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Customer reviews for ION Audio Tailgater TD Rugged Bluetooth Speaker for
ION Audio Tailgater TD Rugged Bluetooth Speaker
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Mar 21, 2026
NEILAND
1 out of 5 stars review

Poor design.

Do yourself a favor and do not buy one of these radios they are designed for the charging port to break easily which in return makes it completely useless.

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Nov 21, 2025
NIKKI
1 out of 5 stars review

I purchased in August 2025 and have used this speaker a few times. Guess what? It will not take a charge after only a few uses. I logged a ticket with the customer service about the issue and as of today, I have not been contacted. At this point, I rather have my money refunded for a defaulted speaker.

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reply from inMusic Support

Thanks for your review! We're very sorry to hear you've experienced sub-standard charge behavior. We were able to locate your support ticket and can confirm our team reached out 15 days ago and are awaiting reply. I've requested my team send a second follow-up email to ensure you're well reached.

Jan 8, 2026
MIKEY
5 out of 5 stars review

This speaker sounds amazing. Even a low volume it has good base. Has a crisp sound. Has it's own tweeter for good highs. The case is sturdy, does not look cheap, usb c charging port. You can down load the app and tweak the sound, color for leds and light modes etc. You cannot go wrong with this speaker for this price. You can even pair two of them at the same time. Has two aux import ports, one 1/4 mic port and the other port is 1/8.

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Jan 8, 2026
Victoria
3 out of 5 stars review

I really like this product but it. has a very weak and unstable place on box where it plugs in to charge . I returned it once and got another one and I have the same issue with this one as well , so i'm gonna return it as well . Othervtjan that I love everything ant it .

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Jun 7, 2025
bhemmeline
5 out of 5 stars review

Nice compact Bluetooth speaker

We've always had the larger on wheels bluetooth speaker box from Sams. I decided to purchase this one since it was more compact. We are happy with this purchase. The battery life is a good 10 hours, the sound is loud and clear. I ended up buying another one as a gift.

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Mar 22, 2025
T3000
4 out of 5 stars review

Awesome Rugged Bluetooth Speaker!

The ION Tailgater TD Rugged Bluetooth Speaker is light weight at about 7 lbs. with dimensions of 12.01” W x 7.43” D x 11.65” H. It has great sound, is very rugged, and is water resistant with an iPX5 rating, so it can withstand water splashes and light rain. It has Bluetooth 5.3 that devices supposedly can connect wirelessly at a distance up to 100 ft., but don't bank on that. FM radio is pretty nice with the ability to connect to many radio stations and store up to 6 preset channels. Connection ports include: USB-A port for flash drive playback or phone charging; 1/4" jack for a dynamic microphone; and 3.5 mm jack for auxiliary inputs from PCs, tablets, MP3 players, or any other audio device. The sound and lights can be controlled from a smart phone with the ION sound control app. To get stereo sound, just pair two of these speakers together at a distance up to 75'. The built-in rechargeable battery can last about 10 hours, but if you use it for charging phones or other devices, expect a shorter battery lifespan. It comes with a USB-C to USB-A charging cable, but charger is not included.

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Aug 2, 2025
Readyware
1 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Lithium Battery

Can not be transported with luggage on airplane

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reply from inMusic Support

Thanks for your review! It's important to take municipal regulations into account whenever travelling with battery-powered products. If you're ever unsure, your best option is to visit your local travel authority's website to review their rules for cargo and checked bags.

Apr 25, 2026
BassLover
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Buy!

Very impressed with sound quality! You also have the options to turn off the lights.

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Apr 15, 2026
Lloyd
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome sound and app is user friendly. Had the house rocking, cant wait to hit the beach. Great buy🫡👍🏾👍🏾

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May 10, 2026
William
1 out of 5 stars review

dont buy this trash!

I have had nothing but trouble with this since I bought it. now I cannot get the Bluetooth to connect. garbage!

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