Virgin VS2100 Boomtube EX Portable 40 Watt Speaker System

by Virgin

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ARIT5G
• Item model number: VS2100
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)

Product Description

Includes: two 3 ft. RCA cables, one 3.5mm stereo audio input cable, durable nylon carrying case, AC power adapter, & quick start guide Virgin Electronics boomtube ex - This portable speaker solution features a unique design, where the entire unit is in the shape of a tube, and each satellite speaker twists off each end of the middle bass unit. This lets you easily take the boomtube ex anywhere you need powerful sound. 1 meter of speaker wire for each satellite speaker - allows you to spread them for optimal sound positioning Anodized aluminum housing resists stains and scratches Two 2 Satellite Speakers with standard RCA inputs Aluminum Speakers Cones Illuminated Power Button (amber for battery powered / green for AC powered) Headphone Input Jack - when used, the speakers mute Volume Control - 0 to 11 Connectors - 3.5mm Audio In, 3.5mm Audio Out, L/R RCA Output, & 12V DC Power In

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Large Portable Sound, August 30, 2005

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L. Liroff (San Jose, Calif) - See all my reviews
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Virgin's Boomtube Ex (I haven't heard the other, smaller system) is the best portable speaker system for iPod users. It looks like a typical stainless steel thermos and is easy to carry, weighs about a pound. I use it frequently in my back yard and take it on the road for hotels or on cruises. In small rooms and outdoors it provides good sound. At a friend's picnic where they were playing horseshoes, I found it was TOO loud (even though the audio quality was excellent) and had to turn it down. Can you say that about other systems? I suggest you keep the volume all the way up on the iPod and adjust volume on the Boomtube, this reduces power consumption. I get about 4 to 5 hours of play on a charge. In comparison to Altec Lansing's portable speakers system, the Boomtube shines. I don't know of any other system that even attempts to provide satisfactory audio quality. Another advantage is that it can work for other things that an iPod, for example, other MP3 players. I've also used it in court to play audio taped interviews from my laptop. The sound is that good.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality build, LOUD, good fidelity, true portable, complete, September 24, 2005

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Mo - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Virgin VS2100 Boomtube EX Portable 40 Watt Speaker System (Electronics)

EXCELLENT deal. 5 stars.

Solid aluminium tube, gold plated connects, and all cables provided & gold plated also, lithium ion battery, 100-240 volts international charger that is small, great durable cordura carrying bag. COMPLETE with nothing to buy. LOUD - 102db at 1 feet per PCMagazine. ALso, gives a GREAT WIDE stereo image since one can spread it 7 feet apart with the provided standard RCA cables - nothing proprietary so you can always extend it longer. A lot of thought and quality went into designing this unit. It's the only LOUD portable unit I know that has great stereo imaging.

Audio - similar to the Tivoli PAL except has better highs and a tiny bit less bass so it is clearer. (On low volumes where we are less sensitive to bass, Tivoli sounds better. Louder, this sounds better.) MUCH louder than the PAL. Louder than two PALs combined.

On battery operation, it blew us away with its volume - no difference from being plugged in.

Very very satisfied and highly recommended. No longer in production is our understanding so once gone, it's gone. This is only 6% larger than the PAL by physical volume although it is twice as long at nearly 13 inches. The Altec Lansing IM7 is 5.4 times larger by physical volume.

Get one if you need a loud quality portable unit that is remarkably small. A bargain at this closeout price.

Don't work for Virgin Electronics or anyone related to this item.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BAAD ASS BASS (5 stars definately), October 3, 2005

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Myknyte (Silicon Valley, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Virgin VS2100 Boomtube EX Portable 40 Watt Speaker System (Electronics)

OMG.. I read the reviews and have been waiting for the price to drop on these suckers. I finally saw that Amazon had these for $70 (compared to $200 MSRP) and I ordered one. You will not be disappointed with the BASS. I've always wanted to take portable speakers (with BASS) when I go out so I can share my MP3 player --say picnic or camping or just out and about. THIS BABY FITS THE BILL PERFECTLY. AWESOME SOUND from speakers the size of a 'thermos' bottle. And yes, if you crank it up, your neighbors may need the earplugs provided with the packaging =)

***PLEASE NOTE*****
ONE thing I want to point out that may cause bad reviews for this product. Discard/replace the 3.5mm audio input connector that comes with it. If you plug the male-to-male connector snugly into your player and the boomtube EX, you will get mediocre (crappy in my opinion) sound. This is the same quality I get from my NXT portable Flat speakers --no bass. If you wiggle the connector halfway out of your player and your BOOMTUBE, you will definately feel/hear the difference. This is how the product is supposed to perform. I'm not sure why there was no quality control when these rolled out of production.
Simply toss the original 3.5mm male-to-male connector that came with the boomtube and get another one from Radio Shack. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.