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Audio Tailgater (iPA77) | Portable Bluetooth PA Speaker with Mic, AM/FM Radio, and USB Charge Port
Brand | ION |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.21 x 12.5 x 13 inches |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB, AUX |
Color | blue |
Compatible Devices | Tablet, Smartphone |
About this item
- Dynamic, powerful speaker system with 50-hour rechargeable battery
- Bluetooth connectivity plus iOS/Android app for expanded control
- USB power bank to conveniently recharge your smartphone, tablet, and more
- AM/FM radio with bright, clear display, and 1/8" auxiliary input; microphone and auxiliary cable included
- NOTE: This product DOES NOT have wheels,Please refer the instructional videos under image section and user manual under the product description for user support.
- Built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 50 hours of continuous use
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Product Dimensions | 9.21 x 12.5 x 13 inches |
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Item Weight | 16.98 pounds |
ASIN | B00SNBCBGE |
Item model number | MAIN-98779 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,730 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers #18,100 in MP3 & MP4 Player Accessories |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 1, 2015 |
Manufacturer | Ion Audio - MI |
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Product Description
Bluetooth range is affected by walls, obstructions, and movement. For optimal performance, place the product in your room at line of sight, so it is unaffected by walls, furniture, etc. Maximum range will be achieved when using devices with Bluetooth 4.0. Battery life may vary based on temperature, age, and volume usage of product. Troubleshooting If the sound is distorted: Try lowering the volume control of your sound source, musical instrument, or microphone. Also, try to reduce the overall volume of Tailgater using the Master Volume knob. If there is too much bass: Try adjusting the tone or EQ control on your so und source to lower the ba ss level. This will allow you to play the music louder before clipping (distortion) occu rs. You can also control EQ using the free ION Block Rocker app for iOS and Android. If there is a high-pitched whist ling noise when using microphones: This is probably feedback. Point the microphone away from the speaker. If there is poor AM reception: Disconnect AC power for optimal AM radio recep tion. To further adjust AM reception, move entire unit. If you can’t hear the microphone over the music volume: Turn down the music vo lume from your source. If you can’t play music from a flash drive: The USB port is only for charging USB devices.
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Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
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Customers like the sound quality, connectivity, battery life, and quality of the speaker system. For example, they mention that the tone is clear, the bluetooth feature works great, and the battery lasts a week. That said, some appreciate the value for money.
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Customers generally like the sound quality of the PA system. They mention that the sound is loud enough for any backyard or picnic event, the tones are clear, and there's a good amount of bass coming from the powerful speaker system. It also puts out nice, clear vocals for speaking gigs and bass-filled sound.
"...YouTube and iTunes from my iPad Mini 4 to the Tailgater and it was loud and clear for our large backyard (100 feet by 70 feet) party with 50 guests...." Read more
"...First, the positives: pairing via bluetooth was easy. Sound is good, fills the room.First I bought a refurbished unit...." Read more
"...But other than that it is a very balanced and a very full sound. You could easily use this in a gym for a warm up speaker.3. Durability...." Read more
"...Dynamic, powerful speaker system with 50-hour rechargeable batteryBluetooth connectivity plus iOS/Android app for expanded control..." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the speaker. They mention that the Bluetooth feature works great, has a decent range, and connects quickly and reliably. They also say the quality of the Bluetooth is fantastic, and the speakers are one of the best Bluetooth speakers you can buy.
"The is one of the BEST Bluetooth Speaker you can buy today that would work for a backyard or house party. Period!PROS:..." Read more
"...First, the positives: pairing via bluetooth was easy. Sound is good, fills the room.First I bought a refurbished unit...." Read more
"...cookout and nights around the fire pit since it is rechargeable and Bluetooth." Read more
"...Third, the easy in connectivity for Bluetooth is very easy to do, all you do is, go to settings>Bluetooth>Ion audio, that it...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the speaker system. They mention that it has a 50-hour rechargeable battery, and it lasts for hours playing the radio. Some say that the built-in battery charges fast and lasts long. Overall, most are satisfied with the battery performance of the product.
