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(More customer reviews)I saw this and thought it would be a neat way of amplifying the audio output of the PDA and smartphone I use for music and audio playback.
The idea is clever, as is the design.
The main part is a parabolic sphere, which effectively amplifies the sound waves emanating from a speaker aimed into the parabola. It works, but more on that a bit further on.
The key to the product is a spindle that goes into the center of the parabolic sphere. At the end of the spindle is an adhesive pad. The refreshable adhesive is very sticky, but not messy. You stick the back of the device on the adhesive pad and it stays there. I've tested it with devices weighing up to nine ounces and it works fine. Adjusting controls on the device isn't a problem: the adhesive holds. When you remove the device, there is no sticky residue. And you can mount your unit repeatedly and simply refresh the adhesive when necessary. Very slick.
The spindle also has a cut-out allowing you to run a sync or power cable through it to the device.
The parabolic sphere sits on a base that holds it by friction. It can be maneuvered to whatever angle you like.
All in all, a very nicely designed package.
The manufacturer claims an increase in audio volume of about 10 decibels without requiring a power source. You can absolutely hear the difference between the unassisted speaker and when it is amplified by the Clingo Parabolic Sound Sphere.
Audio fidelity, however, is not changed: you're stuck with the same frequency response you get from the unassisted speaker, only it is louder.
If you're accustomed to listening the speakers on many laptops, it really isn't much different. If you're expecting an audio miracle, though, you will be disappointed. I found it more than adequate for music and talk radio.
I had hopes of using the unit to travel with. Uh, it's several inches around and would take up a considerable amount of space in my roll-on. So, it is desk or table bound.
Which brings me to the great question: if you have a laptop or desktop with speakers, will the Clingo Parabolic Sound Sphere give you anything more? I don't think so. But, when you have an environment without computers, say a bedroom and you want to use your smartphone as a music source and alarm clock, the Clingo Parabolic Sound Sphere is pretty cool. You can charge your device, fall asleep to your tunes and have it wake you up. Release the unit from the Clingo adhesive and you're ready to start your day.
In all, the Clingo Parabolic Sound Sphere is a very nice piece of design and a novel product. It may not be the most universally useful product, but it definitely has a "Wow!"factor to it and pretty high utility value.
Jerry
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Amplified sound. Sophisticated shape. Clingo's Parabolic Sound Sphere is a smartly-designed acoustic amplifier that turns your phone or MP3 player into a no batteries required alarm clock by your bed or into a mini sound system on any desk or counter top. Its universal pad mounts to any phone or media device. Today you can use it with an iPod, tomorrow it may be a driod. Either way, the sphere can stick to it. The Sphere maintains a simple, elegant design that amplifies sound (by about 10 decibels) to help project it into a room. The parabolic shape has been engineered to enhance amplification to creating the sound of full-sized, powered speakers. We also added a pass-through slot for your cable so you can sync and charge your device while you listen. Any phone, anywhere. It's pretty simple, really. Clingo holds your phone. It doesn't matter if it is a BlackBerry, iPhone, Samsung, or latest Droid or whatever. Whether in your car, at the office, at home, or wherever - Clingo holds it...Any phone, anywhere.
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