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Monster SOLARA | Solar Powered Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker
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- Solar powered
- Fez-play technology connects up to 7 other compatible speakers & syncs Audio playback
- 360° sound
- 20W output
- Aux & USB inputs
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EZ-Play Technology
Use Monster’s EZ-Play to wirelessly connect the Solara speaker to other speakers and power up your audio. You can connect up to 8 EZ-Play speakers together at once! Connections are stable up to 100 feet apart.
Omni-Directional Sound
The Solara’s speaker drivers and subwoofer are engineered to create a 360° omni-directional sound experience. No matter what position it is in, the Solara’s audio plays clear and true.
LED Lights
360° LED panels bring light to the darkness. The Solara speaker’s lights illuminates the area around the speaker. Get visibility when you need it, or set the mood with ambient lighting.
Weather Resistant
IPX weather resistance rated for outdoor and indoor performance, the Solara speaker is more than capable of withstanding light weather conditions, including the occasional poolside splash.
Solar Charging Panel
The Solara’s built-in solar panel charges the speaker’s battery, boosting battery life and audio performance outdoors. More time in the sun means less time plugged into a socket.
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Product Dimensions | 12 x 12 x 15 inches |
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Item Weight | 11.45 pounds |
ASIN | B071W9FYKP |
Item model number | MNSOL-BLK |
Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 30, 2017 |
Manufacturer | Monster |
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Product Description
Looking for a solar powered speaker you can use either outdoors or indoors? The Monster Solara solar powered indoor/outdoor Bluetooth speaker brings 360° of both light and sound wherever you go. The Monster Solara outdoor Bluetooth speaker is jam-packed with Features that are ideal for any event!
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Customers appreciate the sound quality, functionality, and ease of Bluetooth connectivity of the product. They find it easy to set up and use, with good overall performance. Many customers enjoy the lighting feature, describing it as fun and interesting. The waterproof design, long battery life, and solar charging are also appreciated. However, some customers have experienced issues with the Bluetooth connectivity, including interference and problems pairing it with other devices.
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Customers like the sound quality. They mention it has a nice home range and good sound.
"...Much easier. Sound is fantastic. Positioning is key to your listening experience...." Read more
"...from Monster pairs with either an iPhone or Echo Dot and produces fantastic sound. With the solar collector on the top, its positioning is unlimited." Read more
"The speaker itself is great. However, the sound became distorted and as under warranty returned for repair...." Read more
"...The sound carries a good distance.(Bonus) One of the best things about the speaker is ....I can sit it and forget it- I don't have to worry if I..." Read more
Customers like the product's functionality. They say it works great, has good sound quality, and overall functions well. The pair works great together and is easy to connect. Customers also mention that the solar power works well, and the speaker appears to be a solidly built unit.
"...of time to the elements and then some as it appears to be a solid built speaker. The changing of lights or the steady light color is a bonus...." Read more
"...The speaker seems really rugged and the color options and the ability to dim the lights to so many varying degrees is a fantastic feature...." Read more
"...The build is excellent with style that you will be proud to display...." Read more
"...It braved through a few light rains and had no problem. The sound reaches well in my modest backyard...." Read more
Customers appreciate the easy Bluetooth connectivity of the product. They find it simple to pair and set up, with the app being used to configure and control all speakers. The wireless setup is also appreciated.
"...The speakers respond really quickly to the app and pairing was really easy both to my phone and to each other...." Read more
"...I purchased two of them. They are extremely easy to pair and set up. The distance for the Bluetooth is descent, but nothing to right home about...." Read more
"...Def get the app to configure and control all speakers. Only downside is lack of an equalizer. I mainly use Spotify which solves that." Read more
"...Loud enough for outdoors. Great bass. Easy to bluetooth connect and play music from your phone...." Read more
Customers enjoy the lighting of the speakers. They find the night lights interesting and fun. The changing colors or steady light are a bonus.
