Take on the elements with its shockproof exterior and aircraft-grade aluminum grill. If you are searching for a portable speaker be sure to check it out. Have tried several other "portable" speakers but have found the one that really gets the job done with the Braven. I have had multiple portable speakers from Best Buy and all of them I loved, but the Braven takes First Place. If you’re planning to use your outdoor Bluetooth speaker mainly in one spot—mostly by the pool or on the deck, for example—the BRV-HD is a strong choice. Control: Hassle-free control. The BRV-HD Bluetooth Speaker packs high definition audio into a water-resistant package with 28 hours of wireless play time, smartphone or tablet charging and built-in speakerphone. With enhanced SRS WOW HD sound and wireless daisy chaining to a second BRV-HD speaker, be prepared to party until the sun comes up. The BRV-HD Bluetooth Speaker packs high definition audio into a rugged, water-resistant package with 28 hours of wireless play time. You'll get an awesome clear and loud speaker! People on the other end of the call said I came across clearly, although I wasn’t as loud as I was when we spoke directly on the iPhone. Great speaker. While it sounds simple, I found keeping the speakers paired difficult after they had been powered off. Braven doesn’t offer an app to add functionality like the UE Megaboom, but you can use combinations of buttons to improve the sound. © 2008-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. That's what I was looking for. Increased Bluetooth range for clarity True wireless pairing compatible with a second braven 805, 850, 855s, 1100, or brv-hd speaker. This speaker was fantastic, great sound quality... however 4 months down the line it won't turn on at all. Highly water resistant The BRV-HD comes with an IPX 3 rating, meaning it can withstand a spray of water, but shouldn’t be submerged. This is a powerful all-in-one Bluetooth sound system. If you crave big sound and you don’t plan to take it hiking, the BRV-HD may be the right outdoor Bluetooth speaker for you. They said for the size they are blown away by the sound. But it is large and heavy compared to similar options, and it requires a dedicated AC power brick for recharging. Talk: Never miss a call. It's an interesting concept, however it tends to be bulky and the styrophone will eventually flake off. I've purchased a few Bluetooth speakers in the past but we've never experienced this kind of quality. When you power on the BRV-HD next, it will reconnect automatically with your mobile device, but you’ll need to be patient; it usually took about 5 seconds for that to take place.