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ION Audio Tailgater iPA77 Portable Bluetooth PA Speaker with Mic AM FM Radio and USB Charge Port
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
94
Unverified
241
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BLUETOOTH
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USB
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FM RADIO
Review Analysis - 663 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
230loud, sound quality, sounds, volume, battery
+93%
-7%
" ... Filled the space with a full sound. ... "
" ... I have a large home and you can hear the music well from all the rooms without having to turn it all the way up ... The machine gives the option to adjust the mic volume as well as the music volume. ... "
" ... It's a good quality speaker and the bluetooth, microphone, and radio are all easy to use. ... "
" ... It helps me sleep and it's great for drowning out some apartment noises. ... "
" ... Sounds really loud a clear and can play music with your phone and play guitar through the mic input at the same time. ... "
" ... Sound quality is just perfect ... "
" ... Now comes this ION Audio tailgater. ... So far so good from this speaker. ... "
" ... Sounds very good!!! ... "
Battery Life
141life, hours, lasts, charge, long time
+79%
-21%
" ... Battery life is good, as discribed . ... "
" ... Consistently it has lasted over 12 hours on a full charge. ... "
" ... Used it for about 5 hours and the battery meter still says full. ... "
" ... I have not tested the battery life yet, but for the price I am already very happy with the purchase! ... "
" ... Awesome battery life. ... "
" ... Works as described, LOUD and clear sound, awesome battery life. ... "
" ... Good while it lasts . ... but the battery (after only 20 months of very irregular use) no longer holds a charge. ... "
" ... Great sound but the battery forms a memory very quickly. ... "
Volume
126speaker, volume, loud enough, sounds, battery
+84%
-16%
" ... I have a large home and you can hear the music well from all the rooms without having to turn it all the way up ... The machine gives the option to adjust the mic volume as well as the music volume. ... "
" ... Loud and easy to use. ... "
" ... (The TaoTronics was easily the best quality and volume, but still not enough.) ... "
" ... Sounds really loud a clear and can play music with your phone and play guitar through the mic input at the same time. ... "
" ... It was a good size room for sure) and we all walked in as we heard our names from the announcements. ... So far so good from this speaker. ... We had it right next to the dance floor to maximize volume. ... "
" ... great for small gatherings. ... "
" ... Sound is decent, but after turning up to half volume you'll get alot of crackle and hiss. ... "
" ... The sound is loud and clear. ... "
Bluetooth
92speaker, radio, blue tooth, connects, play music
+87%
-13%
" ... Easy to pair with our bluetooth device. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth set up was super easy ... just press the sync button and look for "Tailgater" in your Bluetooth list on your phone. ... "
" ... Bluetooth works great. ... "
" ... It's a good quality speaker and the bluetooth, microphone, and radio are all easy to use. ... "
" ... works great on bluetooth . ... "
" ... I like it better than my bluetooth Bose speaker. ... "
" ... This is the best blue tooth speaker I have purchased and love the sound quality ... "
" ... We use it with our bluetooth connected to the phones and also listen to radio. ... "
Capacity
64parties, backyard, yard, loud enough, wedding
+98%
-2%
" ... Great for our backyard barbecue. ... "
" ... This is going to work perfectly for karaoke at my Christmas party and future dinner parties! ... "
" ... I got this for drive in movies and family gatherings. ... "
" ... Perfect for home gigs. ... "
" ... Awesome speaker for outside the camper sitting by the lake. ... "
" ... The church ceremony went great! ... Got back to the reception hall (had 50ish people and about 10 tables for a basic idea of the room size. ... It was a good size room for sure) and we all walked in as we heard our names from the announcements. ... "
" ... great for small gatherings. ... "
" ... I use mine while working in the garage or on the back patio. ... "
Charging
58battery, charging, plugged, fully charged, long time
