ION Block Rocker Demo / Review

[bettiene]

Getting me one

[acdcfreak75]

would this be good for gigs? because my band bought a p.a. system and we need speakers really bad and we dont have the money

[Hennypenny8888]

What is the mic function like? Is it loud and clear?

[bigpoff63]

how much range does this block rocker have? and the louder it is played, does it lose the sound quality?

[djfauxhawx]

would you suggest this for djing with laptops n controllers? n plus i have a friend who is setting up a studio in her house, shud she buy this as well as me?

[fitwomen]

Just bought mine!!! I was so excited. Except it will not charge. I haven't even used it. Called customer support, but was put on hold forever (were they responding to block rocker questions) emailed customer support, but they may have already gone home. :( Something tells me.....this isn't as great as I thought.

[AndrewMessenger]

This block rocker only has 24 watts of sound at the peak level??

(this is from their website specs - ionaudio dot com)

I have a cheap Sony stereo with over 500 watts of sound, it knocks it out!

I think the block rocker is a great idea, but WHEREs the power???

[bondservant4jesus]

This one is cool. I have experienced it in person. Very good. :)

[fluxXx911]

how is this compared with JVC BOOMBLASTER? and does it have radio??

[ducttaperulestheworl]

what are the power ratings?

will the power outlet in Malaysia suitable for this speaker?

[chivito805]

i just got this today and i plugged it in for 6hours and when i unplugg it it show low and 1 and 2 and 3 goes back down to low how do i charge this

[fitwomen]

@chivito805 Did you ever find out? I am having the same issue. So disapointing.

[officerpoopnard]

Rock Out With Your Block Out

[jbangj]

this aint a review tho.. just sayn

[UrielYube]

i click link and click add to cart...and it does nothing...help?

[liber777paradis]

No USB???

[teekanne15]

that guy looks ridiculous



[12bwatching]

I bought this item recently...and it rocks! I bought it for my garage/shop, replacing my outdated "boombox". I bought a $39 external soundcard and hooked up an old laptop computer. Now I can use it for CD's, DVD's, Pandora, Slacker and Xfinity. The sound I get, using it in conjunction with the sound card, is freaking amazing!

[sharkfrenz]

@12bwatching heyyy well can anyone help me i just got the block rocker yesterday and idk how to charge it its frustrating me so much cuz i need to use it in 2 days. idk if its chargeing cuz when i put the power cable in to charge it the charge light pops up for about 10 seconds then turns off dose that mean its chargeing? but the light just turns off? and i also tryed turning the blockrocker on to charge it and the lights 123 light up and the red low light is off but how do i kno if its charged

[SantizClaus]

I'm looking for a good speaker to use in our lockrroom pre-game. From what I can understand it's good for rock music and everything but what about a bit more bass required music such as dubstep/hardstyle etc? I need something with a nice, heavy OOMF to it if you know what I mean?

[XyL0Ph0n3]

Ordered one today, getting it on friday. Awesome!

[bmwZ444]

can you plug in mic xlr lead and guitar jack at the same time.

i am thinking of purchasing one to use busking.

if you could get back to me asap, it would be much appreciated.

David

[tomwilz15]

First question, how many wats is it? because that didn't sound that loud. And also can it connect up to a laptop etc?

[blackarchmage91]

whats the quality of the bass?

[ScourgeDUBSTEP]

Just to let all of you know, I use two of these badboys, and when you hook them up to a secondary source for djing, eg laptop & decks, the volume is fucking insane and even when really loud the clarity isnt bad either, sub is really nice and heavy, perfect for me!

[kungfuridinghood]

Hey, I'm don't think he said it, but it's really important I know, how loud is this? In Watts.

[quietstorm819]

@kungfuridinghood I think it's only 2 watts.

[StevenAteYourDogs]

does it work with ipod nanao 5th gen?

[KujoDaTrollEater]

Could I hook up other speakers to the block rocker?

[ColletteG54]

can i plug my laptop into this?

[pipesmokerable]

im what way is this more powerful? is it louder? and could i plug my laptop in via a aux cable?

[pipesmokerable]

if i already have a bose sounddock portable would u reconmend this?

[RockBandParts]

@pipesmokerable Oh yeah - This thing is perfect for going outside with. It is more powerful, has wheels, IPOD hookup, 12 hours battery life, and comes with the microphone and stuff for the kids to play around with, or for you to make announcements for weddings and/or parties. We take it everywhere we go now, haha!

