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Anker Premium Stereo Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker (A3143) - 40% Off @ £23.99 Delivered

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  • #102
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,192 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    Doge wrote: »
    The bluedio only has half the power output of the Anker -10 watts compared to the ankers 20 watts.

    I think it would be worth paying the extra £10 for the anker.

    Its back in stock in a week.

    Audio output is a log calculation not straightforward simple math, i.e. to double the sound level of 10wRMS you need 100wRMS (simple example as the speaker sensitivity needs be factored in also), the difference between 10wRMS and 20wRMS is negligible.
    What you really want to know is the decibel output, 60db is you and me talking, 110db is shouting into your ear.


  • #103
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    slave1 wrote: »
    Audio output is a log calculation not straightforward simple math, i.e. to double the sound level of 10wRMS you need 100wRMS (simple example as the speaker sensitivity needs be factored in also), the difference between 10wRMS and 20wRMS is negligible.
    What you really want to know is the decibel output, 60db is you and me talking, 110db is shouting into your ear.

    I doubt the specified output is RMS, I reckon its just the Peak value.

    The decibel output is 105db in a youtube video that measured it.


  • #104
    eman66
    Closed Accounts Posts: 602 ✭✭✭eman66


    Arrived without sealed plastic wrapping. Ordered an Anker battery at the same time which came sealed. Hope the speaker is not recycled stock.


  • #105
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    eman66 wrote: »
    Arrived without sealed plastic wrapping. Ordered an Anker battery at the same time which came sealed. Hope the speaker is not recycled stock.

    There was no plastic seal on any of the items I ordered. They're shipped in blue and white boxes as i showed in a previous post. I doubt its recycled stock, they probably just seal the batteries.


  • #106
    Skippy along
    Registered Users Posts: 689 ✭✭✭Skippy along


    Doge wrote: »
    There was no plastic seal on any of the items I ordered. They're shipped in blue and white boxes as i showed in a previous post. I doubt its recycled stock, they probably just seal the batteries.

    Mine also came in the blue and white box with the speaker wrapped in a white foam now its in as new condition but it's not brand new it didn’t have the " aroma" if i could put it that way of been brand new but what the heck for 30 odd euro who cares


  • #107
    vicwatson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Skippy along wrote: »
    Mine also came in the blue and white box with the speaker wrapped in a white foam now its in as new condition but it's not brand new it didn’t have the " aroma" if i could put it that way of been brand new but what the heck for 30 odd euro who cares

    There was no reference to it being b stock and it was sold as new, so it had better be new when santa brings mine!.


  • #108
    SteM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,868 ✭✭✭SteM


    Picked up one of the battery packs at the same time. Might be my imagination but it seems to charge the phone quicker than my mains charger.


  • #109
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    SteM wrote: »
    Picked up one of the battery packs at the same time. Might be my imagination but it seems to charge the phone quicker than my mains charger.

    It uses Power IQ technology which claims to charge supported devices faster.

    It can detect the model of the device you are charging.


  • #110
    SteM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,868 ✭✭✭SteM


    Doge wrote: »
    It uses Power IQ technology which claims to charge supported devices faster.

    It can detect the model of the device you are charging.

    It's great value for €10.50!


  • #111
    magicmoves
    Registered Users Posts: 473 ✭✭magicmoves


    Back on sale for £44.99


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  • #112
    getoffthepot
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭getoffthepot


    SteM wrote: »
    Picked up one of the battery packs at the same time. Might be my imagination but it seems to charge the phone quicker than my mains charger.

    Could you post a link to that charger please?
    Thanks:)


  • #113
    getoffthepot
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭getoffthepot


    magicmoves wrote: »
    Back on sale for £44.99

    and the original price is shown as £99.99 which I'm sure it wasn't when sold for £23.99


  • #114
    Alkers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,868 ✭✭✭Alkers


    If anyone is not using theirs, I'm interested! How is the current deal 40% @44.99 when the other offer was 40% @ 23.99?


