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“Played it next to both my Bose sound bars and it blows them away.” — Cye Hayes, verified buyer
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2017 Thodio .50 CAL A-BOX™ The Original Ammo Can Boombox
Our return policy lasts 30 days.
If 60 days have gone by since you have received your purchase, we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it. It must also be returned in the original packaging.
Description
***New improved version available here***
"Since receiving my 50cal I haven't stopped listening to it, the sound is quality, bass levels and midtones are incredible, played it next to both my Bose sound bars and it blows them away.
Awesome product, I will be ordering another:)
Love this thing 
" - Cye Hayes. Facebook review
"Militia chic with clear and punchy sound" -Wired Magazine on the .50CAL A-BOX
"I expected something good but the sound is just perfect, I've got 2 80Watts home audio speakers pluged on a amplifier, with an already very good quality but your box beat them on the punchy aspect, the gradings are just perfect, it slaps you in the face, and no vibrations, every detail is over-clean, you're a Dutch magician" -Charles D. from France on the .50 CAL A-BOX
"I received my A-BOX about a week ago. I love it! Great design, great sound. Can't wait to hit the beach with it this summer! Thanks again for the great product" -Joseph P. from the US on the .50 CAL A-BOX
"The sound is amazing!!!!! I have no idea how so much sound can come out of such a small box!! and a metal one at that!! Absolutely fantastic job mate! Worth every penny. Well done sir" -Jose R. from the US on the .50CAL A-BOX
Apocalypse Now
Developed and perfected over 7+ years with the help and feedback of thousands of satisfied customers, the .50 CAL A-BOX is a wireless bluetooth speaker built into an original 50's design .50 CAL ammo can. The A-BOX is a compact power house which produces a punchy clear sound far exceeding your expectations for a portable speaker this size. It's ready to be taken to the "party"field and beyond.
Next to its truly eye catching looks, the robust military spec design ensures it can handle bumps, drops, some rain and even some napalm that would melt any other plastic speakers on the market.
You can use these wireless speakers anywhere at any time. Whether you’re at home, in the park, at the beach or in case you need to intimidate the enemy in a warzone from a helicopter, yes, Apocalypse Now.
We reinforced and insulated the ammo can with 3 different materials to get it to sound as great as its hand crafted solid wooden brother, the iBox XC does.
The 200 watts RMS audiophile amplifier driving the custom filtered kevlar coned coaxial speakers with softdome tweeters are what makes this box boom. Louder and with more transparency than any portable bluetooth speaker or boombox you have ever experienced.
Everybody in the neighborhood will know who is coming when you turn this baby up, whether youre inside the house or outside…
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Features
265 feet HD Bluetooth 5.0 Receiver
You can wirelessly stream your beats up to 265 feet from any Bluetooth device to the Thodio A-BOX in CD quality with the optional HD LossLess aptX/AAC/SBC Bluetooth module. This is the best Bluetooth connection available on the market today. This is a great wireless connection recommended for easy overall and outdoor use.
The best WiFi Receiver with App
Turn your Thodio into the Ultimate Portable, Wireless Smart Speaker. Featuring the cleanest, most transparant and powerful wireless sound available. Take your party everywhere! This is the best wireless connection available. Highly recommended to get the most out of your A-BOX.
Experience music like the artists intended it, both Indoors and Outdoors.
Stream all your online and offline music with a rock solid wireless connection. Works with your computer/smartphone/online music service/NAS/UPNP Network in High Resolution quality. Play from one, two (Wireless Stereo) or multiple (Multi Room) Thodio iBox or A-BOX speakers.
For more info on our amazing WiFi receiver click here.
The best battery packs
The safe and protected integrated rechargeable lithium ion battery pack will last for up to 26 hours (upgradeable to 52 or 78 hours) on a single charge.
Standard battery pack
- 26 hours 3400mAh 29.4volts 88Wh Li-Ion pack with 7, 18650 LG cells
Optional battery pack
- 52 hours 6800mAh 29.4volts 176Wh Li-Ion pack with 14, 18650 LG cells
- 78 hours 10200mAh 29.4volts 264Wh Li-Ion pack with 21, 18650 LG cells
These packs will last up to 500-1000 charge cycles and then they will still have 80% of their capacity available. All battery packs can easily be replaced by the owner.
The A-BOX comes with an automatic charger which can be used as a permanent power supply to have unlimited music while plugged into the net.
