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I want to write about my experience with the Philips SB8600 Shoqbox XL. ShoqBox is a portable speaker which clearly settles by elaborate details of another, to that later. After unpacking fall equally on some things very well. The weight makes the interior to ordinary values ​​suspect and the quality materials used.
Next while the power supply, including US and Germany adapter as well as a broad and stable strap. The printed instructions for use should also be mentioned that this is becoming increasingly rare.
The controls as well as the unions are well placed and have no ambiguities arise.

The following options:
The connection possibilities nothing to be desired. It is pure and NFC Bluetooth untersützt as well as the classic 3,5mm connection. The coupling of a Nokia Lumia 920 and an iPhone 5s were unproblematic and went right away. Acoustic signals confirm the expenditure switching operations. A laptop could be coupled via Bluetooth without any problems. The Shoqbox XL remembers four different Bluetooth devices.

The Sound:
The Shoqbox XL is intended for use both inside and outside. Therefore, it has two predefined sound settings. In indoor mode, the bass is tighter and the sound itself is crystal clear. Here comes the full digital sound processing and the bass-reflex design of the speakers positively to wear. If the Shoqbox via Bluetooth coupled, advanced hi-fi technologies aptX and AAC are used what sounds worlds better than pure Bluetooth.

The outdoor mode, however, is optimized for maximum volume and assertiveness. With an output of 20W here has much to offer.

The detailed solutions
The integrated battery stands about 8 hours what loose enough for a party.
The USB connection other devices can be charged. Which is great if the source is a smart phone which transmits via Bluetooth.
About the built-in microphone also incoming calls can be accepted. Here, the music automatically stops and starts again after the call.

Conclusion:
The Shoqbox XL is a completely successful thing if you're looking for a mobile speaker. Optimized for indoor and outdoor one can hereby for all common environments without much effort; a touch of a button is enough! By USB charging capability of the source never goes out of steam. With the integrated microphone you can ShoqBox as big and strong headset use in slightly larger conference rooms.