Etón Corporation announced rukus Xtreme and Rugged rukus II, the second-generation of Etón’s ground-breaking all-terrain, solar-powered speaker Rugged rukus. Both speakers feature a drop-proof and splash-proof exterior and wirelessly pair with your phone, tablet or computer to stream music anytime, anywhere.
rukus Xtreme (pictured above) blends power, connectivity and durability to produce a rugged, IPX4 splash-proof portable speaker that provides huge, crystal-clear stereo sound. Equipped with dual power options, you can power the rukus Xtreme and charge its 6600 mAh lithium battery via AC adaptor or with its high-efficiency solar panel. The rukus Xtreme ensures you can wirelessly stream music from your favorite mobile device and never run of power, no matter your location. Other features include:
- Two full-range speakers and bass extending radiator
- DSP (Digital Signal Processing) for premiere quality sound
- Bluetooth 4.0 with AVRCP and NFC (Near Field Communication) with enabled devices
- Built-in 5V=2.1A USB port to charge your smartphone or tablet while listening to music
- Speakerphone
The Rugged rukus II (pictured above), Etón’s second-generation, all-terrain, solar-powered portable speaker now with DSP (Digital Signal Processing) for premiere quality sound. With a rubberized, rugged exterior that is IPX4 water resistant, Rugged rukus II is durable yet still lightweight to go wherever life takes you. Other features include:
- Two full range speaker drivers
- High-efficiency solar panel, which can charge the unit in five hours
- USB cable for indoor charging in 2.5 hours
- Built-in 5V=1AUSB port, to charge your smartphone while streaming your favorite music
- Bluetooth 4.0 with AVRCP and NFC (Near Field Communication) with enabled devices
- 1600 mAh internal, rechargeable lithium battery
- Speakerphone
Price and Availability
Eton’s rukus Xtreme ($229.99) and Rugged rukus II ($129.99) will be available in Q2 of 2014.
