Soundcast OutCast

35 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 11 expert reviews and 24 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 83/100 and users rate it 94/100. The average review date is May 21, 2010. We have compared these reviews to 202394 reviews from other Speakers. The alaScore™ for this product is 87/100 = Very good. Last update: May 24, 2013.

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(Based on 35 reviews)

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Expert review by: Michael Brown (maximumpc.com)

Soundcast OutCast Outdoor Speaker

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.

Dead simple; plenty of volume, good streaming range. Weatherized

Controls are iPod-specific (but it does accept line-in); no display; expensive

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...

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by: Roman Loyola (maclife.com)

Soundcast SpeakerCast and OutCast: First Look

Take a peek at two new remote iPod speakers coming out in the summer.

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by: Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

Soundcast OutCast Wireless Battery-Powered Outdoor Speaker

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...

Solid wireless connection ; Great range ; Overall very good sound quality ; Easy as pie setup ; Extremely long battery life

Aesthetics ; Wall placement can degrade sound quality ; Expensive

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by: Abbas Jaffar Ali (tbreak.com)

Soundcast Outcast Junior Speaker System Review

The ultimate outdoor speaker system.

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...

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by: Adrienne Maxwell (hemagazine.com)

Soundcast OutCast Wireless Outdoor Speaker

When it comes to summer fun, there should be no strings attached.

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.

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by: Grant Clauser (e-gear.com)

Review: SoundCast Outcast Outdoor Speaker

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.

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...

Jul, 2003

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Consumer review by: (cnet.com)

Great sound, easy setup, no remote."

This product offers almost everything you cou...

Sound quality is outstanding and setup couldn't be easier. The transmitter allows you to charge your devise while in the dock which is convenient when playing music for long periods of time

No remote control which means you have to manually change songs and volume. Although the sound is exceptional it would be a plus to be able to adjust the bass and treble

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review by: (cnet.com)

Soundcast OutCast

This product offers almost everything you could want in an outdoor speaker. Great sound, easy setup & water resistant. The only thing that keeps this product from having a "5 star" ratting is the lack of remote.

Sound quality is outstanding and setup couldn't be easier. The transmitter allows you to charge your devise while in the dock which is convenient when playing music for long periods of time

No remote control which means you have to manually change songs and volume. Although the sound is exceptional it would be a plus to be able to adjust the bass and treble

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: starls (amazon.com)

Soundcast outcast jr tips

I currently have this speaker it is great using it for internet radio and music on the ipod. I don't seem to be able to get the TV working thru it - any tips????

Sep, 2012