How is the audio quality without the use of headphones?
1365970
I find the audio more than satisfactory. In fact, compared to the other devices I have owned, the volume is better and the tone sounds very decent. That's my opinion, I hope it helps.
1677809
The audio is fine. I usually have mine turned off & only use it when I want to.
1094380
I'll add my $0.02. The sound isn't great and it's not loud enough. However, I found using headphones takes the sound quality from a 2 to a 10+. You could also purchase a small usb plug speaker.
1254960
yes. very very high quality audio. You could use in podcast. Yup, that good
999934
I have not had any complaints about the sound quality. I can hear perfectly fine and folks on the other end have never asked be to repeat anything because of the sound quality.
2173980
Yes! You can use it without earphones and the volume is good. However, because the batteries are small (AAA), the louder you play it the quicker the batteries go. Using the earphones allows the batteries to last longer. It is the best really pocket-sized radio that I have ever seen.
673136
It does not. You would need an external speaker to use without ear/head phones
1222704
Yes. Without noise cancelling, and even without batteries. Of course though at a far reduced audio quality.
711844
Sorry - no you can't hear the sound without either the headphones plugged in or the use of external speakers.
1150307
Great. We never used headphones . We have 2 small children that ride in the middle seats of the van and they were their movie players . Separate volume adjustment on each screen is nice .
1344467
I love mine. The volume is pretty good and quite clear--better than giant flatscreens with Clearvoice. There is a jack for headphones which I never use, but I sit pretty close to mine. I sit on chaise lounge & put DVD player on tabletop. The volume isn't very very loud so you may want to splurge and get the next level that is Internet ready & Bluetooth enabled so you can hook up to speakers by wireless. I don't think there's Bluetooth on this model. But I love mine!
1106406
no. you plug into a port and it uses the electricity from you laptop....so, the answer is no, you do not need headphones.
996797
I don't use devices which allow my making that comparison, however just listening, I'm satisfied. The frequency response seems flat with no noticeable distortion. I don't feel I'm compromising sound for convenience.
1886505
I would say that it is slightly muffled and not as clear as using headphones. I listen to podcasts so high quality sound is not as important as it is with music. I like that it's connected to the bike and don't have to worry about it dropping and it allows me to listen safely
748816
Yes, the audio quality is great, but if you are looking for something that will cancel out noise, you may be better if getting something else. Otherwise these are great. Lightweight, highly portable, and good audio quality.
1140319
Yes, and it's very useful to do so. Conversely, you can listen to music without a battery in the headphones (but you'll need to switch the device to "off").
1809187
No headphones needed. It has an audible sound and you can control the volume.