"...Period!PROS:Battery Life is ALL WEEK long! It is so good that I wonder if I open it up if it would be all battery inside...." Read more
"...2. Battery charges quickly and seems to last a decent while...." Read more
"...it for my cookout and nights around the fire pit since it is rechargeable and Bluetooth." Read more
"...Battery life has been great by the way. it has only used one charge since i received it (3 days ago)...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the PA system. For example, they mention it's a very solid built unit with good sound quality. That said, some complain about the build quality. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...4. The unit seems pretty sturdy and robust...." Read more
"...PROS: First thing i noticed was the sturdiness of the speaker, which is something i love about it. Second thing, VOLUME,THUMP,and CLARITY...." Read more
"...3. Durability. Very solid build. It does not feel like it's been cheaply made. Reinforced at the corners and easy to cary handles.4...." Read more
"...Build is good so far and the battery came fully charged. I used it over a weekend as a speaker and bass amp and the battery only went down 1 bar...." Read more
Customers like the value of the speaker. They mention that it's worth the price, has big sound, and functionality for the price. Some say that the price performance warrants it, and is a good buy. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...it is such a good safe price for someone who doesnt know much about speakers and doesnt want to invest money into it...." Read more
"...This was on sale during the Black Friday weekend but still a good value at full price...." Read more
"...Very high quality and value." Read more
"...of the mic I still give this product 5 stars because the price performance warrants it...." Read more
Customers like the size of the PA system. They mention it's relatively compact and portable, with great sound. Some say that it'll fit perfectly in a standard size locker. Overall, most are happy with the size and portability of the product.
"...- I use the speaker for various events and it is decently loud and room-filling...." Read more
"...The radio sound is just as good as any and we love the compact, easy to carry design...." Read more
"...The power connector is a full plug size on both ends, so there's no stepping on it and breaking it...." Read more
"...He served well. Small but mighty. He was ported to other areas of the house & he served outside at backyard parties...." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the PA system. They say it has a microphone, which is great for backyard karaoke, concerts, camping, backyard, garage, barn parties, and small backyard parties. The size is great and it travels easily. The kids like the karooke feature. They also mention that it's great for outdoor activity, meeting, and around home.
"...Sound is good, fills the room.First I bought a refurbished unit. The issues here apply to that...." Read more
"...The church ceremony went great! Got back to the reception hall..." Read more
"...The mic is a descent mic that is great for small backyard parties or karaoke. Battery life has been great by the way...." Read more
"...Reinforced at the corners and easy to cary handles.4. Versatility...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the microphone. Some mention it has a microphone for PA functions that they will never use, while others say that it's not great and is so-so.
"...There is no microphone holder so you will have to carry the Mic in your pocket and it is a big Mic!CONS:..." Read more
"...another quick thing is the Mic. The mic is a descent mic that is great for small backyard parties or karaoke. Battery life has been great by the way...." Read more
"...Oh, and it arrived without a microphone, but Amazon has come through and are shipping one overnight at no charge...." Read more
"...The included microphone is OK but don't expect great quality. It works though and it's free so that really isn't a complaint...." Read more
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PROS:
Battery Life is ALL WEEK long! It is so good that I wonder if I open it up if it would be all battery inside. You do not need to plug this thing in once it is fully charged. Our party started at noon and it was full bars all day for the battery until 11:00 pm when it went down by 1 bar. I think it is rated up to 50 hours battery life.
Sound Quality is GREAT! Apart from the average FM/AM signal which varies depending on where you live the Bluetooth and aux in sound is excellent. I have streamed SiriusXM, YouTube and iTunes from my iPad Mini 4 to the Tailgater and it was loud and clear for our large backyard (100 feet by 70 feet) party with 50 guests. The Tailgater’s secret is it uses its own master volume independent of the source volume. This means you can combine the volume of your iPad, or source, with the master volume of the Tailgater for louder sound. The downside of this is when you use the Microphone, which has its own independent volume control, it can get confusing which volume to turn down and which volume to turn up. That said it is not going to give you night club beach rave loudness but enough for a back yard or house party with 30 to 50 guests lounging.
