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TaoTronics Gaming Computer Speaker Dual Powerful 7W Drivers PC Soundbar Colorful RGB Light Wireless Bluetooth 5 0 or 3 5mm Aux in Connection Stereo Audio Computer Sound Bar for Desktop
Last Updated: February 19, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Sound / Sound Quality
399speaker, bass, sound bar, sound quality, loud
+93%
-7%
" ... They are 100% better than any monitor speaker or laptop speaker. ... This speaker is great as its tight and slick. ... "
" ... I’m impressed with this sound bar’s quality of sound and design. ... I’m an avid gamer and the sound on here is crisp and sweet! ... There is a button that allows the light to go with the flow of the sound! ... Great for music effects. ... "
" ... The light effects are nice and don't seem cheesy like other gimmick speakers. ... Sound is loud and clear. ... "
" ... Stock EQ for it is decent. ... Overall its a good product, especially for the price but if you have the ability to put an EQ on it, you will get a lot more value for your money. ... "
" ... This is a good sounding sound bar for the price. ... "
" ... Pretty good little speaker. ... "
" ... Incredible bar son loves this for his gaming rig, very clear treble and bass and perfect size doesn’t take a lot of space for the sound that it produces, he also loves that it has rgb to match his pc. ... "
" ... It has noise, though, but overall it is good. ... "
Sound / Volume
173loud, volume, sound, sound quality, room
+80%
-20%
" ... I got this to put next to my bed and to play music at night. ... "
" ... The sound is really loud for a small area like a bed room. ... "
" ... Very nice speaker! ... "
" ... Just something a little louder without being too obnoxious without taking up too much space. ... Actually sounds clear and can go way louder than my desired range if needed. ... "
" ... I bought it for my game room as I needed a volume solution for my pc, I highly recommend this one ... "
" ... The soundbar gets so extremely loud- perfect for home or even at parties. ... "
" ... Sound quality is pretty decent, but it can get loud! ... "
" ... This speaker is awesome. ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
141aux, speaker, connect, connection, via
+96%
-4%
" ... You can use Bluetooth or aux cable. ... "
" ... Super easy to install, just plug the cord then connect your phone thru Bluetooth and that’s it. ... "
" ... Connectivity is good over bluetooth. ... "
" ... The added bonus of Bluetooth made it useful for listening away from the desk as well. ... "
" ... It has bluetooth and wired 3.5mm. ... "
" ... One big thing for me has also been the portability and Bluetooth. ... "
" ... Bluetooth and line use is easily done ... "
" ... Features: This has both a Bluetooth connection and a 3.5mm line in connection but also a AUX Out with 3.5mm in addition which was a nice addition if you want to add a bigger set in addition. ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Device Compatibility
138speaker, computer, connect, connected, pc
+94%
-6%
" ... This is great sound bar that will give you so much better sound than your laptop or PC or TV. ... - Connect it with Amazon Alexa Echo Dot via Bluetooth. ... - It has line in to connect non Bluetooth devices, & line out to connect headphones. ... "
" ... When you switch to a new song on your phone or computer, there is no lag or latency. ... "
" ... Connected this to my PC and it got recognized right away. ... "
" ... Great sound with no audio sync issues. ... "
" ... My all-in-one PC actually has B&O speakers built in that are about as good as you can get for a PC. ... This is more like stereo speaker in my view rather than a PC speaker. ... "
" ... This by far the best desktop speaker I've ever had for the price! ... "
" ... I like being able to switch from aux (my computer) to bluetooth (my phone or switch). ... "
" ... I recently got a projector and connected this sound bar to it. ... "
Usage / Gaming
92speaker, games, good, sound, gamer
+96%
-4%
" ... Bought this speaker for a nephew that's starting to get into online gaming for xmas. ... "
" ... For the price, I'm not returning this but they should have really thought about these before calling these "RGB Gaming" speakers. ... "
