Perry Mack
The Bolt works great at any angle.
Words and photos by Perry Mack
There are a plethora of Bluetooth speakers on the market, and we’ve listened to many, and own a half dozen. There always seems to a feature lacking, whether it be sound quality or portability. Searching for a good location can also be a challenge especially if you’re out enjoying nature, and concerned with getting it dirty, wet, or losing it.
The Bolt’s key superpower is the magnetic back which allows you to stick it where other Bluetooth speakers fear to tread. Before going outside, we tried it on the fridge door and voila, it stuck, even when the door got slammed. The rubberized surface left no marks and didn’t scratch the surface.
Outside, it latched onto the truck doors, tailgate, and the bed rack holding up our roof top tent. Once we started looking around, we found it grabbed the sides of the metal fire table, gazebo pillars, and our metal cooler. No doubt you’ll find a home for it on your bike, boat, or golf cart. In the event you don’t, there’s also a red loop to swing it from, or just drop it in a cup holder.
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Any narrow strip of steel is enough.
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The magnet is secure even through the truck’s bedliner.
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Just three buttons handle everything from volume to skipping tracks to answering calls.
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No steel, no problem. Put it in a cupholder or hang it where you can.
There is a built-in microphone so you can answer (or decline) calls from your mobile using the Bolt, and a TWS option that will allow you to connect it simultaneously to another Bolt for enhanced sound.
Other friendly outdoor features include the IPX6 waterproof rating, which means that although it is not designed to be submerged, it will withstand powerful jets of water from any direction. The Bolt charges fully in two hours and promises eight hours of play time. The USB-C port charges both ways, in and out, so you can use it to charge the 3.7V/2600mAh battery or use the battery to charge other devices.
No product is 100% perfect and our only gripe is wishing for more bass. However, mid-tones and highs are crisp and clear from the two 8W speakers for an enjoyable listening experience wherever we go, and however we get there.