Eton Soulra XL Solar Powered for iPod and iPhone - (NSP500B)

by Eton

Product Features

• Power: 72 square inch enhanced monocrystal solar panel, rechargeable lithium ion battery pack, charges iPod and iPhone
• Protect with: Rubberized end caps and anti-glare tinted iPod chamber
• 8 speaker drivers (2x tweeter, 2x woofer, 4x passive radiator)
• 22W output with bass boost
• Remote control storage and removable gel-cushioned carrying strap

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Product Description

Etón Soulra XL Solar Powered Sound System for iPod and iPhone Play music from your iPod and iPhone powered the sun The Soulra XL Solar Powered Sound System is changing the way you listen to your iPod and iPhone. With this simple, yet innovative device, you harness the sun's power and use it to play your favorite audio from your iPod or iPhone. The Soulra XL is equipped with a 72 square inch enhanced monocrystal solar panel that, in combination with the rechargeable lithium ion battery pack, charges and plays your iPod and iPhone over 5 hours if fully charged while in direct sunlight. You can take the Soulra XL with you anywhere The Soulra XL comes with an anti-glare tinted iPod/iPhone chamber that has the 30 pin docking connector on a raised swivel hinge allowing you to dock an iPhone with most cases and convenient docking. The removable gel-cushioned carrying strap and integrated carrying handle make the Soulra XL perfectly portable.

Get high-quality audio from a perfectly portable dock It has 8 speaker drivers (2x tweeter, 2x woofer, 4x passive) and a 22 watt output with bass boost. This pumps out all your favorite audio with crisp clarity that's unmatched. Controls that are thorough and easy-to-read The power indicators on the Soulra XL give you a full account of your power levels with this easy-to-read display: Solid sun indicator light: Getting power from sun 1 out of 3 indicator LEDs: 33 percent power 2 out of 3 indicator LEDs: 65 percent power All 3 indicator LEDs: 90-100 percent power

Performance Specifications:

• 5 hours to fully charge in sun (depends on sun intensity)
• Over 5 hours of playback (depends on conditions)
• 3 hours to fully charge iPod/iPhone (depends on model)

Included in box: Gel-padded shoulder strap Remote control AC adapter Owner's manual Quick guide *Charging and playback time may vary depending on sun conditions, device and volume level. Solar Power Generate energy to power the Soulra XL by simply setting it under the sun. No need to hassle with batteries or power cords. Where the sun is, you'll have your music too. Audio Line Input Simply plug any iPod or MP3 player into the Soulra XL and take your music with you wherever you go.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT sound quality, reliable solar charging and yes - all day - and night music! September 5, 2011

By J. Robson VINE™ VOICE

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I have owned other Eton products, (They manufacture crank radios for emergency, weather and shortwave radios etc..) Even so, when I got this from Amazon I was impressed at how the box that this comes in is is constructed, you can store the radio back into the box when not in use.. neat!
It comes with an AC charger, a carry strap and a remote.

I tried the solar panel right off to see how it charges, I put it out in the sun and the "o" in the "Soulra" lights up red to show that it is charging. After 5 hours I brought it in and it was pretty much fully charged.

**** Yes.. as others has said, the inside of the docking station does get warm-to-hot. It was in the full sun at about 85-90 degrees for about 5 hours so maybe putting it out in the blazing sun WITH the iPod in it and the dock port door closed to charge is not a good idea.
However; the cover for the docking port does open up, If in the sun I would leave that open, to let air get to the Ipod (They have it that you can close it to make it splash resistant. )****

I have used this with both an iPhone 3 and an older Nano iPod. They both worked great with the unit! The remote is pretty basic - Power, Volume, tracks, pause etc..

The size is about the size of a pocketbook, (matter of fact they show the strap and a woman carrying it LIKE a pocketbook) and it weighs 7 pounds.

Ok.. what about the sound?? One word - AMAZING ! 8 speakers, 20 watts and base boost really work perfect, I TRIED to overload the speakers with bass boost on.. nope didn't distort!
Don't you hate when you get a system that you CAN'T turn all the way up because the amp is too strong (or the speakers too weak) for their own system. But not with this! Crisp clear and loud!

I wanted to wait and try this for a while and they really try it out for a full run before doing the review.
I had this playing all day today (Labor Day) I had it outside in a partly sunny day and turned it off about an our ago, so it was going about 11AM to about 10PM and I never plugged it in so yeah, this can hold a charge and the sun can KEEP it charged!

As a side note, you can also have this charge the iPod or iPhone while it is docked so that doesn't die either! (You can also turn this off)

I really think this is a Extremely nice docking station that really delivers!

(The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that there is no storage area except a holder for the remote. so a carry bag for the radio and AC charge and to protect the panels would of made this 5 stars )

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Great sound and Charges up nicely August 11, 2011

By B. Houser

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this for a two week camping trip and overall was very happy with it. The sound is really good, can get loud without distortion and I only had the battery die once in two weeks. There are only two things that I would comment on that were slightly negative. There is an on/off switch on the side labeled "Charge". It's really just an annoyance because you should always turn it off after you turn the power button off or it will drain the battery to charge the ipod. If you turn the "Charge" to off you can not play music. I even called Eton as this sounded like a defect but they told me that it was how it works? Personally I'd rather have a half charged iPod then a dead boom box so what should be a simple push button to turn it off became a three step process (you need to remove a rubber plug to get to the other switch). The other thing was the buttons on the top are covered with rubber, the rubber came off after the first week and I tore it trying to push it back in, not a problem as they are replacing it but I am a bit annoyed that it's looking like I will be out of a boom box for 2 weeks. Seems to me like they should have sent the new one out ASAP instead of making the customer wait so long. Shipping UPS less then 20miles should be like next day so wondering why the wait...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars PE teacher January 18, 2012

By Mike

Amazon Verified Purchase

I use the Eton sound system with my i-phone. I teach elementary PE and play music inside/outside. The students enjoy the music and it motivates them to work harder. It's solar and I don't need an electrical outlet (it can be plugged in) or batteries (cost saving). This system is compact and the sound is loud and clear. It was recommended by another teacher and it's the best investment I made for my profession and personal use.