The light in the bass reflex tube will tell you how long you will be able to party before you have to recharge.
Guitar bus input
Turn your A-BOX into a portable guitar amplifier with the optional guitar bus.
USB charge bus
recharge your smartphone or tablet on the go with your A-BOX's battery power.
mini jack aux input
comes standard on all Thodio speakers to hook up any audio player with the included solid, high quality audio cable with gold plated mini jack connectors.
Specs
- Fully handmade in Amsterdam, shipped for free worldwide!
- 4 inch custom Thodio KSX4 high power long throw coaxial Kevlar speakers with 3/4 inch Softdome tweeters with audiophile filter components
- New! Super efficient 200 Watts Class D amplifiers capable of processing High Resolution audio
- 12.9 or 13.6 or 14.3 pounds / 5.9 or 6.2 or 6.5kilos depending on battery
- Besides smartphones, mp3 players, laptops and other wired and wireless audio sources the A-BOX can be used as guitar amplifier too, a 1/4" guitar bus is optional
- integrated rechargeable battery lasting 26 hours per charge (upgradeable to 52 or 78 hours)
- Optional Dual USB charge ports to charge all mobile devices
- New! External volume control with power switch
- Battery indicator lights inside the bass reflex port (the white light indicates a full battery, orange 50% battery, red means it's time to recharge)
- Dimensions 11.8 x 6.1 x 7.7 inches / 30 x 15.5 x 19.5cm L x W x H
- Mini jack 3.5mm aux input
- Including a fully automatic charger (comes with US, UK or EU plug (powercord can easily be exchanged with any standard IEC320 C7 powercord)) and works with all net voltages worldwide (110-240V AC) which can be used as a permanent power supply,
- Including a 3.5mm minijack plug aux cable
- Including a 2 year warranty, we will make sure your unit functions like it should during this period
Specifications
Sound
- Amplifier
- 320 W Class D
- Peak volume
- 111 dB
- Drivers
- 2× 4″ KSX4 coaxial Kevlar + silk-dome tweeters
- Frequency range
- 40–20,000 Hz
Power & Battery
- Battery life
- 34 / 68 / 102 h (by pack)
- Charging
- USB-C fast charging
Build & Dimensions
- Cabinet
- Genuine .50 CAL M2A1 ammo can — mil-spec satin black steel
- Dimensions
- 30 × 15.5 × 19.5 cm (11.8 × 6.1 × 7.7 in)
- Weight
- 12.1–13.4 lb (5.5–6.1 kg), by battery
Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- WiFi
- Optional (Fully Loaded)
- Guitar input
- Yes (Fully Loaded)
In the Box
- Warranty
- 2 years
FROM THE OWNERS
What owners say
"This blows any similar device and others out of the water… And the sound, man. I prefer it to my main system, which is a vintage Sansui Amp and Monitor Audio BR2 speakers by far."
"Since receiving my 50cal I haven't stopped listening to it… played it next to both my Bose sound bars and it blows them away."
"The sound quality is on another level… The treble is crystal clear while the bass is unbelievably loud and punchy."
"Communication with Thodio was superb on WhatsApp, which constantly reassured me it wasn't a facebook scam… It almost feels like we are friends."
"I have never had such amazing service and product — 6 stars… the customer support is as fantastic as the A box itself… Thomas contacted me by telephone."
"Delivery was slightly delayed but the product is well worth the wait. Solid build quality, great sound and amazing battery life."
"Just received my A-BOX and the build quality is incredible. I am in love. Worth every penny."
"The A-box sounds amazing for such a small unit."
"I love my A-Box! Sounds phenomenal!"
"Received my A-Box… absolutely love it."
Rugged and reliable.
A USB-C power meter on the back reads your charge to the volt, so you always know what's left.
Autoplay.
Power it on and it’s already playing — no tapping, no pairing dance. Step out of range and back, even a day later, and it picks up right where you left off. The only speaker on the planet that does this.
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- 1HD Bluetooth / Wi-Fi / AUX / TWS / EQ
- 23.5mm AUX in
- 31/4" guitar input
- 490W USB-C fast charge with voltmeter
BORN FOR THE OUTDOORS
Built like a tank. Sounds like a concert.
The tailgate. The trailhead. The middle of the desert. A real .50 CAL ammo can shrugs off rain, dust, drops, and heat — then plays loud enough to own the space. Throw it in the truck and forget about it.
