I was getting really tired of my love/hate relationship with bluetooth speakers. First of all, they all look the same, which is UGLY. Is it just me or are those black tube designs just the ugliest thing ever?! I also don't give a hoot about colored 'party lights' that only serve to kill my battery. I'm not having a party and it isn't 1986 anymore, sadly. I just wanted a decent speaker to listen to podcasts while I clean the house or work in the yard, something loud enough to hear when I move around to other rooms or areas. It seemed like a simple ask, and yet all I could find was cheap junk with terrible sound or overpriced decent sound that was still ugly.
I ended up getting creative with my search terms, and somehow discovered a 'jobsite speaker' by another brand. This gave me the lightbulb moment: "Does DeWalt make a bluetooth speaker??" and the answer is YES. I spent more on this than I would have on any other bluetooth speaker for sure, but I can justify it. For one thing, everything I've ever used by DeWalt has been high quality and never disappoints. Secondly, since it's DeWalt I knew it would be durable and rugged, which makes me feel less worried about the price, because I know it will hold up. And finally, it uses my DeWalt 20V Max batteries! So now I don't need to worry about investing in a speaker with limited battery life, because I use my own DeWalt battery.
Things I Like:
1. Uses my existing DeWalt batteries, which I can switch out. So now when the battery dies, I don't need to go charge it, I simply swap out the battery. I LOVE THIS.
2. DeWalt quality housing. It's rugged. The black ends are rubberized. I mostly use it in the house, but now that the weather is getting better I can work in the yard with it, take it camping, etc. I've even taken it with me in my truck because I prefer how it connects to my phone's bluetooth over my truck's built-in system.
3. Speaking of Bluetooth, the connection is FAST. I honestly never really paid attention to how fast (or not) a device connects until I got this. It connects almost instantly.
4. Front speaker screen/grill is metal. I don't need to worry about poking a hole in it, ripping it or dust, dirt or debris clinging to it.
5. Easy buttons. Power, volume, forward & back and bluetooth connect are all right there and easy to use. Covered in waterproof rubber too, no spaces for water or debris to get caught. The audio ports are also covered with a rubber flap for moisture protection.
6. It has an 3.5mm jack for an audio cable. This isn't on all bluetooth speakers, annoyingly, and it's a valuable feature to me. I like that I can connect my Sony voice recorder to it with an audio cable and listen to recordings from meetings on a larger speaker. The voice recorder doesn't have bluetooth, so before this I had to transfer the files to a device that did.
7. It's also a power bank! It has a traditional USB port, so I can charge my phone or other USB device, making this great for travel, power outages, camping, etc.
8. It has a space in the handle which can hold your phone, which is handy if you're charging your phone or if you're playing music from it.
9. It has two mounting holes as well as a hole in the handle, so this can be mounted or hung in a variety of ways.
10. It's loud! I mostly play podcasts and voices are harder to make out at a distance. I can play this in one room of my house and walk around pretty much anywhere in my house and hear it for the most part.
11. The bluetooth range is crazy! I tested this on the first day I got it and left my phone playing inside my house, walked outside, down my long driveway and into the woods before it started cutting out. I'd say it was a good 150+ feet. Best range by far of all the bluetooth speakers & headphones I've used over the years.
12. It has a removable power cord! You don't need to use the battery, you can also simply plug it into the wall with the included power cord. This is great if you just want to keep it in one place all the time or if you don't have any free batteries.
Downsides:
1. There's nothing really that I "dislike", but a couple of caveats. It is heavy. I easily carry it around the house but it's definitely on the heavier side, just something to consider. I'd still take 'heavy & durable' over 'light & garbage' any day.
2. The sound seems a little "boxed in". It's not bad, it's not muffled exactly, it's hard to describe. It could be that the metal grill might be hindering the sound slightly. I've considered unscrewing it to expose the speakers to see if the sound is better but I haven't bothered because it's not that big of a deal. It's not that the sound is bad, I just feel like the style of the metal plate with holes in it (as opposed to fabric mesh) might be closing in the sound a bit. But it looks like you can easily unscrew it and remove it, so that's something you can try if you feel the need.
3. There's no radio. I see this complaint in other reviews and it's fair enough, especially given the price. I personally don't care, I just play the radio via my phone through the speaker, but they do make a larger version with a radio if you really gotta have a radio.