  • #115
    SteM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,868 ✭✭✭SteM


    getoffthepot wrote: »
    Could you post a link to that charger please?
    Thanks:)

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00VJQLKNK?tag=hotukdealsev-21

    It's £17.99 now though.


  • #116
    Toxica
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 590 ✭✭✭Toxica


    Simona1986 wrote: »
    If anyone is not using theirs, I'm interested! How is the current deal 40% @44.99 when the other offer was 40% @ 23.99?

    It was originally selling at £39.99


  • #117
    magicmoves
    Registered Users Posts: 473 ✭✭magicmoves


    Still not a bad price and free delivery to Ireland:

    Deliveries to the Republic of Ireland

    Orders including £25 or more (including local VAT) of eligible items from any product category qualify for FREE Delivery. Items will be delivered 3-5 days after dispatch.


  • #118
    Tusky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,065 ✭✭✭✭Tusky


    Can anyone recommend a cheap mains charger to use with this speaker?


  • #119
    Alkers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,868 ✭✭✭Alkers


    Toxica wrote: »
    It was originally selling at £39.99

    So 44.99 should not be marketed at 40% off?


  • #120
    stanley1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭stanley1


    Tusky wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend a cheap mains charger to use with this speaker?

    Any decent phone charger, 5V/1.5A


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  • #121
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    They've released a new speaker yesterday called the Soundcore, currently priced at €37.50

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Dual-Driver-Connection-Incredible-Microphone/dp/B016MO90GW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449170726&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+soundcore

    3W drivers this time but it has upto 24 hours battery life and a Mic for handsfree calls.

    So its more comparable with the other Anker speaker.


  • #122
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,644 ✭✭✭corkie


    Poweradd MagicSonic M3 FM Style Portable Wireless Bluetooth Build-in Dual Speaker with 1200mAh Rechargeable Battery Intelligent Speaker NFC Connected Area 10 m - Powerful Sound Compatible with Smart-phones, Tablets and more Bluetooth Enabled Device - Black

    Lightning Deal £19.99


    Camel Camel price watch


    Don't know if it is a good speaker or not

    Deal has ended on the above

    But another one available tomorrow at 10:30 am is

    Kinivo BTX270 Wireless Bluetooth Portable Speaker - Supports apt-X for high quality digital audio (Black)

    Camel Camel


  • #123
    phobia2011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,292 ✭✭✭phobia2011


    How would this compare to the streaming speaker due into lidl?


  • #124
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,644 ✭✭✭corkie


    Lightning Deal on the Anker Speaker around 12:30 today.


  • #125
    magicmoves
    Registered Users Posts: 473 ✭✭magicmoves


    Has now dropped to £37.99


  • #126
    stanley1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭stanley1


    Have a spare, PM if you are interested.

    Thanks


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  • #127
    mrtom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 687 ✭✭✭mrtom


    Can anyone recommend a decent Equalizer android app, preferably free, for the A4143 ?


  • #128
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,644 ✭✭✭corkie


    mrtom wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend a decent Equalizer android app, preferably free, for the A4143 ?

    PowerAmp music player has a good equalizer built in.


  • #129
    mrtom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 687 ✭✭✭mrtom


    corkie wrote: »
    PowerAmp music player has a good equalizer built in.

    thanks, tell me what does "trial" mean on the install link?


  • #130
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,644 ✭✭✭corkie


    mrtom wrote: »
    thanks, tell me what does "trial" mean on the install link?

    From App Description wrote:
    This version is 15 days full featured Trial. See Related Apps for Poweramp Full Version Unlocker or use Buy option in Poweramp settings to buy Full Version.


