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iLoud review: Bluetooth speaker by day, amp by night

Posted on May 8, 2015August 27, 2023 By Hulk

The problem with Bluetooth speakers is that they’re typically underpowered, and not very dynamic. You get small-ish speakers pushing out varying levels of sound in both level and quality. The iLoud is meant as a no-compromise device that can even double as an amp for your guitar. To find out if it actually pulls double-duty, we took it for a spin.

Hardware

As a standalone Bluetooth speaker, iLoud is a touch bigger than what you may be used to. There’s good reason, though. This guy pumps out a full 40-watts of music, which IK Multimedia, the masterminds behind iLoud, say is around double others in its size category.

iLoud 2

 

A peek beneath the front-facing grille shows four speakers, and a look around back details what makes iLoud unique. You’ll get the typical power toggle and DC input, and even an audio jack for wired connectivity. You also get a Guitar/Mic input and gain control — and it starts to become clear.

The overall makeup is plastic, and iLoud has a decent amount of heft to it. IK touts it as portable, and that’s accurate. You will notice it’s in your bag, though.
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