ion audio tailgater td rugged bluetooth speaker centered front-facing view of a black rectangular portable Bluetooth speaker with molded top handle, perforated metal front grille embossed with ION logo, vertical multi-color LED light accents at left and right, top control panel with blue LCD and playback buttons, textured plastic housing and side vents indicating rugged IPX5 design; suitable for outdoor gatherings and often used as a portable music source for small group outings.
ION Audio Tailgater TD Rugged Bluetooth Speaker
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ION Audio Tailgater TD Rugged Bluetooth Speaker

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  • Ten Hour Battery

    Ten Hour Battery

    A rechargeable Li-Ion battery provides hours of wireless playback on a single charge.
  • Handles Wet Weather

    Handles Wet Weather

    An IPX5 water-resistant rating protects against splashes, rain, and outdoor dampness.
  • Control From Your Phone

    Control From Your Phone

    Use the dedicated app to adjust the sound settings and lighting from afar.
  • Syncs Lights To Music

    Syncs Lights To Music

    Six multi-color LED light modes flash in time with your favorite tracks.

Specifications

Key Features
Model #:TAILGATERTDXUS
Dimensions:12.01 in x 11.65 in x 7.43 in (W x H x D)
Connectivity:FM Radio With Presets, Bluetooth® Enabled
Multi-connect:Yes, wirelessly connect 2 speakers
Battery
Charge Time:2 hours based on 9V, 2.2A USB-C adapter specification; 8 hours based on 5V, 1A adapter specification
Wattage:28.86Wh
Package Contents
USB-A to USB-C charging cable (3.28 ft. / 1 m)
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High-Fidelity Sound in a Rugged, Portable Package

  • The Tailgater TD portable Bluetooth speaker is your perfect companion for outdoor adventures and indoor parties alike. It delivers high-fidelity ION sound through advanced Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, ensuring a strong, stable wireless connection over extended ranges. With an IPX5 water resistance rating, this speaker is ruggedly designed to withstand splashes, rain, and rough handling. Whether you're camping, hiking, or just enjoying a beach outing, the Tailgater TD is built to endure.

Long-Lasting Battery and Adjustable Sound Settings

Equipped with a rechargeable, high-capacity Li-Ion battery, the Tailgater TD offers up to 10 hours of uninterrupted playback. It also features adjustable EQ settings, allowing you to precisely customize your sound for any environment or music genre. This ensures that your music always sounds its best, no matter where you are.

Dynamic Light Show for an Enhanced Experience

But the Tailgater TD is more than just a speaker. It also includes vibrant six-mode multi-colored LED lights that create a captivating dynamic light show, syncing with your music to enhance your listening experience. For an even more immersive audio experience, you can pair two Tailgater TD speakers for true stereo sound. The speaker also supports USB playback and charging, providing both flexibility and convenience.

Intuitive App Control for Customized Experience

With the ION Sound Control App, you can intuitively control both the speaker’s audio and lighting settings. This allows for a fully customizable experience directly from your smartphone. Whether you're indoors or out in the wild, you have complete control over your Tailgater TD speaker.

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Key specifications

Specifications

Key Features
Model #:TAILGATERTDXUS
Dimensions:12.01 in x 11.65 in x 7.43 in (W x H x D)
Connectivity:FM Radio With Presets, Bluetooth® Enabled
Multi-connect:Yes, wirelessly connect 2 speakers
Battery
Charge Time:2 hours based on 9V, 2.2A USB-C adapter specification; 8 hours based on 5V, 1A adapter specification
Wattage:28.86Wh
Package Contents
USB-A to USB-C charging cable (3.28 ft. / 1 m)
Quickstart Guide

Warnings and disclaimers

Ingestion Hazard

This product contains a battery. Death or serious injury can occur if ingested. A swallowed battery can cause Internal Chemical Burn in as little as 2 hours. Keep new and used batteries OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Seek Immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.

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Apr 3, 2025
Reviewer name: Julieanna
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

My New Favorite Speaker

I finally got the opportunity to use this speaker. I love the versatile handle. It’s not stiff and moves freely when you hold it making it easy to mount anywhere. It’s a great size and fit perfectly inside my game day bag. I used it to play music during mg son’s baseball game and it played loud enough for the players to hear. The Bluetooth connected very easily. Another great feature is the ability play the radio- it has great reception. Overall, this is a great compact sized speaker that lights up and has amazing sound. It’s easy to take on-the-go!

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Jul 6, 2025
Reviewer name: FL
5 out of 5 stars
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The Little Rocker with the BIG sound!

This little portable boom box is the little brither to the full size Block Rocker. They packed the full bass sound into a mini box. I LOVE IT! Its light weight and easy to carry makes it perfect for the park or beach. It actually fell out of my trunk when the tailgate lifted and i was afraid ut was broken. Nope, turned on and still rockin'. Love this little speaker with the big sound.

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Oct 5, 2025
Reviewer name: DannyUSA
5 out of 5 stars
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Good sound, great battery life

Good crisp sound, decent bass, I got about 9 hour use of the full charge battery when used as Bluetooth speaker at 95 percent volume. Radio reception could be better, it works fine when within few miles of broadcasting tower otherwise this unit really needs an external antenna upgrade. All in all good unit, I do recommend.

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