+72%
-28%
" ... Consistently it has lasted over 12 hours on a full charge. ... "
" ... It can also charge your device while playing music. ... "
" ... It came fully charged and all seems perfect, so far! ... "
" ... I can charge my phone also which is nice. ... "
" ... Easy to connect bluetooth and the charging outlet is an added bonus. ... "
" ... Loved that it came fully charged out of the box. ... "
" ... THis speaker holds a charge for a very long time. ... Just yesterday I used the speaker for 8 hours and when I plugged it in later, it had only used 1/4 of its charge. ... "
" ... Works well, the battery charge is good. ... "
Price
55worth, money, worth the money, worth every penny, beat
+98%
-2%
" ... Definitely worth it. ... "
" ... but it's still worth what i paid, about $69. ... "
" ... Worth the Black Friday price for sure, we got it for a steal! ... "
" ... Great unit for the price. ... "
" ... Price can’t be beat either for the product you receive. ... "
" ... great product for a great price. ... "
" ... Totally worth it. ... "
" ... This is worth every penny! ... "
Device Compatibility
44music, play music, connects, speaker, radio
+91%
-9%
" ... Great to use with a iPhone as well to play music at parties. ... "
" ... We use it with our bluetooth connected to the phones and also listen to radio. ... "
" ... This is an awesome device. ... "
" ... It also paired flawlessly to a Note5 and a Samsung tablet. ... "
" ... A huge benefit is that you can stream music to the speaker and play over it. ... "
" ... Love that it works with blue tooth (link with an old iphone for music library).Also use with input cord when want to listen to internet radio (via squeezebox) or old CD player. ... "
" ... This is the greatest Bluetooth music Box. ... "
" ... Great little set-up with a bluetooth device with a mix of songs on it, just connect via bluetooth and shuffle and it will play all day. ... "
Product Reliability
36weeks, months, year, stopped working, ago
+44%
-56%
" ... Had this for a month. ... Barely used it and the microphone stopped working. ... "
" ... After 3 weeks, it would totally be drained within 30-45 mins. ... "
" ... The mic sucks it shorts out after a few weeks . ... "
" ... I estimate it gets used a couple hours a month at most. ... "
" ... The tailgate worked well for few months only. ... The power from battery is not working. ... "
" ... 2nd device: Exact same issue. ... "
" ... Work sporadic for 6 weeks. ... Now after 6 weeks doesn't work that all. ... "
" ... However it suddenly stopped turning on 9 out of 10 times. ... "
Size
33carry, loud, handle, speaker, handles
+91%
-9%
" ... great for small gatherings. ... "
" ... Great for taking anywhere. ... "
" ... He takes it everywhere. ... "
" ... I take it everywhere. ... I made a carry handle so that i can tote it around with one hand and it is working well. ... "
" ... small powerful and resilient! ... "
" ... We bought it to use as a little mini-PA for a wedding, and it worked perfectly for that. ... "
" ... Small and compact, easy to move around. ... "
" ... It's not too heavy and it has handles on the sides to make carrying easy. ... "
Ease of Use
29easy, sounds, setup, easy to set, easier
+97%
-3%
" ... The Bluetooth set up was super easy ... "
" ... It's a good quality speaker and the bluetooth, microphone, and radio are all easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and use! ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It should have been placed in a location that is easier to access. ... If you just want a good speaker that you can bring with you and puts out a good full sounds that is easy to use, then this speaker is a great option. ... "
" ... Easy to use with good instructions. ... "
" ... Super easy to operate, sounds good too! ... "
" ... Easy to carry and setup. ... "
For Kids
22kids, school, kids love, husband, coach
+100%
" ... Kids have fun with this ... "
" ... My parents who are older will be able to use this also. ... "
" ... I bought this for my husband and man was it one of my favorite gifts for him. ... "
" ... Kids like the karaoke feature. ... "
" ... My husband loves it! ... "
" ... Dad loves it kids love it mom even likes it. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift for the High School Cheerleading Coach ... SHE LOVES IT and her husband (High School Baseball Coach) also uses it at practices and before games! ... "
