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Polk Audio BOOM Swimmer Bluetooth Speaker Retail Packaging Green
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
373
Old Reviews
125
Unverified
21
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36 meters
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Review Analysis - 227 recent, verified reviews
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Sound Quality
95speaker, shower, little speaker, loud, sounds
+86%
-14%
" ... I bought this for the master bath shower, instead of the $100+ bath fan with bluetooth speaker. ... And it does sound pretty good. ... On a side note, the speaker survived a couple drops and is still flawless. ... "
" ... Perfect just what needed for boat,pool and listening to music outside. ... "
" ... It's absolutely PERFECT for this application, where other speakers have some downfalls. ... -Volume is nice and loud (we mostly listen to audio books) ... Overall, this is the best shower speaker, and I'm glad to have found it! ... "
" ... Very surprised on the sound. ... "
" ... Great little speaker! ... "
" ... Sound quality is pretty good for a water proof speaker. ... "
" ... This is actually a pretty decent shower speaker. ... Sound is great and it actually has a little bass for it's small size. ... "
" ... this speaker is a monster esp. ... "
Water Resistance
43water, waterproof, speaker, pool, submerged
+81%
-19%
" ... I got this before a beach vacation so I could listen to music while on the shore and not worry about sand, etc. ... Well it worked as expected and has since been my shower companion to drown out some offkey caterwauling! ... "
" ... Perfect just what needed for boat,pool and listening to music outside. ... "
" ... This is used exclusively as a shower speaker, shared between myself and my wife. ... Overall, this is the best shower speaker, and I'm glad to have found it! ... "
" ... Use it around our pool and on our kayaks . ... Plenty loud, even around the pool ... "
" ... Sound quality is pretty good for a water proof speaker. ... "
" ... Go to Lowe’s and buy their shower speaker. ... It’s cheaper and actually waterproof. ... "
" ... This is actually a pretty decent shower speaker. ... "
" ... I wanted a shower radio for a long time but waited to find one until I was sure it would be of a good quality. ... "
Volume
38loud, sound, volume, shower, little speaker
+87%
-13%
" ... -Volume is nice and loud (we mostly listen to audio books) ... "
" ... Great little speaker! ... Plenty loud, even around the pool ... "
" ... This is actually a pretty decent shower speaker. ... "
" ... The thing I love most about this speaker is that it can be turned up REALLY loud unlike a lot of other bluetooth speakers I have used. ... "
" ... Great little speaker. ... "
" ... Very loud and the sound is great! ... "
" ... I love this speaker! ... It has perfect sound quality and the volume can get very loud. ... "
" ... This is a great little speaker with clear crisp sound. ... "
Battery Life
29battery life, charge, hours, recharge, last
+72%
-28%
" ... -Super long battery life. ... "
" ... Battery life on this is great. ... I use mine in the shower & it does give an indicator of flashing light when the battery is low. ... "
" ... Holds a charge for quite a while. ... "
" ... Has a long battery life. ... "
" ... The battery is also surprisingly long lasting charge it once a month or so ... "
" ... Impressed with sound and battery last a long time. ... "
" ... Battery life is also good. ... "
" ... The battery lasts a long time. ... "
Price
26speaker, little speaker, sound quality, money, good speaker
+88%
-12%
" ... Better sound than many other speakers in this price range. ... "
" ... Overall I would say it's a good Speaker for its price! ... "
" ... For $14, it is a bargain. ... "
" ... Great speaker for the price. ... "
" ... I was very hesitant before purchasing this, but I am now happy I did. ... "
" ... For the price, this little speaker is incredible. ... "
" ... I see now that the price has increased to $22 for this color - and I still think it's worth it. ... I probably would pay up to $35 bucks for this, if I find it lasts for quite a while. ... "
" ... I would say spend the extra couple of dollars and get a better quality one :/ ... "
Bass
19sound, response, suction cup, speaker, sounds
+100%
" ... Sound is great and it actually has a little bass for it's small size. ... "
" ... Bass on it is . ... "
" ... the bass is super strong use it when i shower everyday! ... "
" ... I use it in the shower and the bass will shake the glass it is attached to. ... "
" ... The bass output from this thing is mind blowing. ... "
" ... impressive sound from this little speaker, it will walk around on you due to the bass. ... "
" ... If you like bass, this is your jam. ... "
" ... Nice base from such a small speaker. ... "
Product Reliability
19weeks, lasted, working, months, month
+37%
-63%
" ... It started hissing and popping. ... "
" ... After a couple months, I went to turn on the speaker, and it wouldn't work. ... "
" ... This speaker barely lasted a week. ... "
" ... Perhaps I have a lemon. ... "
" ... Not even 3 days into using it and it’s broken. ... "
" ... Broke after 3 months of use ... "
" ... Update: Finally got POLK to respond. ... I have had it for less than 60 days. ... They have lost me. ... "
" ... My first speaker stop working within three days of use leaving me disappointed. ... "
