I enjoy music through all kinds of sound gear, some reaching levels of audiophile realm. *This Altec Lansing is lacking in a level of clarity that I would expect from the brand.. for the full retail price it's a bit disappointing if audio quality is your main concern. However for a tough speaker that goes about anywhere without much worry, the price is warranted. You're paying for the toughness and its ability to produce decibel levels... Maybe the secret lies in the equalizer app but the app has such poor rating on Google Play I would rather use a 3rd party eq.
*edit: I've had the speaker for several days now and it appears the sound needed some time to clean up. Not sure if it was the few recharges or maybe playing at a loud (without distorting) levels opened up the speaker from new. It's a bit more clear than fresh out the box and charged overnight. The bass bloat has subsided to the point of no longer intruding into the mids and the highs have cleaned up a bit. Again maybe the battery needed a few recharges or the speaker needed some play time to open up but the sound is considerably better. I would give it a 4.5 stars based on still being a pricey speaker
2nd edit: while the audio quality is the same as intial impressions, I have ran this speaker until it's drained. The battery is unmatched by many other BT speakers of this size.
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This Item  Altec Lansing Super Lifejacket Jolt - Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker, Durable & Portable Speaker with Qi Wireless Charging and Customizable Lights, Wireless Speaker for Travel & Outdoor Use | Recommendations  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $199.99 | $149.99 | -52% $47.99 List: $99.99 | -20% $160.57 List: $199.99 | -6% $93.75 List: $99.99 | -36% $44.99 List: $69.99 |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB, Auxiliary | Bluetooth, USB |
| speaker type | Outdoor | Outdoor | Outdoor | Multi Room | Outdoor | Outdoor |
| mounting type | Usb | Freestanding | Freestanding,Plug Mount | Freestanding,Plug Mount | — | Freestanding |
| weight | — | — | 36.79 ounces | 12 pounds | — | 1 pounds |
| control method | touch | application | — | touch | voice | voice |
| model name | Super LifeJacket | Rockbox XL | IP67 | Shockwave 200 | Portable Rugged Bluetooth Speaker | LifeJacket Mini |
| battery average life | 30 hours | 20 hours | 20 hours | — | — | 16 hours |
From the manufacturer
Super LifeJacket Jolt with Lights
The Altec Lansing Super LifeJacket Jolt gives you sound that you can see! Featuring 5 different LED light modes - your speaker can illuminate in a solid color, flash or can even sync to the beat of your music! When one speaker just isn't enough, the Super LifeJacket Jolt has House Party pairing to pair with multiple House Party enabled speakers to create amplified sound. Being the ultimate powerhouse of the Everythingproof line, this speaker features a Qi wireless charging pad as well as dual USB charging ports built-in. Simply drop and charge or plug in your smartphone or device, power up and stay connected! With an impressive 30 hours of battery life, you'll never need to fear your speaker powering down in the middle of a listening session!
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| Price | $199.99 | $89.99 | $109.99 | $159.89 |
| Model Number | IMW889L | IMW790L-BLK | IMW997 | IMW899-BLK |
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours play time | Up to 20 hours play time | Up to 20 hours play time | Up to 20 hours play time |
| Charge 2 Ways | Qi Wireless and USB Port | Qi Wireless and USB Port | USB Smartphone Charger | Qi Wireless and USB Port |
| House Party Pairing | Pair 50+ speakers | Pair 50+ speakers | Pair 50+ speakers | |
| LED Light Modes | 5 LED light modes: Multi-color slowfade, Beat to the music, Solid, Slowfade, and off | 5 LED Light Modes: Multi-color slowfade, Beat to the music, Solid, Slowfade, and off | Illuminating LED lights: 5 LED light modes beat and strobe to the music | Illuminating LED lights: feature 5 color combinations to match your music playlist |
| Rating | Waterproof, Shockproof, Snowproof - Everything-Proof! | Waterproof, Shockproof, Snowproof - Everything-Proof! | Waterproof, Shockproof, Snowproof - Everything-Proof! | Waterproof, Shockproof, Snowproof - Everything-Proof! |
| Just Ask | Access Siri and Google Voice Assistant via bluetooth on your smartphone | Access Siri and Google Voice Assistant via bluetooth on your smartphone | Access Siri and Google Voice Assistant via bluetooth on your smartphone | Access Siri and Google Voice Assistant via bluetooth on your smartphone |
Broken Does Not Work Right Out of Box
Charged for 2 days and speaker will not turn on following the instructions. Very poor quality speaker for $199. Purchased at Navy Exchange, NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA on 23 Oct 2020. Don't buy this product. Very poor quality speaker.
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