Rating: Summary: It sure soundbugged me Review: I got this on sale after seeing it at thinkgeek, and thought I had quite a steal--until I got it home.I need to say that I am no audiophile. The free headphones that come with CD players, MP3 players, etc, are usually fine for me. I don't ask too much of my audio equipment. And, sadly, the Soundbug doesn't even measure up to that low standard. The sound is VERY bad. It is tinny and flat. I tried using it on the following surfaces in my quest to get good sound: -tabletop -wall-mounted mirror -pane of glass on door -marble counter top -bottom of large metal pot -dinner plate -bottom of large skillet -window glass I know this sounds like a strange collection of objects, but when the obvious "flat surfaces" didn't work, I started looking for ANYTHING flat that might work. Unfortunately, nothing did. So, if someone gives you one, return it and get something else. If you bought one, return it. If you are stuck on a desert island with 2000 AA batteries, an MP3 player, a table and a Soundbug, then MAYBE it would be worth using.
Rating: Summary: Might be great for bikers Review: In the first place, readers have to understand that any sounding
surface has its own natural, native resonant frequencies and
therefore acts as a bandpass filter on the acoustic content
supplied by the driver. Ideally, a la my Altec Lansing ADA305
USB-controlled sound system, there should be a pink noise source
and a commensurate equalization table a la my Creative Labs
soundcard, and then I can tune the system to the exact acoustic
characteristics of the listening zone, a la my home computer
room.
In the case of this "motor only" device, a very good use is
liable to be a (full face shield) motorcycle crash safety
helmet. My HJC helmet is so replete with protective padding
that I don't see myself comfortably fitting a decent headset
inside it. I am supposing that a pair of Soundbugs, mounted
externally to the helmet, might just be a reasonable compromise
(no interference with safety accoutrements versus reasonable
sound quality).
I apologize that I have not yet tried the Soundbug. I am
responding to a "Gold Box" offer which represents my first
knowledge that this device even exists. The application of a
crash helmet is very tantalizing. However, I am guess-timating
that if the Soundbug has reasonably wide dynamic range, then
any reasonably good virtual equalizer ought to serve to balance
out the sounding surface inequities.
Readers interested in this type of device might also like
the Aura Bass Pro, which is a subwoofer motor that you are
supposed to mount to the seat and thereby shake your derniere
and not your eardrums, with deep, resonant bass. I haven't
checked if Amazon has this. I know that Parts Express does.
Raymond A. Byrnes, Jr.
B.S.E.E, M.S., Ph.D.
Rating: Summary: Interesting gadget Review: It's a fun little gadget, don't expect high definition sound. I had read about the soundbugs on various websites in the past; I eventually bought it out of curiosity.
The best use that I found so far for the soundbug, is putting it on the glass of the sliding balcony door to listen to the music outside, while keeping the door shut (because of the A/C, for example). Another use is to connect it to a portable mp3 player...
Rating: Summary: Keep an open mind. Review: Ok, so this isn't high-end audio. Talk-radio fans however can make good use of this. Know a store clerk or station attendant that could use some cheap entertainment? I hooked this device to a 3 foot by 5 foot window to listen in while working. Normally if I leave the radio, I no longer hear the program. But when I ran outside, what a pleasant surprise to hear the same show! I set the input from a portable tv, not bad there either. Got a police scanner with weak audio? Works there too. I had ok sound when connected to an ice cream cooler, better when hooked to a toaster, and best on a large window.
Rating: Summary: I got this free, and paid too much. Review: Terrible sound quality, this product does not deliver on any level. It uses a suction cup to attach to a flat surface. It the uses sound waves to get the surface to vibrate, which supposedly acts as a speaker. It doesn't, it just sounds like someone left the phone off the hook.
Rating: Summary: You've got to be kidding! Review: This is the worst money I've spent in a long time. The sound is so bad that I'm better off using the 1" speakers in my laptop. Terrible sound quallity. Tried it on wood and glass and both are unacceptable.
Rating: Summary: You've got to be kidding! Review: This is the worst money I've spent in a long time. The sound is so bad that I'm better off using the 1" speakers in my laptop. Terrible sound quallity. Tried it on wood and glass and both are unacceptable.
Rating: Summary: soundbug Review: Just bought a sound bug. I listen to old time radio programs on my mp3 player.Whats cool is I can stick the soundbug onto the back of my 1940's radio and pretend It's coming over the airwaves. It also works great at work when I need to listen to other things going on, while listening to my music. I tried it also on a large metal fileing cabinet. worked great. Sound quality is not my greatest concern. If you think it will replace your surround sound home theater you may not want it. but if you just need to get your music, without headphones. it's great. Also Its smaller than speakers, so I can carry it in my back pack.
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