[sixhats]

Hi Ryan. Just wanted to give an update: bought one about a month ago and have used it for about 5 hours at a time, three times a week. The battery life blew me away: *easily* 12 hours aggregate. The sound clarity is good on the line inputs, acceptable on the RCA input - lossy by nature. Pushed my output aggregate sound (XLR wireless mic, XLR Vestax VCM-100, line input mic, and line input sampler) thru' a Soundcraft passive mixer, and hooked up a 50' 1/4inch-to1/4inch cable: absolutely no issues.

[RockBandParts]

@sixhats AWESOME!  Thank you for writing that! It is good for people to see that this thing really is great!

[sixhats]

Ryan,

Have you noticed any output power variance/drop if you have all three inputs used? For example, as a dance instructor, I can see plugging in three wireless mic systems: 2 for teacher & assistant, and the other mobile transmitter handles my iPod on a hip-pack (no running to the iPod for pause!).

Could you let us know what the variances might be, or any distortions?

[RockBandParts]

@sixhats During the 4th of July party, we had 2 microphones going with the ipod. No volume variance at all. We had it plugged in to the wall at the time... But my daughter is always cranking it up and playing with it on it's battery too.

[mycahman]

awesome

[10nestaw1993]

do ou ship to the uk.

[RyanVanilla]

This looks amazingly cool and I want to get it already. One thing, where's the USB port for the ion drum rocker to plug in to?

[AlphaCentauri77]

I´m selling one of those for 200 euros. Real good state. Aranjuez. Madrid. Interested?

[clownslayer4235]

this is pretty cool, but what does it have to do with rock band? :D

[Mytran916]

@clownslayer4235 You can hook up your rock band game via tv to it

[EricThyrgaardBass]

no speaker specifications?

[RockBandParts]

@EricThyrgaardBass The speaker specs are on the website. Check the link below the video :)

[chaveznieves]

one question i do have is how is the low end on this thing? i know that alot of speakers/amps/etc will get distorted and messy with really bassy sounds on higher volumes. is that a problem here? or would one be able to crank it up to full on a really bassy song and still get clarity

[RockBandParts]

@chaveznieves Personally, I use this all the time and have not had any problems with it distorting. I tend to listen to rock more than anything.

[chaveznieves]

@RockBandParts

well rock isn't really overly bassy or anything, which is why i wanted to know.

[RockBandParts]

@chaveznieves My wife plays around with her R&B a bit, and i've heard rap songs on it. You really dont have to worry about it distorting... I've been selling this on my real music site for some time - never had a complaint.

[chaveznieves]

@RockBandParts

ok just wondering

[chaveznieves]

i actually expected the price to be much higher on this, thus being a ripoff. but its actually very cheap for its specs and functionality. this looks like a great gadget for a casual or beginner musician. although i would urge people not to think of it as an amp replacement.

one criticism i have is the inability to fine tune the low/med/hi, but overall this seems like a great product for the price. you've got a great product here and i'm sure it'll sell well

[JonoSpace]

Nicely advertised, and seems like an awesome product, the idea of being able to play guitar + have the music coming out the same amp is great, saves alot of hassle

[seehowirock]

@JonoSpace you can do that one any amp with a aux line in that isn't component. just get a mini-jack to mini (or quarter inch) jack lead and plug it in. Remember the signal will get turned from stereo to mono, unless you've set up more than one amp. :)

[TheEcilop]

Do you think that this could be heard over an acoustic drum set?

[OriginalBroadcasting]

seems to me like a rock blocker :/

[spookyman123]

i wish there was one of these with a Zune dock instead of an iPod dock... i have a ZuneHD..

[RockBandParts]

@spookyman123 does your zune have an AUX output? If it does, then it will work :D

[spookyman123]

@RockBandParts umm ya.. its called the headphone jack.. but i want a "dock" so that I can charge it also..

[MecheBoi69]

AND ITS SO CHEAP ZOMG! =D

[BlackDahliaMurder214]

So what you're saying is that we can rock out with our block out?

[tdub731]

That is nice!

[TutorialThis]

rock out with your block out!

[jordannugs]

rock out with ya block out

[mythbusters22]

see ryan you almost had me cause I need a new amp for my guitar but the problem I have with it is that theres no distortian and I have an ipod touch and those ipod docks dont work with the ipod touch second gen

[icedude9113]

@mythbusters22 This works with my 2nd Gen iPod Touch

[mattsocool1990]

O MY FUCKING GOD IM THE 419TH VIEW AND IM FROM OHIO IMA BEAST

(If you dont get it 419 is Ohios area code)

[Roton7]

@mattsocool1990 Too bad area codes don't apply to entire states

[RagingChaos27]

@Roton7 Lol owned

[schladog49]

@mattsocool1990 not every 1 from ohio is 419 you know that right?

