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Three decades ago the Boombox changed the entertainment industry by bringing the party outside. Its high-quality sound system and flexibility to carry it around without having to connect it to the nearest AC power made it a darling to many.
The Boombox almost faced extinction with the entry of wireless Bluetooth speakers and MP3 format that were trendy. In a quick rejoinder, the Boombox has been reinvented with the introduction of Dashbon Flicks Mobile Cordless Boombox Projector.
The Dashbon Flick has changed the game as it packs a projector on its system that makes playing videos and Movies in the garden a reality. Let us have a closer look at the Dashbon Flicks to find out all you need to know in regard to this able sound and projector machine.
DESIGN AND FEATURES
The Boombox and projector boasts of a well-built compact body quality and offers ultimate portability. It measures 5.3 x 11.8 x 6.5 inches and weighs in at 7.5 pounds which makes it a suitable companion to carry around for garden parties.
The system has a polished plastic body with a clean and minimal appearance that benefits from the sturdy build quality.
The Dashbon Flicks comes with a number of connectivity options. There is a USB port and a built-in HDMI port that will enable you to connect to other media devices including DVD, Blu-ray, iPhone, laptop, iPad among others.
There is an audio in port and a headphone port in the Dashbon Flick. Of course, you won’t miss a power port that will allow you to charge the battery or to power the projector in case you want to use it outside.
There are control functions housed at the top of the projector that allows you to toggle between audio output settings and image quality. If you want to sit pretty and control the system from your hand, then you got a remote included in the pack to offer you this convenience.
DISPLAY AND PERFORMANCE
The Dashbon Flicks weds well the speaker system and the LED projector. The all-in-one projector boasts of powerful projection capabilities. The Dashbon has RGB lights that offer a dynamic array of colors which in turn reflect the artistic and cinematic quality of any movie.
The Dashbon comes with 700 LEDs which enables the system to produce a vibrant widescreen video projection thereby offering a beautiful viewing experience. This gizmo also offers an HD display resolution of 720p that produces high-quality video thanks to Data Loss Prevention technology included in the Dashbon projector.
The DLP offers both reliability and quality by creating amazing color displays through LEDs and capable of working up to 100 feet away. The contrast ratio is 10,000:1, and it supports over 16 million different shades of color.
Internally, a 700 lumen LED powers the Dashbon thereby enabling it to offer stellar image fidelity. The projector is capable of handling a variety of content both in darkened and bright environments at its 720p resolution without distorting the image quality.
Unfortunately, users who are obsessed with 1080p resolution will have to nurse their expectations since both models come with a resolution of 720p. However, this is not a deal breaker considering the fact the projector still offers high-quality images.
Using the Boombox through Bluetooth connection, expect an impressive performance and it is easy to set up. The system is capable of playing without missing a beat up to 30 feet away from the connected smartphone.
This means that you can connect to your friend’s smartphone while he or she is seated some yards away from the Dashbon and you get to enjoy the music together.
If you need to switch between the modes, let’s say from Bluetooth mode to projector mode, all you need to do is push a button on top of the machine. Impressively, the location of the speaker grill is brilliant as it faces the audience while playing music or projecting a video.
approx. $599.00
SPEAKERS
The Dashborn Flicks comes with two speakers and a subwoofer with a bass radiator. The bass radiator helps in clarifying the actual sound of the bass regardless of the volume you choose to play it using Bluetooth 4.0 protocol.
The system can play well in the garden without any loss of fidelity and it remains crystal clear with rich sounds. The feature here comes in handy especially for outdoor movie watching as it helps to keep the sound enclosed from the ambient noise and lack of walls.
However, the sound tends to be a little too much toward the high-end or maximum volume. It might not come as your first speaker of choice when playing music through its Bluetooth system as it lacks that feel-it-in-your chest bass.
In contrast, it offers rich sound when streaming video through the Dashborn while delivering crisp and clear conversations and the background sounds and effects.
BATTERY
The Dashbon Flicks comes with an inbuilt and rechargeable battery that promises to offer plenty of usage time after a full charge. There are two models of the Dashbon with different batteries, so you will have to choose depending on your budget.
The first model comes with a 140 Wh battery which promises to offer 4 hours of movie playtime, 28 hours of music Bluetooth playback and 28 days of standby. If you need a system that holds the charge longer then you may have to consider the model that comes with a 280Wh battery capacity.
This Dashbon Flick promises to offer 8 hours of movie playtime, 56 hours of Bluetooth music playback and 56 days of standby time. If you are not on a budget, adding a few bucks to your budget, you can easily double the battery capacity of your Dashbon Flick.
FINAL WORD
The Dashbon Flicks Boombox is a decent Projector that targets someone who wants to take the projector out of the home. It offers reliable performance with an array of features including Bluetooth, high-quality sound and 720p display for watching all your movies in a cinematic-like experience.
The inclusion of the projector is a major boost to the Dashbon Flick which was quickly fading away from the limelight with the entry of Bluetooth music devices. Notably, the manufacturers do a good job in packing a reliable 140wh battery in the system.
The availability of a 280wh model is a better option for those who want to use the system outdoors frequently. All said, the Dashbon Flicks Mobile Cordless Boombox Projector fits into the life of mobile users after an all-in-one projection solution thanks to its excellent image fidelity and steady audio quality.
PROS:
- Versatile HDMI connection
- Impressive battery life
- Super-impressive speaker
CONS:
- No 1080p resolution
- Noisy fan
I have this one (the 280wh model) for a month now and I’m soooo happy with it.
It’s not cheap, but so much fun. I love to watch movies with my friends and this one does the trick.