How well does this speaker work in the car? My car lacks a radio, so I was wanting to buy this to attach to the dashboard.
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A set of portable powered speakers will give you more volume, but this works well as long as it is driving something that has low mass (not thick). Cardboard boxes work amazingly well. It won't produce HiFi audio - that's not the point. It does produce the best sound I've heard for anything this size. For a dashboard, the Epishock might work better. Those can drive a bigger and heavier object much better, and produce more bass. You could always get both, they can be daisy-chained together for a broader range of sound.
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To be honest, I didn't try it in the car, but I tried it just about everywhere else. It's a novelty item and the sound is way subpar, so I imagine if your car is anything like my Toyota Corolla, basic road noise would drown out anything the speaker produced. It's just my opinion, but I really wouldn't buy it for anything more than a party novelty.
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I use mine in my car frequently when traveling. We just sit the speaker. Etween us on the front seat or on the dashboard.
2090023
Hmm, interesting notion, and the sound would be loud and clear enough to use in a car, but the weight would be bothersome maybe on a sun visor. It's not super heavy, but has a slight heft to it, maybe comparable to the weight of a two pack of D size batteries. But, a bit of creative work could mount it on a dash, maybe get some good old velcro strips or rig up a pouch of some sort on a seat back. I'm not sure of the need...you mentioned getting rid of ear buds, so, yes as a replacement with either Bluetooth or using the plug-in option, it'll serve for in-car speaker use, but figuring out mounting and keeping it charged would have to be solved. Hmm, interesting notion, and the sound would be loud and clear enough to use in a car, but the weight would be bothersome maybe on a sun visor. It's not super heavy, but has a slight heft to it, maybe comparable to the weight of a two pack of D size batteries. But, a bit of creative work could mount it on a dash, maybe get some good old velcro strips or rig up a pouch of some sort on a seat back. I'm not sure of the need...you mentioned getting rid of ear buds, so, yes as a replacement with either Bluetooth or using the plug-in option, it'll serve for in-car speaker use, but figuring out... » Read More Hmm, interesting notion, and the sound would be loud and clear enough to use in a car, but the weight would be bothersome maybe on a sun visor. It's not super heavy, but has a slight heft to it, maybe comparable to the weight of a two pack of D size batteries. But, a bit of creative work could mount it on a dash, maybe get some good old velcro strips or rig up a pouch of some sort on a seat back. I'm not sure of the need...you mentioned getting rid of ear buds, so, yes as a replacement with either Bluetooth or using the plug-in option, it'll serve for in-car speaker use, but figuring out mounting and keeping it charged would have to be solved. « Show Less
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it has to be connected all the time to car chargers. The design is not good and bulky . I have difficulty mounting it on my dash board. One more thing when you use it you have to get expert help because the connection with FM is wireless and that gives a bad sounds. However, I went to make the connection with FM with wire and that improves the sound significantly. one more thing when you start the care it takes about one minute to get the signal
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oh yes, i highly recommend it ! the best way i would use it is to put it in the middle of your seats, inbetween so that the sound will carry thru !! good luck enjoy!
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hmmm there isn't anything built-in if that's what you mean... but the bottom of the speaker is pretty flat so you could probably stick a couple velcro strips on the bottom of the unit and some onto your dashboard? I think that would definitely be strong enough to hold it in place while driving and wouldn't affect the design/aesthetic of the speaker or your car!
624126
tried it in the car, but the car radio is better. Also cuts out from time to time so it doesn't much help as a phone speaker. I haven't been able to figure out what to do with this that would be helpful.
477943
I use the same connector I use to hook up my iPod in my car. There's an AUX in on the back of the radio. Works like a charm.
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Hi, I'm Bob from Portable Sound Laboratories (makers of the iMainGo2). It will ride quite well in your car as a protective speaker case for your iPod, iPhone or MP3. You will find it very portable and it produces amazing sound quality.Bob RPortable Sound Laboratories, Inc.bob@imaingo.com
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It works great out side the car as a speaker phone and for music/podcasts.I use it this way all the time. You can use it while it is charging too. It is a challenge to hold the unit without pressing one of the buttons.I have mine paired with an iPhone 5s and it works great. I have never been able to make the FM transmitter work as well as its predecessor did. The built in speaker is generally loud enough that its not needed.
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no i use the aux adaption in the car but you still hear the speaker. i dont know if that can be fixed.
705998
The speaker is small and isn't really meant to play music unless it is a really soft song at a low volume or else the speaker will probably end up blowing. I use it for driving and taking calls and the battery life is kind of poor I have to charge it about once every week and I don't drive that much in a week. Hope this helps!
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yea its good.. not as loud as the bass in a car of course, but the size of it produces great sound and if its on a hard surface it will vibrate because of the bass.
407169
Nope, don't buy it. I just tried in my Camry. You're better off getting a whole new radio &lt;.&lt;
350738
I use an mp3 car adapter. You can play anything with a 3.5mm headphone jack through the radio. It is not perfect but well worth the small investment if you have a car without a connection built in. Plug it into the cigarette lighter or accessory power port, tune radio to a blank area of the dial and tune the adapter to the same number and you are ready to play your phone, mp3, portable Cd or Dvd through the car stereo speakers. It will fade in and out some but its cheaper the a new stereo installation. Good luck.
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When Buying For Car in hookes into your car speakers. If for home use you can use another source of speakers. But yes you need speakers.
2104497
Of course. This has a small footprint and cover for your car as a rear speaker.