Can this play music using a battery, or must it always be plugged into a power source?
1680243
This model has to plugged in however Bose makes a version that has a rechargeable battery
379680
Yes, absolutely - I use this at home, pretty much always have it plugged in while it plays.
1470278
Yes -- you can listen to music while it's plugged in to recharge the battery. To be sure, I just tried it and had no problem getting an audio output.
1404353
Yes it can. Just tried it and it can be plugged in and charge while playing.
124182
Yes. I put rechargeable batteries in mine and can just plug it in to recharge or to take power from the outlet. It's a nice little amp. The sound isn't as rich as even my 25 watt Crate practice amp, it's very portable and packed with features.
1461824
Yes, via either bluetooth or a standard audio connection. The unit does need power. It has a battery, so if the battery is charged it works or you can connect it to a USB port to provide power for the speaker and charge the battery.
824308
Yes. You can play while charging, but this radio does not have the battery meter status. Music from Micro Sd is stereo while AM/FM output are mono.
1478494
Yes...it needs a couple of AA or AAA...I cannot remember which sorry. They are so the music will play!
2085817
Assuming you mean not plugged into a power source--yes; however, it takes 8AA batteries and only plays for about 3 hours (continuous). So if you use it to practice, you'll want to plug in. It can make it through a full performance set though.
378206
No this device once being charge it can play music for long periods of time before it needs to plugin again, you only need to plug for it can start and then unplugged
513215
I always have it plugged in when I use it...sorry but I can't answer your question.
2241854
if you play it plugged in, you will use ac power. it will charge the battery at the same time or keep it topped off. i play it plugged in at work and when i take it home its fully charged.
2114724
Yes, you can play the speaker while it's plugged in. It does however have a really long life when fully charged. It is an awesome awesome speaker and 100% worth getting. I love mine and use it ALL THE TIME.
1146439
Yes you can plug it in like a normal radio. I try to only plug in when it needs charging as I don't want to ruin the battery by leaving it plugged all the time. The item only comes with a USB wire that fits into the speaker so you will need the power part. I use the extras I have from my cell phones.
1315071
Yes, it will run on no battery at all. Yes, it has a 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug input. But why not rip those CD's to a computer and enjoy the real benefit of this type of device: access your entire music collection over WiFi anywhere in/around your home
483620
Yes the speaker works while plugged in or by battery alone. I have purchased 3 of these speakers (bought parents two). I love them & stays charged too
2078747
No this doesn't run on battery. We need to connect it to plug whenever we want to play.