" ... All in all, totally recommended for a budget rgb gaming speaker ... "
" ... I am using it for listening to songs as well as for gaming and to be honest it’s making my day. ... "
" ... Uses it for gaming on his computer. ... "
" ... Can be connected to desktop/ laptops using Bluetooth and the sound is good enough for playing a music while working on your playing games. ... "
" ... Great for gaming or watching movies. ... "
" ... I'm very happy and love this gaming computer speaker! ... "
Sound / Bass
91sound, loud, sound quality, speaker, good
+96%
-4%
" ... Love the rich sound and deep bass, its much improved over older generation Bluetooth speakers by TaoTronics and colorful RGB lights just steals the show. ... "
" ... Great speaker for the price, but not great bass. ... "
" ... I can hear the bass nicely. ... "
" ... I like this, because it pairs easy and turns on quickly, only thing is bass is not great, but sound is clear, it makes a loud noise when turning on so when you get it be aware of that. ... "
" ... The speaker has good bass and is pretty loud without distortion. ... "
" ... It has okay bass given the size, but what is nice is that it does sound clear. ... "
" ... Works easily with bass speakers too! ... "
" ... Great sound quality, features and rich bass makes this speaker awesome choice for gaming ! ... "
Price
85speaker, sound, money, worth, quality
+96%
-4%
" ... Overall a pretty good quality soundbar for the price. ... "
" ... To wrap up, excellent value at the price point. ... "
" ... Great sound for the price! ... "
" ... The sound quality is quite good for the price. ... "
" ... The price is also within the range. ... "
" ... So far I’m impressed for the money you pay. ... "
" ... Given these thoughts, I still recommend the speaker for the price ... "
" ... Lastly, it's a total deal for the price. ... This product at less than 40 dollars is great. ... I think it can easily compete with branded products over 200 dollars in the market in all ways. ... "
Usage / Controls
62buttons, button, lights, speaker, music
+77%
-23%
" ... You can control the volume and change tracks with the dedicated buttons. ... "
" ... It has buttons to increase/decrease the volume, play/pause, start timer (cool feature), and turn off the LED lights. ... "
" ... So much fun to look at, since the lights can either rotate through systematically or go to the music. ... "
" ... I also love the LED lights which you can turn on or off. ... "
" ... You can set the lights to different colors from the button control above. ... "
" ... Easy to use and straight forward, only 6 buttons: power, volume up and down, play/pause, stopwatch timer, and lighting effects ... "
" ... I loved how we can customize light to sync with the music. ... "
" ... Led light dances to the beat of the music, or you can set it to solid colors, or just turn it off. ... "
Usage / Ease of Use
60set, setup, sound, use, pc
+98%
-2%
" ... Sound quality is amazing and easy to use. ... "
" ... The design is symbol and the speaker is easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to move from one place to another because of its size. ... "
" ... Easy setup and good sound. ... "
" ... Its the perfect size for my setup. ... "
" ... The speakers can connect by aux cable or Bluetooth, it is pretty responsive and easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, clear sound. ... "
" ... Connection and set up are easy and quick. ... "
Features
54light, lighting, led, rgb, feature
+98%
-2%
" ... There is also a neat led light on the bottom for looks. ... "
" ... I love the LED lights, that's an extra and a plus! ... "
" ... The RGB lighting is easy to turn on and off. ... "
" ... I love the timer function. ... "
" ... The lights on it are a very cool effect as well. ... "
" ... The color light feature is cool and back shadows nicely. ... "
" ... The led lights are awesome on the bottom gives it an amazing look. ... "
" ... Nice RGB LED gaming light mode (can be turned off) ... "
Body / Size
52speaker, compact, small, space, sound
+98%
-2%
" ... It is a space saver and looks great on your computer desk. ... Easy to move from one place to another because of its size. ... "
" ... The size is nice. ... "