4. My only real complaint is that there's nowhere to keep the power cord. I've already misplaced it several times. You cannot leave it attached to the unit because it plug in to the same spot as the battery. I tried wrapping it around the handle but I carry this around a lot and that was annoying. A little cord clip/holder would be perfect.
NOTE: Like most DeWalt tools, you do NOT get the battery with this purchase, just an FYI.
DEWALT 20V MAX Bluetooth Speaker, 100 ft Range, Durable for Jobsites, Phone Holder Included, Lasts 8-10 Hours with Single Cha
4.7 | 9,581 ratings
Price: 79
Last update: 11-06-2024
About this item
Dual bluetooth speakers for rich stereo sound.Waterproof : No
Wireless bluetooth speakers with Bluetooth connectivity of 100ft range
Portable bluetooth speaker has convenient carry handle with phone holder
Play/pause, skip tracks, and control volume from speaker
Bass reflex port enhances low-frequency performance
Wireless bluetooth speakers with Bluetooth connectivity of 100ft range
Portable bluetooth speaker has convenient carry handle with phone holder
Play/pause, skip tracks, and control volume from speaker
Bass reflex port enhances low-frequency performance
Product information
| Mounting Type | Freestanding,Plug Mount |
|---|---|
| Material | Plastic, Metal |
| Model Name | DCR010 |
| Speaker Type | Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Special Feature | Portable, Waterproof |
| Recommended Uses For Product | For Smartphones or Tablets |
| Compatible Devices | Tablet, Smartphone |
| Controller Type | Battery Powered |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 3.0 |
| Color | Yellow/Black |
| Battery Life | 1 days |
| Included Components | DCR010 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.06"D x 8.56"W x 5.81"H |
| Item Weight | 3 Pounds |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Charging Time | 10 Hours |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Maximum Range | 10 Meters |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
| Speaker Size | 3 Inches |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth |
| Includes MP3 player? | No |
| Is Electric | No |
| Specific Uses For Product | job sites |
| UPC | 885911551533 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885911551533 |
| Manufacturer | DEWALT |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Department | Unisex Adult |
| ASIN | B07JNKJ23Z |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | DCR010 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars
9,581 ratings
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #897 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #31 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | October 24, 2018 |
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Lotus54
I Feel Like I Finally Beat the Bluetooth Speaker Game
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Brandon
Best Jobsite Speaker!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023
Brandon
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023
Pro's
- Impressive sound quality. For how small this thing is, it sounds great.
- Very portable. Small but not too small. I've included a photo next to the DCD805 for size comparison.
- Lightweight (obviously contingent on which battery is mounted)
- Plenty of power options. You can power this thing with either the included power cable, a 12v battery or a 20v battery.
- Great battery life. I'll go about 6-8 hours on 1 single 1.7ah Power Stack battery and can stretch that to a 3-5 days on a 5ah power stack battery. God only knows how long it'll last on a 15ah FlexVolt!
- Very durable and rugged. There is no question to the build quality, it is top notch. Everything feels like it can take a serious hit without causing catastrophic damage.
- Phone holder. You can stick your phone in the top of the grab handle and it rests there pretty securely. Even fits my 14 Pro Max with a rugged case on it.
- Better than advertised range. DeWALT claims 100ft max bluetooth range but I've made it to 165ft before the music started to cut out, and that's with trucks, generators and general construction tools in the way. Unbelievable!
- AUX input & USB. You can charge your phone off the speaker while it's in the stand if you plug it in with USB cable, so that's super nice.
Con's
- Slightly lacking in the bass department. This is such a small con and I can't stress that enough, more nit-picky than anything. But I wish there was a bigger woofer in this thing to give my music a little more oomph. Obviously you can't compare this to a Sonos Move or anything. There is bass, but some music can sound a little more treble-y when I'm used to deeper bass on those songs.
- USB over USB-C. Again, nit-picky, but I wish there was USB-C on this speaker. Maybe even have USB + USB-C to allow for more options. Everything I have is USB-C, so that would've been nice to see.
The pro's heavily outweigh the cons here and it's no competition that this is by far one of the best job site speakers on the market that can for sure take a beating. 10/10 would recommend!
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Tim duran
This speaker is worth it
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024Rich L
Nice radio.
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024Duane P
DeWalt radio..,
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2024Guido
Looks awesome sound ehhh
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024Aaron C.
Great sound
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024Adam
You need this too!
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024