LifeProof - AQUAPHONICS AQ10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Laguna clay
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Description
Features
Connect wirelessly from a distance
Pair this speaker with your smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth-enabled device.
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
Play your favorite tunes for up to 13 hours on a full charge.
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.
Charge Out function
Easy plug your device to top off its charge.
What's Included
LifeProof AQUAPHONICS AQ10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Manuals & Guides
Product Datasheet/Brochure (PDF)
Key Specs
- Speaker PairingYes
- SpeakerphoneYes
- WirelessYes
- Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth, Wi-Fi
- Water ResistantYes
- RechargeableYes
- Battery Life13 hours
- USB Device ChargingYes
General
- Product NameAQUAPHONICS AQ10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
- BrandLifeProof
- CompatibilityUniversal
- Model Number77-53866
- ColorLaguna clay
- Color CategoryTan
Audio
- Number Of Speakers1
- Speaker PairingYes
Voice
- SpeakerphoneYes
Connectivity
- WirelessYes
- Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth, Wi-Fi
Features
- Water ResistantYes
- WaterproofYes
- Maximum Depth Of Water Resistance3.3 feet
- Digital DisplayNo
Power
- RechargeableYes
- Battery Life13 hours
- Battery TypeOther
- Battery SizeOther
- USB Device ChargingYes
Dimension
- Product Height3.19 inches
- Product Width8.49 inches
- Product Depth3.32 inches
- Product Weight1.7 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC660543401445
Customer reviews
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 204 reviews
(204 customer reviews)to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Resolved AQ10btskpr ext charging problem
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I need to update my previous product review. I discovered, quite accidentally, how to enable external device charging on the Aquaphonics AQ10. Note that this is 1) not described in the user manual and 2) was not communicated to me on my call to Aquaphonics tech support. To enable external charging. 1. Turn off the device by pressing the power button. 2. Plug in the USB cable, and connect the device to be charged to the cable. Have the device on and drawing power. 3. Press the power button on the AQ10 once. The power button will illuminate briefly and power will begin flowin from the USB power port(s). The AQ10 will NOT itself power on when it is providing power. One star deduction for having to figure this out myself. Aquaphonics should disclose this and it should be known by tech support. The attached photo shows the illuminated USB power cord active.
This review is from LifeProof - AQUAPHONICS AQ10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Obsidian sand
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from LifeProof Support Team
Posted .Hi AQ10BTSPKRNOPE,
Sorry for any frustration while using your AQ10. We'd be more than happy to share your feedback with the rest of the LifeProof team. As always, please don't hesitate to give us a call at 1-888-533-0735 and we'd be more than happy to answer any further questions you may have.
Happy Holidays,
LifeProof Customer Service Team
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Design, Durability
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Built like a tank; doesn't sound like Mariah Carey
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.LIFEPROOF Aquaphonics AQ10 Quick Features on the Product Waterproof Dirt proof Snow proof Drop proof Submersible to 1 meter for 30 minutes Sealed from dirt, dust and snow Survives drops from 1.2 meters Bluetooth pairs with up to 8 devices Built-in mic works as a speakerphone Charge out keeps your devices powered up Flats for easy water retrieval Dry box stows cash, cards and keys 13-hour battery rocks out all day long MIL-STD-810 516.6 (drop test standards) IP67 (waterproof/water resistance standards) Physical Button Options Bluetooth Play/Pause/Repeat Back Forward Volume +/- Source Power on/off Lock Connectivity Options (within dry box) Power out (usb) 3.5mm AUX in Connectivity Options 3.5mm AUX in Power in (for AC adapter) Power out (usb) What's in the box? AQ10 Quick Start Guide Care and Maintenance Manual AC Adapter Limited Warranty Pamphlet (1 year warranty) Setup/Testing/Conclusion I really enjoyed the packaging on the Lifeproof AQ10. The design/marketing personnel at Lifeproof really did an amazing job. What can I say? I’m a box guy… Not only was the packaging aesthetically pleasing, it also kept the AQ10 protected. The material on the unit itself is made of heavy duty plastic/rubber silicon. If you’re worried about fingerprints; don’t be! It's quite heavy so if you’re looking to take this snowboarding or surfing with you on your hip; think again! To pair the unit itself to a mobile phone; that was extremely easy and effortless. Setup was simple; you literally power on the device by holding down the power button and click on the Bluetooth button. Once you power on the device and click on the Bluetooth button; you simply look for the device “Lifeproof AQ10” on your mobile device and voila! The sound quality is decent compared to other portable Bluetooth speakers that I have come