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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 482 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the excellent sound quality, long battery life, and portability of the Tailgater Sport Portable Bluetooth Speaker. Many also appreciate its loud volume and convenient Bluetooth connectivity. While some users noted that the radio reception could be improved and that the bass response is lacking, the positive feedback on other features outweighs these concerns. The speaker's lightweight design and reasonable price point are also frequently praised.

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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    stereo

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this little box.. i purchased it specifically for the radio but i do enjoy it. however there was a larger one with 2 cup holders somewhere else way cheaper but i was unable to return this one as i was a day late from the cut of date.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Decent speaker - horrible battery!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Buyer beware! The battery will not hold a charge! Decent speaker, but the battery dies quickly, even with proper charging and maintenance. Died after about 1 month.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Never could get to connect bluetooth reliably!

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I tried a number of times to connect this speaker by Bluetooth, but it was completely unreliable. I would get connection one time then the next time I wanted to use it, it wouldn't connect. I had it at a remote location so bringing it in was inconvenient and I ended up returning it to Best Buy. They could not find it in my purchase history for some reason so I left it there for recycle. Would definitely not purchase this item.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    No antenna

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Radio had a lot of static resulting from not having an external antenna. When you turned up the volume the speaker would began to distort.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Brought it for a backyard party wasnt lound enough

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not loud enough for the backyard party. Wasnt what I expexted

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Radio does not pick up signals very well.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall sound isn’t the very good . I would return if possible.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This speaker has poor quality sound and the radio doesnt work well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ok speaker for indoor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sound quality is not so good. Battery runs low quickly

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Battery failed a day after the 90 day warranty

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would not buy this product. The battery failed 3 months after the purchase, making it unusable even if your plugged into your wall outlet. I worry it going to catch fire the way it acts.(turns off and on buy it’s self)

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Battery sucks

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The battery life on this is terrible. It says one thing but definitely does not meet the number it says therefore I returned it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor quality

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Tried to charge battery after setting up After 24 hrs still had not fully charged. Only worked for two hrs before going dead

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not Good!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Battery not charging - display is blank, I would not recommend this product. Failed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Returned it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Would not hold a charge so I returned it to the store

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth every penny

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this in 2019 - happy with the sound then, 4 years later still going strong Great speajrr for my needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ill be making 2 reveiws

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I first bought the tailgater express a month ago i like it a lot not loud enough for a machine shop it ok if you have a job that your not moving around when your in one place it good butt not loud enough for moving to job too job so that brings me too the sport now that took care of the problem it louder make sure you put your ear plugs in lol it very loud don’t even have too have it all the way up just over the half i stream a lot on my tablet for music for work very happy with both of them i buy them over again

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Bluetooth
    Cons mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth any Money

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased the Ion Sport for camping for the week. It charged up easily and connected easily to my Samsung S7 Edge. Operation was very simple. Once connected and turn up the sound was distorted at about 3/4 volume on the knob. It was very lacking in bass for a 8 inch speaker. I have had much better performance and quality in much smaller bluetooth speakers. I would not recommend this to anyone or purchase another one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Took care of my new year's party. After a two week long research I decided to go for this one and is just amazing!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    STOP WORKING

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this speaker a few months ago to use to workout, I only turned it on a few times. I have tried several times to trouble shoot, it won’t keep a charge, it skips and the music won’t stay on. I do regret buying this without the warranty, now I’m stuck with rubbish. Never again will I trust a product without warranty.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Radio reception

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Returned - radio didn't work

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sadly, I had to return this speaker. I couldn't get a single radio station to come in and that was my primary reason for purchase.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent speaker for outdoor activities and games

    I would recommend this to a friend