" ... It fits perfectly under my 21" monitor so it doesn't take up a ton of space which was important to me. ... "
" ... I love how portable and small it is. ... Its very powerful and fits perfectly in my non spacious room. ... "
" ... The size of this significantly cleaned up my desk space. ... "
" ... Very good if you have limited space on your desk. ... "
" ... I also love the small size because I bring it with me when I travel and it takes up almost no room! ... "
" ... The sound coming from this speaker is great for its size. ... "
Body / Design
51look, design, lights, sleek, good
+98%
-2%
" ... Super sleek design, love the RGB, and nice sound-quality. ... "
" ... It is stylish, modern with different black materials. ... "
" ... I turned the RGB off since I like the minimalist look on my desk. ... "
" ... NO NEED TO LOOK FURTHER, iFOX IS THE ONLY WAY TO START YOUR DAY WITH A SMILE! ... "
" ... This soundbar has a nice black sort of anodized finish. ... "
" ... The product looks and works great. ... "
" ... So this one is actually best of the crappy ones with very decent sound and overall look. ... "
" ... The led lights are awesome on the bottom gives it an amazing look. ... "
Usage / Setup
39easy, set, speaker, rgb, pc
+100%
" ... Easy to connect and use. ... "
" ... Nice accessory to any good PC setup. ... "
" ... Connected right up to computer setup. ... "
" ... It got connected very easily and the setup is also very easy. ... "
" ... Connection and set up are easy and quick. ... "
" ... Sleek little speaker and easily fits into any setup. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Simple to setup. ... "
Body / Fit
32monitor, fit, perfectly, desk, size
+100%
" ... It fit perfectly. ... "
" ... There is also a paper template for mounting the unit on the wall, which is just two keyholes on the sound bar. ... "
" ... Fits perfectly in desk and the led give good vibes. ... "
" ... It came with a template that took all the guesswork out of where to put a couple screws. ... "
" ... This fits in perfectly and RGB . ... "
" ... Silicone or rubber feet help it stay still. ... "
" ... It's small and fits nice on my desk ... "
" ... It fits perfectly below my monitor. ... "
Product Reliability
30stopped, weeks, months, years, worked
+33%
-67%
" ... It would get extremely hot after normal usage, and it failed within a few weeks of use. ... "
" ... But only for a few weeks before it stopped turning on completely. ... I would assume I would give this 5 stars if it actually had worked for longer then a few weeks. ... "
" ... This unit no longer powers on and it's only been a few days. ... it truly is a piece of junk. ... "
" ... Ugly kinda sucked sent it back ... "
" ... Worked for about a month then today it just doesn't turn on anymore. ... "
" ... Unit would not power on after 3 months. ... Ummm, had it for 3 months, i know how to turn it on. ... "
" ... Just stopped working after 2 weeks. ... "
" ... On day 5, it died. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Cable
30aux, cord, bluetooth, sound, connect
+77%
-23%
" ... It can be connected either by bluetooth or the traditional aux cable. ... "
" ... There is also a cord so it can plug in if you don’t have Bluetooth capabilities. ... "
" ... Built-in bluetooth capability or can plug an aux cord in. ... "
" ... It even included an aux cord! ... "
" ... Additionally a 3.5mm cable is included to connect to a PC as line in. ... "
" ... The sound quality is good and it’s cool they provided a short Aux cable just if needed. ... "
" ... You can connect it both wirelessly with bluetooth and wired using aux cable. ... "
" ... It’s easy to set up and only had two cords! ... "
Body / Color
30colors, would, nice, like, changing
+90%
-10%
" ... Out of the ordinary black and white colors, like red, blue, etc. ... "
" ... The light and colors on this is bright and vivid, and on my slightly reflective table, that feature shows off even more. ... "
" ... I think the colors changing is pretty cool and the sound is great. ... "
" ... The only downside would be that you can't have static colors, but you can have the colors play to the beat of the song, cycle, or completely turn off. ... "
