SOL REPUBLIC PUNK Wireless Bluetooth Speaker review
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The SOL REPUBLIC PUNK Wireless Bluetooth Speaker did not disappoint for it's durability and ruggedness. We take our reviews serious and we have reviewed quite a few Bluetooth speakers (some with mics for calls too). The SOL Republic Punk met everything it advertised. We received it in black but it comes in a few colors.
Setup was simplistic as expected being a Bluetooth speaker. We also connected it via the 3.5mm cable. Both provided the same sound quality as long as you are in range for the Bluetooth. They claim a longer range but that depends on the device sending to it and clear line of sight.
We dropped the SOL REPUBLIC PUNK Wireless Bluetooth Speaker more than once up to 4 feet (thinking a higher counter in a kitchen or flying off of a bike). We did not encounter damage and the rubber casing seems to protect it well. It also didn't seem to dislodge anything inside which was a thought we had up front. So this makes for a great travel, camping or outdoor small sound range speaker.
We also used a spray bottle as it never said you could submerge it. We sprayed it a few times from above and a direct spray at the port access spot after carefully sealing it. We could not find any water inside once we sealed it and tested. So the rubber casing again is a win.
We do think the SOL REPUBLIC PUNK Wireless Bluetooth Speaker needs some better battery level notification system, Maybe the option for percentages. We got under 8 hours each test even though they said eight. But I imagine eight may be connected via the 3.5mm cable and not Bluetooth all day.
We did not worry about testing it hooked to a bike as that is simple a standard screw mount. However think long term if the vibrations of riding you have any effect on the insides. We did not have time to ride around far days over rugged terrain to test that.
Overall the SOL REPUBLIC PUNK Wireless Bluetooth Speaker is a great rugged and affordable Bluetooth speaker. The water resistant casing and ability to take a fall makes this a great outdoor road warrior choice.
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On Friday, November 14th, 2014 by Chris Miller
