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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 221 reviews

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91%would recommend to a friend

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Customers admire the AQUAPHONICS AQ9 Portable Bluetooth Speaker's sound quality, long battery life, and durability. Many appreciate its water resistance, making it ideal for various activities. The speaker's compact size and convenient clip are also frequently praised. While some users noted the bass could be improved, the overall positive feedback highlights its portability and audio performance.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good buy

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

    So far so good. It looks sturdy enough to be used my two boys. Thumbs up!

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

    Good gift

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

    Who doesn’t love to listen to music in the shower and sing along too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Okay sound easy use

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

    Does what I want it to. Better than just listening to the phone speaker

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Durability, Sound quality
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Sound and Built Like a Tank

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

    Lifeproof indeed! This little speaker is solid as a brick. Photos do not do it justice. While it's pretty lightweight, it feels extremely solid and can undoubtedly take a beating. Sound is very good for something its size. While it doesn't have a ton of bass it has an appropriate amount for its size and provides a warm, balanced sound for such a small speaker. The built in clip is awesome. There's a solid locking mechanism on the top that requires intentionally unlatching to remove the speaker; this will not unintentionally fall off your backpack while hiking or finding a spot on the beach. The buttons all have a nice, solid feel to them and everything is sealed. There's even a physical lock switch to keep it from coming on in a bag. I'm kind of a packaging geek and enjoyed opening the box. It's packaged like a premium item in a heavy box and is presented nicely inside. Also included is a Micro-USB charging cable but no power supply. Simply use a phone charger or your computer.

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

    Secret santa

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

    This was a gift for secret santa and they loved it!

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

    Gift

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

    I would highly recommend on buying this as a gift!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    basic speaker

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

    Sounds great, battery doesn't last as long as advertised

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

    Great speaker for the price

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

    Great speaker,loud and sounds great. Easy to connect to.

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

    Great speaker

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

    Perfect for travel, beach, hotel room anywhere!!!!

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

    Gift

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

    This was a gift for my mother in law and she loves it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Greatest item

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

    Greatest item for a beginner like me to use. Wonderful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to carry around

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

    Sound is good, sand can get into perforated area of case.

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

    Great waterproof speaker!

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

    Bought for the beach, loved it! Easy setup and use.

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

    portable and drop proof but not waterproof

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

    as a portable speaker this is adequate-both sporty and easily attaching carbinder. Sound was about average. It is supposed to be drop proof but i dont know if it would do well in sand and near water. returned it before i got to test that out.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from LifeProof Support Team
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      Hey nanoo,

      We apologize that you were feeling less than confident about the AQ9 Aquaphonics Speaker, and that you felt the best option was to return the product. Had you contacted us, we would have been glad to answer your questions on this, but we also certainly respect your decision. The AQ9 Speaker is, in fact, waterproof, and if you have any future LifeProof questions, please feel free to call our LifeProof Lifeguards at 1-888-533-0735. They’re always happy to dive in for the rescue!

      Cheers,
      LifeProof Customer Service Team lifeproof

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality, Water resistance
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great little speaker

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

    As is the case with many Bluetooth speakers this has great sound for it's size. The sound is directional rather than an omnidirectional and basically is at it's best if it is in an upright position with the speaker facing the listener. This would be suitable for small spaces for background music. I do like the carabineer. Though I have yet to clip it to anything I think it would be great so be able to secure it if I am out on my boat so that testing the water resistance doesn't become mandatory. The other feature I really like is the lock out lever. Placing it in the locked position makes it so an inadvertent tap on the controls wont activate that particular function. On the down slice I would really like some illumination or deeper engraved symbols on the main controls. It is hard to see or feel the volume verses the track forward button in low light. Otherwise if you want to attach your speaker so when you are hiking or doing other activities it stays in place this is a good sounding choice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good first speaker

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

    I was looking for an outdoor speaker with bluetooth capability. This was advertised as water, dirt, snow and drop proof. Luckily I have seen this in action. I did like the hook (carabiner) which saves me the trouble of attaching it to me (i.e. bike, hike or kayak). Im not sure about the whole water proof thing as I have yet to submerge this device, Claims to be 1meter (3.3 feet if you have trouble visualizing) submersible proof for 1/2 hr. Battery life was impressive. Played this all night and hold the charge well. Its very easily paired even if it didn’t come with those step by step guide sheet. It also has this lock feature - to avoid accidental button being pushed. I was a little disappointed with how loud it didn’t get. For an outdoor speaker it could have been louder.. All in all its a functional portable and personal wireless speaker.

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

    basic speaker

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

    Basic speaker, not at loud as many of the others on original price range. Battery doesn't least nearly as long as package claims.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from LifeProof Support Team
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      Hi nchiro,

      We apologize that this AQUAPHONICS AQ9 isn't quite meeting expectations! It is odd that the speaker battery doesn't seem to be keeping up - as long as the speaker has been fully charged (shown by all four lights being lit up underneath the power button), then the AQ9 should be able to last for 16 hours. If this isn't the case, please feel welcome to call our handy representatives at 1-888-533-0735, and they'll find a quick fix!

      Best,
      LifeProof Customer Service Team lifeproof

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Lifeproof

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    Ok. Sound is ok. Charge is ok. Time will tell if the battery life holds up and if the speaker can handle wet winters.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from LifeProof Support Team
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      Hi Giverson11,

      "Wet winters" certainly don't sound super fun, but we're not scared! We trust that this AQ9 should keep pumping the jams even on the coldest of nights. However, if you do happen to run into any questions or concerns, our friendly representatives are just a call away at 1-888-533-0735, and they're always happy to help!

      Best,
      LifeProof Customer Service Team lifeproof

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Speaker Sounded Ok, Found Cheaper

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

    The speaker sounded ok. Found it cheaper and then found another one cheaper that sounded better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Durability, Volume
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Definitely LifeProof!

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

    If you are looking to take your tunes out for a hike, to the beach/pool, or even just your shower then this speaker is your best option. It is really durable and has survived being submerged in water, dropped from 10ft multiple times, and covered in mud. The material doesn't feel all that durable but you'd be very surprised to find out that it's built like a tank. It is also really small so it's very lightweight and portable. It even has a latch device that can attach to your backpack or your belt buckle. It is really convenient and I use it all the time. The sound quality of this device is average at best. It is basically all treble and hardly any bass so if you want bass this is not the speaker for you. This tiny device gets really loud though without causing irritating distortion. The buttons are a little rough to press but they do what they're designed to do. Powering on the speaker is not as simple as pressing the power button however and that is a little annoying. You have to make sure to to switch the lock setting key to unlock before powering on and then lock it when it's powered on if you don't want to accidentally power it off. Overall, it's great for hikers and very active people. If you want a speaker because it'll sound amazing then this is not for you. If you want a small speaker to carry around on your adventures then this speaker is great and has a 16 hour battery life and can connect to up to 8 devices which is amazing! I would definitely buy another one as a gift to my adventure buddies.

    I would recommend this to a friend