" ... - The led is really cool, it can change the color automatically or you can pick color you want also, it gives me better experience watching TV in dark room. ... "
" ... Something is that you cannot set it one color since it will always cycle the colors in some effect. ... "
" ... you can make it change the color or show a constant color. ... "
" ... The color effects are good. ... "
Usage / Capacity
25speaker, small, office, living, use
+100%
" ... You can't use this for a TV or a big room. ... This is the perfect size for a computer setup and a small compact room. ... "
" ... Its very powerful and fits perfectly in my non spacious room. ... "
" ... The main device can be anywhere in a big room without the connectivity being effected. ... "
" ... I use it with tv and it is good for apartment. ... "
" ... So I put it on a ledge in my dining room and it is great there. ... "
" ... I also love the small size because I bring it with me when I travel and it takes up almost no room! ... "
" ... I placed the phone upstairs without interruption. ... "
" ... needed a speaker for a craft room in the house and this thing is perfect. ... "
Compatibility & Ports / Ports
25cable, usb, port, aux cable, using
+76%
-24%
" ... Just plug the soundbar into the tv jack and its ready to use. ... "
" ... This included a required DC power cable and an AUX 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable. ... "
" ... You can connect it both wirelessly with bluetooth and wired using aux cable. ... "
" ... The aux input and charging node are hidden behind a well-fitted panel. ... "
" ... So I am lucky due to the fact my TV has an AUX port and I was able to plug this speaker to my TV. ... "
" ... The package came with the speaker, 3.5mm aux cable, and a power adapter. ... "
" ... Additionally a 3.5mm cable is included to connect to a PC as line in. ... "
" ... I plugged in the supplied power cord and the plugged the supplied aux cable into my monitor (hdmi to my laptop). ... "
Body / Build Quality
18good, plastic, materials, made, finish
+83%
-17%
" ... It has a nice weight to it and doesn't feel flimsy. ... "
" ... Great build quality and materials! ... "
" ... It came with a template that took all the guesswork out of where to put a couple screws. ... "
" ... Also, the workmanship is very fine and the finish of the product is top notch. ... "
" ... Silicone or rubber feet help it stay still. ... "
" ... In a good way- it doesn’t feel cheap. ... "
" ... Quality wise, it is made of smooth and sturdy plastic so expected to last for a long time. ... "
" ... It appears to be made of quality materials and is nicely constructed. ... "
Battery
13battery, charging, wall, sound quality, plug
+100%
" ... Nice to have for when you're getting yelled at by he wife, or you're charging your headset lol. ... "
" ... I like that it runs on a charge, rather than batteries. ... "
" ... The battery has proven to be as good as promised and the sound quality is much nicer than previous shower speakers I've had! ... "
" ... I should point out however that I got this at a GREAT price, far lower than what Taotronics normally charges, so that's one reason I'm so carefree about this :) . ... the bluetooth speaker comes precharged which is great, charged it anyways and went to full charge within a few hours or so with the charging cable they provide . ... "
" ... Just looking for something with a longer shelf life than three days. ... "
" ... It is actual good because i dont need to charge it. ... "
" ... - wished if it have rechargeable battery to use them everywhere. ... "
" ... It works perfectly and I only had to recharge it once this whole time! ... "
Sound / Frequencies
11good, eq, bass, sound, slightly
+91%
-9%
" ... More so, the highs aren't shrill - even when you turn up the volume and that's great when listening to strings or midrange instruments such as can be found in a classical symphony orchestra. ... "
" ... The bass is nice and doesn’t get muddy and the mids are clear. ... "
" ... Stock EQ for it is decent. ... Overall its a good product, especially for the price but if you have the ability to put an EQ on it, you will get a lot more value for your money. ... "
" ... For $50 this provides more than adequate range of lows and highs. ... "
" ... The sound coming right out of the box was pretty good but with a little EQ adjustment and now the speaker sounds amazing!! ... "
