Volume is a little two-sided for the DeWalt DWST17510 TSTAK radio. On one hand, it gets very loud—uncomfortably loud to listen to at its highest volume in our 800 square foot office. In fact, the subwoofer and bass resonator hit with enough power to bounce the radio across hard surfaces. Buy it if you’re looking for a TSTAK compatible music source that provides quality sound. Pass if you’re looking for a solution that carries high sound quality to volume levels beyond what it takes to fill a large room. DeWalt DWST17510 Key Features Power It, Charge It TSTAK Connected - Fully controllable using your Apple or Android device, with power on/off function (DeWalt Mobile App Bluetooth required)

On the other hand, the sound quality starts to suffer as the volume increases. The loudest third of the volume range really loses the richness of the sound at lower volumes as the mids and highs struggle to be heard against lows that seem almost out of control. DeWalt TStak Radio Price

What is Dewalt ToughSystem?

All of DeWalt’s most recent batteries can power the TSTAK radio—12V max, 20V max, and even FlexVolt. You’re also welcome to use AC power with the included cord to run the radio and charge whatever battery you have in it. The charging rate is 1.5A, the same as DeWalt’s basic 12V max/20V max charger. While I seem to get slightly better sound from the DeWalt ToughSystem radio, overall, the sound quality is still very good. How Much Volume Do You Get? Buy it if you’re looking for a TSTAK compatible music source that provides quality sound. Pass if you’re looking for a solution that carries high sound quality to volume levels beyond what it takes to fill a large room. DeWalt TSTAK Bluetooth Radio+Charger Specifications

The final verdict is a bit of a mixed bag for the DeWalt TSTAK radio. On the one hand, it has very good sound quality with a refined design and control system.On the other, the sound quality really suffers at higher volumes and the app can use some work. Overall, I think it has more Pros than Cons, especially if you understand its limitations. Kenny’s life around power tools started early. His grandfather was an airplane mechanic in WW2 and took up woodworking as a hobby after retiring from the power industry. Building everything from bookshelves to lazy Susans, he became extremely accomplished while his young grandson observed, fascinated at the way raw wood could turn into something both beautiful and functional. In fact, Kenny still uses several pieces that his grandfather made more than 30 years ago.