Soundcast OutCast Wireless Battery-Powered Outdoor Speaker
Soundcast OutCast Outdoor Speaker
Summary
- Product Name: OutCast Outdoor Speaker
- Manufacturer: Soundcast
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- Review Date: May 23, 2008
- MSRP: $699
- Specifications
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Features: - All-weather, outdoor speaker system
- Includes iCast transmitter for use with the Apple iPod
- Allows connection of other audio devices – MP3 players and computers – using the auxiliary input/output jack
- Transmits signals up to 350 feet outdoors
- Features buttons for pause/play and track forward/track back for remote iPod operation
- Easy set-up
Technical Features:
- One 8” downward firing woofer
- Four 3” high frequency drivers in an omni-directional array
- 100 watt digital amplifier
- Made of water resistant plastic
- Operates for up to 10 hours on the built-in, rechargeable battery pack
- Internal AC power supply can recharge the NiMH battery pack and operate the system at the same time
- Transmitters search for open channels in the 2.4GHz band, and instantaneously jump to them – ultimately avoiding interference and allowing for unprecedented sound quality
Pros
- Solid wireless connection
- Great range
- Overall very good sound quality
- Easy as pie setup
- Extremely long battery life
Cons
- Aesthetics
- Wall placement can degrade sound quality
- Expensive