" ... The volume is there and the range is good for highs, mids, and lows. ... "
" ... The sound has a good full range from lows to highs. ... "
" ... dazzling highs and booming scary lows . ... "
Parts & Accessories / Device Stand
11mount, template, mounting, also, pictures
+100%
" ... Nice to see wall hanging support holes on this soundbar (for those who have wall mounted monitors or TVs). ... "
" ... It can wall mounted which is great. ... "
" ... There's plenty of other pictures, but no one else has wall mounted pictures that I saw, so here's mine. ... "
" ... Love the LED light follows the beats, I might eventually wall mount this bad boy! ... "
" ... Its compact, and mounts to the wall if needed. ... "
" ... You can mount it on the wall or just lay it in front of your computer. ... "
" ... Can even mount on wall or just stand on desk/cabinet ... "
" ... Also wasn't expecting the rgb and wall mount capability. ... "
Service / Marketplace
11amazon
+73%
-27%
" ... Amazon apparently lost my last review . ... "
" ... Will be looking for a replacement from another company. ... "
" ... No big deal ... "
" ... Check out the photos I've attached. ... "
" ... Onto the RGB which really is as awesome as advertised. ... "
" ... no big deal . ... "
" ... Thank you RandomFrankP for the recommendation. ... "
" ... Here is a first impression review, ... "
Software / Clock
10timer, would, feature, time, like
+80%
-20%
" ... Because of this sound bar has awesome clock. ... "
" ... The timer is a good feature, but a clock would've been better. ... "
" ... I have not found any real use for the timer yet, but I'm hoping it can function as a clock face with a future update. ... "
" ... The unit shows what looks like a clock but it is actually a stop watch. ... "
" ... - wished if it has a clock beside the timer so you use it as a night stand. ... "
" ... There is also a front LED system that displays the clock for you to track the time. ... "
" ... I feel like a clock would have been better but that's important. ... "
" ... It has an embedded clock as well - although I leave mine off so I don't have to be reminded that I shouldn't be gaming this late… It works well as a Bluetooth speaker as well, the range is very high. ... "
Parts & Accessories / Headphones
10audio, want, using, use, speakers
+100%
" ... - comes with AUX 3.5mm input AND output. ... "
" ... I know this sound quality is great, and it has in put ear phone and mic. ... "
" ... I am using a basic headphone splitter to send the audio to my speakers and the sound bar which really helps to create a more full sound while I'm gaming. ... "
" ... I use these speakers for my Xbox in addition to headsets. ... "
" ... I usually play using headphones, but this is great when you want to play from the bed, or play music . ... "
" ... better than my headphones, even. ... "
" ... 5mm aux cable ... "
" ... I use headphones most of the time, but wanted something to for audio incase I didn't want to use headphones or share with other people. ... "
Service / Returns
10-100%
" ... Called support and decided to just return ... "
" ... If that was the only issue, I would return for a new one. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, threw the packaging away, but Amazon CS was very helpful and sending a replacement and will return it once received. ... "
" ... Ugly kinda sucked sent it back ... "
" ... Do not have the box or the time to send it back. ... "
" ... Please once again do not waste your money, I am returning mine. ... "
" ... Amazon has issued a refund but could not replace the unit so I will have to do some shopping around to find a replacement. ... "
" ... The company knows it a issue and advised to either get a refund or replacement. ... "
Software / Apps
9would, works, uses, quality, plug
+78%
-22%
" ... An they also need to add more lighting effects for this soundbar or maybe a virtual assistant like alexa or google. ... "
" ... Pairing was simple, I'm running Windows 10 and had no prob. ... "
" ... RGB is very cool, effects are a little limited and not software controllable but they look good! ... "
" ... It picked right up on several Bluetooth devices including an iPhone SE, a couple android devices and my ASUS laptop. ... "
