{"product_id":"supersonic-vintage-retro-multifunction-bluetooth-speaker-with-rechargeable-battery","title":"SuperSonic SC-1198BT Retro Multi-Function Bluetooth Speaker with AM\/FM\/SW Radio - Rechargeable, USB, SD, Micro SD","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.cg-acc{border-top:1px solid #E5DED2;margin:0;}.cg-acc summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:14px 2px;list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;transition:color .15s ease;}.cg-acc summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}.cg-acc summary:hover{color:#C9973A;}.cg-chev{flex:none;font-size:.7em;line-height:1;color:#C9973A;transition:transform .2s ease;}.cg-acc[open] summary{color:#C9973A;padding-bottom:6px;}.cg-acc[open] .cg-chev{transform:rotate(180deg);}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuperSonic SC-1198BT Retro Multi-Function Bluetooth Speaker with Rechargeable Battery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e A retro-styled Bluetooth speaker with a three-band AM\/FM\/shortwave radio and a real analogue volume knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey spec:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 3W RMS (6 watts total), 100 Hz to 16 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe differentiator:\u003c\/strong\u003e SHORTWAVE. A 3-band tuner (FM, AM and SW 5.9-18.0 MHz) with a telescopic antenna - almost nothing else in this category has it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in rechargeable 6V \/ 1400 mAh battery, or 4 x D cells, or straight from the wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Before you buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rechargeable battery runs about 2 hours. Keep it near an outlet, or load 4 D batteries (not included) for long sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperSonic's SC-1198BT\u003c\/strong\u003e is a radio that happens to speak Bluetooth. The knob is analogue, the antenna is telescopic, and the tuner covers FM, AM and - unusually - shortwave, from 5.9 to 18.0 MHz. So it streams from your phone in the kitchen, plays MP3s off a USB stick or an SD card in the workshop, and at night it pulls in stations from the other side of the world. It runs off its rechargeable pack, four D batteries, or the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-band radio:\u003c\/strong\u003e FM 87-108 MHz, AM 520-1620 kHz and SHORTWAVE 5.9-18.0 MHz, with a telescopic antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stream from any phone, tablet or laptop within about 10 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB, SD and micro SD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug in a stick or a card full of MP3s and play them straight - no phone required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue volume knob:\u003c\/strong\u003e A real knob with a real detent. It is the most satisfying control on any speaker under fifty dollars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree ways to power it:\u003c\/strong\u003e The built-in rechargeable pack, 4 x D batteries, or AC from the wall (110V\/60Hz - 220V\/50Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetro cabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.8 x 5.1 x 7.3 inches and 4.5 lb of proper wood-and-grille styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe honest limits, so this arrives as the product you pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery life is about 2 hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e SuperSonic's own specification says 2 hours per charge. Some listings elsewhere claim six. Two is the manufacturer's number, and it is why this speaker is happiest near an outlet or loaded with D cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 watts total, not a party speaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 3W RMS is a kitchen, workshop, bedside or patio speaker. It is not for a backyard party\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD batteries are NOT included:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want long battery sessions, buy four D cells separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo aux input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sources are Bluetooth, USB, SD\/micro SD and the radio. There is no 3.5 mm line-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x SC-1198BT retro Bluetooth speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x USB charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchens and workshops - the radio and a USB stick, no phone needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortwave listening and radio hobbyists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBedside listening, where an analogue knob beats a touch panel at 6am\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarages, sheds and patios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who misses radios that looked like radios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"cg-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cg-chev\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePower \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SC-1198BT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 3W RMS (6W total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 Hz - 16 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in rechargeable, 6V \/ 1400 mAh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlay time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2 hours per charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSources:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth, USB, SD, micro SD, AM\/FM\/SW radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth range:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87 - 108 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 520 - 1620 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShortwave:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.9 - 18.0 MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x D batteries (not included) or AC 110V\/60Hz - 220V\/50Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.83 in x 5.11 in x 7.28 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.54 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntenna:\u003c\/strong\u003e Telescopic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e Analogue rotary knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 days parts and labour\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"cg-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cg-chev\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 2 hours per charge, which is SuperSonic's own published figure. Some retailers advertise 6 hours - that is not the manufacturer's specification. For long sessions, run it from the wall or fit four D batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it really receive shortwave?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - 5.9 to 18.0 MHz on a telescopic antenna, alongside FM and AM. It is genuinely a three-band radio, which is rare in a Bluetooth speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I play music from a USB stick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It reads USB, SD and micro SD, so a card or stick of MP3s plays directly with no phone in the loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there an aux input?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The sources are Bluetooth, USB, SD\/micro SD and the radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow loud is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 x 3W RMS - 6 watts total. That is a kitchen, workshop or bedside speaker. It fills a room; it does not fill a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"cg-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cg-chev\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge fully before first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapse the telescopic antenna before moving or storing the speaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the cabinet with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents on the grille.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove D batteries if the speaker will be stored for a long period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it out of direct sunlight and away from damp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"cg-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose SuperSonic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cg-chev\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuperSonic has spent two decades building the audio and video gear that actually gets used - the karaoke rig at the party, the soundbar under the bedroom TV, the portable radio in the workshop. It is not boutique hi-fi and it does not pretend to be. 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