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

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  • #152
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    heathersonline wrote: »
    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

    Read the first post and you'll seee why its a bargain at even £40.


  • #153
    heathersonline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 699 ✭✭✭heathersonline


    Doge wrote: »
    Read the first post and you'll seee why its a bargain at even £40.

    I agree, just the bargain Hunter in me, I'd hate to pay the £40 and the it drop back to £24! Might leave the alert for a week or two and see if it moves


  • #154
    loyatemu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,104 ✭✭✭✭loyatemu


    noticing some definite distortion at low volumes on mine; I normally use it fairly loud but it's still noticeably distorted as songs fade out. Has anyone returned one of these - who did you go through, Amazon or Anker?


  • #155
    brightkane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,716 ✭✭✭brightkane


    brightkane wrote: »
    How do you know when it's fully charged when charging folks?

    Anyone?


  • #156
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,631 ✭✭✭corkie


    brightkane wrote: »
    How do you know when it's fully charged when charging folks?
    brightkane wrote: »
    Anyone?

    The led light goes off when fully charged.


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  • #157
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    loyatemu wrote: »
    noticing some definite distortion at low volumes on mine; I normally use it fairly loud but it's still noticeably distorted as songs fade out. Has anyone returned one of these - who did you go through, Amazon or Anker?


    I went through Anker, they usually send out a replacement and let you keep the old one.


  • #158
    eoinpower02
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭eoinpower02


    Looking to get one of these is it worth waiting for the price to come down or will it?


  • #159
    duridian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,541 ✭✭✭duridian


    eoinpower02 wrote: »
    Looking to get one of these is it worth waiting for the price to come down or will it?
    There's a fairly highly rated Sony speaker reduced on Amazon at present if you are anxious to get a speaker sharpish. £34.50


  • #160
    rogieop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 402 ✭✭rogieop


    duridian wrote: »
    There's a fairly highly rated Sony speaker reduced on Amazon at present if you are anxious to get a speaker sharpish. £34.50

    Would this speaker or the original be practical for playing music through spotify for a home gym??


  • #161
    Laphroaig52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,138 ✭✭✭Laphroaig52


    eoinpower02 wrote: »
    Looking to get one of these is it worth waiting for the price to come down or will it?

    Yes.

    Wait until 5 pm today (Sunday) and it will be a Deal of the Day....


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  • #162
    eoinpower02
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭eoinpower02


    Laphroaig52 wrote:
    Wait until 5 pm today (Sunday) and it will be a Deal of the Day....


    Where are you seeing this can't find it


  • #163
    duridian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,541 ✭✭✭duridian


    eoinpower02 wrote: »
    Where are you seeing this can't find it

    They're right.
    But I think there's no way to show you a direct link until the price changes at 5pm.

    Click on "Today's deals" near the top of Amazon.co.uk homepage, then filter them down to "Electronics & photos" by ticking the box in the panel to the left. Scroll down through them, it's about 36 items down the list at time I am posting.


  • #164
    dozy doctor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 751 ✭✭✭dozy doctor


    It's coming up now at £33.90... Got to be worth a punt...


  • #165
    breathn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 483 ✭✭breathn


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    There's £5 off this speaker at the moment down to £34, was a little bit cheaper last month too.

    I do think it's quite cheeky on Amazons part to say it's currently 43% off because they only ever raise it to a maximum price for a couple of days a year and the rest of the time it's on "sale"


  • #166
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    Laphroaig52 wrote: »
    Yes.

    Wait until 5 pm today (Sunday) and it will be a Deal of the Day....

    Thanks for the heads up..
    Bit dearer than the original BA, and I'm sure it will drop lower at some stage, but based on the reviews, I reckon it still qualifies as a bargain at £33.90


  • #167
    rogieop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 402 ✭✭rogieop


    Just ordered one. Works out at €44 so worth the punt on it..


  • #168
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I have one its awesome


  • #169
    The lips
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 482 ✭✭The lips


    Thanks for the heads up.

    I paid £40 for it last week.

    I called them and they will happily refund the difference.

    I am really happy with the sound, it blows my old ue boombox I got on a previous BA out of the water.

    Highly recommended.


  • #170
    banchang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,276 ✭✭✭banchang


    My advice : don't mither over ~<Eur10 : go get this amazing piece of kit.

    The sound, build, battery life, & overall quality from its 2 x 10w speakers is absolutely incredible, when you think what they charge for a Sonos.