across. It's definitely not the highlight of the AQ10. The AQ10 may sound “loud” but I feel like it’s missing the “surround” sound feeling. The highlight of the AQ10 is the durability and versatility. I tried the “float” option and guess what… IT FLOATS! That is awesome. None of the other Bluetooth speakers I have can do that. So the best part about this thing is being able to put it in the pool or even take it with you to the snowy mountains. You don’t have to worry so much about damaging the thing because it's basically built like a tank. Lifeproof has done an excellent job with keeping the actual Bluetooth speaker encased. You also have the option to charge your mobile device as well if you have the cables on you. The AQ10 is a speaker but it also has the ability to charge your mobile device when you need to. To be honest, the best thing I like about the AQ10 is the dry box. For all you folks out there that forget that you have cash, credit card(s), or your keys on you when your going swimming or something; you have the option to use the dry box by storing those personable items. Just make sure no one runs off with your speaker. My issues are mainly with the sound quality. Again as I mentioned above; the AQ10 may sound loud but it certainly doesn’t produce the best sound. A major letdown (IMO) is the float option. You’re probably going wait… didn’t you say above that it's a highlight? Yes it is a highlight of the AQ10 because you can literally chuck it into the pool and it’ll float. My main complaint is that when it's floating in the water, the speaker is facing into the water… What this means is that you don’t really get to hear whatever it is you’re trying to listen to. The sound comes out the front of the speaker so there isn’t much sound that comes out of the back; if any. So if you’re trying to listen to music at the beach (in the water) as an example; all the sharks, fishes, and sea creatures will hear it except everyone else above the water. In conclusion, I enjoy the aesthetics of the device itself. I like the “tankiness” of the unit. But I feel like the unit as a speaker itself falls short. Would I recommend this? I would say do some research and see if you can view one in person. If you enjoy the brand Lifeproof then I’m sure you’ll enjoy this device as well. But if you have something comparable like a waterproof Bluetooth speaker with better sound; I may skip on this. But this is all based on my personal opinion. Some individuals may enjoy it more than others; I would still give it some thought.
This review is from LifeProof - AQUAPHONICS AQ10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Obsidian sand
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great clean sound. AQ10
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It's overpriced but very well built. The body is very tough and it can handle falls, dirt and float on water. It looks and feels like a tactical tank bluetooth speaker. Sound quality is great but needs a little improvement when volume is maxed out. Storage area is small and can only hold a few keys, 1 Id, 3credit cards and cash. Keep in mind this unit is great at pool parties, tailgate parties and the outdoors. It was designed to take a punch and keep going.
This review is from LifeProof - AQUAPHONICS AQ10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Obsidian sand
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound qualityCons mentioned:Compartment
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pretty good little speaker
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My wife and I have taken to buying and renovating homes and for me, having some music is a necessity when doing this type of work. I have several jobsite radios including a Bosch and Dewalt Toughsystem radio. The sound is incredible from both, but the problem is they are both huge. Lugging them around the jobsite and getting them on and off my truck isn't the most or the easiest task. Insert the Lifeproof AQ10. For a speaker of this size, the sound is pretty amazing. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't compete with the overall sound of the previous mentioned radios that I own, but for its size, I cant complain. I can store this in my toolbox or underneath the back seat in my pickup truck, unlike my other units. For all of the positives having to do with its sound, size and ease of use, there are some things that I wish were made differently on this speaker. Its advertised as a waterproof speaker, but it does me no good if I cant store even an iPod Touch in the compartment to keep it waterproof. If you look at the pictures, I took the case off, which I don't like to do, just to see if it would fit inside of the compartment and when I did, it would not fully close. Big problem for me because whether I'm in the water or working at a house, I prefer to have my device protected inside of something. The compartment will only hold some cash and credit cards, but not keys or a key fob like most push to start vehicles use these days. If a larger compartment is what you need, I would suggest checking out the AQ11. I also wish that the usb port to charge the device was inside of the compartment. If I did have something that would fit inside of the compartment, I would rather have it charge there, as opposed to having to leave the compartment open and plug it in to the side. Pairing and setup were easy and I used the speaker at work in my office for about 9 straight hours and I still had battery life left. The speaker came about 3/4 full, but I just plugged it in to get a full charge before my first use. While the negatives that I pointed out above may not apply to everyone, the speaker is still worth the purchase. I would definitely recommend this. Pros: - Great sound for a speaker this size - Great battery life - Compact size, easy to store - Good instructions and easy to use Cons: - Small compartment, will probably only fit an iPod Nano or similar - USB port is on the outside of the compartment instead of inside