Bluetooth
16speaker, speakers, pairing, devices, pairs
+81%
-19%
" ... Easier to pair. ... "
" ... -Pairs to both of our phones with no problem! ... "
" ... The thing I love most about this speaker is that it can be turned up REALLY loud unlike a lot of other bluetooth speakers I have used. ... "
" ... I am happy with this Bluetooth Speaker. ... "
" ... Very good speaker for bathroom and easy to connect via Bluetooth. ... "
" ... I have bluetooth speakers from $20-$400 This one to me is better then the Bose. ... "
" ... This is a great little Bluetooth with surprising power. ... "
" ... I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a bluetooth speaker. ... "
Charging
16charging, turn, holds a charge, charged, weeks
+63%
-38%
" ... Using it for our daily showers, we charge this about once a MONTH. ... "
" ... Holds a charge for quite a while. ... "
" ... The battery is also surprisingly long lasting charge it once a month or so ... "
" ... loud and holds a charge great! ... "
" ... Mine holds a charge for several hours when left on/playing:) very happy with speaker ... "
" ... I love it it's perfect that work especially the fact that it plays while you're charging it ... "
" ... I started using it straight out of the package and the speaker has not required a recharge yet. ... "
" ... i take it kayaking , and can get it soaked and works great, charges quickly , and plays for a long time ... "
Device Compatibility
12speaker, music, devices, boom, sync
+75%
-25%
" ... It's very simply to switch between her phone and mine. ... "
" ... It connects easily and the volume control is nice. ... "
" ... I keep it on my desk at work. ... "
" ... I have an iPhone 6S and while it pairs perfectly and has great range, there's no way to tell that it's on other than intentionally connecting to it and using it. ... "
" ... The connection distance to my iPod Nano is not terribly long, but fine for my purposes, and is probably limited by the Nano rather than the Boom. ... "
" ... We discovered that two of them can be paired with his device. ... "
" ... The pairing process was rather simple although there is no audible acknowledgement from the speaker itself that you are paired. ... "
" ... However it's pretty simple to sync back so i don't see any major issues with that. ... "
For Kids
11year, wife, son, kids, daughter
+91%
-9%
" ... Wife loves it. ... "
" ... Gave four to friends for Christmas last year. ... "
" ... The kids use it in their shower all the time. ... "
" ... Purchased two of these for Christmas presents and so far they have held up really well with teenagers. ... "
" ... I bought 4 of these for gifts and everyone loves them . ... "
" ... My wife has been using this for at least a year and loves it. ... "
" ... Got it for my husband during father's day. ... "
" ... My son loves this little speaker based on the fact that it's always playing his tunes when he's home. ... "
As Gift
11christmas, loves, bought, son, gifts
+100%
" ... Two as a gift and one for myself. ... "
" ... Purchased two of these for Christmas presents and so far they have held up really well with teenagers. ... "
" ... I bought 4 of these for gifts and everyone loves them . ... "
" ... A gift for my son, and he absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift !! ... "
" ... was a great Christmas gift ... "
" ... Great gift idea. ... "
" ... My daughter gave this as a gift and it was a hit! ... "
Suction
10tail, speaker, shower, suction, bass
+70%
-30%
" ... I've used both the suction cup and tail attachments. ... The suction cup does help with bass, but the weight of the speaker may be a little much for it. ... "
" ... We attach it to the shower head or suction it to the microwave, sometimes even take it in the car with us to listen to podcasts on road trips. ... "
" ... Suction works well as long as your sound/bass isn't too high and the speaker doesn't shake too much. ... "
" ... The speaker feels too solid to trust to the suction cup so best to use the tail and loop it around your shower head or towel rail. ... "
" ... No suction is 100% great, use the tail loop y'all. ... "
" ... GREAT for bicycling outdoors, and other component is a suction cup for listening in the shower, very good quality. ... "
" ... Great sound, great volume, an impressively functional suction cup. ... "
Size
10speaker, sound, portable, loud, thing
+90%
-10%
" ... Surprisingly loud and powerful for its size. ... "
" ... This speaker packs some surprising punch for its size. ... "
" ... The sound is fine for such a small, affordable speaker. ... "
" ... I take it everywhere! ... "
" ... Cute little speaker. ... "
" ... For the price and size this thing is awesome. ... "
" ... It has decent sound for its size. ... "
Build Quality
10ring, tail, strap, speaker, new
+70%
-30%
" ... It looks like they didn't quite have a gasket that fit, so they used a little bit bigger of a ring than was needed. ... "
" ... Also the flexible tail broke, and is effectively an in shorter now. ... "
" ... It bends easily and can attach to the handles nicely. ... "
" ... Dropped it a few times and it practically bounced like rubber back into my hands. ... "
" ... It seems to be durable and high quality in material. ... "
" ... Little exchangeable coil is very strong, wont unravel. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 36 meters
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