Reviews of the Soundcast OutCast
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CNET Review
The Good: The Soundcast OutCast speaker system is extremely innovative, featuring a weatherproof and completely wireless design that's a snap to set up; the included base station offers an iPod dock as well as multiple other audio-connection options; the transmitter works on a proprietary 2.4GHz frequency and can send a signal several hundred feet away; the speaker unit has a rechargeable, user-replaceable battery; wired and wireless audio quality is impressive.
The Bad: The Soundcast OutCast is expensive and the speaker unit is large and heavy, which limits portability; the design is nondescript to the point of lacking any style.
The Bottom Line: The Soundcast OutCast speaker system is an excellent--though expensive--choice for those who want all the benefits of great-sounding, outdoor wireless audio without the hassles of tricky setup and weather-damaged equipment.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 53847 other Speakers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 98/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
maximumpc.com
Review Summary: The Soundcast OutCast Outdoor Speaker provides boom for your outdoor room - no strings attached.
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No Rating
maclife.com
Review Summary: Take a peek at two new remote iPod speakers coming out in the summer.
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No Rating
e-gear.com
Review Summary: If you're comparing this to a portable radio or most other iPod speakers, $699 seems extreme. But considering all the OutCast's features and the fact that it can be part of a whole house (when combined with indoor SpeakerCast or AudioCast modules) and out
Manufacturer: Soundcast Systems
Part number: ICO-411
General
- Product Type Portable speaker
- Enclosure Material Plastic
Speaker System
- Speaker Type Active
- Nominal Output Power (Total) 100 Watt
- Audio Amplifier Integrated
- Connectivity Technology Wireless - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
- Transmission Range 350 ft
- Recommended Placing Indoor / outdoor
- Additional Features Water resistant, Omnidirectional design, Weather resistant
Speaker System Details
- Driver Details Speaker : 1 x Woofer driver - 8 in, Speaker : 4 x High/midrange driver - 3 in
Connections
- Connector Type Audio line-in
Miscellaneous
- MP3 Player Compatibility IPod (3G), IPod mini, IPod nano, IPod with video (5G), IPod (4G), IPod with color display
- Included Accessories Wireless transmitter
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Run Time (Up To) 10 hour(s)
Battery
- Type Speaker battery - Rechargeable - Nickel metal hydride
Product Photos
User Opinions
Buying Choices
from 2 online stores: Lowest Price: $48.30
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Amazon.com $48.30 | In stock: yes
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Buy.com
$69.95 |
In stock: yes
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