Monster Rockin’ Rambler Review, Teardown and Bass Enhancement

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
  • Meerkat paint job not included Today I tear into one of my bluetooth speakers, The Monster Rockin’ Rambler ! I have been using it for a few months now and really enjoy it, Even though this is an older product now the new-old stock is still available at an awesome price. In this video I give you a quick review and take it apart to show the components as well as add some acoustic foam to the cabinet for a smoother bass response

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  • @brucehensley3191
    @brucehensley3191 5 років тому +66

    Really enjoyed the non destructive side of you.

  • @lsudan2670
    @lsudan2670 5 років тому

    PLEASE send it to me in greece !

  • @Mert_Dede
    @Mert_Dede 5 років тому +28

    Hey everybody Garrett Claridge here classic intro lol :D

  • @x9x9x9x9x9
    @x9x9x9x9x9 5 років тому +16

    Meh that battery in there is decent. SLE (sealed lead acid) batteries are old reliable batteries. Sure you could probably put a larger battery in but that's already a decent battery. (typing this from my work, at a battery store with 4+ year experience)

    • @GarretClaridgeMeerkat
      @GarretClaridgeMeerkat  5 років тому +3

      Lol yeah I have been using it in the freezing Canadian winter sitting in the snow and have not had a battery issue ! I have many like it if I need to replace it sometime, I was worried about it being on the shelf for 4 years but works great

  • @rafkyfauzan5646
    @rafkyfauzan5646 5 років тому +8

    That one moment when Garret did"nt destroy stuff:
    Yay?

  • @mqe73M
    @mqe73M 5 років тому +12

    Destructive or non-destructive your videos are entertaining and I won't stop watching them

  • @AlessandroCussino
    @AlessandroCussino 5 років тому +9

    We have the same smartphone !
    GIVE ME FIVE !!!

  • @scellyyt
    @scellyyt 5 років тому +10

    The infinite potentiometer is called a rotary encoder

    • @GarretClaridgeMeerkat
      @GarretClaridgeMeerkat  5 років тому +10

      aha i swear youtube comments are the only time I learn stuff

    • @scellyyt
      @scellyyt 5 років тому +2

      Lmao

    • @Sparky_Otter
      @Sparky_Otter 5 років тому

      I looked up the specs and yes the Galaxy S5 Neo does support NFC but it appears on his phone it is disabled.

    • @cowsongs
      @cowsongs 3 роки тому

      And that rotary encoder is very prone to getting yanked apart just from normal use of the volume control. It is not a robust part and is not built for use as a front-panel control, especially not one that is going to live the hard life of a portable speaker/amp like this. I just finished taking one of these apart and piecing the encoder back together so the volume would work correctly again. So word of caution, operate the volume knob GENTLY.

  • @ciupik8571
    @ciupik8571 5 років тому +7

    Thats a first video without blowing up speakers ! Nice :P

  • @cjmarsh504
    @cjmarsh504 5 років тому +2

    It's built better than those crappy ones

  • @breakcoregirlxd
    @breakcoregirlxd 5 років тому +19

    is that the same monster that used to make beats by dad before apple bought them

    • @ilpatongi
      @ilpatongi 5 років тому

      Rainy Yes

    • @billmyke746
      @billmyke746 5 років тому

      @@ilpatongi love your work Mister Clarkson hahaha

  • @crazyspeakerpro9584
    @crazyspeakerpro9584 5 років тому +3

    666 views 😱

  • @danedewaard8215
    @danedewaard8215 3 роки тому +3

    Man, you can do awesome reviews!!! I got a little worried when I saw the water shooting at the drivers. I immediately thought it might be gasoline and was waiting to see you whip up some Monster Flambé!!! Again, nice review!!!

  • @4L0N50ALONSO
    @4L0N50ALONSO 5 років тому +3

    Jajajajaja
    Likes intro
    Like bro

  • @thecutegirl125as6
    @thecutegirl125as6 3 роки тому +1

    Rambler express Time
    S1510-51

  • @JonasOnAutos
    @JonasOnAutos 5 років тому +3

    what's the song you were playing at 7:35 i really like it

  • @joselu90
    @joselu90 5 років тому +2

    The same space of these battery, where you can perfectly fit a li-ion battery with 5 or 6 times its capacity. Nice video.

  • @theniftylynx6897
    @theniftylynx6897 5 років тому +1

    Did i mention it’s waterproof? *immediately sprays with water*

  • @ajs2120
    @ajs2120 5 років тому +3

    That sounds really good for what it is, and the driver really moves! I like the retro dymo tape too.

  • @doctor.sreeraj
    @doctor.sreeraj 3 роки тому

    Hello. Thank you in advance for any help you give for my queries. I'm tired of looking for the same battery in india. There's no such size available. Now that my monster RR3 doesn't retain any juice even while plugged in. I don't need the battery in fact as I always used it in plugged mode. Can you help me how i could ever do that by removing the battery and just giving power directly?