BUILT TO OUTLAST THE REST
We built the first. We're still building the best.
In 2007, the iPhone had just landed and music was moving off the CD and into your pocket. That's the year Thodio built the world's first portable Bluetooth speaker. Every unit since is handmade, with a swappable battery and serviceable by design. Whatever year yours was built, we bring it up to current spec. This is the one you keep.
Questions
What if I don't love it?
Try it for 60 days. If it's not for you, send it back for a full refund — including return shipping. No restocking fees.
Is it really weatherproof — how tough?
It's built from a real .50 CAL ammo can: sealed steel that shrugs off rain, dust, drops and heat. Made to be thrown in a truck and abused. (Tough by design — not tested to a specific IP rating.)
How loud does it get / will it fill an outdoor space?
So loud, you can lead a revolution with 3000+ people (later on in the video it gets even louder!)
How long does the battery last and how do I charge it?
Choose your pack: 34, 68 or 102 hours of playtime per charge — up to about a week on the largest. Recharges over USB-C fast charging.
What's the difference between Standard Issue and Fully Loaded?
Standard Issue ($539) = Bluetooth + USB. Fully Loaded ($679) = Bluetooth + WiFi + guitar input + USB. Both come in Olive Drab or Black Ops, with your choice of battery.
Is it really built from a real ammo can and handmade?
Yes. Every A-BOX is hand-assembled in the Netherlands from a genuine .50 CAL ammo can. Thodio has handbuilt speakers since 2005.
How long does shipping take?
Free worldwide shipping with tracking. (Add your exact dispatch/delivery window here.)
READY FOR THE OPEN AIR?
320 watts. A week of playtime. Built to be abused and to outlast it all.
Free shipping & returns · 2-year warranty · 60-day money-back
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More questions about Thodio speakers
Where can I hear or experience a Thodio?
We currently ship orders to the customer directly and we aren't working with resellers. However, we do maintain a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back, so you can try a Thodio risk free.
How loud are Thodio speakers?
So loud, you can lead a revolution with 3000+ people (later on in the video it gets even louder!)
Are Thodio speakers waterproof?
The A-BOX can handle rain and splashes, and the iBox Mini and iBox XC can handle that too after being treated with linseed oil 3 times. It takes about 10 minutes to oil an iBox; more details are in the owner's guide. We have shipped thousands of units since 2005 and never had any issue or damage caused by water.
Which type of bamboo sounds best?
We craft our speakers out of the best sounding material available. The high density bamboo gives you a cleaner sound than the side pressed bamboo we offer, because of the mass added to the material by the compression process, which makes it a bit heavier and more inert. It also takes a smoother finish. However, the side pressed bamboo box still sounds better than anything else available on the market: nobody else uses 3/4 inch (18mm) thick, solid materials to produce their portable speakers.
Are Thodio products only compatible with Apple products?
All Thodio products work with basically anything with an audio output or, if you opt for the Bluetooth or WiFi receiver, anything with a Bluetooth or WiFi connection: smartphones, tablets, laptops, computers etc. The WiFi app is available for iOS and Android.
Can I travel with the A-BOX?
Yes you can, we took it on a plane many times all over the world. We do recommend packing it in a bag and removing the explosives sticker (new stickers can be ordered from us; the latest model comes with a caution sticker to make it more travel friendly).
Is the 3.5mm AUX input included when I choose one or more of the other options?
All Thodio products come with the standard 3.5mm AUX input connector, including a 24 inch (60cm) high quality gold plated 3.5mm to 3.5mm minijack cable.
Can I charge the A-BOX or iBox Mini/XC in my car?
With a simple inverter of less than 100 watts you can plug in your charger and charge your Thodio in the car.
Can I leave the charger connected to the speaker?
All Thodio products come with an automatic battery charger which detects when the battery is full and stops charging, so it can be used as a permanent power supply for your Thodio. The batteries do like to have their electrons moving now and then, so we recommend using your Thodio disconnected from the charger at least once a month.
What do I get when I don't select any options?
You get a spectacular piece of Thodio craftsmanship: the speaker system with the standard battery pack, a minijack AUX input with a cable to connect your audio source, and the automatic battery charger which doubles as a permanent power supply. Bluetooth, WiFi, guitar input, USB charge ports and the longer lasting battery packs are optional.
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