Altec Lansing lifejacket jolt rugged Bluetooth speaker

The lifejacket jolt is a portable speaker by Altec Lansing. It has many good features, including the design, sound, and even the overall performance. In addition, the Altec Lansing lifejacket jolt has a rugged design, including a charging port for your devices and a waterproof design. Below is a more detailed review of the Altec Lansing lifejacket jolt rugged Bluetooth speaker. Specifications Connectivity: Wired and wirelessBattery: Rechargeable lithium-ion batteriesBattery life: 30 hours and Qi wireless charging Shockproof, dirt-proof, snow proof, and waterproof3.3 ft max water submersion, floating featureDrivers: passive radiator, subwoofers, tweeter, and woofer. Wireless range: 100 ftVoice assistant support: Google Assistant and SiriDimensions: 14 in comprehensive, 8 in deep, and 5 in tallWeight: 7.5 lbs Design and Build The speaker is covered by a grille on the front and the back. It contains dual neodymium drivers and a passive bass radiator. These work very well to deliver a reasonable volume and excellent sound quality. On the top panel, the speaker has a power button and two-volume controls. The power button is to play or pause the music and manage the calls. The volume controls also act as track navigation buttons. The speaker's back has a snap-shut compartment; this is where the charging pad, micro USB port, and 3.5mm aux input are housed. The aux input is for wired listening, while the micro USB charges the speaker. The charging pad is Qi wireless for charging your mobile devices. It also comes with an adapter to plug a USB cable. The speaker's exterior has rubber material; this material is also very soft but gives the speaker the durability that it needs. In addition, the speaker comes in various colors that are very attractive. Altec Lansing lifejacket jolt features "Just Ask" feature The lifejacket jolt does have certain cool features like "Just Ask" features. The Just Ask feature allows you to use your voice assistants through this speaker. With these, you can summon Google voice assistant if you use an Android device and Siri if you use an iPhone device. Of course, you need to make sure that the voice assistant is activated on your mobile devices before using the feature. Usability The whole process of using this speaker is straightforward and easy. You will quickly set it up with your phone and stream your music very quickly. House party mode With the house party mode, you can connect the life jacket jolt to other speakers. However, the lifejacket jolt can only connect to up to 2 different speakers. But the speaker allows you to play the same music on multiple speakers giving you a great house party mode. Portable The is no question about the potability of the Altec Lansing lifejacket jolt. It is small in size; you can easily fit it into your bag and carry it anywhere. In addition, the mountable feature lets you mount it to your bike, boat, and more. Qi wireless charging With this feature, you can use the lifejacket jolt to charge your smartphone while playing music simultaneously. Battery Life The battery life of this speaker is 30 hours when fully charged. However, you may get different results depending on the volume level and wired/wireless usage. Onboard microphone The speaker has an onboard microphone that allows you to take calls hands-free. In addition, you can use the power button to answer, end, or reject your calls. Sound quality The sound quality of the Lifejacket jolt is impressive. This speakers' bass sound is very punchy, a good advantage if you enjoy bass. It has a maximum of 15 watts, and it can get very loud. Therefore, you can hear this speaker everywhere you are in your house. The bass is deep, with clarity, and there is no distortion. It has dual drivers with high sensitivity, and the trebles are also bright, making this speaker also suitable for listening indoors and outdoors. The sound signature is a mid and heightened focus. You can pair more speakers with it so that you get louder and have a more expansive sound stage. There is a house party feature that lets you pair up to 50 speakers. Connectivity and Pairing The Altec Lansing life jacket is straightforward to use. The speaker will connect to your Bluetooth devices very easily. When not paired to any device, this speaker remains in pairing mode automatically and will not time out. The speaker also supports NFC pairing, and the controls are large and easy to use. With this unit, the Bluetooth connection is a priority and not the aux line-in. Therefore, you can still use Bluetooth when the aux line-in is connected to your device. Benefits of Altec Lansing lifejacket jolt rugged Bluetooth speaker The Altec Lansing lifejacket jolt has a rugged design. However, it is beautiful and functional. It has an exterior covered in a rubber casing that is smooth and soft. The Altec Lansing lifejacket comes in different attractive colors, and some even have colored lights. The Jolt is an extensive speaker model. It is compact and very portable, allowing you to carry it anywhere. It has an IP67 rating, which means that the speaker is protected from water, dust, snow and can even immerse in water. The speaker is entirely waterproof, provided that all the ports are covered up. The rubber body makes the speaker shockproof. Not only that, but this speaker will also float in water. The speaker has quick and simple processes. It's straightforward to use and pair with other devices. It also allows you to stream your music wirelessly. The wide wireless range will enable you to use this speaker even 100 feet away from the device. The advanced Bluetooth 4.2 ensures that the wireless range is high and the connection is fast. The lifejacket jolt contains 3.5mm aux input that lets you use the speaker for wired listening, and it also comes with this cable. Drawbacks of Altec Lansing lifejacket jolt rugged Bluetooth speaker The controls can be a little hard to use, especially the volume controls, also used for track navigation. If you don't change the volume properly, you may end up unintentionally skipping a track. The DSP (digital signal processing) feature affects the speaker's bass at high volumes, making the bass distort at high volumes. Performance The sound quality of the Altec Lansing lifejacket jolt is good. The bass level is excellent, rich, and boomy; however, it is not that deep. The midrange levels of this speaker are thin as well as metallic. The trebles appear to be a little extended. It lacks in terms of details, but it is not that noticeable. The sound produced when you connect the speaker via Bluetooth and a wired connection is almost the same. In a large room, the sound will be decent. The speaker has a "just ask feature," which allows you to use your voice assistants, Google voice assistant for Android, and Siri for those using Apple devices. You can also download an application, "Just Listen," which allows you to unlock almost all the speaker's features. You can also customize the speaker and receive support, updates, and so on. The speaker has mounting brackets you can use to attach the speaker to your bike, golf cart, and even a boat. In addition, it has a power bank feature that allows you to charge your mobile devices remotely. The onboard microphone will enable you to use the speaker to take phone calls hands-free. In addition, it can connect to any device with Bluetooth enabled, including Android devices, Apple devices, laptops, and tablets. What is in the box? The speaker comes in a lovely package, with one speaker, wall socket adapter, one lithium-ion battery, Micro USB cable, Aux cable, user guide, mounting brackets, and a warranty card. Who can use it? The Altec Lansing lifejacket jolt rugged Bluetooth speaker is for anyone who loves the outdoors and adventure because of its features. It's a good speaker for adventure because of its ruggedness. It is shockproof, dirt-proof, snowproof, and waterproof. In addition, it has a floating design when placed in water. Therefore you can use it at the beach or pool without worrying about anything. Conclusion Altec Lansing lifejacket jolt is one of the great speakers you can choose from if you are looking for a speaker to go on an adventure. The speaker has everything you need; you can take this speaker anywhere, whether at the beach, pool, hiking, or any other thing. It is entirely waterproof and everything proof, protected from dust, dirt, water, and even snow. It can get deafening with impressive sound quality, and you can take and make calls.