?
862207
I use it for the gym and playing basketball. Travels well through a full court game and over the trash talk of a competitve game. No where near as loud as sitting inside a car but what do you expect from a boom box. I love my ihome and use it regularly. Especially inside the house while the misses is cooking or while we clean. I looked long and hard for this specific blue tooth model and I got exactly what I wanted.
334287
As you know, "loud" is a very objective term. The Malibu is the loudest speaker that we make at this point, with the best sound at high volumes and is our best seller- but it is only 6 watts total so only so much it can do. When inside, you can certainly hear in other rooms with the doors closed. When outside, the neighbors can hear it, but its not shaking down any walls. Some of our customers do buy them to use them outside, to do work in the back yard, taking it to the beach, having a cookout at their house or while washing the car- things like that. We even hear from golfers that like to take them on the golf cart with them. We invite you to try it outside and if it doesn't make you 100% happy, you can always return it.
277384
Using only one device outside would most likely not be loud enough if you're looking to blast some good toons, however if it's just yourself and a couple friends or family this speaker does give a decent volume. I used it in a crowded pool and it performed quite well. I would be cautious around sand though, the particles may alter the sound.
636535
As long as it is not light outside and you need a different speaker source, the internal speakers are not very loud. It has a regular headphone jack, so finding speakers is simple. I am really happy with this product.
902737
I use it in my car with an Ipod. I have walked it off as far as 65 ft from the car and works great! I like it so much, I bought one for my son!
305103
Hello there. If you are outside, it is not loud at all. Inside, there might be some.
792811
I live in a more rural setting. Not sure how much leeway you have with your back yard situation, but it is loud enough to be heard and identified by neighbors. Not sure which, among the others you mention, is more quiet.
376142
its loud enough to play in a house with a couple of people. its not loud or clear enough for large settings. an intimate setting with a few people is more than sufficient. I use it on my boat and to workout. I walk around my house and my garage with it. its range is limited so the phone cant be far. I get about 4-5 hours out of mine.
1091947
It is loud enough. I have had it for almost two years and I turn it on when I get ready to leave my home. I can hear it over the shower. Sometimes when I am cleaning I can hear it over the vacuum. So it being outside it might be. Open spaces may not be the best cuz the sounds needs something to bounce off of. If you are just looking for something to have in the background for outside it is perfect.
103580
This is a great speaker, it may be too large for use in the car. I keep mine on a shelf in our 5th wheel trailer. You might look for something smaller.
1607073
Not bad, it depends on the environment though. It can easily drown out street traffic and daily use for like an office setting, with possibly the exception for maybe sirens, road construction, or if you're on a noisy subway or something. I usually just turn it up louder depending on the environment. I typically turn it up to about halfway on my iphone so it definitely has a lot of headroom if you want to drown out other noises.
1983635
No, it isn't that loud, however if you want to set it off in your home or in an indoor environment be careful, keep it at least 3 feet away from you and you should be fine. I have had one blow up right atmy feet about two feet away from me while crouching down during an airsoft match, I only got startled, my ears were not damaged. But just to be safe keep it at a distance.
1182500
The volume is quit loud. I only used it outside at a very loud event and it worked for me. I would suggest a stand to get it at a better height.
1034601
Overall I think it is pretty loud and works well outside. We used it during out block party and we could hear the music even with all the other background noise of the party. Also, the bass is decent. There is a 5 band eq that allows you to adjust the sound.
1865259
The sound travels well in all directions, but I would say it is about half to 3/4 as loud as the Boom. That being said, it is loud enough for a garden, patio or terrace party. At full volume it's difficult to hold a conversation next to it without raising your voice to an uncomfortable level.
2008909
Sorry, but I don't really know. I plan to try mine for outdoor noises this summer in various locations. It probably will pick up not too distant noises. The times I have used it. It has been inside.
2160592
The speakers on it are not loud at all. In fact, I ended up giving this one away and getting a new one with better speakers. So if you didn't hook it into your cars speaker system, you probably couldn't hear it.