Music on the Cat (boat) waterproof

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27fountain

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Posted: Jun 08, 2013 - 04:42 AM

I know this has been discussed before. However The company I purchase my waterproof radio/stereo from is having a refurbished sale. I just picked up 2 of the ECOEXTREME radios (extras). These devices hold your smart phone inside them and they are WATERPROOF.

Basically you can buy them for $25 now normally $49.99 also I have a 20% off redeem code I got from my first order (8 months ago). Type feedback20 in promo code and it knocks off another 20%

Free shipping: my two cost only $40 (my first one 8 months ago $50 for one)

http://www.gracedigitalaudio.com/

go to the "refurbished" link

2 I purchased blue and green http://www.gracedigitalaudio.com/purchase-refurbished-grace-ecoxtreme

An no I do not have any affiliation with this company, just passing on a great deal to other sailors.

Sincerely

WILL

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newsailgal

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Posted: Jun 08, 2013 - 06:43 AM

I second the endorsement of this product. I bought the small one and then upgraded to the larger one for better sound quality.
You can also use an IPOD if you don't have a smart phone. We really enjoyed having music on the boat when cruising all day.

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smfinley

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Posted: Jun 08, 2013 - 12:05 PM

How is the volume on these? I have tried similar items in the past with mixed results since you couldn't hear over the water/boat noises. Looks like a great deal.

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Posted: Jun 08, 2013 - 01:24 PM

smfinleyHow is the volume on these? I have tried similar items in the past with mixed results since you couldn't hear over the water/boat noises. Looks like a great deal.

I found it surprising just how loud the water is -- you only notice once you try to play tunes out in the open. I just went back to headphones.

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Posted: Jun 08, 2013 - 07:39 PM

Just ordered the Eco Terra boom box, the Ecoextream, and the EcoxPro. It will be interesting to see if they can be heard. Probably a good chance when the women are out for a sail with us as they hate fast and hate fly'n. I splurged for the boom box figuring that that had the best chance when there's much wind and chop.

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fxloop

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Posted: Jun 08, 2013 - 08:45 PM

I have one of these :) when you can't hear it, you're hauling A$$...( thats the best music ).. When the wind slows and you hear it, its time to reach into the cooler and crack open a cold one. win win situation. Just make sure you have a couple good playlists playing..... You don't want to lose wind and hear " time in a bottle"

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newsailgal

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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 - 04:19 AM

The small one does have distortion when it is turned all the way up, and only has the one small speaker. The boom box, with two speakers is much better. It also has an a/c cord in addition to the battery power so it can be used plugged in at a campground, hotel, etc.
I have been pretty pleased with the purchase.

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JohnES

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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 - 08:18 AM

nacraflyerProbably a good chance when the women are out for a sail with us as they hate fast and hate fly'n.

That statement is so wrong in so any ways.....

Where in So Cal are you?

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nacraflyer

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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 - 08:26 AM

You may be right. There is an awful lot of screaming at me to slow down! you're tipping us over! alright we're done!

Corona

Edited by nacraflyer on Jun 09, 2013 - 06:26 AM.

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27fountain

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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 - 08:54 AM

I failed to mention I also purchased the big boom box 8 months ago. I have noticed sometimes if the volume is low it can be fixed by turning the volume all the way up on the I-pod/phone and when the batteries get low. I use all in salt water so I need to brush away corrosion on connections.

I have noticed a volume difference when using different input devices.

These are only radios that have held up to my abuse and salt water.

FYI: if you want to listen to radio you need to purchase a input device with FM capability.

Hope you all enjoy.

Will

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matt922

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Posted: Jun 09, 2013 - 01:25 PM

I was just looking at the other tunes thread the other day. I'm still thinking about making one of those home made setups with a pelican case, waterproof speaker(s), seal lead acid battery, and a cheap little T-amp.
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Posted: Jun 10, 2013 - 07:53 AM

2 of my sailing buddies have the ecoxbt waterproof / bluetooth

works well, pretty loud
car_guy

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Posted: Jun 10, 2013 - 12:31 PM

Rybie job site radio in a dry bag... very loud (full volume is too much) and battery lasts all weekend.
MN3

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Posted: Jun 10, 2013 - 12:39 PM

i have been through at least 4 ryobies now.
I am done:
mono sucks, using the line-in creates a lower volume - not loud enough for me and i hate FM radio
and neither the batteries nor radios float (dont ask me how i know)

think i am gonna try 2 ecoxbt waterproof / bluetooth radios (for port and starboard tunage)

if i can get both to sink with my phone

car_guyRybie job site radio in a dry bag... very loud (full volume is too much) and battery lasts all weekend.
27fountain

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Posted: Jun 10, 2013 - 08:04 PM

"think i am gonna try 2 ecoxbt waterproof / bluetooth radios (for port and starboard tunage)"

HaHA, I didn't think of placing one on each side, Crap now I have 4 radios and cannot do what you are going to do??

Good idea.

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MN3

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Posted: Jun 11, 2013 - 05:49 AM

sure you can, use 1 ryobie on radio on each side OR get a stereo "Y" adapter at radioshack and feed 1 side to the port radio, and 1 to the sb

27fountain"think i am gonna try 2 ecoxbt waterproof / bluetooth radios (for port and starboard tunage)"

HaHA, I didn't think of placing one on each side, Crap now I have 4 radios and cannot do what you are going to do??

Good idea.
Quarath

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Posted: Jun 11, 2013 - 12:26 PM

Quotehttp://www.gracedigitalaudio.com/

Ya this is the one I want.

http://ecoxgear.com/ecoxbt/ecoxbt-tech-specs/

More practical for me with me Lifeproof case and I can take phone calls as speaker phone as well. cant promise they can hear me but over the wind and waves but oh well.

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MN3

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Posted: Jun 11, 2013 - 02:26 PM

I just ordered mine (i sail with 2 guys who have them)
$119 no tax free ground shipping
www.austinkayak.com
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Posted: Jun 12, 2013 - 10:38 AM

Quarath
Quotehttp://www.gracedigitalaudio.com/

Ya this is the one I want.

http://ecoxgear.com/ecoxbt/ecoxbt-tech-specs/

More practical for me with me Lifeproof case and I can take phone calls as speaker phone as well. cant promise they can hear me but over the wind and waves but oh well.

How does that thing work? Doesn't look to have any controls on the outside, how do you make or receive calls?

http://www.amazon.com/s/r…ps&field-keywords=ecoxbt

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MN3

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Posted: Jun 12, 2013 - 11:37 AM

u sync your bluetooth phone to it.
on the top it has on/off and volume buttons & it has a phone button for when you get a call

the sony i just returned had a way to make outgoing calls. click the phone button 2x to call back the last caller. and similar

http://ecoxgear.com/wp-co…anuals/ecoxbt-manual.pdf

http://ecoxgear.com/ecoxbt/