I HAVE NO vested interest in this or any other Bluetooth speaker, but I've recently evaluated three of the products. This first review in the party bluetooth speaker Series is for the Philips SB5200B/37 Bluetooth, Wireless, Portable, BR-1X Speaker with Rechargeable Battery. In addition to these characteristics, it's also chainable and ruggedized.
A Chainable Speaker
What does that mean you might ask? It means with the use of the by-pack audio cable you can link your Philips BR-1X speaker to any other BR-1X speaker for surrounding sound effects. Actually you can chain it to as many speakers as you have available. I can only imagine a party in the backyard, on the beach, or in the woods with friends or family... a party where everyone has one of these speakers. It's probably like being in the middle of a staged music extravaganza.
A Ruggedized Speaker
This feature protects the speaker from accidents or rowdy treatment. This speaker is enveloped with a silicon cover to protect it from the vagaries of the outdoors. Accidentally knock it over... not a problem.
Dual Volume Setting
You can have your streaming music at either of two selectable volume ranges. It has outdoor and indoor settings. The outdoor setting provides the capability for high volumes that blast the tunes through loud conversation or even strong winds. With the indoor setting you can relax and appreciate the full-bodied bass tones with smooth transitions through the middle and high ranges.
Specifications
This speaker weighs 1.1 pounds, and the dimensions are 8.3 by 3.9 by 3.1 inches. The kit includes one 10-watt, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and the unit accepts both battery and AC power. Also, you can charge the battery via USB. And it works with Android tablets, Bluetooth 2.1 & above, and most iPad, iPod, and iPhones.
The Take Away
If you're looking for a powerful Bluetooth enabled, portable, wireless, rechargeable speaker system, the Philips BR-1X speaker is a good choice. This speaker system allows you to receive clear, sharp tones. The ruggedized silicon covering feature protects your Philips speaker from accidents or unintentional rough use. And the outdoor setting allows you to enjoy loud, vibrant, robust tones from a distance. Additionally, with the chainability option, and for the experience of a lifetime, you can purchase more than one of these Philips Bluetooth stereo speakers in order to produce surround sound. Imagine if all your friends had these speakers, what a vibrant party that could be!