I've read where it isn't loud enough, is that true? Also how big is the unit? Can a 2 yr old make this work? Thank you for any answers you may give me. One more thing, what is the size?
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Trust me, it's loud enough! My granddaughter was 2 when we got it and she still plays with it (she's 3 now). It's approximately 6" x 5" and 1 1/2" thick. No buttons to fall off and pose a choking hazard, the face of it is flat. Very compact and fairly light weight. Just don't put the microphone next to the unit, feedback is awful. You turn it on, she presses a song then you all enjoy the happy looks!!
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Hello...I have 3 kids ages 3, 7 and 9 and:- In my opinion it's loud enough for kids play (maybe not for some professional usage)- The unit is about the size of an iPad but much lighter- Yes, I think that a 2 year old can make it work but will need an older person to download music to it via a computer if you want more than just the 2 default songsHope this helps :)
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With the earphones it is way too loud for a listening and it cannot be turned down. I have not given it to my granddaughters. I think it is a bit complicated. It isn't large at all.
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I gave to my 7 year old grandson about 3 years ago and he still uses it and seems to be happy with it. It is about 6" high x 5" wide x 1" thick. I am amazed for as little as it cost that it works as well as it does!
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I've asked the same thing and no one answered. The volume is plenty loud enough, but I notice there is 'vibrations' if I turn it up too loud. I'd love to know about speakers as well!
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it was pretty loud. Yet I was not using it for the living room I was using it for the bedroom. If your living room large it might not be loud enough. I think it is more for a bedroom or a smaller room.
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Mine does not work without being pulled into the device as well. Also, the volume is so low I don't even use it, and trust me I don't like things really loud. I just need enough volume to play in a classroom. I feel a bit like I got stuck on this one. However, it is not worth the cost of returning it. Sorry I can't be of more help. Julie N.
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I wouldn't say it's loud. Just like most other kids toys really. There isn't a volume button as such but there is a button on the right that will toggle through different beats/tunes before turning the background tunes off at which point only the drums make a noise when hit.
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I have to disagree. The train is very loud. It is either on or off, no volume control. I don't think that it takes away from how much the kids love it, but it would be hard to hold a conversation for very long with this thing blasting in the same room.
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Honestly, I haven't taken it to full volume. Never needed to. If you need a TON of sound, a small Bluetooth set won't help you, no matter who makes it. This is for portable situations, not to entertain a bunch of folks for a party or anything like that. If your group is larger than about 6-8 people and/or you have a large space to fill, look to the next level up in size. I.e., bookshelf size stereo.
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well I got mine for kids, so I am happy with the lower volume but I give them headphones and they are happy with it, I use it to interact with my tv and play things on there so volume is not an issue there either. Sorry this really is of no help if your volume is too low for you.
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There is a loud and not as loud. I have duct tape over the speaker and put it in a drawer and can still hear it just fine. Really good investment. We use ours every night monitoring kids getting up and out of bedrooms.
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It is loud enough to be heard over three noisy kids. With that said, your experience may be different. My wife and I think it is pretty loud. She normally sets it to the middle volume setting.
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The volume can't be turned up. Although I so think its loud enough for a Child to hear. Due to there keen hearing. I'm sometimes great-full that it is quiet. My daughter loves to use this phone. It seems to be loud enough for her to hear. I hope this helps. Take care, and enjoy your little one.
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Two levels: quieter and mid-level. Some baby and toddler toys are ridiculously loud! This is not one of those.
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I have found it loud enough while out on the beach. Even playing football or out in the water a ways away you can here the music. I suppose it depends how loud your work area is. If it evolves loud machinery I really do not think any speaker this size is going to work. We have also used it for house parties and it has worked just fine even over all the talking and the television with the game on. I personally love it for what it is, a small portable speaker.
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It is not that loud. I did not see a switch to turn off the sound. But as long a your child is having fun and not watching tv or a movie who cares how loud a toy is. The most important thing about a toy is that a child is having fun and doesn't realize that they are (or anyone) is improving eye hand coordination.
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I'm sure it depends on how sound your kids sleep. Yes it does make noise but I would not say it is loud.
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It is not that quiet on loud, but not terribly loud either. You should not have to hold it to your ear on loud, although it is not as loud as many toys (which is why it is more tolerable to everyone else in the room or car who have to hear it over and over!)
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It doesn't appear to be able to be mounted. I have had a problem though. We are on our second unit and it has the same issue. On occasion, In the middle of the night, the sound volume goes down by about half. You have to get up and turn it back up.