Extended Use Review: EcoRox Bluetooth Speaker
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s played wireless from your smartphone or Bluetooth enabled device with the EcoRox Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker! The EcoRox is a small rugged self powered and rechargeable lasting up to 10 hours of play time! The range of wireless play is around a max of 33 feet making it great for use on a kayak. Its IPX7 full submersible waterproof rating ensures the speaker to be protected against accidentally rolling your kayak. If not mounted it also floats!
The EcoRox is excellent for time spent out on the water when you’d like to enjoy music or even back at camp around the campfire. Its volume is loud enough to vibrate your entire kayak while providing a clear sound on windy days. For such a compact speaker the bass is excellent!
The EcoRox has two mounting options which make this a superior choice in Bluetooth speakers for water sports. The integrated carabiner allows for quick clipping the speaker to a pack or bungee. In addition on the bottom of the speaker molded in is a brass 1/2-20 threaded insert allowing it to be compatible with any RAM or Yak Attack system.
RAM Mounts:
- RAP-B-366U (Mounts to Speaker)
- RAP-B-201U-A (Short Arm) or
- RAP-B-379U-252025 (Jackson Kayak Threaded Inserts)
- Various Flush Mounting Options
Yak Attack:
1″ Screwball with 1/2″ Mighty Bolt (For Track Mounting)
Mounting Location:
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If mounted close enough to the user there are a series of control buttons located on the speaker such as volume controls and track controls. Keep in mind when mounting the speaker you will want to keep it within reach to turn it on and off and control the various functions although most can be controlled by your smartphone. Another feature is you can take speaker phone calls as it includes an integrated Microphone.
The photo on the right displays mounting to a golf cart using a Medium sized Ram Tough Claw with 1″ ball. This mounting solution will allow any mounting location provided a railing or edge.
Specs from EcoXGear website:
Size & Weight
- IPX7 Waterproof. Fully submersible in Water
- Rugged, Waterproof and Floating Bluetooth Speaker
- 8W (2 x 4W) Speakers
- Top Mounted Bass Radiator
- Connects to your Smartphones, Tablets and Laptops
- Top Panel Control Buttons: Power, Bluetooth Pairing, Volume +/-, and Speakerphone Answer
- Built in Battery: Lithium Rechargeable, 10 hour play or talk time (actual time varies)
- Aux-In
- Mounting Options via ¼ 20” Camera mount screw post
- Height: 2.5″
- Width: 5.3″
- Depth: 3″
- Weight: 11 ounces (0.6875 lbs.)
Input & Outputs
- Micro USB Charging Jack
- 3.5mm Aux-In Jack
Power
- Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
- Over 10 hours playtime
- Fully re-charges in 2.5 hours
For more information and photos of this speaker please see the EcoXGear website.
The Plastic Hull is not sponsored or affiliated with EcoXGear or any products they offer.