Set Up and Portability is great! This will fit in any car from Smart Car sized to Escalade XLT size. There is no cigarette 12V power cord in the kit so you will want to buy your own or you will want to buy a car that has the three prong outlet. That said the battery life once charge should last you all day sun up to sun down of continuous play or several days of off and on use! The unit also has grip handles on the side as well as a cradle-tray on the top to hold your iPad Mini4 or 8” sized Tablet device. There is no microphone holder so you will have to carry the Mic in your pocket and it is a big Mic!
CONS:
None really but if you want to nitpick:
The Microphone cord is not that long and I wish the Microphone was cordless. This would be cool but the obvious trade off of a wireless Mic system would be shorter battery life. I’m pretty sure you can buy your own Microphone and use so this is a fixable nitpick.
You can use this for Karaoke since the Microphone system has an independent input and volume control to the Music. However you can’t combine the Mic with the FM/AM. The Mic only works with the Bluetooth/Aux-In. This is why I think a wireless Mic would be cool for a Karaoke type set up where you can have your performers not have to stand directly adjacent to the Tailgater.
That said if you Karaoke is that important for what your needs are then you would be better off buying a specific Karaoke device and not this “general” Bluetooth Speaker.
Another nitpick about the Microphone is the volume can get confusing. To use the Mic you need to turn up Mic Volume above half-way, turn down Master Volume to half-way or lower. HOWEVER if you want to do Karaoke or use the Microphone over music at the same time you have to turn up Mic Volume to half way or higher, turn up Master Volume to exactly half way and turn up the volume at the source (your iPad, etc…) to maximum loudness. It took me a while to find a sweet spot for this to work but in the end it was what worked for me.
Basically I wanted to which my daughter a happy birthday on the Microphone while Steve Wonder’s Happy Birthday Song was playing off the Music Source. I wanted the guest to hear both my voice and the music. It worked perfectly!
Price on Amazon is higher than I’ve seen these selling for in local discount stores. I’m sure the Tailgater (even though it is made in China like the rest) is above and beyond those other kits in quality but if money is short you can get these as cheap as $50 in your hood. Also if you don’t need a Microphone then you can get one very cheap.
First, the positives: pairing via bluetooth was easy. Sound is good, fills the room.
First I bought a refurbished unit. The issues here apply to that.
Then we come to the not so positives.
1. Adjusting the volume via the main control caused a crackle, and occasionally sound to just cut out completely. I'm suspecting a loose connection but I'm not about to dig around inside. **This now appears to have resolved itself.
2. The battery won't charge. It arrived at half charge (per the indicator), and following the instructions I let it charge overnight. Woke up in the morning and the indicator still shows half charge.
3. Bluetooth is flaky as all hell. I've tried with several devices. The speaker will just fade in and out while a song is playing. Then it'll be fine for a minute or two, then start flaking out again.
I need the speaker for a couple of events coming up but after that I think I will have no choice but to return it.
Oh, and it arrived without a microphone, but Amazon has come through and are shipping one overnight at no charge.
I returned the refurbished unit and bought a brand new one, since overall I was happy with the sound and features. Below applies to the new unit.
1. Sound is great - I use the speaker for various events and it is decently loud and room-filling. Would like separate hardware tone controls but I can live with it as is.
2. Battery charges quickly and seems to last a decent while. I had the speaker playing music for about eight hours on Saturday and again on Sunday and it is now showing half charge, from full. Since most of my events last 2 1/2 hours, this is more than adequate.
3. Bluetooth connects quickly and (again, new unit) has yet to flake out.
4. The unit seems pretty sturdy and robust. Would like for it to be waterproof, but I didn't expect it to be, and it stood up to a light rain with no issues. I wouldn't leave it outside during any heavy rain though.