On the back panel, a screw-shut cover keeps the connection points watertight—you’ll need to make sure this is properly locked before throwing the speaker in the pool. On tracks with powerful sub-bass, like The Knife’s “Silent Shout,” the EcoCarbon delivers laudable bass response.
For the most part, the drivers can’t quite recreate the deepest lows this track conjures, and that is how distortion is avoided.
Bill Callahan’s “Drover,” a track with far less deep bass in the mix, is a better gauge of the EcoCarbon’s overall sound signature. Instead, we hear far less of the lower frequency presence the drums could potentially offer, and the same is more or less true of Callahan’s baritone vocals. On Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “No Church in the Wild,” the kick drum loop has plenty of high-mid presence, giving its attack a notably sharp, piercing edge that slices through the layers of the mix.
The sub-bass synth hits that punctuate the beat sound fairly powerful, too, but you are really hearing more of their raspy top notes than anything approaching subwoofer territory. But the audio is quite strong for the price, and when you combine that with a truly waterproof build, you’ve got a shoo-in for our Editors’ Choice award.
EcoXGear EcoCarbon 4.0 Editors’ Choice See It $129.99 at Amazon MSRP $129.99 Pros Powerful audio performance for the price.
The Bottom Line The rugged EcoXGear EcoCarbon portable Bluetooth speaker offers solid audio performance in one of the best outdoor-focused designs we’ve seen.
Customer Reviews: ECOXGEAR EcoCarbon Portable Wireless and Bluetooth Speaker Camo GDI-EXCBN209
It is extremely well made,not really loud,but at near full volume the sound quality is excellent.
Customer Reviews: ECOXGEAR EcoCarbon Portable Wireless and Bluetooth Speaker Black GDI-EXCBN201
It is extremely well made,not really loud,but at near full volume the sound quality is excellent.
EcoXGear Eco Carbon Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker – Review
It can sometimes feel as if manufacturers are piling features onto their products that bear little relation to each other, such as a coffee cup with a tape measure attachment, or a trash can with temperature display. So when we heard about the new Eco Carbon speaker from EcoXGear, I couldn’t help thinking it might be in the same category: Who really needs a speaker that’s waterproof down to 6.6 ft, floats, charges mobile devices, is Bluetooth connectable, has a flashlight, operates as a handsfree speakerphone with a built-in microphone, has rugged construction and a universal mounting point?
Along with its rubberized finish, stainless steel grilles and sturdy handle, the Eco Carbon is one less thing to worry about when traveling.
Unscrew the waterproof cover to access the connection ports and you can use that battery to recharge a phone if you’re off-grid for the night.
Whether camping or adventure riding, the Eco Carbon Bluetooth speaker is a great companion that will quickly become an indispensible part of your kit. While I wouldn’t want to do this while riding, it does give the adventure rider yet another way to integrate the Eco Carbon into their travel gear.
The speaker is available in the attractive orange you see here (my choice for easy visibility when packing in a hurry), as well as all-black, blue and even a camo finish. but unlike the confusing array of speakers out there, I’ve actually listened to this unit over a prolonged period and enjoyed its crisp sound with surprising bass quality thanks to a pair of 8W loudspeakers housed within its casing. On sound alone, I would recommend the EcoXGear Eco Carbon Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker, but all the added features make it a great choice for anybody pursuing an active lifestyle.
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