"...The changing of lights or the steady light color is a bonus...." Read more
"...The speaker seems really rugged and the color options and the ability to dim the lights to so many varying degrees is a fantastic feature...." Read more
"...The light is a nice feature but they should have enabled it to change with the beat of the music...." Read more
"...The sound reaches well in my modest backyard. The night lights are interesting and lets me easily tell whether I turned it off." Read more
Customers appreciate the waterproof feature of the product. They mention it's tolerant of some rain, braved through a few light rains without any problem, and is made for the elements.
"...While the unit is tolerant of some rain I found that leaving it outside during heavy rain Causes water to collect inside the area where the colored..." Read more
"...I don't have to worry if I leave it outside 24/7, because it's made for the elements...." Read more
"...It braved through a few light rains and had no problem. The sound reaches well in my modest backyard...." Read more
"...They are weather proof but I wont even take a chance. I always bring them end, but since they are wireless its very easy...." Read more
Customers appreciate the battery life of the product. They say it produces loud sound, the solar power lasts a long time, and it can be taken anywhere. The LED is bright and the product is dependable.
"...Battery lasts a long time, like a least 10 hours without a charge (and without sunlight)...." Read more
"...We used this for hours every night and never ran out of power...." Read more
"...Sound quality and battery life are the best! Easily connects to Bluetooth and stays connected!! I’d buy it again!!" Read more
"...It is big, but it also produces BIG sound, the solar power lasts a really long time, and it can be taken anywhere...." Read more
Customers appreciate the solar charging feature of the product. They mention it can get wet and that it's always charged by the sun.
"...no big deal- still Works Perfectly!!!y I also love the solar panel for the recharge- eliminates the need for extra cords...." Read more
"...I use it daily and have not had to charge it once. I live in Florida I have left it out in some bad rain storms and it works great...." Read more
"...Solar charging is a real plus." Read more
"...outdoor rock concert, the ease of bluetooth connectivity and never having to charge it (phoenix AZ) , this product is great for adding tunes to the..." Read more
Customers have issues with the Bluetooth connectivity of the product. They mention it's sketchy from the start, can experience interference at times, and starts acting up after a few months. The distance for the Bluetooth is decent, but nothing to write home about. There are also problems pairing it with other speakers, and it doesn't work in pairs.
"I have had the speaker about 90 days. Had a little trouble pairing it with my other, older Monster speakers...." Read more
"...They are extremely easy to pair and set up. The distance for the Bluetooth is descent, but nothing to right home about...." Read more
"...with another there is significant delay in sync that makes the pair useless. I wish i could return it but just shy of 4 days return window is closed...." Read more
"Did I get a dud? The bluetooth connectivity on my unit was very sketchy from the start and non existent after a few days...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2020The initial set-up took a couple of attempts. I purchase two and could only get one to run at a time. Rather than use your own bluetooth, I'd recommend downloading the Monster Zone app for set-up and control. Much easier.
Sound is fantastic. Positioning is key to your listening experience. For best experience I would make sure that you have one set to each side of where you're sitting rather than in front of or behind you. If it's just background "noise", then in front of you is best as you will may find you are raising your voice more than necessary when they are behind you and could also have problems carrying on a conversation (what do you mean turn the volume down?) ;-)
My favorite setting is having speakers at about 50% volume and source at 90%. Of course, depending on exactly what your source pushes out, you may not want it THAT loud. In this case, the source I speak of is just my iPhone.
Solar charge at high volumes doesn't last quite as long as I expected but, I also don't leave them out in the rain so I take them in and charge them overnight and then set them outside again after work. Remains charged throughout the evening with lights on bright and high volume. On weekends, I leave them outside unless rain is expected and don't typically need to plug in to recharge during entire weekend.