    I don't know what features are disabled after the trial ends. I have Poweramp Full Version Unlocker €3.99 for so long, cannot even remember buying it (years ago)


  • #131
    mrtom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 687 ✭✭✭mrtom


    corkie wrote: »
    I don't know what features are disabled after the trial ends. I have Poweramp Full Version Unlocker €3.99 for so long, cannot even remember buying it (years ago)

    thanks for the details


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  • #132
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    Unfortunately I haven't found an Android App that lets you change the Q factor / resonance like the iOS app that clavinetjunkie uses.

    Poweramp full was only a euro there a few weeks ago, it was posted in the must have android apps and games thread:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055658304


  • #133
    mrtom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 687 ✭✭✭mrtom


    Doge wrote: »
    Unfortunately I haven't found an Android App that lets you change the Q factor / resonance like the iOS app that clavinetjunkie uses.

    Poweramp full was only a euro there a few weeks ago, it was posted in the must have android apps and games thread:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055658304

    I'm new to the Android eco system and exploring possibilities. The thing about apps seeming to access all info on my phone makes me wary of a credit card purchase, so looking for a free app for now. I installed "Equalizer Pro"; launches fine and I can browse thru music with its interface it, however no matter what I choose, bass or flat I cant decern any difference on the A3143. I'm assuming a dodgy app.
    Am trying to find out if my Moto E has built in EQ !


  • #134
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,644 ✭✭✭corkie


    mrtom wrote: »
    The thing about apps seeming to access all info on my phone makes me wary of a credit card purchase,


    If your worried about using your main credit card with google play, maybe consider getting a prepaid credit card for that purpose.


  • #135
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    mrtom wrote: »
    I'm new to the Android eco system and exploring possibilities. The thing about apps seeming to access all info on my phone makes me wary of a credit card purchase, so looking for a free app for now. I installed "Equalizer Pro"; launches fine and I can browse thru music with its interface it, however no matter what I choose, bass or flat I cant decern any difference on the A3143. I'm assuming a dodgy app.
    Am trying to find out if my Moto E has built in EQ !

    Maybe the equalizer app you have just doesn't work over Bluetooth, try connecting it directly to confirm.

    None of the apps will be able to access credit card information. You can use paypal to pay for apps on google play also.

    When Android Marshmallow comes out you can select what you let your apps access.


  • #136
    mrtom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 687 ✭✭✭mrtom


    Doge wrote: »
    Maybe the equalizer app you have just doesn't work over Bluetooth, try connecting it directly to confirm.

    None of the apps will be able to access credit card information. You can use paypal to pay for apps on google play also.

    When Android Marshmallow comes out you can select what you let your apps access.

    No joy with cable, I'v seen you tube vids with an Eq working over bluetooth. Now my Moto E has bluetooth V 2.1 and the Anker is V 4.0; relevant?


  • #137
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    Good Evening Anker W@nkers! :pac:

    Just bumping the thread to show some bargain options for cases I found as people will probably want one for protecting it on the move.

    This is the best fitting one I have found so far is this Co2Crea branded one
    :

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    Found it on Amazon.com but they don't ship to Europe, so I found the same case from Chinese seller on ebay:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/for-Anker-PremiumStereo-Bluetooth-4-0Portable-Wireless-Speaker-A3143-hard-case-/281903919058

    It's £10 with free shipping to the UK so you can use Parcel Wizard, Parcel Motel or Address Pal to get it faster and cheaper.

    Postage to Ireland is £4 extra.
    It was previously £14 plus shipping for all the last items bought so consider it a bargain at its current price.

    I'll post more options in my next posts.


  • #138
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    Case #2 will fit also fit a USB wall charger:


    71j50GAvWIL._SX522_.jpg


    On ebay its £9.99 with free shipping to the UK, or £14 to Ireland:

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Storage-Travel-Carrying-Hard-Case-Bag-Box-Anker-Bluetooth-Speaker-A3143-/281905403063?hash=item41a2df14b7


    It is also Fulfilled by Amazon UK with UK postage only:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B019MO6YKE?m=ATAWMDN5DYRMI&ref_=aag_m_pw_dp


  • #139
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    Case #3 will fit an Anker Powerbank multiport USB charger and cables, it looks pretty big though, and probably wont fit a UK plug in:


    61ONggeiRRL._SX522_.jpg


    Doesn't seem to be sold by the ebay seller, maybe you can contact them and request it.
    Theres one for the slightly smaller rectangular Anker bluetooth speaker but it wont fit the a3143 model.

