| | |  | Sound & Recording Equipment | Home » » » Portable Speaker System For Ip | | | | | | | Description: | | Ion Audio IPA16 Block Rocker AM/FM PA System for iPod is the perfect all-in-one sound system for iPod, microphones and instruments! It even includes a built-in AM/FM radio! Dial up your favorite local radio station or plug your iPod into the integrated dock, then crank up your favorite music and rock out for more than 12 hours with Block Rocker’s internal, rechargeable battery. The large speaker and built-in amplifier ensure clean, clear audio for the whole party! Also Ion Audio makes bringing your music anywhere and everywhere easy with wheels and a telescoping handle! n addition to the integrated dock for iPod and the digital AM/FM radio, Block Rocker AM/FM includes a microphone and cable to connect other portable music players, plus a convenient cable bag for storage. Block Rocker AM/FM even lets you plug in and amplify a guitar, for a complete portable music system in one easy to transport package! Built-In Digital AM/FM Radio; Built-In Battery For 12 Hours Of Use From Single;Charge; Dock For Ipod(R) Fits Most Docking Models; Sounds Great Indoors & Outside; Works As An Instrument Amplifier; Two 1/4" Microphone Inputs With Gain Control; Quality Microphone Included; Stereo Rca Line Input To Connect External Sound;Source; Recessed Wheels & Retractable Handle For;Portability; High-Output, 22W Powered Mountable 2-Way;Speaker System; Outputs High-Fidelity Sound Up To 150 Ft; Mounts On Optional 1 3/8" Speaker Stands; Heavy-Duty Construction To Withstand Heavy Use; Cable Bag Included. | | | Features: | |
• Great PA sound system for parties, BBQs, events & more
• Powerful sound output, high fidelity two-way speaker system
• Built-in battery for 12 hours of use from single charge
• Built in AM/FM radio with digital tuner
• Playback and charging for your iPod
• Built-In Digital Am/Fm Radio
• Built-In Battery For 12 Hours Of Use From Single
• Charge
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 22.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 20.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 15.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 32.5 pounds | | Package Length:
| 22.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 19.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 14.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 35.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 23 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Its absolutely perfect at what it sets out to be.Oct 16, 2011
By J. D. Tucker
I thought long and hard about a portable battery powered PA system. I am a DJ, but I can't always bring my big PA. Plus I like to have impromptu music all sorts of places.
I debated about this or the Tailgater, and ultimately I picked this because I wanted it to get loud. It certainly gets plenty loud, but not much bass.
The battery life is friggin sweet. I don't know how long because I am always done with it well before the battery runs out, but I don't doubt that it gets every minute of the 12 hours they claim.
Also it seems to be very rugged. I know Ion isn't known for top of the line audio gear, but for under 200 bucks, this thing is awesome. In any case, if you want a big loud unit get this one. If you want something more portable, get the tailgater. Link: ION Audio IPA17 TAILGATER AM/FM I am thinking of getting the tailgater too, just to have something that I can always have with me.
Pros:
- Gets as loud as you would expect.
- Good sound.
- Ipod dock. I don't have an Ipod, so I haven't tested this feature.
- AM/FM radio. This is cool for tailgating, you can listen to the game.
- Two Mic inputs, and a stereo input. You can listen to all the sources at the same time, everything has independent volume controls.
- Long battery life. They say 12 hours. I believe them.
- Wheels, carrying handles and a retractable pull handle, like a suitcase.
- Seems pretty rugged, metal grill and reinforced corners.
Cons:
- No audio output. The previous generation of this product had an output, so you could connect two or more of them together for more sound. This is a pretty big omission in my opinion, because having two could definitely come in handy.
- Not as much bass as I would prefer. This is understandable for two reasons. #1, Bass requires more power, and the battery life would take a big hit. #2, having a bigger speaker driver in there would add to the weight.
- No program on the radio. Every time you turn on the radio, it starts over at the bottom of the dial. It takes some time to get to your station.
Non of these cons is enough to take away a star in my opinion, as I think Ion have done a very good job of putting a lot of thought into this excellent product.
Suggested uses:
- Backyard parties
- Camping dance party!
- picnic
- beach
- Intramural sports.
- I think this would come in very handy for my friends at burning man.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Good Value Despite Some ShortcomingsOct 31, 2011
By William B. Mccarty Jr.
Purchased on sale at Sams Club. Included microphone fails to drive unit to acceptable output volume. Substituting another microphone did not resolve the issue. Added a Nady MM-14FX Mini Line Mixer and got acceptable output levels similar to those produced by the built-in AM/FM tuner.
Note that this updated unit has only one mic level control rather than one for each channel. It also lacks the Line Out feature that enabled linking multiple units.
For convenience, I also added an Audio Technica ATR288W VHF Battery-Powered TwinMic Microphone System, which works well in my application even though it's an inexpensive ($120) VHF unit, since I don't require much range between the transmitter and receiver.
This unit has small wheels and I've seen owners drive their units at breakneck speed over bumpy sidewalks and even curbs, causing who knows what sort of stress/damage. No electronic device is designed to withstand such abuse. Possibly some of the complaints about reliability stem from this practice. I suggest giving the unit a break by getting a separate cart with wheels 3-4 inches in diameter.
All in all, good value. In retrospect, I might have preferred spending a few more dollars ($220) for the Samson XP40IW, which seems to have more power and to work well without the addition of third-party accessories. That unit is also available with a wireless mic ($298), though only a handheld not a lavalier/headset as required by my application.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
party in a boxJul 19, 2011
By Bryan Mendiola
"Cheychey"
WOw! lots of fun with this unit. lots of battery life to stay having fun too. Can cover a pretty large area with great quality sound. I only gave it a 4 because some key features I would've liked to have had was deleted from this new model. Line Out is gone (to link to another unit) and I wish the instrument and mic plug-in had seperate volume controls like the last model. The bonus is the radio tuner which can come in handy. This is perfect for any occation indoor and outdoor. People are amazed by it everytime and everyone wants one. Used in my patio party all day. Excited to use at camping, day at the park , picnic, beach, etc.... I want one more but the older version so I can link it together but I don't want to get a ticket for disturbing the peace. hehehe! It's a party in a box.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
AwesomeOct 10, 2011
By TMitch
I ordered a similar product from another online site and waited two solid weeks and the product never came. I called the company and had them refund my money and began my search again. I came across the Block Rocker, ordered it and it was delivered the next day for just a $16 overnight fee! I love this product and it works great with my wireless mic. I can't wait to use it on my class tonight. Thanks Amazon!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Amazing sound and battery life!Sep 09, 2011
By Rel
Originally saw one of these while at a park with friends. As soon as I heard and saw it, I had to have one. It hasn't disappointed. Battery life is absolutely amazing. Took it camping, and it lasted a full 2 days with just one charge. And it's as loud as I could ask for. Excellent sound quality, and the projection is unbelievable. Definitely worth the investment if you spend any time at parks or camping.
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