I would not call these true outdoor speakers as they warn again moisture and being near water sources which is why I don't leave them out in the rain and don't plan to leave them out in the winter either. But, I'm pretty happy otherwise.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2020Make sure you read this review as it contains some very important info. While the unit is tolerant of some rain I found that leaving it outside during heavy rain Causes water to collect inside the area where the colored light is emitted. If this happens tip the unit and the water will drain from that area. I no longer keep it outside all the time for that reason. Second after about 9 months of smooth operation the woofer developed a loud rattle as if it were blown. Since the warranty is only 90 days I took it apart and found that there is a round metal washer sandwiched in between the center of the woofer. It had come loose and rattled loudly any time there was bass. I used a box cutter and carefully cut the first layer of plastic to access the metal washer and then glued it in place and reassembled. Unit sounds good as new. Some of the bad reviews I believe are related to the metal washer that breaks free eventually in the woofer, but don’t junk it as it’s a easy fix. I absolutely love this this as I’m always listening to music when I’m in the yard. I got another one and will be trying the mesh pairing to spread out my tunes through my yard.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019We tried two other Bluetooth speakers before this unit. The first was from Home Depot made by Deck Impressions (Solar 3.5 7 in. 5-Watt Outdoor Wireless Rock Speaker with Multi-Linking Bluetooth Technology). That speaker would pair with an iPhone, but not an Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Generation, the intended music source. Also, it would not charge on solar even in direct sunlight here in Chandler, AZ. Home Depot took it back. The second was an ION Audio Solar Stone Wireless Solar-Rechargeable Garden Speaker (Single) sold by STL PRO, Inc. That one would pair with either an iPhone or the Echo Dot, but emitted no sound. After speaking with the manufacturer (ION), it was determined it was defective and has just be returned to STL PRO, Inc. This third speaker from Monster pairs with either an iPhone or Echo Dot and produces fantastic sound. With the solar collector on the top, its positioning is unlimited.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021The speaker itself is great. However, the sound became distorted and as under warranty returned for repair. Customer service is the worst I have ever encountered. The company received the speaker, May 2020 but couldn't locate the device. Multiple calls to customer service, eight and counting. Every response when I call "need to send to management and will contact you in 24-48 hrs" Never happens! Still dealing with this issue after 9 months. Sent a complaint to Better Business Bureau. Beware of this company as their warranty and pride in their product does NOT exist!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2017I just received my Solara Speaker. Super impressed by the sound quality and overall functions. The sound carries a good distance.(Bonus) One of the best things about the speaker is ....I can sit it and forget it- I don't have to worry if I leave it outside 24/7, because it's made for the elements. The fact that it's waterproof and the waterproof works is ah-mazing!!!. I might have accidentally sat it closer to a sprinkler than I intended- but no big deal- still Works Perfectly!!!y I also love the solar panel for the recharge- eliminates the need for extra cords. Looks like it will stand the test of time to the elements and then some as it appears to be a solid built speaker. The changing of lights or the steady light color is a bonus. Overall- great deal...and just in time for all of our end of summer parties- Bring It Monster!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2018I have had the speaker about 90 days. Had a little trouble pairing it with my other, older Monster speakers. Last few weeks the connectivity is sketchy. Cuts in and out a lot. And the battery does not seem to be holding a charge. Probably going to need to return this if I can. Really sucks.
Top reviews from other countries
- ChrisReviewed in Canada on May 8, 2020
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent speaker
The speaker is pretty cool and works well. Had a little trouble getting my devices to pair but they did eventually. The app is useless. Only good for controlling the lights and really, who cares.
- Michael MalardierReviewed in Australia on October 5, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good product for the price
Awsome sound !
Solar charger are very useful
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laurent longReviewed in Canada on July 21, 2020
1.0 out of 5 stars Pitoyable vendeur !
Pitoyable vendeur...! l'enceinte tombe en panne après 4h d'utilisation ! un important bruit métallique... Le vendeur refuse un retour a sa charge. Après démontage, le haut parleur du bas n'est qu'une membrane lestée par un poids colé, qui dans notre cas c'est décolé... Nouvelle fixation et l'enceinte refonctionne parfaitement. L'impermeabilité est une vue de l'esprit, l'autonomie est ridicule (2 hr env) et le panneau solaire ne recharge pas suffisament pour un usage supérieur à 2h... Breffff un vendeur malhonnête et un produit chinois pitoyable
- SteveReviewed in Australia on December 27, 2020
1.0 out of 5 stars Great Idea, poor longevity.
A week After the warranty period, the speaker started making a huge buzzing sound. Many reviews I read said they had the same issue. Otherwise it is a brilliant product. When it was working it did everything as advertised.
I did get a full refund.
I chose a Bose Portable Speaker instead, no solar, but hi fidelity and massive sound.