ICOM Speaker, Hands Free

A great small speaker. Using my mobile ham radio, Icom IC-2730b, in the car, it was difficult to hear even though my radio has a decent speaker compared to other radios. Where the main unit is as well as road noise, it was iffy if I could hear the radio at highway speeds. With the windows down, forget it. The Bluetooth add on for the radio is quite pricey, so I opted to try an external speaker. After looking at numerous options, I decided on this Icom SP-35. Based on the reviews here as well as other places, it seemed a solid choice. The speaker arrived, I plugged it in and couldn't be happier. For most conversations the volume is at 1/2 to 2/3rds and plenty loud. I'm no audiophile yet the tone seem good to me other than the sound does get a bit muddy at full volume, but again, full volume is rarely needed. The speaker packs a punch for it being so small. The size is also a bonus as it increases the "where to put it?" options. The small diameter cable is plenty long, so where your main unit is in most any vehicle shouldn't be an issue. The speaker is well built and has some weight to it, which indicates a quality speaker due to magnet size. Setup was easy can be, with just plugging it into the radio. I'm super happy with this purchase.

Excellent speaker - nice punchy audio quality without the bulk.

I ordered the Icom SP-35 5w speaker with 3.5mm jack plug. It’s a heavy little thing that has Icom quality build (made in China, not Japan) and I like it super much. It’s about 4 inches in width, 2 inches deep. It is a metal build, including the speaker grill, has a metal stand and all-metal hand screws to hold it in positional place. The sound of the speaker is clear...it is much better from this speaker than the two inch speaker in my IC-R30 handheld. It is a fuller sound in comparison. The cable on this speaker is robust, and I like small details such as the cable interface with the metal body of the speaker cabinet has reinforcements to greatly reduce yanking risk (this is like old school electronics). The speaker looks and feels as though it will last a lifetime. It stands well on any flat surface, no bump and fall. Because it’s non-amplified and only 5w, I don’t have to turn up the volume on the IC-R30 to power the thing (in fact, I turn the volume down a bit). I can now put the radio aside, put the Icom speaker near me (long cable, it has) and control the radio with the app on my iPhone. That works well. Because of the long cable, I can use this speaker as a “pillow speaker” on the floor next to my bed with just enough volume that I can hear it, and not enough volume to bother my bed partner. The Icom SP-35 costs 2-3x as much as generic imported 5 watt speakers, but it’s high quality makes it a lifelong purchase (“Buy nice or buy twice”).

Works well with my Midland GMRS radio. I use it as an auxiliary speaker mounted closer to the driver. The volume level is good and was easily mounted out of the way. I am very happy with this purchase.

Perfect choice

Excellent sound

This little speaker surprised me with how loud it can get, without degradation in sound quality. It's a nice solid, and punchy little speaker, but because it's small it is a little lacking in a full bassy sound. For the price, it's an excellent little speaker! It floats between my HF POTA radio and my HF base station, until I purchase a bigger fuller sounding speaker for my base station.

Usual Icom quality! No complaints. And in fact, its actually smaller than I expected, which ended up being really great! I have mine mounted right next to the radio, so I never unwrapped the cord, and it does sound better that the radio's (AT DUV578II) internal speaker isn't not bad to start with) The mounting bracket has an index pin on which it pivots so and the lock knobs lock it into its adjusted position. Its Icom quality, so price is fair! (For those wonder why I have no Mic, I have a Bluetooth remote Desktop mic so the radio and speaker don't clutter my workspace!.... Yeah, its awesome!)

Excellent speaker. Great sound quality and has a bit of weight to it. Tells me it's a well made product from Icom

Good. No distortion like the other ones

Great quality, build quality as you’d expect from icom is superb . Sound is good, out put is loud & clear and not tinny.

I'm impressed. My VHF is installed in the center console of my truck. Without this speaker it's hard to hear. With it, clear as a bell.

We use an icom radio for rail moves in our Trackmobile Titan, and the unit we have is older and lacks air conditioning. Last summer I felt I was being cooked alive in the TM with the doors/windows closed, but couldn't hear the radio over the engine with them open. This was my solution and I'm thrilled with the results!