" ... What a great investment for our lil girls softball team. ... "
FM
22reception, fm, stations, antenna, horrible
+55%
-45%
" ... FM reception is good, and we plan on using this at the drive in because of that. ... "
" ... The AM/FM radio feature was a bonus and reception was great. ... "
" ... The radio antenna is pretty good and the Bluetooth work great! ... "
" ... Radio sound is good also. ... "
" ... Everything ok except fm/am. ... "
" ... I love that it plays the radio too! ... "
" ... Great function using the Bluetooth to listen to internet radio, or having the option to listen to local radio stations. ... "
" ... Good thing for the Bluetooth, Pandora and iHeart radio. ... "
Bass
19deep, base, treble, loud, woofer
+95%
-5%
" ... The tones are clear and there's a good amount of bass coming from the speaker. ... I also use the unit as a portable and rechargeable bass amp. ... I'm a complete novice bass player and I don't have much experience with amps, but this little unit does the job well. ... The bass is clear and sounds good to my ear. ... "
" ... Clear sound and deep bass. ... "
" ... Nice bass, and lasts a long time on a charge (haven't had the time to run it all the way down). ... "
" ... Loud, great bass. ... "
" ... just got the tailgater 77. sound is great deep base loud volume. ... "
" ... But the thing will rock. ... "
" ... Sounds great with good bass. ... "
" ... Wish it had more sound features like bass and treble knobs but for the price it is a great buy! ... "
Build Quality
19wheels, handle, place, transport, reinforced
+89%
-11%
" ... It is sturdy, and seems to be the perfect fit for us. ... "
" ... Very solid build. ... Reinforced at the corners and easy to cary handles. ... "
" ... If only it had wheels and a handle to pull it with. ... "
" ... It has hand holes for carrying, but this speaker would be so much better with a strap or something to make it easier to carry. ... "
" ... Easy to pack and transport with sturdy handles and reinforced sides. ... "
" ... But the thing will rock. ... "
" ... It is heavy duty. ... "
" ... Nice product although heavy! ... "
For Travel
18wedding, beach, vacation, parties, tailgating
+100%
" ... My fiance and I bought this for our upcoming wedding to serve as the audio for our ceremony. ... "
" ... I bought this for my wedding last summer and it worked out perfect. ... "
" ... Use it for tailgating, beach, mountains and camping. ... "
" ... I brought it to one of my camping trip and it made the whole camping experience more fun since we like to stay up late by the bonfire to drink and chit chat. ... "
" ... everybody in my trailer park loves it. ... "
" ... Perfect for camping trips around the fire, on the patio or anywhere you want to play it. ... "
" ... It was perfect for our vacation in the mountains. ... "
" ... Got this for camping and Cub Scout events. ... "
Cables
17microphone, bluetooth, aux cord, mic, longer
+47%
-53%
" ... I started t have to use an extension cord which defeats the purpose of this item being 'portable'. ... "
" ... This tailgater does not have all the hype that people claim - in less than a month the cord shorted out and the antennae broke. ... "
" ... I bought it's and didn't come with cable or microphone ... "
" ... Mic jack broke within 6 weeks of purchase. ... "
" ... No Quarter Inch cable though so not possible to use alternate microphone. ... "
" ... On low volume, I've had this Bluetooth speaker for 3 months and it's pretty much useless to take anywhere without the power cord ... "
" ... I plug the cord in & nothing happens. ... "
Marketplace
17amazon, thank, product, picture, works
+100%
" ... That good ítem for me tks Guys ... "
" ... Product as stated ... "
" ... Looks for an “open box” discount that’s sold by Amazon . ... "
" ... The product shipped quickly. ... "
" ... Thank you for your quick response and resolving the issue. ... "
" ... It was a better and cheaper version of the one they had at Costco for $30 more. ... "
" ... I was skeptical but it delivers as described. ... "
" ... Amazon, iheart, whatever. ... "
As Gift
16husband, christmas, bought, birthday, present
+100%
" ... My husband loved it! ... "
" ... I bought it for an upcoming Christmas party that I'm hosting for my family. ... "
" ... Bought this for my husband's birthday present. ... "