  • @joshyogi5093
    @joshyogi5093 5 років тому +1

    March 20th 2019 found one at shoppers for $129 sounds pretty good compared to Sony monster blows away Sony!!!!!😂

  • @noobking2808
    @noobking2808 5 років тому +1

    Can you review the jbl xtreme 2 or the jbl boombox

  • @computernerdinside
    @computernerdinside 5 років тому +1

    Given it has a lead-acid, those things are similar to a car battery, although, while those handle discharge cycles a bit better, best not to leave that battery near dead for long periods of time.

  • @decm8
    @decm8 5 років тому +4

    Do u have XP on the computer Behind u at 0:01

    • @GarretClaridgeMeerkat
      @GarretClaridgeMeerkat  5 років тому +2

      10 with a saver lol, did xp have the pipes saver

    • @decm8
      @decm8 5 років тому

      @@GarretClaridgeMeerkat yeah it did lol

    • @GarretClaridgeMeerkat
      @GarretClaridgeMeerkat  5 років тому +6

      lol last time I ran XP was just before vista came out while in highschool. then I went all mac. now mac hardware is trash and am back on a PC

    • @lucasbrown1610
      @lucasbrown1610 5 років тому

      @@GarretClaridgeMeerkat I wish everyone would do that

    • @decm8
      @decm8 5 років тому

      @@GarretClaridgeMeerkat yeah macs are kinda trash

  • @themnotyou
    @themnotyou 9 місяців тому

    "echo not handy for guitar" ...proceeds to go find my BOSS DD-6 stereo digital delay (echo) and show you what's up with how good echo+guitar is! :P great vid btw!

  • @markus717
    @markus717 Рік тому

    Mine can't stay connected to BT overnight.. stops playing. Instruction Manual didn't even mention that the FM radio presets are EQ presets when not in FM Mode. QUESTION: What types of foam can be used for the demonstrated mod?

  • @sweetdickwilly3444
    @sweetdickwilly3444 4 роки тому +4

    Dude great video. I bought this for $40 as is display model from Frys electronics. It only works when plugged in. I researched and found the battery is a regular problem but is solved by replacing it. Now i know how to replace it. Thanks so much

    • @GarretClaridgeMeerkat
      @GarretClaridgeMeerkat  4 роки тому +2

      Ah cool! Yeah that battery is common and might I even suggest making a 12v car lighter plug for it or even have a connector on the side to be able to plug in a full size car battery or something fun :P I since got the much bigger version of this boombox but the one in this video is holding up strong after being lost in the Canadian winter under snow and totally submerged underwater for a week or so from someone leaving it face up outside, I banged it around work sites doing construction and it still sings

  • @user-xs9hy5dn5n
    @user-xs9hy5dn5n 5 років тому +2

    Oh yeeees awesome

  • @mariamikola9077
    @mariamikola9077 3 роки тому +1

    Wow

  • @syamsularifin5584
    @syamsularifin5584 5 років тому +1

    Brilliant! the Monster Rockin' rambler portable wireless Bluetooth speaker inside is added with foam rubber.

  • @seanseanseanseansean
    @seanseanseanseansean Рік тому

    Mine came without the ham-handed lettering painted across the factory lettering. Should I axe for a refund?

  • @Itachisclone420
    @Itachisclone420 5 років тому +2

    3:18 That’s a model of the Sony so Wolfers

  • @kennethwallace4338
    @kennethwallace4338 5 років тому +1

    Would not be a great video without a water spraying. Great video 😀

  • @20EsOfficial
    @20EsOfficial 5 років тому +1

    Step one to using nfc: make sure your phone has it and make sure it's on! Step two: take off any thick cases. These can block the nfc from working.
    3. If it still doesn't work, awkwardly move the back over the nfc tag until you've covered the whole area of the back if your device.

  • @rosineer
    @rosineer 5 років тому +1

    Great post. I just bought one at Shoppers. Glad to see this mod. I'll do it as soon as warrenty is off. I'm also happy to see the EQ presets that you showed. I tried to find this in the lit that came with spkr. enjoying very much.
    Rockin' Rambler On!!!

    • @rosineer
      @rosineer 4 роки тому

      @Biggest Richard Cranium yup each of the numbers is a different EQ present

  • @idropiphoneyt932
    @idropiphoneyt932 5 років тому +2

    This was very interesting. Nice video 👍

  • @andrewlewis5251
    @andrewlewis5251 2 роки тому

    lead acid battery in a 300$ BT speaker?!?