  • #171
    westside
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭westside


    Anyone know how it will compare to the below

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Denon-Portable-Premium-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B00NBXJ9NW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462133543&sr=8-1&keywords=denon+envaya+mini

    I am looking for a reasonable good speaker and don't want to pay a premium for the likes of the Bose Soundlink mini


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  • #172
    Sasso
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 315 ✭✭Sasso


    Above is only 8w speaker and Anker is 20w so much better imo


  • #173
    westside
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭westside


    Sasso wrote: »
    Above is only 8w speaker and Anker is 20w so much better imo
    Cheers Sasso
    Pulled the trigger on the Anker


  • #174
    mel123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭mel123


    Missed it again aagggghhh :-)


  • #175
    adox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,018 ✭✭✭✭adox


    Mine has the distortion at low volumes problem. Contacted Anker and customer service was great. Sent me out a replacement and told me to keep/ throw the old one out. Unfortunately the replacement has the same issues too.

    Great customer service but quality control seems an issue with the speaker.


  • #176
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Sasso wrote: »
    Above is only 8w speaker and Anker is 20w so much better imo
    Not sure about the sound quality of any of these but please don't base your purchase decision on advertised watts as it has nothing to do with sound quality. You need to listen the two to see which is better. And as you normally can't you'll need to read reviews to decide.


  • #177
    westside
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭westside


    Ordered one and recieved it today. Nice speaker to look at. Sound is good for ~eur 50 ( I didn't get it on sale). It seems to struggle at very low levels but is good at mid range levels although I would like a little more bass. Build looks to be good n solid. It's quite heavy so if you are bring a laptop/iPad/ plugs etc, it will add to the weight of your bag. It goes without saying that the sound quality at certain levels (low and high) won't compare to the Bose Soundlink but it's a quarter of the price and definitely more bang for your buck. Hope that helps people who are looking


  • #178
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    Mine's on the way - hopefully have it Mon/Tue..

    Anyone who received theirs recently got any feedback?

    Hoping I'm not one of those affected by the distortion issue..


  • #179
    jonnybegood
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭jonnybegood


    I got one about three weeks ago
    Speaker is great for the price, looks really well
    No distortion issues


  • #180
    chris1970
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 639 ✭✭✭chris1970


    adox wrote: »
    Mine has the distortion at low volumes problem. Contacted Anker and customer service was great. Sent me out a replacement and told me to keep/ throw the old one out. Unfortunately the replacement has the same issues too.

    Great customer service but quality control seems an issue with the speaker.



    Can you please give me email of anker support mine has a hiss and high pitched noise, apart from that it's a nice speaker, cheers


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  • #181
    adox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,018 ✭✭✭✭adox


    chris1970 wrote: »
    Can you please give me email of anker support mine has a hiss and high pitched noise, apart from that it's a nice speaker, cheers

    Just log in to your Amazon account, find your order for it and take it from thre. It will direct to direct contact with Anker.


  • #182
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,481 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    banchang wrote: »
    My advice : don't mither over ~<Eur10 : go get this amazing piece of kit.

    The sound, build, battery life, & overall quality from its 2 x 10w speakers is absolutely incredible, when you think what they charge for a Sonos.

    Having both this and the Sonos Play 1, the Anker doesn't even compare IMO. It's a great portable speaker but the Sonos is outstanding. Clarity difference between the two is very noticeable. Also no distortion on the Sonos at high volumes. Yes, the Sonos is four times the price, but you really do get an outstanding speaker for the money.

    Both don't get me wrong, the Anker is a fantastic portable speaker in its own right.


  • #183
    westside
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭westside


    100% agree. I have the Sonos 3 and its in a different league. I was using the Anker a good bit over the weekend and think its a great little speaker and well worth €50 - its a pity about the distortion at the lower levels but if you are listening to it at 'normal' volumes it is great and it looks great. Anyone know if you can buy a skin for this?


  • #184
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    westside wrote: »
    100% agree. I have the Sonos 3 and its in a different league. I was using the Anker a good bit over the weekend and think its a great little speaker and well worth €50 - its a pity about the distortion at the lower levels but if you are listening to it at 'normal' volumes it is great and it looks great. Anyone know if you can buy a skin for this?

    Don't know of any skin for it, but I listed some case options here:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=99098907&postcount=137


  • #185
    Surfn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 425 ✭✭Surfn


    i got mine yesterday, when i connect to bluetooth, opening applications on phone i get abit of static, also say if i connect chromecast audio to the line in, when nothing is playing alot of static and it seems to be doing it no matter what the volume is set at on the anker


  • #186
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    Surfn wrote: »
    i got mine yesterday, when i connect to bluetooth, opening applications on phone i get abit of static, also say if i connect chromecast audio to the line in, when nothing is playing alot of static and it seems to be doing it no matter what the volume is set at on the anker

    I'd give them a mail, mentioning the batch number as advised earlier on this thread..
    Mine doesn't have this issue, though haven't tested line in yet.