" ... They only use 2 7W drivers, but they really have great sound quality and loudness to them. ... "
" ... Hooked up to IMac and using Boom 3D app. ... "
" ... EDIT AND UPDATE - make sure you go to the website listed on the box so you can download the electronic version (pdf I think) of the user manual . ... "
Body / Water Resistance
9water, splash, speaker, resistant, probably
+100%
" ... It is a great little shower speaker so far. ... "
" ... It is IPX5 which means it is resistant to water to a certain degree. ... Any splash, rain, and probably a quick dip on water won't hurt it but it is by means waterproof. ... "
" ... Have not used it in my pool area yet, but it looks water resistant for sure! ... "
" ... I use this in the shower where it gets a good amount of splash water. ... "
" ... Well I had this for over 6 months so far and use it every day in the shower. ... "
" ... I love to listen to music while I am taking shower. ... "
" ... they love sticking it to the shower glass, bathroom mirror and even our raised microwave in the kitchen while we cook. ... "
" ... I have normal tile in my shower and its sticks very well. ... "
Body / Comfort
7good, weight, volume, use, tired
+100%
" ... Feels solid and has a good weight to it. ... "
" ... There is front to rear depth and you can go a long time without getting listening fatigue. ... "
" ... In a good way- it doesn’t feel cheap. ... "
" ... Couple of small annoyances that held it back from being 5*. ... "
" ... This fits in perfectly and RGB . ... "
" ... Overall I mostly use my good gaming headphones while on my computer, when I get tired of wearing the headphones, I can use this speaker to hear audio from media or games. ... "
" ... they fit very comfortably in my office, but the sound that it has is also superb! ... "
Parts & Accessories / Remote
5volume, thing, press, buttons
+60%
-40%
" ... I like it - just wish I'd gotten one with a remote. ... "
" ... - Remote would be nice especially if it is being used as a sound bar away from a computer. ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
4noise, speakers
+50%
-50%
" ... A lot of unnecessary noise along with the sound from the speakers. ... "
" ... Tried the line in connection and sound is flat sounding with a grainy background noise to it. ... "
Display / Touch
4nice, rgb
+75%
-25%
" ... The lights at the bottom are also a really nice touch! ... "
" ... The RGB is a nice touch but since they are not programmable, I’m not too into it. ... "
" ... The LEDs are a nice touch. ... "
Connectivity / Range
4connectivity, connection
+100%
" ... Thirdly, there are no issues of connectivity. ... It's also easy to connect and has a great range. ... The main device can be anywhere in a big room without the connectivity being effected. ... "
" ... I placed the phone upstairs without interruption. ... "
" ... Range is outstanding! ... "
" ... This same area will tell you what type of connection you're using such as if you use a wired connection, it will say 'line'. ... "
Body / Weight
4good, compact, quality, punch, light
+100%
" ... Feels solid and has a good weight to it. ... "
" ... It’s compact light weight yet packin a huge punch!!! ... "
" ... Was surprised of the weight by it. ... "
Usage / For Workouts
3cable, aux
+67%
-33%
" ... I use it for my PC with the AUX cable and have an EQ running for it to clean it up a little. ... "
" ... I use this in my home gym EVERY DAY. ... "
Usage / For Fun
3+100%
" ... Added bonus, the RGB lighting is just plain fun. ... "
" ... I was saying to my self that I didn't need it but after using it, it is so much fun and always gets a nod from friends and family when they see it in action. ... "
" ... Led is very bright and fun. ... "
Service / Service Centers
31
-100%
" ... Support was useless. ... "
" ... 1 star for product and 1 star for quick CS response. ... "
" ... Really would like to contact seller, but only option is contacting amazon support. ... "
Service / Packing
3+100%
" ... Comes in a nice packaging as well. ... "
" ... Packaging was safe and secure and the speed which it arrived was great. ... "
" ... Product comes with a good packaging, ... "
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