CES 2013: Scosche Introduces Weatherproof BoomBOTTLE Speaker For Cyclists and Outdoor Enthusiasts

MacRumors · Jan 8, 2013, 11:21 AM

Scosche today unveiled its weatherproof boomBOTTLE, an omnidirectional outdoor speaker that is designed to fit in standard bicycle bottle cages, providing streaming music while biking, hiking, camping, and participating in other outdoor activities.

The boomBOTTLE incorporates 40mm drivers along with a passive subwoofer, and a built-in lithium-ion battery offers 10 hours of playback per charge.

Scosche's speaker has a durable TPU exterior that is designed to withstand vibrations from rough terrain riding and a splash proof casing makes it usable even when exposed to rain and sweat. Charging and audio ports remain accessible through a top flap.

With its built-in microphone, the boomBOTTLE can be used as a speakerphone, and it features Bluetooth connectivity with a range of 33 feet.

Scosche has also debuted RH1060 Reference Grade Bluetooth Headphones, a new wireless option for its line of reference grade headphones. The over-ear headphones use 40mm neodymium magnet drivers and feature ear cups made from viscoelastic memory foam.

The boomBOTTLE and the RH1060 Headphones are currently on display at CES, which lasts from January 8 to January 11. Pricing and release date have yet to be announced.

Article Link: CES 2013: Scosche Introduces Weatherproof BoomBOTTLE Speaker For Cyclists and Outdoor Enthusiasts

Invator · Jan 8, 2013, 11:37 AM

Just what we need, noise when we want to relax outdoors...

capoeirista · Jan 8, 2013, 11:42 AM

"Wow, this cycle in the wilderness sure is thirsty work - I'd better have a drink, I don't want to dehydrate."

"Oh wait..."

"Curse my inability to not listen to music and just enjoy the peace and quiet of nature for more that five minutes at a time!"

DesterWallaboo · Jan 8, 2013, 11:48 AM

Lovely.... I already have to deal with bikers thinking they own the entire road, now I get to listen to them jamming to Michael Bolton too?

STiNG Operation · Jan 8, 2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DesterWallaboo

Lovely.... I already have to deal with bikers thinking they own the entire road, now I get to listen to them jamming to Michael Bolton too?

Captain Jack Sparrow!!!

likemyorbs · Jan 8, 2013, 12:07 PM

First off, I NEED the water bottle holder on my bike to hold my water bottle, hence the reason i put it there. Second of all, what benefit does this have to a solitary bike rider over headphones?

PracticalMac · Jan 8, 2013, 12:11 PM

Now you can listen to your biker buddy have epic fail.

afireintonto · Jan 8, 2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by likemyorbs

what benefit does this have to a solitary bike rider over headphones?

How about the ability to still hear the traffic around you?
This expensive water bottle provides a much safer way to listen to music while biking.

ArtOfWarfare · Jan 8, 2013, 03:11 PM

I agree this is a great idea. Not everyone cycles for exploring / enjoying nature. If you cycle as your main means of transport or as a way of working out, I'm sure you'll appreciate being able to have your tunes with you.

As others have said, you can't hold enough water in the standard racks anyways, so you aught to find another way of taking water with you. I have a (manly) basket attached to the handlebars for water, maps, food, etc.

urbanlung · Jan 8, 2013, 04:53 PM

I'm soon going to be launching my in ear water buds. We are still ironing out the Bluetooth straw technology but we are hoping that within the year you'll be able to drink a full 1.2cc of warm water wirelessly whilst cycling.

unplugme71 · Jan 8, 2013, 06:53 PM

So who will be the first to dehydrate and sue the company?

Last thing I want is some gangsta wannabee riding around blasting "this is why I'm hot" while I'm focused on climbing steep hills on my mountain bike

AlphaDogg · Jan 8, 2013, 06:58 PM

I used to listen to music on my iPhone's loudspeaker until I realized how much I hated it. You don't need music to connect with nature (it's rule #62 in The Rules, so it must be true)

dona83 · Jan 8, 2013, 07:07 PM

Would've been nice on my 30km each way commute.

KdParker · Jan 8, 2013, 08:10 PM

Great...now the bike paths will be filled with music.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ArtOfWarfare

I agree this is a great idea. Not everyone cycles for exploring / enjoying nature. If you cycle as your main means of transport or as a way of working out, I'm sure you'll appreciate being able to have your tunes with you.

As others have said, you can't hold enough water in the standard racks anyways, so you aught to find another way of taking water with you. I have a (manly) basket attached to the handlebars for water, maps, food, etc.