  • @abdelkaderelbachir9523
    @abdelkaderelbachir9523 5 років тому +2

    wow I'm shocked who are you !!!!!!!!? 😵
    I'm scared 😰

  • @BadTeachersgaming
    @BadTeachersgaming 4 роки тому

    Why you didnt destroy that shit? 😅

  • @FubarMike
    @FubarMike 5 років тому +1

    is this speaker green golf club approved?

  • @k4gaming88
    @k4gaming88 4 роки тому

    How about you flip it and spray water?

  • @basscentral2618
    @basscentral2618 5 років тому +1

    Yaaaasss gerret your back again.👏 keep up the great work

  • @PLP_MD_And_BTS_Fanatic_1988
    @PLP_MD_And_BTS_Fanatic_1988 4 роки тому +1

    Meerkat Nakasulat na!

  • @ryeweskey
    @ryeweskey 4 роки тому +1

    Just bought this for someone, It doesn't specify on the box, but could I load a thumb drive with mp3's and plug it in and have it play from the thumb drive? Could you test that out?

    • @GarretClaridgeMeerkat
      @GarretClaridgeMeerkat  4 роки тому +1

      hey, that usb just charges

    • @ryeweskey
      @ryeweskey 4 роки тому

      How would one go about modifying the usb port to play mp3 drives? Lol. I was hoping to be able to load a drive with their favorite music but I guess that's not going to work now unfortunately. May have to velcro a ipod mini or shuffle to the case and plug it in to aux and usb for power haha

    • @ryeweskey
      @ryeweskey 4 роки тому

      I was aiming for simplicity for two less tech saavy people but now it might get confusing hah

  • @BrakerWayne
    @BrakerWayne 5 років тому

    TJ Miller thinks he slick

  • @johnsonbardin3552
    @johnsonbardin3552 4 роки тому +1

    He looks like Malcom X

  • @ryanbaez8058
    @ryanbaez8058 3 роки тому

    Nice clean teardown

  • @florenceflavien3970
    @florenceflavien3970 3 роки тому

    pretty powerfull

  • @travis4798
    @travis4798 5 років тому

    Eww another Monster product! They make terrible cables. Decent speaker though.

  • @sebastianramadan8393
    @sebastianramadan8393 5 років тому

    12V 2.3 amp-hours means you could draw (at least) 12 volts from this at 2.3 amps for an hour before it drops below 12 volts... or if you draw 1 amp instead, you could draw that 1 amp for 2.3 hours before the voltage drops below 12V... does this make sense? Amp-hours are a unit of load over time.

  • @rajgill7576
    @rajgill7576 5 років тому

    Thing looks just like a car jumper, and sounds like every china bt speaker ever hahaha. Her voice

  • @ixionn563
    @ixionn563 5 років тому

    What's up with all the old radios, clocks and televisions you keep on the shelf? Do you just collect them? They seem too nice to get destroyed but you've done all sorts.

  • @jamiemerrill3412
    @jamiemerrill3412 3 роки тому

    This is nice

  • @themontsfamily
    @themontsfamily 2 роки тому

    Help! Don’t know how to charge it.

    • @GarretClaridgeMeerkat
      @GarretClaridgeMeerkat  2 роки тому

      hey, it is a DC input jack at the rear, comes with a small 12 volt power adapter plug but one can be found easy to replace if lost they are a common adaptor

  • @favianharnarain3876
    @favianharnarain3876 3 роки тому

    I want it

  • @genoziderkanine2668
    @genoziderkanine2668 5 років тому +1

    It Says its unavailable on Amazon

  • @BGTech1
    @BGTech1 5 років тому

    Watch my teardown amd speaker blowouts!

  • @HiSmartAlarms
    @HiSmartAlarms 5 років тому

    I have two questions, 1. Are you still a furry and 2. Could you do a Q&A Video again?

  • @theolordenthusiast2773
    @theolordenthusiast2773 5 років тому

    I love taking things apart as well. I'd been doing it since I was very young. Awesome vid by the way. Have a great week.

  • @tanyaharrison961
    @tanyaharrison961 5 років тому

    To use the near field or nfc swipe down on a android phone into the settings tab then swipe across then tap on nfc make sure you speaker is on once you hear a sound it means it connected

  • @djactivator
    @djactivator 5 років тому

    where can i find it for $80? Amazon sells it for $139

  • @djlobb
    @djlobb 5 років тому

    Hi mate! Do you build your own custom PC computers or do you use old pre-built ones?

  • @eherring77
    @eherring77 5 років тому

    The FM reception is very poor. Is there a problem with mine?

