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A rugged, square outdoor Bluetooth speaker that I bought for a tailgate, and it gets loud.
I’m heading out for some tailgating soon and wanted something with a nice, rich sound that could run for a couple of hours. This is a portable, waterproof Bluetooth speaker from CRDC Life, model S203A, a little bigger than the portable speakers I already have. It’s coming on the trip. The S203A isn’t listed anymore, so the button goes to a current waterproof speaker with a 30-hour playtime.
- Gets freaking loud
- Rugged, industrial look
- Soft rubber armor
- Ports sealed behind a door
- Dense, quality feel without being heavy
- Short micro-USB cable, about a foot
- Volume and track skip share buttons
▶ Watch the full review on YouTube
Unboxing
Inside the box is a micro-USB cable about a foot long, a 3.5mm cable for aux input, a little pin for the reset hole, and the manual.
The speaker itself is serious looking. It has a silver grille on the front and back, hex-screw accents for an industrial look, and soft-touch black rubber that gives a little when you press a fingernail into it. There’s a hard plastic red loop for hanging it.
Ports and controls
A red silicone door seals the micro-USB, the 3.5mm aux and the reset pinhole, maybe for clearing your Bluetooth pairings.
On top: plus and minus, a phone button, power and M for mode. Hold plus or minus to change the volume, tap them to skip forward or back. The phone button doubles as play and pause.
About the buy link
The video had no product link, and the CRDC Life S203A is no longer listed. The button goes to the RIENOK 30W portable Bluetooth speaker, which is IPX7 waterproof with a 30-hour playtime. It’s a different brand and design, so check the listing.
How it sounds
It powered on with a blue pairing light, showed up as S203A, and connected to my iPad with a beep.
This thing gets freaking loud. On the third bar it would be perfect background music for a dinner party, and it’ll easily cover a tailgate. It looks good, feels dense and robust, and it isn’t a burden to carry. Go Cats.
FAQ
Is it loud enough for a tailgate?
Yes. It got very loud, and I only had it on the third bar for background music.
Can I plug in a wired source?
Yes. There’s a 3.5mm aux input, and a cable is included.
How do I skip songs?
Tap plus or minus. Hold them to change the volume.
Is the S203A still sold?
Not on Amazon. The button goes to a similar waterproof speaker.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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