But everyone else will have to hear your music too.

Today's version of the boom box

Jan 8, 2013, 11:21 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	CES 2013: Scosche Introduces Weatherproof BoomBOTTLE Speaker For Cyclists and Outdoor Enthusiasts Scosche today unveiled its weatherproof boomBOTTLE, an omnidirectional outdoor speaker that is designed to fit in standard bicycle bottle cages, providing streaming music while biking, hiking, camping, and participating in other outdoor activities. The boomBOTTLE incorporates 40mm drivers along with a passive subwoofer, and a built-in lithium-ion battery offers 10 hours of playback per charge. Scosche's speaker has a durable TPU exterior that is designed to withstand vibrations from rough terrain riding and a splash proof casing makes it usable even when exposed to rain and sweat. Charging and audio ports remain accessible through a top flap. With its built-in microphone, the boomBOTTLE can be used as a speakerphone, and it features Bluetooth connectivity with a range of 33 feet. Scosche has also debuted RH1060 Reference Grade Bluetooth Headphones, a new wireless option for its line of reference grade headphones. The over-ear headphones use 40mm neodymium magnet drivers and feature ear cups made from viscoelastic memory foam. The boomBOTTLE and the RH1060 Headphones are currently on display at CES, which lasts from January 8 to January 11. Pricing and release date have yet to be announced. Article Link: CES 2013: Scosche Introduces Weatherproof BoomBOTTLE Speaker For Cyclists and Outdoor Enthusiasts
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PracticalMac macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2009	Now you can listen to your biker buddy have epic fail. __________________ FireWire 1394 Intelligent network guaranteed data transfer, 1500mA power, Ethernet compatible Read: 160 files, 650MB total, *FW400 70% faster* then USB2** Write: 160 files, 650MB total, FW400 48% faster
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urbanlung macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: location, location!	Don't worry guys I'm soon going to be launching my in ear water buds. We are still ironing out the Bluetooth straw technology but we are hoping that within the year you'll be able to drink a full 1.2cc of warm water wirelessly whilst cycling. __________________ Hofstadter's Law: It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law
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AlphaDogg macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denver, CO	I used to listen to music on my iPhone's loudspeaker until I realized how much I hated it. You don't need music to connect with nature (it's rule #62 in The Rules, so it must be true) __________________ 15" 2.66GHz C2D uMBP \| 13" 2.4GHz i5 MBP 500GB \| '07 MacBook iPhone 5 32GB \| iPhone 3GS 8GB \| iPhone 8GB אני רוצה לעשות עליה לישראל
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Jan 8, 2013, 11:37 AM	#2
Invator macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2011	Just what we need, noise when we want to relax outdoors...
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Jan 8, 2013, 11:42 AM	#3
capoeirista macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2007	"Wow, this cycle in the wilderness sure is thirsty work - I'd better have a drink, I don't want to dehydrate." "Oh wait..." "Curse my inability to not listen to music and just enjoy the peace and quiet of nature for more that five minutes at a time!"
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Jan 8, 2013, 11:48 AM	#4
DesterWallaboo macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Western USA	Lovely.... I already have to deal with bikers thinking they own the entire road, now I get to listen to them jamming to Michael Bolton too?
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Jan 8, 2013, 12:07 PM	#6
likemyorbs macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ	First off, I NEED the water bottle holder on my bike to hold my water bottle, hence the reason i put it there. Second of all, what benefit does this have to a solitary bike rider over headphones? __________________ "Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose." ~Steve Jobs
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Jan 8, 2013, 03:11 PM	#9
ArtOfWarfare macrumors 68040 Join Date: Nov 2007	I agree this is a great idea. Not everyone cycles for exploring / enjoying nature. If you cycle as your main means of transport or as a way of working out, I'm sure you'll appreciate being able to have your tunes with you. As others have said, you can't hold enough water in the standard racks anyways, so you aught to find another way of taking water with you. I have a (manly) basket attached to the handlebars for water, maps, food, etc.
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Jan 8, 2013, 06:53 PM	#11
unplugme71 macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2011	So who will be the first to dehydrate and sue the company? Last thing I want is some gangsta wannabee riding around blasting "this is why I'm hot" while I'm focused on climbing steep hills on my mountain bike
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Jan 8, 2013, 07:07 PM	#13
dona83 macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Coquitlam, BC	Would've been nice on my 30km each way commute.
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