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

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  • #92
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,629 ✭✭✭corkie


    St. Leibowitz wrote: »
    Looks like there's a different model under this stock code now.



    Anker Portable Stereo Bluetooth Speaker (A7909) with Breakthrough 24-Hour Battery, 10W Portable Wireless Speaker with Dedicated Bass Port for iPhone, iPad, Samsung, Nexus, HTC and More (Black)

    anker-a7909-bluetooth-speaker-1.jpg?itok=BkDclFqS

    A review for it


    I prefer the look of the one from the OP.

    Also the reviews on amazon are for the the original model at that link.


  • #93
    brophs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭brophs


    The new one is 10W and the old model 20W, no? More bang for your buck on the old model, in that case.


  • #94
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    I seem to have an annoying problem with my speaker!

    If I set the volume over half way some tracks make this nasty sound caused by vibration in the case.

    Its caused by mid range frequencies, so i downloaded a tone generator app and sent a video to anker:


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydUtIeTYJ8w



    As you can see squeezing the case remedies the problem temporarily so it's definitely an issue with vibration.

    Looking forward to hearing back to them, I've only heard positive things about their customer service.


  • #95
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    To add insult to injury the 12V Powerdrive charger seems to have blown a fuse in the father's car! I seem to be having bad luck today! :p


  • #96
    magicmoves
    Registered Users Posts: 473 ✭✭magicmoves


    The speaker is only available in Canada and Japan on amazon


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  • #97
    Sleazy Gonzales
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Sleazy Gonzales


    Got mine yesterday and I'm happy enough with it, especially for the price. Has anyone noticed when after you stop playing something, the speaker keeps making the bluetooth disconnect/connect sound every minute or so? That's my only gripe with it


  • #98
    stanley1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭stanley1


    Back in stock December 6.(Amazon)

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Wireless-Bluetooth-Radiators-Subwoofers/dp/B0109TWZ54/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1448984329&sr=8-5&keywords=anker


  • #99
    whowantstwoknow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 755 ✭✭✭whowantstwoknow


    Thanks OP

    Great sound for the size of it. My daughter is going to wet herself on Xmas morning and I'll need some earplugs 😀

    W


  • #100
    yesno1234
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,338 ✭✭✭yesno1234


    Missed out on this after forgetting it was in my basket :mad:

    Can anyone recommend a good deal or is it still worth going for the Anker?

    Been looking at this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluedio-BS-3-Bluetooth-Revolution-Retail-Gift/dp/B00YU4CNBG/ref=sr_1_3?s=network-media&ie=UTF8&qid=1449016450&sr=1-3&keywords=bluedio


  • #101
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    yesno1234 wrote: »
    Missed out on this after forgetting it was in my basket :mad:

    Can anyone recommend a good deal or is it still worth going for the Anker?

    Been looking at this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluedio-BS-3-Bluetooth-Revolution-Retail-Gift/dp/B00YU4CNBG/ref=sr_1_3?s=network-media&ie=UTF8&qid=1449016450&sr=1-3&keywords=bluedio

    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.


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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: 9,058 ✭✭✭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: 9,058 ✭✭✭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: 6,859 ✭✭✭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: 9,058 ✭✭✭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: 6,859 ✭✭✭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: 6,859 ✭✭✭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: 9,058 ✭✭✭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.


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