LifeProof - AQUAPHONICS AQ11 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Obsidian sand

Name: LifeProof - AQUAPHONICS AQ11 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Obsidian sand
Brand: LifeProof
SKU: 5580412
Rating: 4.3 (102 reviews)

Model: 77-53864

SKU: 5580412

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Key Specs
- Speaker Pairing: true (Wirelessly connect the speaker to another compatible speaker for a more immersive sound experience or multi-room audio. Pairing may require use of an app or additional setup.)
- Speakerphone: true
- Wireless: true
- Rechargeable: true
- USB Device Charging: true
General
- Brand: LifeProof
- Model Number: 77-53864
- Product Name: AQUAPHONICS AQ11 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- Color: Obsidian sand
Audio
- Number of Speakers: 1
- Speaker Pairing: true (Wirelessly connect the speaker to another compatible speaker for a more immersive sound experience or multi-room audio. Pairing may require use of an app or additional setup.)
Voice
- Speakerphone: true
Connectivity
- Wireless: true
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
Features
- Protective Qualities: Waterproof, Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 3.3 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Digital Display: false
Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Life (up to): 15 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- USB Device Charging: true
Dimensions
- Product Height: 4.61 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 12.54 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 4.97 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 4 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 Year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 Year
Other
- UPC: 660543401506

Toss this waterproof LifeProof AQUAPHONICS speaker in the pool and watch it float. The crisp audio doesn't stop for snow, dirt or ice, and this Bluetooth-enabled speaker can withstand a drop from 1.2m. The battery of this LifeProof AQUAPHONICS speaker keeps going for 15 hours, and it charges your phone while it's playing.

Connect wirelessly from a distance: Pair this speaker with your smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth-enabled device, support up to 8 devices.
Rich sound you can carry in the palm of your hand: This portable device can slip into your bag to bring your music, movies and games to life on the go.
Rechargeable battery: Gives you plenty of play time for listening to tunes while on the go.
Waterproof speaker design: Offers possibility to submerge up to 1m under water for 30 minutes.
Drop proof, dirtproof, snowproof: Sealed from dirt, dust and snow and survives drops from 1.2 meters.
Built-in microphone: Never let your music drown out your phone again. Speakerphone capability lets you take calls right from the speaker.
Drybox: Helps to store case, cards and more in the water-tight box for convenient use.

Whats Included

LifeProof AQUAPHONICS AQ11 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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Q: How do you get the "charge out" feature to work? When I plug my charger into the speaker and into my phone it does not charge, even after I switch the source.

A: The USB out on the speaker is labeled 5V and 0.5A, meaning only 2.5W. A lot of mobile devices these days want 5W or even 10W to charge. If your phone is looking for a higher power output, the AQ11 may not be able to more than trickle charge it.

Q: How do you unlock the speaker? I don’t know how it got locked.

A: There should be a switch below the power button to switch from locked to unlocked with a little picture of a lock

Q: I purchased one of these but the charger was not in the box. What kind of charging cable do I need to charge it?

A: undefined

Q: How come my phone connects but than it shuts the bluetooth off I just purchased it the other day so what should I do

A: undefined

Q: When are the AQ11's going to be available for purchase?

A: they are available now! hurry up before they are all gone!

Q: Purchased the LifeProof Aquaphonics AQ11 and absolutely love it but can't find my power cord. Is there a replacement cord I can purchase?

A: You can buy a universal charger that they sell at Best Buy. It’s no more than $20

Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the AQUAPHONICS AQ11 Portable Bluetooth Speaker's sound quality, long battery life, and waterproof design. Many also highlight its durability and impressive volume, making it suitable for various outdoor activities. However, some users mention that the bass could be improved, and the proprietary charging method is less convenient than a standard USB port. A few also reported occasional Bluetooth connectivity challenges.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A loud proud Bluetooth beast of a speaker
This is a whopper of a Bluetooth speaker and it is EXACTLY what I was hoping for! It’s a loud proud portable Bluetooth beast of a speaker that’s good enough to replace the outdated radio in my outdated car that doesn’t have Bluetooth of its own. Next car I guess… but until then the AQ11 will do to make my old car feel a bit more modern; and it’s nice that i no longer need one of those ancient cassette-tape adapters to play music from my phone in the car at a jam-worthy volume. The AQ11 uses its size to its advantage -- instead of packing one large monaural speaker it packs two drivers side-by-side on the front “Lifeproof” grill for stereo sound, and it sounds great when you’re using it at your desk or wherever else you’re pretty close to it. When you’re further away, like outdoors across the yard, the left-right channels pretty much blend together which is to be expected. I found that if I placed the AQ11 on a solid object then it sounded pretty rich and full with good bass production. But if I placed it on a shelf or something not directly conductive to the floor then the fullness of bass was noticeably lessened. If I placed it directly ON the floor then it could at times even get a bit TOO bass-ish and muddy, so just to say that placement appeared to affect the fullness of sound quite a bit. Being waterproof and weatherproof and dustproof (when properly battened down) the AQ11 is impressively rugged and durable. It floats as advertised and keeps items in the watertight compartment nice and dry. The watertight compartment is also respectably large -- large enough to hold my Nexus 6p if I take the case off. The AQ11 is suitably flexible for audio input as well -- there is Bluetooth of course, and actually TWO 3.5mm inputs; one under the outside port protector, and one inside the watertight compartment. There’s also a USB port for power in both locations as well. Neither charged my Nexus 6p at its “rapid” rate, they did manage to positively charge it even when playing music. The AQ11 battery was impressive on duration as well. I played 10 hours of non-stop background music volume and it had dropped only one-bar (25%) on the indicator, which you can check by giving the AQ11 power button a quick tap, even when it’s “off”. It’s worth noting that the AQ11 cannot be CHARGED by USB, it has to use its own included power supply, and given it’s size and power needs that’s unfortunate but probably makes. My only gripes on the AQ11, and why I mark it down one star, is that I wish it was a little louder and that the power button and external ports weren’t on completely opposite ends of box. I say this because I found it natural and convenient to often stand it on one end or the other when I was putting it down, but this meant that either the power button or the power/audio/USB ports weren’t directly accessible. Personally, I would rather them to have either been all on the same end, or at least not on total opposite ends. Of course, if I set it down “normally” then that’s not an issue, but then the AQ11 becomes very “wide”, especially with power and audio aux cables coming out of one end. I’m still very happy with it, but a better poweron/port arrangement would have earned it 5 stars in my book.
Posted 8 years ago by StephenS
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Waterproof, Drop Proof, and it Floats....What?!?
I love this new LifeProof - AQUAPHONICS AQ11 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. It's perfect to have poolside, lakeside or just about anywhere. This unit is water proof, drop proof, easy to use, and has a dry compartment that not only fit's your phone but also has the ability to charge your phone while it is kept dry. The volume is good, it lacks a bit of punch in the bass. But ultimately has a pretty good balance with no distortion at it's highest volume setting. I didn't test it but it's specs say it floats, and it also has a 15 hour battery. A bonus, the buttons light up so you can see them at night to skip songs, or turn up the volume. The simple fact that it is waterproof, dustproof, and drop-proof, makes it a great companion to play your music, no matter where you are, or what your doing. The only thing I dislike about this device, is that the charger is proprietary, and not a standard connection like Micro Usb or Usb Type C.
Posted 8 years ago by bryanhill
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Outdoor Companion
I’ve been waiting for a portable speaker to use by the pool, at the lake, and during all of my outdoor trips here in Arizona. While there are some compromises in sound quality, LifeProof has designed a speaker that truly delivers a complete package. Here’s my take: PROS: - Lightweight and easy to handle. Don’t be fooled by the heavy box that houses the speaker. This thing feels lighter than it looks and the handles on each corner make it very easy to pick up and carry around. - Sturdy and rugged build quality. LifeProof claims that the speaker can survive drops from almost 4 feet, and I believe it. There is no flex anywhere on the speaker’s body and the buttons on top are a thick, dense rubber that won’t wear out. - I absolutely love the waterproof and buoyancy features. The drybox on the bottom easily fits my iPhone 7 Plus. I tested the buoyancy in my pool, and sure enough - it floats! During a long afternoon of being splashed and submerged in the pool, the speaker powered through it all and kept playing all of my music —- from my iPhone which was in the drybox. There’s even an auxiliary port and a USB charging port in the drybox. - Long battery life. LifeProof claims 15 hours. After 6 hours at the pool, 3 of the 4 battery indicator lights near the power button were still illuminated, indicating about 75% of battery remaining. Couldn’t ask for anything better than that. - With the built-in microphone, this speaker can act as a speakerphone if you get a phone call while connected via Bluetooth. I tried it once indoors and it seemed to work well. COULD BE BETTER: - Honestly, the sound quality isn’t perfect. It’s rather hollow-sounding at times and could use some more oomph when it comes to lows/bass. That being said, it still sounds good and the volume gets very loud. Considering that this is going to be used mainly during outdoor activities, it’s more than acceptable. - The charging cable is a proprietary wall plug. You can’t charge this via USB, so if you’re outdoors without easy access to a wall outlet, this could be a challenge. OVERALL: For anyone who wants to bring their music with them during outdoor adventures, LifeProof has delivered an excellent speaker that will survive almost anything that you throw at it. Sound quality could be better, but I didn’t get this speaker expecting studio-quality sound. The versatility and durability of the speaker more than make up for any shortcomings. Highly recommended!
Posted 8 years ago by ryanmcv