    On fulfilled by Amazon UK and it's £12.99 plus postage to the UK only.
    Free shipping on orders over £20 applies.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shockproof-Carrying-Portable-Wireless-Bluetooth/dp/B017QZ2XDI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1458251574&sr=8-5&keywords=Anker+a3143+case


  • #140
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    And finally there's this offering from a brand called Khanka which will fit in a usb and audio cable:


    71ULIj5PGCL._SX522_.jpg


    It doesnt look as nice to me though!

    It's fulfilled by Amazon UK and costs £9.99, but only ships to the UK.


    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Khanka-Carrying-Portable-Wireless-Bluetooth/dp/B019XDTP00/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458252214&sr=8-1&keywords=A3143+case


  • #141
    Kaizersoze81
    Registered Users Posts: 1,238 ✭✭✭Kaizersoze81


    Selling mine on adverts at the minute if anyone wants to pick up a bargain.


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  • #142
    SteM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,868 ✭✭✭SteM


    €50 is a bargain for a second hand speaker?!


  • #143
    Kaizersoze81
    Registered Users Posts: 1,238 ✭✭✭Kaizersoze81


    For a speaker of its quality , yes. I didn't get it at the discounted rate either in case you think I'm profiteering. Mine cost around 65 delivered.


  • #144
    vicwatson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Ive just had mine recently replaced due to a little distortion, customer service is second to none. Anyone else run into this difficulty?


  • #145
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    My case came today. (Details of cases are on the previous page.)

    It has a lovely soft velour feel on the inside, and thick bubbles and padding to protect it:


    dslJsJ8.jpg


    It fits in absolutely perfectly, nice and tight, not a bit loose:


    DUurEvF.jpg



    The logo is a bit naff (co 54) looking but I knew that before buying it:

    Kpcs2Le.jpg

    All in all the perfect case to keep it protected on the go.


  • #146
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,059 ✭✭✭Doge


    vicwatson wrote: »
    Ive just had mine recently replaced due to a little distortion, customer service is second to none. Anyone else run into this difficulty?

    I got a nasty vibration on the unit I ordered at Christmas time, it wasn't a distortion like clipping or crackling.

    Tbh the replacement unit has it too but not as bad. It only happens with certain songs.


  • #147
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,482 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    £34.99 in today's deal;

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Wireless-Bluetooth-Radiators-Subwoofers-Premium-Speaker/dp/B0109TWZ54?ie=UTF8&ref_=gbps_img_s-3_6027_5bce714d&smid=A2PGPJL0BBLHLX


  • #148
    MAJJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,679 ✭✭✭MAJJ


    Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »
    £34.99 in today's deal;

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Wireless-Bluetooth-Radiators-Subwoofers-Premium-Speaker/dp/B0109TWZ54?ie=UTF8&ref_=gbps_img_s-3_6027_5bce714d&smid=A2PGPJL0BBLHLX
    Am seeing it for 44.99GBP now


  • #149
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,482 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    MAJJ wrote: »
    Am seeing it for 44.99GBP now

    well its now the 'next day' :D


  • #150
    brightkane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,716 ✭✭✭brightkane


    How do you know when it's fully charged when charging folks?


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  • #151
    heathersonline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 699 ✭✭✭heathersonline


    Has this price come up since? On the lookout for something like this to replace loads of crappy small ones. Not such a bargain at £40 though. I set up a camelcamelcamel alert but that doesn't pick up daily deals like this one


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