- LED Display shows the name of song, singer and support 20 kind of language
- FM radio: Auto search stations and support FM recorder that can play back FM songs/programs
- Turbo bass Technology w/ DSP subwoofer bass blaster, High fidelity sound!
- Plays FM radio, MP3 from a USB Flash Drive or a SD Card!
- Headphone output jack and 3.5 mm input cable: works with and amplifies all Android/iPod/iPad/BB devices
The unit is powered either by USB, or by a Nokia BL-5C type lithium battery. Battery life varies, depending on how high the volume is set, but is rated at up to 10 hours. Recharge time via the furnished USB cable is a couple of hours.
A 38" long audio cable is provided to connect an MP3 player, computer, or other audio device to the speaker. The auxiliary input jack is on the rear, next to a headphone jack. The Simply Vibe SV-X6U1 also plays MP3's on other media, and has an SD card slot, and USB connector for flash memory drives on the right side panel. The "Mode" button on the front is used to cycle between the different sources (FM, Line In, USB, and SD card).
While the device can be utilized many ways, as I have a number of spare cards, I will probably use it mostly for playing files on SD cards. Even MP3's burned at 80KB sound fine, so it is possible to cram a lot of files onto a card HDSC. Although the unit has a display, unlike most MP3 players, there isn't a convenient way to navigate through the files, and select the specific songs or artists you want to play. Unfortunately, about all you can do is skip through the files one by one, which is no fun when you have several hundred files. Interestingly, files seem to be read and played not in alphabetically order, but in the order that the files were transferred to the card.
Most times the unit resumes playing where it left off. If you are playing files on an SD card and insert a flash drive, the speakers will switch and play any files on the flash drive. The same is true if the situation is reversed and you are playing files on a flash drive, and insert an SD card.
The controls are visible on the front, below the display. What may not be clear is that the buttons are very small, and can be a little hard to operate. The instructions are not very well written, and figuring out how to set the date and time could be something of an adventure. The sensitivity of the buttons isn't the greatest, and there is a delay in response time for of some of functions, which can be frustrating at times. Skipping through files can get tedious, so it might have helped if a couple of the buttons were a little larger.
You probably need to crank up the volume on your MP3 player or computer almost to the maximum, in order to get decent volume on the SimplyVibe. If there is available memory on an SD card or flash drive, the unit can record ambient audio. This can create issues, as the WAV files that are created are "protected", and erasing them can be a little inconvenient. Tone can be adjusted by selecting one of the preset equalization settings.
I have several external speaker systems, but have yet to find a one that has the kind of convenience and portability I am looking for. Because it utilizes a cord connection, I don't find the SV-X6U1 ideal for use with an iPod, but when used with SD cards, you have a unit that is small, easy to carry, delivers good quality sound, and has a battery that lasts for a decent amount of time. It's perfect for taking around the house, or on a trip to the park or beach.
It is not without flaws, but the SV-X6U1 is a great value in this price range, and would make a terrific gift. I plan to get another one at some point. The Nokia battery it uses is readily available, and inexpensive. The speakers are available in either black or white finish. I also considered the SimplyVibe SV-X7, but decided against it because it accepts micro SD cards rather than SD cards.well I just got the unit, is much better than the old model, sound is loud and clear, the battery life is longer about 9-10 hrs. I have not encounter anything wrong with the unit yet.I got this little device for my Mother-in-law. She has her favorite radio stations that she listens to and this little radio has a great big sound. Since it will play files that are on SD cards I have recorded all he favorite music and put them on SD cards. I have the Bible on Sd cards also. I bought enough SD cards that I put One chapter on each card. It has really worked out well since it is easy to chose an album, Chapter or station and in seconds be listening to it. This is one of my best purchases online ever. SimplyVibe and Amazon both have outstanding customer service since I had some early issues using the SD function. I would definitly recommend this product. Both SimplyVibe and Amazon did every thing in their power to resolve my problems.I'd say that the review by trebe from Feb 2012 is good and accurate, but I feel that someone needs to say "buyer beware" as well as "you get what you pay for".
I bought it to use as an alarm clock that would play my tunes from USB or SD chip at the time I set. I have yet to figure out how to set the alarm, and 2 other people haven't been able to either. The manufacturer ("Simply Globo" hasn't responded to my email for help, and I fear that it will be in the same broken English that the user manual is written in. This device is really cool, but it's makers don't know how to describe it or explain it's use in any language that I speak.
If I ultimately find out the magical and strange combination of buttons and menus to get it to play my music when I set it to, I'll love it....
So how do you rate something that does plenty cool stuff, but not what you were told it would do?
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I though that the sound quality was not going to be so good for it is a very small speaker. However, I was totally wrong about that because the sound quality is amazing. Also, you could set it up as an alarm and it works as a radio. And you can put it next to you while sleeping without worrying about turning it off because it has sleep timer. Wonderful product!
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