If are you looking for that bluetooth wireless speaker that is totally made for the outdoors then read our ECOXGEAR ECOXBT Rugged and Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Review as this speaker is certainly for you. Read our review and see why this is one of the best speakers for camp life, boating, swimming, hiking or any outdoor sport you may want to enjoy your music doing. This speaker is in tough competition with a few other wireless speakers in this price range that boast and deliver decent sound, toughness, and long battery life like the Pyle Sound Box Splash, Photive Hydra Rugged, and the Eton Rugged Rukus. Lovers of the outdoors rejoice as these tough speakers are certainly built and marketed for your lifestyle.
Portable or Bookshelf
This speaker is definitely portable…take it with you, it is rugged and waterproof. You can certainly put it on the bookshelf as it is stylish if you wish.
Power Source/battery life
This speaker has a built in lithium Ion rechargeable battery that is good for 10 plus hours, you can also play while the unit is being charged as well. You can charge from the wall or from your computer or laptop.
Wireless Standard: Bluetooth/
This speaker uses Bluetooth EDR 2.11 The headline feature of EDR 2.1 is to allow for secure simple pairing of Bluetooth devices, also increases the strength and use of security. An older basic Bluetooth Standard
Controls
Simple to use controls, volume up and down, BT pairing, and speakerphone answer
Speakerphone
This unit does have a speakerphone, only works when connected via Bluetooth though.
Ease of Set-up
This unit pairs up to your device easily, in seconds via Bluetooth, or if needed use the Aux In port for easy use as well
Stereo Separation
Stereo separation is merely the the separation of sounds through a left and right speaker. When listening to the music you may hear the drums through the right speaker and the guitar through the left, this separation mimics the spatial separation within the studio where the music is recorded. This speaker has stereo sound, but you lose it quickly as you move away from the speaker, and this is common with these type of small speakers.
Wireless Range
30 feet
ECOXGEAR ECOXBT Design
This speaker is designed for the outdoors and it is totally waterproof. It will float. The speaker sits inside an outer ring that can be used for a handle or to act as a shock absorber if you are on the move. The controls are easy to use, and don’t worry the speakers inside are protected well with a stainless steel cover and rubber in all the right places. This also comes in 3 different sporty colors.
Sound Quality
This little speaker sounds very nice at loud volumes, it is good, average. The two stereo speakers deliver a full range, 3 Watts per speaker, pleasant, but what it exceeds in as far as rugged design it lacks in great sound. Many reviews cite the lack of volume, it seems ok in a quiet setting, get it next to a jetski or boat motor and it gets drowned out. For poolside or even in the shower it does fine though. Bass is also fair for this tough little speaker
Dimensions
H: 4″
W: 9″
D: 2.9″
1.5 lbs
ECOXGEAR ECOXBT Features
Anywhere Wireless Sound: This unit will travel and work anywhere, great for hiking, camping, backpacking, swimming….you name it!
Detachable Carabineer: ECOXBT comes with a caabineer to clip on your backpack to keep your hands free, it will clip onto most anyplace.
100% Waterproof: IPX7 rating, this one really can handle the water, and the polycarbonate outer shell and rubber over mold make this unit very shock and drop proof. The stainless stell grill that covers the speakers also offer tough protection.
Floats: If it should fall overboard or in the pool, no worries, it will not sink to the bottom, it will float.
Accessories
1 Carabineer
AC adapter
USB cable
Manual
Pros
Rugged, portable, long battery life, floats, waterproof, shockproof, price is good for such durability
Cons
good sound, but not great, many folks complain that it is not loud enough
ECOXGEAR ECOXBT Customer Reviews
Overall the customer satisfaction for this little beast is fairly high. Volume for some is lacking, but most folks enjoy the fact that this speaker is so rugged, tough and very mobile.
Price
This is a good solid speaker for the price. This is currently listed at under $100 and given the durability, average sound, long battery life, and stylish looks you would be hard pressed to find better in this price range. We give it a 4.6 This seems to be a favorite bluetooth speaker with sports enthusiasts for sure!
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