To be used while riding an exercise bike. Don't really want to use headphones. Does it have its own speakers and how is the quality?
1001303
I think it does not work without the power cord being connected to it ALL the time. so i returned it.
1594559
It doesn't have a built in speaker. I connect to the audio output with headphones.
1006826
Yes, you can hear without headphones. BUT the sound quality without headphones is not great. I think it is only 1 speaker.
1036335
Absolutely No. There is no built-in speaker. I use headphones and sometimes a bluetooth and/or standard speakers.
2267742
It does have an audio input from a headphone jack so that would function. Also, I suppose it would depend on the volume of your bike. I have noticed a few iPhone users complaining about lower than desired volume, but on my Samsung Galaxy S4 the volume is very loud for such a small device. Hope that helps.
991745
I'm sorry I can't answer that. I bought the bike as a gift for my daughter. She has never mentioned anything about the speakers.
1240344
It's my husband who uses them and he loves them -- he uses them while biking and yes, he hears other sounds. But that's what it is for -- to be able to listen to music while exercising, but at the same time still hearing the background sounds to ensure safety.
1507456
No, it does not need speakers. It is extremely LOUD. If anything it needs head phones. There is no low volume on this. It is like being in a movie theater.
1188126
It doesn't have an external speaker and I don't know if any are available as accessories - you would have to check the manufacturer's website for that. I wanted something portable to wear around the house while doing chores or going for a walk and it works well for those purposes.
1886505
I would say that it is slightly muffled and not as clear as using headphones. I listen to podcasts so high quality sound is not as important as it is with music. I like that it's connected to the bike and don't have to worry about it dropping and it allows me to listen safely
834468
Not much you can do about the noise. Even the more expensive ones are at least a little noisy. Living in a cold weather state it's the best way to keep in shape for springtime when I can start riding outdoors. I put on my headphones and am happy I won't have to have a sore butt getting used to riding my own bike again every year.
1025895
There is a place for headphones. It does not make a lot of noise, but will make a noise when detecting something.
823725
It does have speakers so headphones aren't required, but I'm not sure about connecting to a computer.
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.
1105271
this does not come with speakers. there is a good range of speakers for under $200. search for portable speakers.
1168148
It has a headphone jack that you can use to plug in your earbuds. I would think some external speaker systems will work too but it does not have one.
92751
You do not need external speakers. There are speakers built into the computer. There is an audio jack for headphones or speakers if you would like to use them, however.