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

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  • #62
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,901 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Whats ridiculous about these deals are how they say 40% off for the OPs offer. Making it what 23 down from 44 .99 ?? for example

    it now says 55% off

    Price: £99.99
    Sale: £44.99 FREE UK delivery.
    You Save: £55.00 (55%)


    So it was supposedly 99 Sterling.....


    When in fact its always 44.99.

    Ridiculous practices all the same.


  • #63
    SteM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭SteM


    Mine arrived today. The sound is fantastic for its size. Mine is replacing my old Squeezebox Radio and will sit in the bedroom paired to an old Nexus tablet for internet radio, streaming podcasts, Google Music and streaming music off my LAN.

    Thanks OP.


  • #64
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,625 ✭✭✭Doge


    SteM wrote: »
    Mine arrived today. The sound is fantastic for its size. Mine is replacing my old Squeezebox Radio and will sit in the bedroom paired to an old Nexus tablet for internet radio, streaming podcasts, Google Music and streaming music off my LAN.

    Thanks OP.

    No Probs! Have you tried it a low volume to see if theres any distortion?


  • #65
    Oat23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,819 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    Mine only shipped today. C'mon Amazon :(


  • #66
    SteM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭SteM


    Doge wrote: »
    No Probs! Have you tried it a low volume to see if theres any distortion?

    I haven't but I will later. That's important because we normally put music on quietly at night.


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  • #67
    stanley1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,528 ✭✭✭stanley1


    Been trying it out, very neat and great sound, no sign of distortion at low level, just noticed volume up and down on anker not working, phone volume works sound, maybe normal, could someone check this out on their unit.


  • #68
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,625 ✭✭✭Doge


    stanley1 wrote: »
    Been trying it out, very neat and great sound, no sign of distortion at low level, just noticed volume up and down on anker not working, phone volume works sound, maybe normal, could someone check this out on their unit.

    This guy seems to tap the button it repeatedly for ages to get the volume up. Might be worth a try!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml4m3GnAr1w


    Hes probably doing it too fast though, as it seems to take ages to go up.


  • #69
    SteM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭SteM


    stanley1 wrote: »
    Been trying it out, very neat and great sound, no sign of distortion at low level, just noticed volume up and down on anker not working, phone volume works sound, maybe normal, could someone check this out on their unit.

    Same thing was happening on mine when I had a play with it earlier. The Pause/Play button worked fine.


  • #70
    adox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,083 ✭✭✭✭adox


    stanley1 wrote: »
    Been trying it out, very neat and great sound, no sign of distortion at low level, just noticed volume up and down on anker not working, phone volume works sound, maybe normal, could someone check this out on their unit.

    Mine arrived today as well and tried it in work, sound is fantastic for such a small form.

    the volume buttons are multi functional. If you keep the + pressed, as you would to increase volume, it actually becomes as skip forward to next track function. tap on the button repeatedly to increase volume.

    Havent tried it at low volume. Didnt know there was an issue with some units with distortion.

    Edit: Have a quick play again with it here in the office and all seems fine.


  • #71
    hangar18_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 162 ✭✭hangar18_


    SteM wrote: »
    Same thing was happening on mine when I had a play with it earlier. The Pause/Play button worked fine.
    buttons working on mine


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  • #72
    Scarlet42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 457 ✭✭Scarlet42


    Just testing mine..sound is fantastic and it looks the Job..my daughter is going to love this!! Thanks OP


  • #73
    stanley1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,528 ✭✭✭stanley1


    ok, thanks everybody, thought I had a dud.


  • #74
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,453 ✭✭✭corkie


    Expected delivery from amazon was Monday!

    Received mine at around 14:30 from it been in Little Island at 13:30.


    No problems to report with it. No distortion at low levels.

    The volume buttons will take a while to get use to, as they work the opposite to my headset.

    Easily paired with Xperia Z1, Nexus 9 and Laptop.

    Thanks to Doge for also posting about this in the Aliexpress thread as well!

    "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." ~ George Santayana
    "But that's balanced out by the fact that it's a mandate not to do very much." ~ Prof. Eoin O'Malley



  • #75
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,625 ✭✭✭Doge


    corkie wrote: »
    Expected delivery from amazon was Monday!

    Received mine at around 14:30 from it been in Little Island at 13:30.


    No problems to report with it. No distortion at low levels.

    The volume buttons will take a while to get use to, as they work the opposite to my headset.

    Easily paired with Xperia Z1, Nexus 9 and Laptop.

    Thanks to Doge for also posting about this in the Aliexpress thread as well!

