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Looking for a big, loud outdoor speaker that doesn’t distort when you crank it? I tried the AOMAIS GO, an IPX7 waterproof Bluetooth boombox.
I keep trying speakers because I’m always hunting for things that work really well and give good value. Years ago I had a stereo I loved because it was so loud, but it played cassettes, so how useful is that now? The AOMAIS GO is pretty big, so my hope was big outdoor sound. Here’s the unboxing, the ports, and how it sounded. The button goes to the AOMAIS GO on Amazon (the current version lists more power and playtime than mine).
- Very loud without distortion at the top end
- Balanced, middle-of-the-road sound that scales up well
- Waterproof with thick port covers
- Mic input for karaoke
- USB port for a flash drive of songs
- Drawstring carry bag included
- Pairs right away
- Not table-pounding bass
- Bigger than a pocket speaker
- Remember to seal the port covers
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What’s in the box
There’s a power brick, a drawstring backpack-style bag (netting on one side, polyester nylon on the other) that you can cinch up, a quick start guide, and the speaker itself.
It’s pretty big, which I hoped was a sign of how it sounds. It’s not super heavy, but it has nice density and feels robust.
Design: an old-school boombox
It has the old-school perforated metal grill with AOMAIS embossed on the front, soft-touch black plastic all the way around, and the metal grill on the back too. In the light you can see the speakers behind it; it looks like three on one side.
There are silicone pads on the raised sections underneath, so it sits nicely when you set it down. Stickers remind you to seal up the port covers when you’re using it.
Buttons and ports
The rubberized buttons with LEDs are power, plus, minus and play/pause. Tapping plus or minus changes the volume (and it shows on your phone); holding skips tracks.
On one side there’s a mic input with its own volume knob under a big thick silicone plug, if you’re into karaoke. On the other side, under another thick cover: micro USB, a 3.5 mm aux in, and a USB port, maybe for a flash drive full of MP3s.
How it sounds
Pairing was instant since it wasn’t paired to anything, and it announces itself with a voice prompt. With the volume barely up, it was already loud.
Cranked up, this thing is loud, and I was blown away by how loud it gets without sounding bad. A lot of speakers distort at the top end; this one doesn’t. It isn’t pounding the table with bass, but it doesn’t screech either. It runs the middle of the road really well and scales up nicely. It’s going to be a great outdoor companion for summer.
FAQ
Is the AOMAIS GO waterproof?
It’s rated IPX7. Seal the port covers when you use it.
Does it have a mic input?
Yes, with its own volume knob, so you can do karaoke.
How loud does it get?
Very loud, and it didn’t distort at the top end in my test.
What ports does it have?
Micro USB, 3.5 mm aux in, USB and a mic input.
Does it come with a bag?
Mine came with a drawstring carry bag.
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