This review is from LifeProof - AQUAPHONICS AQ10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Obsidian sand
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Waterproof
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice for its size
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very nice waterproof speaker for its size. This speaker came in very high end packaging, nice first impression (think of a high end smart phone presentation). The unit was easy to pair and begin using. It appears this speaker is designed in a way that you can put a strap around it to secure it to something like a boat, dock, ATV etc. I will point out that once strapped down you may have a hard time getting to the controls on the top. Speaking of the controls, they are pretty interactive. As soon as your fingers get close to them they light up. Nice touch. The dry storage on the bottom is a nice touch as well. You could fit multiple credit cards, key card, chap stick etc. It looks like it is even designed to fit a small MP3 player within this storage compartment as it contains a USB changing port and 3.5mm AUX IN within this compartment. (Source button on top would allow you to select this port) There is a USB POWER OUT on the side to charge your phone/MP3 along with another 3.5mm AUX IN. The sound quality is nice for the size. Volume is not bad either. I would have liked to hear a little more bass and I do get a little distortion at full volume. I have heard better sound from ‘Non’ Water, Dirt, Snow and Drop proof units. My experience is that when you purchase a unit that is waterproof you lose a little sound quality, but at this price I was hoping for a little more hence my 4 star rating. I absolutely love using this in our hot tub though; just put it on the edge with no worries if it falls in. (I actually did drop it in intentionally and it floats like advertised and kept working with no problems.) Below are my pros and cons: Pros: Quality made and good looking unit. Interactive light-up buttons Dry storage compartment Durable Built-In Mic for phone calls Charging port Water proof, Dirt Proof, Snow Proof, Drop Proof Floats Good Battery Life Nice Bluetooth range Cons: Would like more bass . Controls not accessible if strapping down Bottom line, Overall a very nice look and the size is great for portability. I found it to sound best when close by or in a contained area. If you are looking for loud music feel with bass, maybe look at the larger unit. With that said, the quality of the build is very good, and hey, it floats!
This review is from LifeProof - AQUAPHONICS AQ10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Obsidian sand
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Durability, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A step up in performance and engineering.
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So I have had different low end Bluetooth speakers, but this LifeProof Aquaphonics AQ10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a huge step up in performance and engineering. It's small footprint is great so you can easily find a place to put it, on your boat, next to your camper, or on the ground while you work. We used this over the past weekend while we camped. I was surprised at it's range, It was playing at our camper and we walked down quite a few sites to a family members site, and my daughter verified that it was still playing my playlist. Some of the positive aspects of this unit, is it's rich and balanced sound quality, it's lastability (13 hour rechargeable battery), it's submersibility up to 1 meter for 30 minutes (which I have not tested yet), it's drop-ability from 1.2 meters, it's sealability from dirt, dust and snow, it's charge-ability (yes it can charge other usb devices) it's dry-ability (for money, credit cards, id, or mp3 player, and finally it's call-ability (it has it's own microphone). This is a unit with a ton of capabilities... Now for the one thing that really bothers me about this device, and it actually had a considerable impact it's overall rating and lost a star because of it. At this point we all have plenty of chargers with Micro Usb connectors on it. I love that most of my devices use this type of connector, so I am not searching every time I want to charge a device for their specific charger. This has a proprietary charger included with it. So I will always have to keep up with where I have this stored this bugger. The hope the engineers of this device designed it in this way solely to maintain the durability of the charge port. I would recommend this to a friend, even with it's charging shortcomings.
