Soundcast OutCast
The Soundcast OutCast speaker system is an excellent--though expensive--choice for those who want all the benefits of great-sounding, outdoor wireless audio without the hassles of tricky setup and weather-damaged equipment.
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CNET Review
The Good: The Soundcast OutCast speaker system is extremely innovative, featuring a weatherproof and completely wireless design that's a snap to set up; the included base station offers an iPod dock as well as multiple other audio-connection options; the transmitter works on a proprietary 2.4GHz frequency and can send a signal several hundred feet away; the speaker unit has a rechargeable, user-replaceable battery; wired and wireless audio quality is impressive.
The Bad: The Soundcast OutCast is expensive and the speaker unit is large and heavy, which limits portability; the design is nondescript to the point of lacking any style.
The Bottom Line: The Soundcast OutCast speaker system is an excellent--though expensive--choice for those who want all the benefits of great-sounding, outdoor wireless audio without the hassles of tricky setup and weather-damaged equipment.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 reviews of Soundcast OutCast from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 96/100. Comparing these reviews to 176064 other Speakers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 81/100 = Very Good.
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tbreak.com
Review Summary: The ultimate outdoor speaker system.
The Verdict: About the only thing we found lacking on the Outcast Junior is an SD card slot to play your tunes from. By including an SD card reader, the Outcast Junior could’ve become a fully self-contained music system. Other than that, its a perfect outdoor...
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fwd.five.tv
Review Summary: The Outcast lets users experience multi-directional stereo anywhere in the home. And because it's water-resistant, you can use it in your garden. Even if you've got a large yard, it has a broadcast range of up to 350 feet. Its sound is powerful enough...
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hemagazine.com
Review Summary: When it comes to summer fun, there should be no strings attached.
The Verdict: The goal of any successful audio system is to add enjoyment without adding frustration. Many wireless products have missed that mark, but not the OutCast. It's an easy, flexible way to add the perfect soundtrack to your outdoor fun.
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audioholics.com
Review Summary: What do you do if you want sound in many different rooms of your house or outside but don't have the time or money to spend on wiring up all those speakers, extra amps, and source components? Get yourself a wireless speaker with a great range and sound...
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maximumpc.com
Review Summary: Soundcast has embedded its wireless iPod streaming technology inside a fantastic battery-powered, self-amplified outdoor speaker. It's pricey, but building a good wired outdoor system would cost as much—even if you do the work yourself.
The Verdict: The OutCast is thoroughly weatherized, as long as you don’t leave anything plugged into it. Soundcast says the NiMH battery pack will deliver 10 hours of audio on a charge, but we were able to squeeze out 15 hours playing at lower volume (and leaving...
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maclife.com
Review Summary: Take a peek at two new remote iPod speakers coming out in the summer.
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e-gear.com
Review Summary: Your summer barbecue tunes don't need to be relegated to an old boombox. The OutCast is a portable, weather-resistant outdoor stereo speaker system for wirelessly streaming your iPod (or any other source) music outside where the party is.
The Verdict: If you're comparing this to a portable radio or most other iPod speakers, $699 seems extreme. But considering all the OutCast's features and the fact that it can be part of a whole house (when combined with indoor SpeakerCast or AudioCast modules) and...
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avhub.com.au
Review Summary: SoundCast's OutCast system consists of two parts — the attractive space-age iCast iPod dock and transmitter and the enormous outdoor OutCast speaker to which it transmits.
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avhub.com.au
Review Summary: Weatherproof and wireless the Outcast provides party-level music to your patio with an absolute minimum of fuss.
The Verdict: Music outdoors is always tricky There’s no control over acoustics; extreme care is essential in wiring to external areas. And if you’re having a party you need some way to control your music — at least volume and track selection— and even then most...
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General
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Product TypePortable speaker
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Enclosure MaterialPlastic
Speaker Features
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Speaker TypeActive
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Woofer size (inches)3 in, 8 in
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Nominal Output Power (Total)100 Watt
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Audio AmplifierIntegrated
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Connectivity TechnologyWireless - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
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Transmission Range350 ft
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Recommended PlacingIndoor / outdoor
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Additional FeaturesOmnidirectional design, Water resistant, Weather resistant
Speaker Details
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Driver DetailsSpeaker : 4 x High/midrange driver - 3 in, Speaker : 1 x Woofer driver - 8 in
Connections
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Connector TypeAudio line-in
Miscellaneous
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MP3 Player CompatibilityiPod (4G), iPod mini, iPod with video (5G), iPod (3G), iPod nano, iPod with color display
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Included AccessoriesWireless transmitter
Power
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Power DevicePower supply - Internal
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Run Time (Up To)10 hour(s)
Battery
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TypeSpeaker battery - Rechargeable - Nickel metal hydride
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