  • @justindoel1764
    @justindoel1764 5 років тому

    I mean it’s not horrible but it’s pretty cheap looking

  • @414RadioTech
    @414RadioTech 5 років тому

    The speaker model you showed is now $169.99 on amazon

  • @onyx8231
    @onyx8231 4 роки тому

    2:44 Nice one! I didn't even hear you un-zip.
    I pee X4 as well. 🤣

  • @lucyanwar7012
    @lucyanwar7012 2 роки тому

    👇👇👇👇👇🔊😐

  • @helloworld8428
    @helloworld8428 5 років тому

    You are actually amazing in reviewing though! Keep it up! :)

  • @sebastianramadan8393
    @sebastianramadan8393 5 років тому

    10+15 = 30 watts? Interesting arithmetic...

  • @mustagezaadrian9736
    @mustagezaadrian9736 4 роки тому

    I guess this is the only speaker that you don't want to destroy it.

  • @DirtyBob7777
    @DirtyBob7777 5 років тому

    Nice NES.. please don't destroy that...

  • @1995voyagerES
    @1995voyagerES 5 років тому

    Not bad at all. Sounds good (listened with headphones) and it's not even clipping at max volume isn't it?

    • @GarretClaridgeMeerkat
      @GarretClaridgeMeerkat  5 років тому +1

      it can clip but I never needed it that loud, that test was it cranked right up to check for noises and see how solid it was, I should have done a test at a normal volume I do find the highs get harsh when using it at its peak, much more balanced when not pushing it

  • @jimspeakerfreak3058
    @jimspeakerfreak3058 5 років тому

    Yes my subwoofer is a rxt driver

  • @41xpd67
    @41xpd67 5 років тому

    What is the price of that speaker in eu?

  • @bustinbrown9505
    @bustinbrown9505 5 років тому

    Why do you like meerkats?

  • @tupapiricky4564
    @tupapiricky4564 5 років тому

    the stereo is saved from the ax

  • @alexandergauvin8265
    @alexandergauvin8265 5 років тому

    Hey Garret, What camera equipment do you use to record your videos?

  • @saadkhanvlogcafe361
    @saadkhanvlogcafe361 5 років тому

    Awesome dude

  • @PlaysGames11
    @PlaysGames11 5 років тому

    lead acid battery?? that one is only 28Wh so you could run that thing only a couple hours at full blast... if you wanna modify it you could change it for a lithium-ion battery, some circuitry would be needed though

  • @jamescollins6085
    @jamescollins6085 5 років тому

    This sounds like a good tweeter would benefit it.

    • @GarretClaridgeMeerkat
      @GarretClaridgeMeerkat  5 років тому

      It's pretty good, Was a few moments I had walked in the way of the stationary microphone lol

  • @gabrielh.50
    @gabrielh.50 5 років тому

    It has a surprising amount of low end

    • @GarretClaridgeMeerkat
      @GarretClaridgeMeerkat  5 років тому

      i had to take the eq off the mic and go super flat for the sound test haha

  • @FNUKSTER1366
    @FNUKSTER1366 5 років тому

    Great video

  • @lookwhosstalking4757
    @lookwhosstalking4757 5 років тому

    40th like

  • @ytrewq6789
    @ytrewq6789 5 років тому

    I wonder if they are still built the same now that they are cheaper?...

    • @GarretClaridgeMeerkat
      @GarretClaridgeMeerkat  5 років тому +1

      the new version costs wayy more im talking about the first gens still on sale

    • @ytrewq6789
      @ytrewq6789 5 років тому

      @@GarretClaridgeMeerkat kk my bad

  • @speedlite9164
    @speedlite9164 5 років тому

    Nice

  • @tjdickson912
    @tjdickson912 5 років тому

    Hi

  • @justindoel1764
    @justindoel1764 5 років тому

    Ok lol

  • @rakic.11
    @rakic.11 5 років тому

    Who is here from 2010? 😂😂

    • @rakic.11
      @rakic.11 5 років тому

      Probably we will be here for more 10 years

  • @DeathVictor101
    @DeathVictor101 5 років тому

    I had this speaker before I found it in the trash from one of my family and the sub sounded horrible

  • @enzomeister
    @enzomeister 5 років тому

    Man buy a new microphone by the way good video

  • @cjmarsh504
    @cjmarsh504 5 років тому

    Niiice

  • @Xplasma1
    @Xplasma1 5 років тому +1

    That woofer is very interesting. Very big magnet and voice coil for a 15 watt power rating. Very rare to see something conservatively rated. Another company might rate that speaker 50 watts and, ehh, maybe? it might handle that.
    One of these days I should upload a video of my modified Welton PS94SH towers playing 5th gear. I added insulation and new crossovers, and those speakers have *bass!*

    • @Xplasma1
      @Xplasma1 5 років тому

      So I did what I said i was going to do in the comment above: ua-cam.com/video/5aeiIOd9CVY/v-deo.html

  • @jedithusnbixby2108
    @jedithusnbixby2108 5 років тому +1

    1.!!!!!!!!

  • @gniothegratemakes5323
    @gniothegratemakes5323 5 років тому +1

    Can yo do giveaway