[radiohead419]

@mattsocool1990

omg im a beast too!

ohio high five! (or lucas county area)

[0Sprotret]

@mattsocool1990

And too bad the views aren't updated in real time.

Mattsocool1990 = Fail

[001NicoNico]

@mattsocool1990 Cool :D

[deathsnightmar3]

Can you play Ipod music, and your instrument input at the same time? So that you can play along with your ipod music.

[RockBandParts]

@deathsnightmar3 YES! Great question! You can play the IPOD, sing with a mic, AND have an instrument in all at the same time!

[bladelazoe]

ok this has to be one of the best kinda of product that iv seen. i might have to pick this up when i have money.

[47H10N]

Do you ship to Europe?

[Magiffin]

Why are you wearing a beanie?! its summer man!

[ThighDeepinTofu13]

Won't it be really quiet when it's running on batteries?

[ShadowD347H]

Looks like a really nice piece of equipment.

[MaxSonkaFlare]

Okay, I've gotta say....That's pretty sweet. I gotta say, you keep outdoing yourself Ryan!

[freaks112097]

ryan when are the wii ions going to be relesed do know of any relese dates plz reply

[WalkAroundDude]

Want, but the microphone wouldn't be of use to me. I kinda want to get this for my guitar but can't afford :P

[RandomPinoy09]

I WOULD buy this if it had a distortion or overdrive switch. For $150, it isn't bad. And coming with mic? I would buy it since I'm getting into singing.

[spyderpilotuser]

@coreyownz just message him on youtube... ive contacted him twice before and responded both times quite fast.

[Anghorn32]

i used that last week. i think its great

[MUFCElMikeO]

Ion Block Rocker - Rock out with your block out!

[DarkShadow482]

thats actually really good sound usually when you put a amp too loud it sounds ugly and kinda toned out but this is awesome nice job RBP ;D

[TheSubdivisions]

I thought he said at 1:11 "You can rock out with your cock out" at first because I had the volume down really low xD

[ROQFAN]

The demo didnt help much but the rest of the video did, I might get it

[spyderpilotuser]

@coreyownz ive order a fair few things... have had nothing but great service.

[Holzy09]

and i definitely think you should sell your awesome party light from the demo

[Holzy09]

diggin the white getup bro

[Rollacoastalex]

Only $150? Oh heck yeah :p

[Rollacoastalex]

I could really use the iPod dock for when I play guitar... I could invest in this. Thanks for the video, Ryan!

[eproductions2008]

Rock out with your Block out.

[iiGeNoCiiDexZ]

Is there a price for the Pro Guitar/Bass guitars for RB3 yet RBP?

[AxFirez]

I thought it said ION cock blocker...

[The0IdMan]

Clicked the link expecting something like $500 at least. Very pleasantly surprised by the price. I might pick one up.

[davidnumber13]

This looks like a good product! Too bad I don't need it :(

[xJavonta]

Haha right around the time the new Rock Band Squier Stratocaster is coming out too (b^.^)b I'm gonna need an amp if I want to learn real guitar, so this should be perfect. But will it work with an iPod Touch/iPhone? As I would LOVE to use this with that too.

[Izemann92]

Who would buy this if they already have a kickass surround sound system or expensive theater speakers? I don't get it.

[RockBandParts]

@Izemann92 lol, this is meant to plug your guitar into, or drums - but the big thing is that it is PORTABLE. Take it on a camping trip, take it out in the back yard... Going to a friend's house who doesnt have much of a sound system? Just put it in the car and go... Watch the WHOLE video, and you will get the idea :)

[Viterkim]

@RockBandParts i can imagine this would sound as a shitty amp...

But cool if you want to use it to play music through your ipod.

[skateflip132]

@Izemann92 streat musicians u guess. thats all i can see it would be used for, seems good for streat musicians tho

[cadgod120]

I know it's way too early to ask, but when it comes out, will you be selling RB3 stuff?

[RockBandParts]

@cadgod120 of course - i will sell whatever I can get my hands on for all of you :)

[cadgod120]

@RockBandParts Excellent! Although I'm not sure if I want the Squier or the Mustang, because I already have an electric guitar. It's gonna be a tough decision.

[DireStraitsDrummer95]

Sweet!!