    My impressions so far:

    Great wee speaker for €40-odd
    Never expected it to be a Sonos-killer or anything, but it has decent volume and sound quality..

    It will be handy for taking to a hotel room on trips etc, and to cast laptop sound to at home when I don't fancy firing up the big speakers..

    Highly recommended at the price (was £33 on lightning deal)


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  • #187
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    Available again with case for 40gbp (around €47)

    Obviously not as good as £24, but a decent enough price if your in the market for one

    (Cant link because Im on the app)


  • #188
    absolutegroove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 743 ✭✭✭absolutegroove


    Anyone selling a spare or looking to sell their own?

    I'm going travelling and looking to pick up a cheap enough travel speaker.

    Thanks.


  • #189
    SteM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,859 ✭✭✭SteM


    If you can't pick one up I'd recommend this one

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01AN7BFOO/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469042925&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=aukey+speaker&dpPl=1&dpID=51K-8fHditL&ref=plSrch

    It's not as good as the anker but the sound is still good imo, it's lighter than the anker, it's splash proof and the battery lasts for ages. It's cheaper too. I have both and I'm happy to bring the aukey out with me on the go.


  • #190
    mel123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭mel123


    I got mine yesterday, im so disappointed. I expected the sound to be really clear, but its not


  • #191
    SteM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,859 ✭✭✭SteM


    mel123 wrote: »
    I got mine yesterday, im so disappointed. I expected the sound to be really clear, but its not

    Maybe you got a faulty unit?


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  • #192
    mel123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭mel123


    SteM wrote: »
    Maybe you got a faulty unit?

    Possibly. I will email them and see if they will exchange for me.


  • #193
    take everything
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,807 ✭✭✭take everything


    Love Anker's stuff.
    Got Bluetooth earphones and they easily beat any other Bluetooth earphones i've had.


  • #194
    deadanonymau5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭deadanonymau5


    take everything wrote: »
    Love Anker's stuff.
    Got Bluetooth earphones and they easily beat any other Bluetooth earphones i've had.

    I was looking at them a few days ago. Which ones did you get

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    or

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  • #195
    ButtersSuki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53,028 ✭✭✭✭ButtersSuki


    absolutegroove wrote: »
    Anyone selling a spare or looking to sell their own?

    I'm going travelling and looking to pick up a cheap enough travel speaker.

    Thanks.


    Adverts.ie is your friend......


  • #196
    westside
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48 ✭westside


    absolutegroove wrote: »
    Anyone selling a spare or looking to sell their own?

    I'm going travelling and looking to pick up a cheap enough travel speaker.

    Thanks.

    this is big enough, not sure i would want to be lugging this around. i would recommend you go with something lighter and more rugged if travelling. I have it but if you can stretch to the UE roll I think this would be better for travelling. it has good sound, its light and waterproof


  • #197
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    There's a white speaker available to buy now! Not sure how long its on sale.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Wireless-Bluetooth-Radiators-Subwoofers/dp/B01D9JG5RK



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  • #198
    adox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,018 ✭✭✭✭adox


    mel123 wrote: »
    Possibly. I will email them and see if they will exchange for me.

    One thing Anker have is excellent customer service.

    I had the distortion problem on low volumes with my speaker when I got it and contacted them. They just sent out another one and didn't want the first one returned. Unfortunately the second one seemed to have the same problem but I didn't send it back. The sound is absolutely fantastic out of them. As clear as day with nice controlled bass.


  • #199
    yabadabado
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,554 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    I bought one of these when it was originally posted and just wondering is there anything similar available now around the same price?
    I have been keeping an eye on the Anker for the last while and price hasnt really changed so looking for a good alternative with similar spec.


  • #200
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    £9 off the Anker Speaker with bundled case in this mornings lightning deal:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01DDJ59QE/ref=gbps_img_s-3_8647_eaf13978?smid=A2PGPJL0BBLHLX&pf_rd_p=981978647&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=5HMMZG8JEXMA5KCQ3VFK


    Was £54.99, now £45.99


  • #201
    vicwatson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Anyone get the crea case for the Anker speaker from Amazon.co.uk? every time I look for it it says it doesnt ship to Ireland for some reason, anyone know where to get one?


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