ION Block Rocker Sport - a serious sound system for outdoor parties

Design and equipment

ION Block Rocker Sport It comes with a power cable, AUX-cable, a microphone and a user's manual.

The column is a rectangular parallelepiped formed in a black and gray colors. On the panel there are red and white elements, and monochrome images on the display are highlighted in blue. Rudeness forms and the predominance of dark tones is very true to the nature of the device: this column takes no elegance, and power.

Sami speakers are hidden behind the bars. ION Block Rocker Sport looks quite firmly: the column is clearly aimed at a lot of transportation, and cause it appreciable injury would be difficult for even the most sloppy user.

Also under the grating is illuminated RGB-stripe, which can operate in three modes. The first strip is illuminated with white light, the second color gradually poured in the third - dynamically follow each other in time to the music.

Dimensions and ergonomics

Externally ION Block Rocker Sport resembles a suitcase on wheels. Column dimensions - 27,9 × 45,7 × 47 cm. Impressive size - impressive weight of 14 kg.

Developers do not have to strive for compactness. ION Block Rocker Sport - without compromise powerful sound system intended for long autonomous listening instead gadget that can fit in a backpack traveling audiophile.

However, not all that hard. Comfortable retractable handle and two wheels allow the roll and not carry the device.

Buttons, jacks and potentiometers

On the front panel, ION Block Rocker Sport device are buttons on and the backlight, switch audio sources, radio settings, and scroll through tracks, pause. Bottom - the key to preset radio stations on each side - two independent volume potentiometer (for music from the source and the microphone). The display displays information about device: charge level, and an active source of radio frequency.

All sockets are hidden behind the rubber plugs. On each side of the front panel are USB-, AUX- and jack-interfaces, and input to the power cable is located on the rear side of the column.

Caps - not a design feature, but a technological necessity. If the unit is designed for outdoor use, it must be protected from the whims of nature, in particular penetration of moisture to the vital connectors on the device. ION Block Rocker Sport has a degree of protection IPX4. This means that the speakers will not interfere with the spray, falling in any direction, and rain it is not terrible.

functions

sources playback

ION Block Rocker Sport can play music from smartphones and tablets running iOS and Android via Bluetooth. Range, according to the developers, up to 30 meters. It is also possible to connect a smartphone through a preferred multi-user interface of Android NFC.

In addition, the column, as well as many wireless audio device is able to play music from any source that is connected via AUX-interface. Also from ION Audio System has the advantage denied to many hegemonic Bluetooth-speaker market - the presence of on-board radio receiver. The device adopts frequency FM- and AM-bands and can store favorite stations to the user.

Microphone

Included with the column goes dynamic microphone with jack-interface. With it, you can throw a party with karaoke. The column is designed for the simultaneous use of the microphone and playback music from another source, with mixing these channels can be on the device by means of two volume control.

Jack-interface connection means not only a microphone but any instrument or device with a suitable plug. This means that the ION Block Rocker Sport can be used as, for example, a guitar amp.

External battery

Under one of the ION Block Rocker Sport rubber gaskets are two USB-socket. They are designed not to play music from a flash drive, and to charge the device. Do not be afraid to discharge the column, feeding your smartphone: its battery is enough for all.

Sound and specifications

The spot focused on batteries: y columns of lead-acid battery - are mounted, for example, in automobiles. Capacitance is 7 Ah, which corresponds to approximately 75 hours of battery life.

We will not give test results AFC and CED: they are there just are not that important. ION Block Rocker Sport does not claim the title of the column for audiophiles, its main objective - convincing sound in an open space. And with it she copes perfectly.

Imposing a positive impact on overall dimensions column capacities: under a grating is an 8-inch subwoofer and two 2-inch tweeter, and the peak power ION Block Rocker Sport is 100 watts.

test Layfhakera

We have long thought over the idea to the test. Simple and the only true response we suggested clouds thicken suddenly out of the office windows. We moved ION Block Rocker Sport on the roof and lost a couple of tracks in the rain. IPX4 class water resistance has been entirely justified: the average intensity of rain did not affect either the sound or the operation of the device.

Alternative

If the power of Block Rocker Sport greatly exceeds the desired, developers are advised not to shoot a gun on the wheel and pay attention to another column - ION Tailgater Go. It is also intended for outdoor use and has increased protection against moisture.

Price tailgater Go - only 8 990 rubles, power - 30W proud weight - 2.6 kg. Column allows you to work up to 30 hours without recharging.

Buy ION Tailgater Go

Verdict

ION - American brand, which is popular in the United States. Customers choose the products of this company for the quality, ease of use and relative affordability. All this is reflected in ION Block Rocker SportOne look of your device radiates reliability, speakers give a loud and clear sound, and the price is slightly higher than the cost of many wireless speakers half the power.

If you are more important than the compactness and efficiency of the wireless audio system, ION Block Rocker Sport - a great solution. With this column, you can arrange a beach party with karaoke, voice performances of street bands play electric guitar and listen to the radio anywhere in the suburban area.

Speakers price is 21 990 rubles, but readers Layfhakera official store brand ION provides a 20% discount on all products for promotional code LIFEHACK20. Promotion is valid for two weeks from the date of the article output.

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