    Your welcome! Living in Cork myself also but the tracking number isnt even working yet!


  • #76
    stanley1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,528 ✭✭✭stanley1


    is it safe to leave on charge from mains.


  • #77
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,625 ✭✭✭Doge


    stanley1 wrote: »
    is it safe to leave on charge from mains.

    Im not sure about this, i'd say it would degrade the battery if it keeps topping it up.

    Maybe try asking anker support! Would be interesting to see what they say.


  • #78
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,453 ✭✭✭corkie


    Doge wrote: »
    Your welcome! Living in Cork myself also but the tracking number isnt even working yet!

    My tracking number only started working today, when I checked around 13:30 it was already out for delivery.

    "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." ~ George Santayana
    "But that's balanced out by the fact that it's a mandate not to do very much." ~ Prof. Eoin O'Malley



  • #79
    celticsfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭celticsfan


    Just curious was delivery free on this item? sickened I missed it ha :P


  • #80
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,453 ✭✭✭corkie


    stanley1 wrote: »
    is it safe to leave on charge from mains.
    From anker support page wrote:
    Kindly find below the LED indicators on this Anker speaker.
    Pairing: Flashing blue
    Working: Steady blue
    Power off: Off
    Battery Low: Flashing red
    Charging: Steady yellow power indicator
    Fully charged: Power indicator goes off - See more at: http://www.ianker.com/product/A3143011#sthash.aWhmvziC.dpuf

    celticsfan wrote: »
    Just curious was delivery free on this item? sickened I missed it ha :P
    Delivery was free!
    .

    "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." ~ George Santayana
    "But that's balanced out by the fact that it's a mandate not to do very much." ~ Prof. Eoin O'Malley



  • #81
    Scarlet42
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 457 ✭✭Scarlet42


    celticsfan wrote: »
    Just curious was delivery free on this item? sickened I missed it ha :P

    there is this .. reduced from 29.99 to 12.99 .. looks neat!

    Anker Ultra Portable Pocket Size Mini Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (12 Hour Playtime, NFC Compatibility, Passive Subwoofer) for Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops, PC and All Bluetooth Devices.


    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Bluetooth-Compatibility-Subwoofer-Smartphones/dp/B00OJ43RIK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1448642810&sr=8-3&keywords=Anker+speaker


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  • #82
    celticsfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭celticsfan


    Scarlet42 wrote: »
    there is this .. reduced from 29.99 to 12.99 .. looks neat!

    Anker Ultra Portable Pocket Size Mini Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (12 Hour Playtime, NFC Compatibility, Passive Subwoofer) for Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops, PC and All Bluetooth Devices.


    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Bluetooth-Compatibility-Subwoofer-Smartphones/dp/B00OJ43RIK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1448642810&sr=8-3&keywords=Anker+speaker

    Thanks for that..I was set on this one though,ah well, with luck it may return as an offer over the coming days..If not I might just buy it either way..seems a great product!


  • #83
    hangar18_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 162 ✭✭hangar18_


    Had a good play around with this the last hour and i have not being this impressed about a piece of kit in a long time,
    sound quality at low and high volume is sweet and it looks quality.
    Thanks OP


  • #84
    mrtom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 719 ✭✭✭mrtom


    Good review:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vezRUV3pHx8


  • #85
    loyatemu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,438 ✭✭✭✭loyatemu


    Listening to Tame Impala on it now. Sound is incredible for such a small speaker, many thanks to the OP.

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  • #86
    magicmoves
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 473 ✭✭magicmoves


    What a speaker:)))))) Excellent sound. Friday night has kicked off. Love it :)))))))) Even at full price it is still a bargain


  • #87
    onlyTobes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 189 ✭✭onlyTobes


    Incredible sound from something so small. €62.99 on Amazon.de, anyone know what delivery is like from Germany?


  • #88
    KCAccidental
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,492 ✭✭✭KCAccidental


    was delivered today for me. Sound is outstanding! cheers Doge


  • #89
    sok2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,081 ✭✭✭sok2005


    Got mine in Cork today. Wow, what a powerful piece of kit, all buttons working. Thanks a mill OP.


  • #90
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,625 ✭✭✭Doge


    My anker package came today too!


    WsVPWaC.jpg

    Delighted with the speaker and Powerport 5 charger.

    The powerport 5 is absolutely tiny considering the amount of juice it puts out. Would make an excellent travel charger.

    So now I own 5 Anker products, I guess you could call me an Anker W@nker at this stage. :p


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  • #91
    St. Leibowitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 349 ✭✭St. Leibowitz


    Looks like there's a different model under this stock code now.


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