Is the unit loud enough to be used outdoors effectively? And how long does the battery charge last on the speaker?
1037115
I haven't used it outdoors, but it works so well indoors I would guess that it would work well outside too. I've not used it very long on the battery - it was plugged in when I used it, so I'm not sure about that. I will say that for what I paid, this has been an outstanding speaker system!
1037116
I wouldn't use it in a big area like a park, but for an area of 75-100 guests it would be fine. The battery seems to hold a charge for about 2 hours
1037117
The unit is loud enough for outside but the battery doesn't last very long.
778201
It is not one that can be left outside 24/7 and still remain functional. I use mine outside while I am in a hot tub. I have used it uncovered in snow. Covered in rain. It played for about 15 minutes in minus 10 degree weather but then stopped. Everything has limits. I bought this speaker to replace $300 wireless all weather speakers and I have no regrets.
277381
I use my speaker mainly outdoors. Sounds great anywhere. Never have exposed it to rain wind and sand, so dont know how it stands up elements. Great little speaker.
1372576
It gets pretty loud and would work good on a deck. I use mine out at my hot tub and you can hear it good with the jets running. And you can leave it plugged in or use battery power.
374333
I haven't tried it outside. The sound is loud enough to hear a couple of rooms away inside the house.
1842453
It gets plenty loud. The volume goes up to 16, but I rarely turn it above 7. Just be sure to charge it fully before you go. It can take a while to charge even in full sunlight.
966963
It gets pretty loud, I used it for a movie and we watched it in our living room, I had to turn the volume lower on my computer but had the speaker turned all the way up. I used it for a movie and a half, but during the half of the 2nd movie I had to re-charge it, so I'm assuming the more louder you use it the more you'll have to charge it, I've only had to charge it once though and it doesn't take too long. Depending on how far away the rooms are I'm sure it'll be loud enough.
2234673
Absolutely! If I'm using it on the porch or in the house or garage I usually have it plugged in. Battery life is really good too but time flies when you're having fun! I'm asking for a second speaker for Christmas.
1690305
It is plenty loud but I don't believe it will charge your player/phone. As a speaker it kills the competition.
71179
i came here to ask same thing. love the speaker, really loud but battery went bad really fast and now i can only get about an hour use before it goes dead :'( and from others say i guess it's just a matter of time before it doesn't work at all.
1091947
It is loud enough. I have had it for almost two years and I turn it on when I get ready to leave my home. I can hear it over the shower. Sometimes when I am cleaning I can hear it over the vacuum. So it being outside it might be. Open spaces may not be the best cuz the sounds needs something to bounce off of. If you are just looking for something to have in the background for outside it is perfect.
1435206
I have not used it outside. It is about as loud as a small boombox. I use it in the house and you can hear it throughout a room. Also it picks up the signal throughout the house.
1912808
The Speaker works well in most noise conditions. It is possible if the street noise is loud enough you might have a slightProblem hearing it clearly. So unless there is a lawn mower going close by you should be fine.
1929612
It would surely work for an outdoor party. If you want something that will blast your guest with sound, this will not be for you. This speaker will produce good sound for any type music. Including Jazz and Classical music.
1034601
Overall I think it is pretty loud and works well outside. We used it during out block party and we could hear the music even with all the other background noise of the party. Also, the bass is decent. There is a 5 band eq that allows you to adjust the sound.
2228933
it has a battery that will last a couple of hours when fully charged, depending on the volume you are playing music at. it has a wall charger included with the speaker
434142
I've yet to use it on the beach, but I'd be more concerned with ambient noise than I would sand. This is a GREAT indoor speaker; whether or not it's good outdoors is relative.