iROCKER Barnacle Vibe Bluetooth Speaker Review | 2020

Speaker Overview

If you currently own an iSUP and are looking for fun ways to increase your enjoyment on the water, the iROCKER bluetooth speaker is definitely an accessory to pick up. A BLACKFIN SUP rebranded version of SPEAQUA’s popular Barnacle Vibe, this floating speaker is 100% waterproof (submersible), sand and dustproof, and supports Bluetooth connectivity up to 33 feet (10 meters) away.

Another feature that we love about iROCKER’s bluetooth speaker is the fact it supports dual-pairing. Buy two of these, mount them onto the action mount of two iROCKER SUP boards, and paddle out for a great time with your friends.

This speaker has a lot of other great features that make it one of our favorite paddle board accessories for this season. It has 4GB of internal memory which allows you to store up to 1,000 songs. This gives you options, as you can play music directly from your phone or leave it behind when you paddle out and simply use the speaker’s built-in storage.

Secondly, the speaker also integrates with your phone and allows you to use the built-in mic and speaker to answer calls while you’re out paddleboarding. It also has caller ID functionality.

On the bottom of the speaker is a removable suction cup that you can use to secure it to any number of smooth surfaces. Of course, you can remove the suction cup and screw it directly onto your inflatable paddle board.

In terms of sound quality, the iROCKER/BLACKFIN SUP speaker has a rich sound with good bass response. It produces plenty of volume and if paired with a second speaker, it works great for beach, pool, or house parties.

There’s also a built-in rechargeable battery that provides up to 8 hours of play time. The speaker has a micro USB charging cable and it’s really convenient (and much cheaper) when compared with other speakers that require you to buy disposable batteries.