SDS100 review, highs and lows after a couple months

[jonwienke]

Protection has its limits. I've seen a few instances of blown audio amps from people using grounded speakers and cranking up the volume when half of the audio output was shorted out. Not everyone has common sense.

 

[dvendt]

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Does the SDS100 need an amplified speaker?

 

[kruser]

Does the SDS100 need an amplified speaker?

For myself, I'd say no but then I'm in a fairly quiet environment.
If I were mobile with the windows down, then yes!

Only you can really determine if the audio is loud enough with the internal speaker.

 

[jonwienke]

Does the SDS100 need an amplified speaker?

Yes. It only has a headphone jack, intended for 16-ohm headphones, not speakers. So any actual speaker needs to be amplified.

 

[radio3353]

Yes. It only has a headphone jack, intended for 16-ohm headphones, not speakers. So any actual speaker needs to be amplified.

Does the headphone jack on the SDS100 also have a volume limiting resistor like many other portables have? That would also push the need for an amplified speaker. If I plug an external speaker into my PRO-106's headphone jack the volume decreases significantly.

 

[jonwienke]

Does the headphone jack on the SDS100 also have a volume limiting resistor like many other portables have? That would also push the need for an amplified speaker. If I plug an external speaker into my PRO-106's headphone jack the volume decreases significantly.

I believe so. Unamplified external speakers are not as loud as the internal, so I use an amplified. My personal favorite is the Oontz Angle 3, it has 24+hr battery life and plenty of volume. YMMV.