Thinking of getting this but how prevalent is the bluetooth issue that I'm reading? Was going to get either this or the Big Jambox.
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The Bluetooth will occassionally cut out- but it isn't anything that would prevent me from buying the product. The range isn't that far- so I would say that if you are planning on walking far away from the speakers with the device you use, then you will have more issues. I would also suggest getting an aux cord just to prevent this problem entirely. All in all, a very great product.
1968270
The bluetooth is barely an issue. You just have to restart the speaker it takes 5 seconds. Also the sound quality is worlds better than the big jambox and much louder. However, the tdk is bigger.
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I love mine. The volume is pretty good and quite clear--better than giant flatscreens with Clearvoice. There is a jack for headphones which I never use, but I sit pretty close to mine. I sit on chaise lounge & put DVD player on tabletop. The volume isn't very very loud so you may want to splurge and get the next level that is Internet ready & Bluetooth enabled so you can hook up to speakers by wireless. I don't think there's Bluetooth on this model. But I love mine!
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Ive been using this radio for the last 2 or so weeks. blue tooth is nice. usb is sweet. i dont know about the steering audio control. Im guessing your talking about a setting window where you can balance out trbl bass etc but i havent found one. I do however think this is worth picking up for the price.
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It's far better than the big jam box in terms of sound quality, design, and construction. However, it is not portable as the jambox is. The stanmore must always be plugged in and has no battery for portable play. It's a great Bluetooth system for home, the sound quality is amazing but if your looking for something to take on the go, this may not be for you.
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It sounds much better than the jambox, with clear highs and rich, deep bass. It doesn't get as loud as the jambox though. Hey, it's plenty loud for me.
1918668
I've had mine 2 yrs now and after about 1.5 years the Bluetooth was not connecting automatically. My device would just keep searching and searching. So, I have to manually connect to the speaker from my ipad or iphone. Not a big deal but it's a pain. I've had other speakers that don't have this problem.
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The Bose is far louder than the Jambox, which isn't all that much louder than many phone speakers. I own a Jawbone, am considering the Bose.
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Yes. I wouldn't buy this though. I would buy the Bluetooth version. I had nothing but problems with this until I traded for the Bluetooth version.
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I have no problems it's one of the best Bluetooth I have had. Good quality, love the long range you can be on another level or a distance from phone and have quality reception, everyone hear me good and the don't hear a lot of background noise. I hope this help you.
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Hello,I'm interested in purchasing this Pioneer soundbar; as of February 1st, is Amazon shipping units with the corrected, fully functioning Bluetooth? I'm afraid to make the purchase, and then find it's an older unit. Thanks.
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I haven't had any such problems... my only thoughts would be you do have it plugged in on the input side, not the output side. Bluetooth; it's not linked to another Bluetooth source. When I would grab ours if it was within range of say my daughters Ipod and still linked to that Ipod then I could not access it until we unlinked it. Hope this helps.
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I just got the large one and let me just put this out there in case someone else has this problem. I paired this with my iphone and it wasn't playing music through it. So I "forgot" the speaker on my iphone. Turned the speaker off and back on and then held the "menu" button down to get it into pairing mode again and repaired the two and it started working fine. It would previously take calls and play them through the speaker, but not music. Not sure where the problem was, but it seems to be resolved.Sound quality and volume are pretty good for the money I paid. It feels like it's built sturdy and looks good. Haven't tried the aux out yet. I just got the large one and let me just put this out there in case someone else has this problem. I paired this with my iphone and it wasn't playing music through it. So I "forgot" the speaker on my iphone. Turned the speaker off and back on and then held the "menu" button down to get it into pairing mode again and repaired the two and it started working fine. It would previously take calls and play them through the speaker, but not music. Not sure where the problem was, but it seems to be resolved.Sound quality and volume are pretty good for the... » Read More I just got the large one and let me just put this out there in case someone else has this problem. I paired this with my iphone and it wasn't playing music through it. So I "forgot" the speaker on my iphone. Turned the speaker off and back on and then held the "menu" button down to get it into pairing mode again and repaired the two and it started working fine. It would previously take calls and play them through the speaker, but not music. Not sure where the problem was, but it seems to be resolved.Sound quality and volume are pretty good for the money I paid. It feels like it's built sturdy and looks good. Haven't tried the aux out yet. « Show Less
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Hmm. Sounds like the bluetooth connection is not solid. Can you try another device, maybe someone else's phone or ipad? If it doesn't skip with the second one then the phone of the first one may be incommpatible. If the second one skips too then the speaker is bad. The one I bought sounds great and there shouldn't be any skipping.
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Obviously you didn't get a reply here but did you get an answer to your question? Just picked up a used 07 Audi S4 & now trying to determine my 'iPod strategy.' A wired connection requires 1) 300-600 bucks and 2) losing my disc changer. But I don't want to go bluetooth if I surrender sound quality. I can live with no bluetooth for my blackberry since it has a speaker.So... looking for feedback!
364875
I didn't experience that issue, but I did experience purchasing two that only worked just slightly pass the warrenty period. Decided to buy the same Bluetooth from a electronic store, no problems.
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1st question: I paired it with it plugged in, so I think it is fine when plugged in. 2nd question: I don't know. I didn't keep it long enough to find out. 3rd question: it did not automatically re-pair when I turned on my computer. I had to manually re-pair it each time. I returned it. 4th question: I would. Having to manually re-pair the Bluetooth connection each time I turned on my computer was very troublesome to me.
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while the squeezebox seems to be a nice radio, i too had connection problems with it way too often. i went another route and am happier (grace mondo). no, i don't work for grace. the mondo doesn't drop connection often (very rare and it is usually the internet), comes with a remote, the battery lasts much longer, and is much easier for non techies to deal with. i'm not sure which radio is better sound quality wise, but i just couldn't deal with the squeezebox signal issues. i don't have that with the mondo.