While satellite radio is often thought of as a primarily in-car luxury, its sound can be enjoyed outside at the beach or a friend’s barbecue just as you would a vintage portable boom box. This isn’t a endorsement to pull a John Cusack in Say Anything, but you should know there’s still technology available to make full blast front lawn serenades a realistic option.For your satellite radio speaker box needs, the Audiovox Sirius SUBX2 comes very highly recommended.
This easy to use model is compatible with Sportster, Stratus as well as Starmate dock and play radios. The two way speakers and single bass enhanced subwoofer allow for plenty of sound to carry across the yard or loud enough to fill a floor. The SUBX2 is easily carried with a concealable fold up handle and is powered by either 8 D-cell batteries or an attachable AC power adapter, enabling you to take it with you or set it up in a more permanent location. Auxillary input jacks allow you to connect MP3 players or other audio devices.In appearance, the unit looks similar to the iHome device, compatible with an iPod, but has much larger front facing speakers contributing to the increased sound. Its sharp, black design lends well to both home and office set ups, serving as a subtle complement to almost any room design.
The SUBX2 provides relatively good value with its high end functions, generally priced just under 70 depending on where you look. Among the few complaints, some users long for a longer AC power cord which could provide more mobility without having to switch to battery power. Additionally, the enhanced bass subwoofer can sometimes cloud or mumble voices when listening to news or talk radio shows. Of course, you can always disconnect the device or attach a pair of headphones if you don’t wish to listen to such programs at such a high volume.
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