This VicTsing speaker can stay or go; it comes with a suction cup and caribiner, and it’s waterproof.
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This deal is a rerun from last year, but it’s back in stock — and for the lowest price ever.
Do you like music? And showers? Most speakers shouldn’t go anywhere near water, but this one can: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon seller Patozon has the VicTsing SoundHot C6 5W wireless water-resistant speaker for $8.90 when you clip the on-page 20%-off coupon and then apply promo code EKXVL3FF at checkout. That code works only with the teal blue color.
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The speaker’s IPX5 rating qualifies it as water resistant. That means it can survive splashes, like in a shower, but not submersion, like in a tub. Why you’d want to submerge a speaker is beyond me, but I suppose the important distinction is that this unit isn’t guaranteed to survive accidental dunks in, say, a tub or pool. It probably can (see some of the user reviews); it’s just not rated for that.
But if you want to play it in the shower, feel free. There’s actually a suction cup included for such mounting options, plus a carabiner for others. The speaker can play for up to six hours (assuming 70% volume) on a charge, according to VicTsing. It has a built-in microphone, so you can take calls on it as well. (Whether you want to take them while you’re in the shower is entirely up to you.)
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Reviews: a 4.4-star average from over 1,100 buyers. Don’t expect miracles from a small, 5-watt speaker, but at this price I suspect you’ll be pretty satisfied. Already bought one? Hit the comments and let me know what you think!
One last note: About two years ago I contacted VicTsing support for an issue with a mouse. I received a prompt reply and, within a few days, a warranty replacement. Your mileage may vary, of course, but I just wanted to share a positive customer-service story from a brand most people probably haven’t heard of.
This article was first published last week.
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