Altec Lansing is introducing its new Hydra 2.0 portable speaker line-up, which were first shown at CES 2024 earlier this year. The speakers are designed for mounting, clipping, and sticking so you can listen to music on the go.
Select Hydra 2.0 portable speakers feature a built-in magnet that allows you to stick them to metal surfaces, perfect for a golf cart or ATV. The speakers also include a carabiner clip that can connect to a backpack during hikes, mount-ability for bikes, and a bungee cord option for the back of a truck tailgate. Naturally, the speakers are all dust- and waterproof with an IP67 rating and come with a bike mount and carabiner clip. Called “EVERYTHINGPROOF,” they can even float in water.
Hydra 2.0 speakers also feature a built-in six-degree pedestal base for optimal audio dispersion and Party Sync for pairing over 100 speakers. They offer Qi wireless charging while playing music. The speakers also boast a refreshed look with a new logo, grill/plating, and vibrant colours.
There are several new models in the line. The HydraTrek is small and lightweight, offering six hours of battery life. It’s ideal for clipping onto a belt for a long hike or sticking on the golf cart for a round with its built-in magnet.
The HydraMini 2.0 is an improved version of the original Bluetooth speaker that’s now 30% larger, has double the battery life of the original, and its EVERYTHINGPROOF features make it suitable for a day at the beach.
Employing a sports armband style is the Hydra Active, which also contains a built-in fitness tracker with access to Google Voice and Siri voice assistant. It’s targeted towards runners and outdoor adventurers.
The HydraWave is similar to the HydraMini 2.0 and has a carabiner clip and bungee cord to take it along for any activity.
With a cylindrical design, the HydraMotion 2.0 offers up to 16 hours of battery life and LED lights. It can be mounted to a bike, ATV, motorcycle, or jet ski.
The HydraJolt 2.0 has a multicolor LED light mode and Party Sync that allows pairing more than 100 Hydra speakers. Great for a backyard BBQ with synced sound throughout, and the magnets allow for it to stick it to any metal surface.
HydraBlast 2.0 features the longest playtime of the series at 24 hours, plus you can use the USB-C quick charge or Qi wireless charging to keep going.
HydraBoom 2.0 offers deeper bass along with higher output power, a tweeter and woofer, and has Party Sync for adding surround sound.
Combining the best qualities of all the models, HydraShock 2.0 has the added power of the HydraBoom 2.0, the LED lights and Party Sync comparable to the HydraJolt 2.0, and USB-C quick charge and Qi wireless charging similar to the HydraBlast 2.0.