This review is from LifeProof - AQUAPHONICS AQ10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Obsidian sand
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, WaterproofCons mentioned:Dry box
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Pool Speaker
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Aquaphonics speaker by LifeProof is a fantastic option for anyone who wants some decent audio quality at the pool, lake, bathroom or anywhere else there might be water. Starting off, the speaker itself weighs less than two pounds. it's roughly the same weight as my Amazon Echo Tap. Until now, the Tap has been my primary bluetooth speaker, so I'll be comparing it to the Aquaphonics for this review. LifeProof says that the A10 speaker is designed for mid-range groups and can last up to 13 hours at moderate levels. I've used it outside several times while the kids were playing by the pool and while grilling. So far, it still shows that it's nearly fully charged. The input ports on the side of the device consist of the standard power socket to charge the speaker, an Auxiliary line-in option for connected players as well as a USB-A standard socket. Unlike my Tap, the A10 can also be used to power the device that's playing to it. The waterproof dry box is a nice feature, but I haven't really used it. The size says for keys or portable players, but it's certainly too small for my iPhone 7 Plus. The dry box also features an Auxiliary line-in port as well as a USB-A port for charging whatever player you have connected. If you opt for the A10, bear in mind that the largest device you'll be able to fit will likely be an iPhone 5 or something thereabouts. Any of the newer devices are too big. If you want something bigger, then you should check out the A11. It's bulkier, louder and more expensive. When I compared the audio quality to my Amazon Tap, I couldn't really notice a difference. Sure the Tap is cheaper and also has access to Prime Music, but it's not waterproof. I always had mild heart attacks when we'd have the speaker outside in case someone got water on it. The A10 that I have is also priced at $200, which is about what most name-brand bluetooth speakers go for. This one has the added benefit of being waterproof as well. If you're in the market for a speaker that you want to take on the boat, to the lake, or out by the pool without a concern, then you owe it to yourself to check out the Aquaphonics A10. Overall, it's safe to say that I'll be using this speaker outside and leave my non-waterproof Amazon Tap inside the house. Pros: ------- * Waterproof up to 3 feet * Drop proof up to 4 feet * Bluetooth speaker and microphone option Cons: -------- * Waterproof dry box is a bit small (iPhone 5, no bigger)
This review is from LifeProof - AQUAPHONICS AQ10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Obsidian sand
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Waterproof
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A Bluetooth Speaker With Above Average Durability
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Good Things About This LifeProof AQ10 The body of this LifeProof AQ10 Bluetooth speaker is made of thick durable plastic. The bottom has nice rubberized pads that slightly elevate the Bluetooth speaker. The water proof compartment on the bottom is kind of a nice addition, it perfectly fits credit cards and ID cards, but on the AQ10 which is the medium sized version of this Bluetooth Speaker, there is not enough space to fit even a small smartphone. The larger AQ11 would be necessary if hoping to use the waterproof compartment to store a smartphone. The buttons on top include previous track, next track, play/pause, volume up and volume down, this is much better than other Bluetooth speakers I have owned, which often requires double pressing the volume up or down buttons, in order to accomplish previous track or next track functions. It is really nice to be able to press the playback buttons to control the music, instead of having to hassle with turning on the smartphone to accomplish playing, pausing, or skipping the music. This Bluetooth speaker has two USB charging ports which are 5 volts at 500 mA, one is under the removable cover where 12 volt power adapter plugs into on the side, and the other one is in the waterproof compartment located on the bottom. This Bluetooth speaker has a really nice and uncommon feature, it has a sensor on top so that when the round button section on top is tapped momentarily, the buttons on top all light up for a second, and this is really handy if ever attempting to press the buttons in a dark environment. When the power button is pressed once it shows how much battery power is remaining: 1 LED = 25%, 2 LED’s = 50%, 3 LED’s = 75% and 4 LED’s = 100%. The manufacturer’s box was packaged inside a brown cardboard box so that the product packaging had bubble wrap or foam on all surrounding sides, this is an above average shipping setup. This Bluetooth speaker is great if used for music in the bathroom because of the fact that it is waterproof, the water vapors that build up in a bathroom during a shower will not cause any harm to this Bluetooth speaker. Other Details About This LifeProof AQ10 The speaker setup was difficult to identify because the grills on the front and back have fewer holes compared to the grills on other speakers, this is a good thing in that the grills are stronger because of having fewer holes, but it is difficult to see past the grills to clearly see the speaker measurements. There are two 1.25” speakers and a rectangular shaped passive radiator behind the front grill, then behind the back grill is a passive radiator of the same size and shape as the one behind the front grill. I had to place a bright light directly up to the grills, which lights up the inside area behind the grills enough to get a rough measurement of the speakers. On my Android smartphone I use a music playing app called PowerAmp and it has an equalizer which I have all setup and adjusted according to