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Question: Does it run plugged in with AC adapter?
Document: However, my unit appears to have a strange defect. It won't turn on unless it is connected to power. It doesn't appear to be a battery issue, because I unplugged the unit after turning it on while plugged in, and it continued to play music for quite some time. Let me reiterate, that everything works as it should except I cannot turn on the device if it is not plugged in to power.I sent tech support an email and I will edit this review when they get back to me.Update 1 (10/23/13)Sol Republic tech support gave me the run around.
Perfect for the money. great sound good battery life, easy to travel with.Pairing is extremely simple, have not run into anything I am unhappy with.
I still can't turn on my speaker without it being plugged into usb. Still an awesome speaker, I just carry a usb power pack around and plug it in just to turn the speaker on then I unplug it. I'll update this if I can get them to replace it.Transcript of their email response:Thank you for your interest in SOL REPUBLIC.Sorry to hear about the problem that you are encountering with your DECK. In efforts to resolve the issue you have encountered, please;- Ensure your product is completely charged.- Disconnect your DECK from the power source and turn on- Restart and reset to factory settings (instructions on how to do so can be found in the instructional booklet included in shipment)- If problem persists, please contact 800-734-5870 for additional support.Regards,SOL REPUBLIC Customer Servicecustomerservice@solrepublic.com877.400.0310Edit #2 11/4/2013Someone from Sol Republic Tech support reached out to me by email and a replacement unit is in the mail.
First off, don't buy this speaker if your only criteria is sound quality. It does put out decent sound and volume, but the quality does not match that of the Bose Soundlink Mini. If you want the best sounding speaker in this price class, get the Bose. If, however, you plan on using your speaker to entertain friends and involve them at the same time, get the Deck.PROS:Heist Mode - Bring in up to four friends and change songs on the fly without un/re-connectingOutput Jack - Flexibility to hook up another speaker or add bluetooth to a home/car stereoCase - Splashproof and sonically transparentForm Factor - More pocketable than other speaker designsMicro USB Charging Jack - Don't have to rely on proprietary AC charger that could easily get lostCONS:Battery Life - About 4 hours at high volumeSound Quality - Good, but not $200 goodAgain, it all depends on how you're going to use the speaker.
very loud for such a small speaker that is easily carried and the sound is very clean for the most part i am a dj and i have to say there are not to many speakers that can compete with this speaker especially for its size and capabilities and heist mode is just a blast when partying with friends and challenging each other especially if you are into music as we are. there are better speakers but they tend to only work with ipod or the oddly shaped and bulky this is flat comes with a nice case and if you have big rear pockets it can slip into your jeans out of the way and easy the way i like highly recommend this product!
love this speaker. it is very loud and has great sound quality. the bass is amazing from this speaker. very small and light for the sound too!
i wouldn't use it to for a outdoor gathering or anything but its a great little speaker. i use when im with my buddies out side in a park or if were just outside a bar or something. led is cool bluetooth is very strong. the sound quality distorts at high volume a little but its not ment for bumping loudly. i recommend it if you got the cash for it.
i did not get mine directly from amazon... i got mine from a company named P.I.E. (go figure...). when i received the product, it had clearly already been opened before. so i was skeptical. the tape/label/stickers that keep the packaging together had all been cut. the speaker works well... as a speaker. not so much as a speakerphone. volume is loud, bass is good. speakerphone didn't work on my unit. i returned it, but amazon didn't have it in stock, adn raised the price... did not buy again.
awesome sound
Wow, did i over pay. I thought this product would be great considering the price. I couldn't be more wrong. The problem with me is I am always looking for the newest and coolest gadgets, but this last purchase was just out right robbery. All the cool features are just gimmicks that try to mask the fact that the sound quality is horrible.Yea, the LED lights look cool, the product design is sleek, but when it comes down to the actual purpose of the product, you're left feeling cheated.Pros: Cool looking productCons: Sound quality is horrible.
Answer: The device has an internal battery and can be charged and used without being plugged in.  That said if your battery runs low you do have the option of plugging the unit in to play music.