Hey, Hey, I’m back with another review for you. It’s a little review, or an equally little product from Scosche called the boomCAN. This little product is meant to let you take your music with you, or any audio really. The boomCAN is a tiny little speaker with a big sound that comes with a built-in rechargeable battery that you can charge right over USB. So read on…
The boomCAN comes in a small, nice looking little box.
When you open the box you’ll find the boomCAN, user guide, combination USB and audio cable and a carrying pouch.
The boomCAN has the Scosche logo on it and under it is an LED for power and charging.
The speaker is right on the top and there’s a guard there to protect the driver.
On the sides of the boomCAN you’ll see a USB cable for audio and charging and then an auxiliary output port so you can hook another boomCAN to it.
On the bottom you’ll see a sliding switch for off, low and high volumes.
The boomCAN is made from aluminum making it sturdy and durable yet lightweight.
Specifications:
boomCAN Portable Media Speaker
The boomCAN portable media speaker improves the volume, sound quality and overall experience of your music. This speaker produces booming sound from your iPod, iPhone, iPad, Android Device, Blackberry, Smartphone and more.
Advantages and Applications
This portable media speaker can be used in your home, at the office, the beach and anywhere you want to listen to music. An audio output allows you to connect multiple speakers for an even better sound*. Enjoy an improved listening experience while watching a movie, playing a game or watching a video on YouTube.
Built-in Power
A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 7 hours of continuous music playback. Also includes an audio/USB charging cable and travel pouch.
Compact Design
The boomCAN is extremely portable while measuring in at under 2.5″ tall and less than 2″ wide. This speaker fits conveniently in your luggage, backpack or purse. The rugged high strength aluminum housing has been designed for enhanced durability while remaining lightweight.
Works With
iPod, iPhone, iPad, Android Devices, BlackBerry, Smartphones, Gaming Devices, Audio Players, Laptops, Netbooks, Tablets and more.
*Each boomCAN sold individually. Additional units must be purchased in order to use speakers together.
– 35mm drivers
– Audio output to connect multiple speakers
– Rechargeable lithium-ion battery: 7 hours of playback
– Use with virtually any portable media player
– Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 7 hours of music playback
– Rugged high strength aluminum housing for enhanced durability
– Includes audio/USB charging cable and travel pouch
Price: $24.99
So I charged the boomCAN, I really didn’t time it as I just plugged it in when I was working at my desk, but it didn’t seem to take long at all. That could be because there was a partial charge on it from the factory. To charge the boomCAN you just connect it to your computers USB port, simple and nothing to it.
I used the boomCAN with my Zune HD, iPod Touch 4th Gen, Samsung Captivate, and even my Android tablet. I found I easily got the rated seven hours of battery life out of it as well.
When I first turned the boomCAN on I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality from such a little speaker, and a single one at that. Yes it’s not exactly stereo sound, but it still sounds very good. The sound is crisp and clear. The boomCAN can also get very loud, but at the max volumes it does get a bit distorted but that happens with most any device of this type.
I’m impressed with such big sound from a little package honestly.
Conclusion:
The Scosche boomCan is a great little portable speaker, it’s well designed and it really works. The battery life is excellent, and the sound is decent overall. The included carrying pouch comes in handy to not only protect it but to make sure you don’t lose the included cable.
The sounds can get slightly distorted when at higher levels, but that’s to be expected really, it’s like that with most any speaker.
I would have also liked to have seen a separate audio cable, instead of the combination one that comes with the boomCAN. I can understand having the combination cable, but one can wish right?
Pros:
+Very loud
+Small and portable
+Decent battery life
+Can chain together with other boomCANs for better sound
+Comes with carrying pouch
Cons:
-Can get distorted at high volumes
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