Does the speaker seem to put out the full 20w acoustic when on battery as it does when on external power?
1062027
20w, as I understand, is the maximum output (consumption by the two channels), so it should be the same - on battery or on external power.
1062028
I have really only listened to the speaker on battery and it seems to do very well.... however I very rarely listen on full volume.
1062029
I can't use it at anywhere near full volume since any base tones become thuds. It is good for background music. No difference that I can notice between battery or plugged in.
1062030
I haven't noted any difference between the two modes of operation. Unit works well and typically runs 10 - 12 hours per charge.
764258
If the sound is probably indicating low battery, are using a 60 watt battery that is very little capacity. Check how much charge is taking out of the battery and how fast you are recharging because it is surely that.
1260313
I checked all the reference material that came with the speaker and could not determine the power wattage. All I can tell is that it does enhance the sound produced by small sound devices such as tablets, laptops and mobile phones. I first heard the beats audio system on my wife's desktop computer and decided I had to have one. Still very happy with it.
491889
Yes, it is powered as noted below. Very tight bass, and great to have an adjustable power control to get the best setting for the room. Optimum to be placed in a corner, since it is downward firing speaker.
546678
I did a test and it did eventually power itself down. When I did the test I left the speaker on before I went out for lunch. While the speaker was off when I returned I can't say how long it took. Edit: Checked it again and the speaker powered down after 10 minutes.
166769
I've never run the battery down all the way. I've listened to music for about two hours at a time. Not sure beyond that.
726236
Mine would. Actually, I use my Ue plugged in to the closest outlet and have no idea how it performs under just battery. I'm mostly in a 20 x 16 and about 1/8 vol it is loud. The sound has good bass and when you turn up the vol it is all balanced, I'd give it a try.
1398650
Ryan, No, I have not tested it for power consumption. That said, It does not make my lights dim when I turn it on. My son has the Emotiva Pro 5 powered speakers and that is also a killer deal. If you prefer a standalone amp and speaker set-up, I am driving a pair of Peachtree Audio DS 4.5 speakers ($300.00 on clearance down from $600) and it is extremely musical considering the size. Best 300 bucks I ever spent on Audio, with this amp being second. If I just went by my electric bill, it is the same, on average, as usual. This is not super high end sound, but it is definitely much better than a receiver, and with the soft dome tweeters on the DS 4.5, which are designed for near field listening, I am thrilled.
2052938
Apparently it does, because I use the speaker every day and don't have to replace the (three AAA) batteries for weeks. Of course, I'm using it to listen to audio books--NOT music.
931126
It is by power output. That being said, I cannot discourage you enough from buying this product. I know it is super cute but it doesn't work. Our first one blew out a speaker even though we played at a normal level, it took the manufacturer forever to replace the second one did the same. It's a rip off!
885351
Yes I have one and use it with external speakers and it stays the same volume as it was when I turn it off. My wife and I use it all the time on back deck and camping great radio. -mp3
1845664
Dear Jeffrey,When the speaker is charging, the Red LED light will be on. After the battery was fully charged, the LED light will be turned off. Thanks.
784207
Man I ordered mine and the speaker didn't even work. Amazon asked if I would answer this question. Sorry I don't know the real answer, I can say this thing clips to your belt, and does not have a power supply with it, only a 9-volt battery.
1082558
I don't know the exact output but I have had speakers with about 400watt output that sound about the same as the ion.
1907209
Yes. And it will not compensate on its own, But it is far better to have more power than not enough. You will blow a speaker faster by under powering than over powering. Less power =more distortion at volume =unhappy speaker. Hope this helps.
323353
No the speakers need their own power source for it to work when it is docked.
1983463
As far as I am aware, yes, at least while the speaker is on external power; I'm not sure about when it's running off batteries. However, the dock is inside the enclosure, behind a cover, which can be a little inconvenient. After a year with both, I feel that the Soundfreaq Sound Kick speaker offers better sound, an external USB port (which is powered only when hooked to external power supply), and a 3mm port.