" ... I bought this for my husband and man was it one of my favorite gifts for him. ... "
" ... "The Mirror" (A Deaf Family's First Christmas). ... It's The True Meaning Of Christmas! ... "
" ... Given as a gift and the person that received it liked it very much. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift for the High School Cheerleading Coach ... "
" ... Purchased this for my husband as a birthday gift, and we use it almost everyday, NOT just when we are having get togethers! ... "
Water Resistance
16beach, wedding, parties, outdoor, tailgating
+100%
" ... Used at my beach wedding. ... "
" ... Use it for tailgating, beach, mountains and camping. ... "
" ... I am ready for my next outdoor event to show off. ... "
" ... It's awesome for when we have pool parties. ... "
" ... Amazing speaker, lasted for several hours at the beach. ... "
" ... Use this for our weekend house to play music while we are outside at the pool. ... "
" ... I also use it around the pool and yard. ... "
" ... We needed something to use by the pool and this delivers. ... We use this outdoors by the pool daily, for parties, and at the beach. ... "
Setup
14setup, set, easy to set, mic, dj
+100%
" ... Use in dance studio. ... "
" ... Set up was a breeze. ... "
" ... Easy to use with good instructions. ... "
" ... Easy to carry and setup. ... "
" ... Awesome little setup. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and work straight out of the box. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up, connect to the mic, bluetooth et al. ... "
" ... It was easy to hook up and they come through clearly. ... "
Returns
14want, returning, sent it back, send, returned
+7%
-93%
" ... would return and probably will. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth doesn't work and now it's too late to return it not happy with the product at all ... "
" ... I want to return it. ... "
" ... Sorry,to say I sent it back ... "
" ... After repeatedly trying to reach them for three days, I returned this to Amazon for a replacement. ... I am now returning it for a refund. ... "
" ... I got to return this product. ... "
" ... The return shipping at 1/5th the price is salt in the wound. ... "
" ... However, ordered it and now we have to pay $20 to ship it back. ... "
Delivery
14condition, box, arrived as expected, arrived, shipped
+93%
-7%
" ... The product shipped quickly. ... "
" ... Funny thing is the estimated delivery was November 1st - November 7th! ... "
" ... Product arrived on time as promised. ... "
" ... Great sound and arrived as expected. ... "
" ... I liked it out of the box. ... "
" ... This speaker was delivered right on time! ... "
" ... Very fast shipping and very good product, I am really pleased about this product ... "
" ... New one is in great condition. ... "
Controls
11microphone, turn, stations, speaker, press
+73%
-27%
" ... just press the sync button and look for "Tailgater" in your Bluetooth list on your phone. ... "
" ... I use the Bluetooth function to play music. ... "
" ... *if my review is helpful, please let Amazon know by hitting the YES helpful button :) ... "
" ... Just used Brides iPhone & played preselected songs from YouTube etc ... "
" ... It comes with a microphone and it has controls which allow you to either make the microphone louder or the music louder, which is great for karaoke. ... "
" ... but you can mix voice and music. ... "
" ... This is my 4th ion Block Rocker. ... "
Network
11antenna, signal, room, house, ft
+73%
-27%
" ... It has great range. ... "
" ... I used this at parties, tailgating, and just around the house. ... "
" ... Bought this for a party, ended up using it all the time throughout the house ... "
" ... We had about a 2,000 sq ft indoor area with about 60 people and this worked out great for everyone to be able to hear our speakers talk. ... "
" ... The reception was in our church's hall, which isn't huge, but accommodated our 150-ish guests well, and the sound was at a comfortable level around the room. ... "
" ... It has great range, I can literally go downstairs and it still picks up a connection from my phone but there is a such thing as going to far. ... But I mainly use it around the house. ... "
" ... ft. room with no issues. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
USB: Yes
FM Radio: Yes
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