What Do You Look For In A Bluetooth Speaker?? - The Chainlink2024-03-28T18:31:24Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-do-you-look-for-in-a-bluetooth-speaker?feed=yes&xn_auth=nothe goblins that live inside…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-02-27:2211490:Comment:11350992020-02-27T03:41:30.872ZGort 12-mile Pinklegneephttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PeenwormGrubologist
<p>the goblins that live inside it and sing the songs</p>
<p>the goblins that live inside it and sing the songs</p> The op asks what we are loo…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-02-20:2211490:Comment:11349592020-02-20T15:56:15.426ZDavid Barishhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DavidBarish
<p>The op asks what we are looking for in a bluetooth speaker. I see posts at the extremes- wear earphones to don't listen to tunes. The former is dangerous on a bike and the latter is a lifestyle choice that has already been made by the op. So, let's have at it and advise about speakers. I occasionally, but not always, use one. Yes, a speaker does contribute to the sonic environment and yes, we need to find balance when we use them-- loud enough to hear and soft …</p>
<p>The op asks what we are looking for in a bluetooth speaker. I see posts at the extremes- wear earphones to don't listen to tunes. The former is dangerous on a bike and the latter is a lifestyle choice that has already been made by the op. So, let's have at it and advise about speakers. I occasionally, but not always, use one. Yes, a speaker does contribute to the sonic environment and yes, we need to find balance when we use them-- loud enough to hear and soft enough to not be that guy/gal. I have a Boombot from Boombotix. <a href="https://boombotix.com/">https://boombotix.com/</a>. I did not pay a lot and it works decently. The clip is great if you are using a shoulder strap for a bag. However, it doesn't hang great simply on a shirt or jersey and I have rigged it up to the brake cables facing me on my handlebar. I used to use it at home but was recently gifted with a JBL Charge 4 for the house. There are plenty of other portable speakers out there. What are they?</p> I tried my SoundLink on the b…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-02-19:2211490:Comment:11349902020-02-19T17:25:13.204ZJeffBhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Jeff500
<p>I tried my SoundLink on the bike, but found it difficult to hear over the street noise. Plus I don't like pushing my music on the people around me. And I don't trust that strap.</p>
<p>I like my Jabra Elite 25e headphones. I know a lot of people don't like headphones in general while riding, but I've never had an issue hearing cars approaching behind me.</p>
<p>But if you want to be more aware of your surroundings, maybe check out bone conduction headphones (…</p>
<p>I tried my SoundLink on the bike, but found it difficult to hear over the street noise. Plus I don't like pushing my music on the people around me. And I don't trust that strap.</p>
<p>I like my Jabra Elite 25e headphones. I know a lot of people don't like headphones in general while riding, but I've never had an issue hearing cars approaching behind me.</p>
<p>But if you want to be more aware of your surroundings, maybe check out bone conduction headphones (<a href="https://www.reviewgeek.com/5631/the-best-bone-conduction-headphones/" target="_blank">https://www.reviewgeek.com/5631/the-best-bone-conduction-headphones/</a>). I tried some in a Fleet Street store and they sounded pretty good.</p> Clear loudness. In the summer…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-02-19:2211490:Comment:11349872020-02-19T14:16:04.235ZErnesto Lubehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ErnestoLube
<p>Clear loudness. In the summers, it clears the way on the Lake Front Path when pedestrians are walking on the bike lanes. </p>
<p>Clear loudness. In the summers, it clears the way on the Lake Front Path when pedestrians are walking on the bike lanes. </p> Not sure if this would work f…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-02-19:2211490:Comment:11347992020-02-19T13:56:38.177ZRon Shttps://thechainlink.org/profile/RonS
<p>Not sure if this would work for you but earbuds with transparency mode might be an option. You can play music but still hear sounds around you. <br/>I have Jabra’s and use them at the gym but not for riding. I really like them. </p>
<p>Not sure if this would work for you but earbuds with transparency mode might be an option. You can play music but still hear sounds around you. <br/>I have Jabra’s and use them at the gym but not for riding. I really like them. </p> From time to time, I've used…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-02-18:2211490:Comment:11346662020-02-18T03:55:19.976ZBrian Shttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BrianSobolak
<p>From time to time, I've used my cell phone at top volume. I have a small bag that hangs from my handlebars that I can put my cell phone it and hear music. It doesn't blast others; it is ok to sing a long for most stretches; it totally does not work when underneath the el.</p>
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<p>(I have found audiobooks from the library to be a great alternative to the radio/podcasts. I have listed to quite a few books over the years, and while I was initially a skeptic, I've grown to love…</p>
<p>From time to time, I've used my cell phone at top volume. I have a small bag that hangs from my handlebars that I can put my cell phone it and hear music. It doesn't blast others; it is ok to sing a long for most stretches; it totally does not work when underneath the el.</p>
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<p>(I have found audiobooks from the library to be a great alternative to the radio/podcasts. I have listed to quite a few books over the years, and while I was initially a skeptic, I've grown to love them.)</p> See that. Riding with my mus…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-02-12:2211490:Comment:11345522020-02-12T23:37:07.698Zdavhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DavidBrennan
<p>See that. Riding with my music brings me such joy that I completely dismissed that some people just like the sound of the street. Not me. I'm a music-rider-guy. I used to listen to podcasts w/ headphones, but I noticed that after my ride I had no memory of what the podcast was about. So if I'm not going to give it my full attention I'll choose music as my background/soundtrack to my ride. Maybe I'll try a few miles without anything playing.</p>
<p>See that. Riding with my music brings me such joy that I completely dismissed that some people just like the sound of the street. Not me. I'm a music-rider-guy. I used to listen to podcasts w/ headphones, but I noticed that after my ride I had no memory of what the podcast was about. So if I'm not going to give it my full attention I'll choose music as my background/soundtrack to my ride. Maybe I'll try a few miles without anything playing.</p> The title asks what I look fo…tag:thechainlink.org,2020-02-12:2211490:Comment:11342592020-02-12T13:33:45.060ZElwood Gruschowhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ElwoodGruschow
<p>The title asks what I look for in a Bluetooth Speaker, not what I think are the important features. Answering the title; what I look for in a Bluetooth (cycling) Speaker is the OFF button.</p>
<p>The title asks what I look for in a Bluetooth Speaker, not what I think are the important features. Answering the title; what I look for in a Bluetooth (cycling) Speaker is the OFF button.</p>