iMainGO X Speaker & Case Review

Small system, HUGE SOUNDS! That’s the official slogan for the iMaingo X, a portable speaker for your media devices and even electric guitar. Also marketed as a case protector for your mini media player(specifically iPhone, iPod) with the look of a retro cassette cartridge. Lets list off the features of this nifty little device.

Battery Life: up to 12 hoursSpeakers: Extra large 37mm premium high output stereoAmplifier: premium state-of-the-art digitalBass: Tuned portingExtra large device compartmentSimplified and improved device holding mechanismHeadphone jack, combination jack/auxiliary, mic-inDaisy-chain featurePower Supply: rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included)Plug-in charger includedExternal power controlsPlug: 3.5mm gold-tipped stereoWeight: 9 ounces (255 grams)Size: 5.7” x 3.8” x 2.4” (145mm x 96mm x 61 mm)One year limited warrantyMaterial: Neoprene Water resistant

Now the big question, does it work as good as it sounds? After playing with the device for a few days, I can definitely say I enjoyed the ability of sharing my latest tunes at the click of a button with my surrounding counter-parts whether they were willing or not to listen. The 37mm speakers does a good job of releasing audio throughout a large room. It may not have been on par with Bose, but for the price ($69.99) we couldn’t complain. We also tested the mic input with a Sennheiser E835 on a converter to use the iMainGo X as a PA system in the office. That did not work as well in audio output quality, but a nice feature to have none the less. Here’ s my first thoughts out of the box.