I've read some negative reviews that said this wasn't loud enough. I want to buy this for work environment use. How loud is it?
1874771
I listen to my Braven BRV-1 on my patio in the downtown area. It's not quiet but I like the ebb and flow of people. I use the Braven with my iPhone and it's plenty loud enough. I can hear the music from at least 100 feet away on a busy day. Battery life is excellent and volume control work both with the input source (iPhone) as well as the volume control on the Braven. It's easy to set up, has great range (iPhone can be 10-15 feet away from the Braven) and it's small and non-obtrusive.
1874772
BRA-1 is one of the loudest portable speakers that Ive heard. The sound is clear and not distorted. The sound is even better if the speaker is placed on a flat surface. I took a chance not knowing what i was going to get since I did not know anyone with one, and I am glad I did. Now my buddies are going out to get one since they like it better than the one they have.
1874773
It actually bumps hard enough at max volume to fall off the counter. I carry it along in my backpack during hikes, and it has been through drops, bumps and splashes. I bring it to work quite often, very easy to throw it in my jacket pocket for transit when my hands are full. Of course there are bigger speakers that will be louder, but when you factor in size and strength, I say this is a winner
1874774
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.
1874775
6 watts of sound. For only 6 watts, it makes the most of them. I've seen this compared to the EcoEXBT. Yes, that speaker's sound is much louder, but I can't pleasurably listen to that speaker's sound for more than one song, the balance is way to high on the mids and highs. This speaker has a nice passive rear speaker that helps round out the sound quite nicely.
1874776
It's loud. I love how tough it is and it can double as a battery charger. It's a little louder than my other one
1874777
I can tell you those reviews are bogus. This speaker is incredibly loud. Awesome product that I would highly recommend.
1874778
Hi Alek, this is the 1st time I've been asked to share my experience with a product. Hope I can help you. Honestly I think the product is great. It is loud enough. But with our heater, humidifier and other environment noises and wanting to hear it two rooms away I sometime desire more volume to listen to lectures without having to move it to another room (just me as I get busy). The impact resistance feature and other great features..I plan on keeping it and using it quite a bit. My husband not really "teched", easily connected this bluetooth to the laptop and I only showed him once. Yes, I would recommend it highly..but if you are looking for mega volume/sound double watts to the 20...and you can handle the huge increase in price...check out the NEW BRAVEN 855s Black/Gray Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Speakerphone & Charger. I'm hoping to get that next when i can afford it and have it centrally located, but then have the Braven BRV-1 to use as well when it's for me personally. I don't think you will be disappointed unless you can desiring big, blasting sound. I'm thrilled with this product.
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So I've owned it for almost a year, I think it's more than loud enough but I also bought it mainly for its durability. Depending on what kind of work you do, it should be fine. But I will say if you're using power tools or something loud along those lines, it will not but loud enough to overpower the noise from those. Like when my gf vacuums it can no longer be heard.
1812867
How close are your coworkers? What is the background noise like in the office? This is not a quiet keyboard, but if you have a reasonable level of white noise, or reasonably sized cubes, it won't be an issue.I love this keyboard and would make my coworkers deal even if I sat right next to one.
1463551
It is still fairly loud. The lower setting isn't too loud but if you really want to move things, you'll probably need it on the higher setting and it's noticeably louder.
2088061
I guess it depends on how quiet your office is. I just asked my coworker who is about 15 feet away and she said that she could barely hear it.
727369
I have my unit downstairs. I can hear mine upstairs in my office with the door shut. Plenty loud for me.
1504147
Its loud!! more industrial then home use. I use mine in the garage. Its great in that application
2025541
My shop is directly under our sun room. We live in the sun room. My unit is mounted to the ceiling joist in the shop which are the floor joist for the sun room. The unit cannot be heard in the sun room. In the shop where I generally work within 6 feet of it, I run it on low speed most of the time. Low is OK. I'll go to high speed when I am sanding. I find medium and high too loud when I don't have other noise making devices running. Keep in mind that I am a person that does not like loud music. I do not have music playing in the shop.
1141749
Ours is in an office laboratory with other noises as well so I can't really say if it's noisy. The only time I really hear it is when I open the door. Hopefully this helps with your decision.
223812
Depends on where it is used. In the garage it isn't bad, but in a bedroom it will seem louder. Hope this helps.
548167
As an owner of it, I use it at work and over all the noise it still doesn't have to be full volume. On a boat that was going full speedier may be to much noise to overcome, however 15-20 feet inside wouldn't be a problem at all
237576
Not extremely loud. I work as a contractor and it is good enough for the jobsite. We have The bigger bosch radio also and it gets really loud. I am very happy with this little one though.
1126689
Its not too noisy at all. I was living on the second floor in my building. No complaints from the neighbors.
1789836
It's not terribly loud. My shop vac is noisier. Most all of the tools it would be used with are going to be noisier. Good hearing protection should be used regardless of what dust collector is used I have owned mine for two years now and it is performing very well. Much less dust than my previous unit which is why I upgraded. It handles a couple tools at the same time very well. I recommend it. Might cost a bit more than others but worth it.
1775130
it is fairly loud. We use it in a server room with the door closed. I would say it is like a loudish window unit. which i find too much for normal conversation. The other thing to consider is it throws off lots of heat. Of course you have to vent it but in close quarters you can feel the heat from the pipe if you are not on the cool side.
700700
I believe it is loud enough. I use one in my crawl space and expect to hear it. In a closed space like that, it might take a little while to hear it and wonder what that sound is. But it's a piercing sound.
1898244
It is not loud at all. However, it does get a bit warm. I have it sitting on my desk and it's been running good without issues. I'd say to make sure there's ventilation wherever you put it.
1667964
Comfortably loud. I usually run it in another room and shut the door. Works real well!!