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Jacket H2O 4
The Altec Lansing Jacket H2O 4 is a stereo speaker designed for portable use. It can stream music or audio using Bluetooth, and is powered via AC plug or rechargeable battery.
Description
The Altec Lansing Jacket H2O 4 is a stereo speaker designed for portable use. It can stream music or audio using Bluetooth, and is powered via AC plug or rechargeable battery.

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Overall Score

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Sound quality
 /  5
Ease of use
 /  5
Versatility
 /  5

Detailed Test Results

Sound Quality: Overall, we found the speaker delivers less than satisfactory sound quality. Expect distortions or other audio issues. The bass, which covers instruments such as bass drums, bass guitars, or stand-up bass, has middling impact and deep bass is lacking. Midrange, such as guitars, horns, and voices from music or podcasts, is not balanced, and it is grainy and congested, somewhat hazy and thin. Treble, which may include cymbals or the upper range of violins, is fairly extended, but it is somewhat smeared and dry, a bit subdued. Does a so-so job of recovering room ambience. The soundfield extends a bit to the sides, and not much above of the speakers, and while individual instruments and voices are identifiable, they only have a two dimensional quality. Volume is enough to fill a small sized room. If you choose to pair this speaker with another, the stereo set can be placed to provide better separation than other models.

Ease of Use: The speaker has many features or accessories that add convenience during daily operation. Shortcut buttons on the console include: volume. A carry strap is conveniently included to help with carrying or moving the speaker. Its rating of IP67 has complete protection against dust and particles, and has protection against immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

Versatility: It has many features users typically want and need. You can connect wirelessly to this speaker via a direct Bluetooth connection. Connection ports on this speaker includes a 3.5mm input. If you have two of these speakers, you can use TWS to pair them for a wider stereo experience. There are no tone control or EQ settings for customizing your listening experience. There is speakerphone functionality with a built-in microphone.

About

The Jacket H2O 4 from Altec Lansing is a stereo speaker designed for portable use. It can stream music or audio via a direct Bluetooth connection. This speaker is powered via AC plug or rechargeable battery. Battery life is claimed to last for up to 10 hours, which is shorter than most other speakers. Charge time is claimed to be as low as 3 hours. It includes a single speaker, but you can optionally pair this with another of the same model for a wider stereo experience. Carrying accessories include: carry strap. Additional accessories include: USB to Micro USB Cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card.

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