how I like my music to sound, and my musical preference is to have the bass tuned down quite a bit, I find this sounds good enough yet the reduced bass is less disruptive to neighbors, and because less bass makes the speaker physically move less, it requires less battery power to play music that has less bass. Anyway I am mentioning this to point out that my music setup sends a music signal to my Bluetooth speakers with low amounts of bass, this seemed to result in this LifeProof speaker sounding unusually low on bass when the music was played, which causes me to think this LifeProof speaker was most likely designed with a built in crossover which reduces the bass to the speaker by default, this is wise to reduce the likelihood that a speaker will ever get blown. In order for me to tune the LifeProof AQ10 speaker so that it had enough bass sound, I had to increase the bass frequency of the equalizer settings on my PowerAmp music playing app. If you are playing this Bluetooth speaker with an app that does not have an equalizer already having the bass frequency reduced, it will most likely play music with sufficient bass. I often use most of my Bluetooth speakers to connect to my Windows desktop computer for audio during movie playback, and I have found that some Bluetooth speakers pair better with my smartphones, than they do with the Bluetooth on my desktop PC. This LifeProof AQ10 has less than optimal pairing with my desktop pc, which has a fairly new version of Bluetooth built into the Wi-Fi card, I finally got it connected, but I could not get the built in microphone to record audio, yet when it is connected to my Android smartphone it is functional as a speakerphone during calls. This LifeProof AQ10 Bluetooth speaker is charged by an included 12 volt power adapter, and when the battery has run down completely, it can be plugged in and the music can be played while it is charging. The LifeProof website lists a 13 hours battery, which should probably say up to 13 hours, because the overall real life playback time of any Bluetooth speaker depends upon how loud the music is played. Louder music playback will result in a fewer number of music playback hours. I have several Bluetooth speakers of varying brands, and often times I connect the speakers to my smartphone, and when not listening to music I pause the music and leave the Bluetooth speaker connected, most of my Bluetooth speakers that I have I can keep them connected to my smartphone while the music is not playing, and they stays connected and the battery lasts for several days before the battery finally drains. Bluetooth is designed to be a really low powered wireless signal, and it normally drains such a low amount of power, that when a smartphone is connected but not actually playing the music, it uses next to no power, that is how efficient a Bluetooth connection normally is. For some reason, this LifeProof AQ10 drains more than the normal amount of battery power when it is connected but not playing music. I have tested my LifeProof AQ10 on two occasions by charging it fully and then connecting it to my smartphone and not playing any music at all, the battery goes from fully charged to fully drained in like approximately 20 hours with absolutely no music being played. Normally the battery power of a Bluetooth speaker gets drained mostly from the music being played, it is the movement of the speakers that uses most of the battery power, so I am not sure why this LifeProof AQ10 uses so much battery power when connected and not playing music. Anyways, if using this LifeProof AQ10, it is best to power it down when it is not in use. The small square plastic seal on the side that covers the power and USB connection, is a bit stiff and when it pulls out for charging, it sort of springs back and kind of hinders the power adapter when it is plugged in. I wrapped a rubber band around the plastic cover and it holds it out of the way when charging, a picture showing this is uploaded with my review. The lever that deactivates the buttons and prevents the buttons from accidentally being pressed, is not really that helpful, as the buttons are not really that easy to accidentally press. When I opened my AQ10 and tried to turn it on, I tried for like 5 minutes straight and it would not power up, and then I realized it would not power on because the lever that deactivates the buttons was in the locked mode, so it actually prevents the device from powering on also, the quick start guide makes no mention of this. There is no user’s manual provided, only a quick start users guide which has a website link that allows you to download the user’s manual. The buttons on this LifeProof AQ10 are a little soft when pressed, they kind of lack a more optimal satisfying click when the buttons are pressed, of which the power button is softest, but the buttons are ok, they could be better and they could be worse. Overall Impression Of This Bluetooth Speaker I am rating this item at 3.8 out of 5 stars. The LifeProof AQ10 has a few nice features that some other Bluetooth speakers don’t have, and it is durable and has pretty good sound.
This review is from LifeProof - AQUAPHONICS AQ10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Obsidian sand
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionDoes an regular iPhone 7 fits in the aq10 dry box?
Asked by JahzeelG.
- A:Answer No, the dry box may fit several credit cards or DL but that is all. It is very small.
Answered by agrogersmd
Q: QuestionDoes this product have an aux as well as the bluetooth ?
Asked by BigNick.
- A:Answer It is Bluetooth but does not come with aux cord
Answered by Skilledgamer0889
Q: QuestionSo throw my phone I can listen to music ?
Asked by Betty.
- A:Answer Yes, this speaker can be used to listen to music via a Bluetooth connection on compatible devices.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionHow loud is the lifeProof box
Asked by Kevin.
- A:Answer Not very, esp without getting distortion. Have to take all the base out.
Answered by AgentC