[
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "there%20use%20to%20be%20a%20bluetooth%20speaker%20called%20the%20base%20egg%20which%20stood%20on%20a%20table%20and%20got%20it%20sound%20from%20the%20table%20or%20shelf%20where%20it%20sat%20can%20they%20still%20be%20got"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Yes \u2014 speakers like the **Bass Egg** (often called \u201cvibration speakers\u201d or \u201csurface resonance speakers\u201d) *do* still exist, and you *can* still buy them, though availability might vary depending on region and stock.\n\nHere\u2019s what I found:\n\n---\n\n### What the Bass Egg *is*\n\n- The Bass Egg is a Bluetooth/vibration speaker that doesn\u2019t use a traditional speaker cone. Instead, it vibrates the surface it\u2019s sitting on (like a table, shelf, or metal hood), turning that surface into the resonating body of the speaker. ([cravconcepts.com](https://www.cravconcepts.com/bassegg.html?utm_source=openai))  \n- Tech specs: about **9.2 cm tall**, **6 cm wide**, weighing roughly **482 g**. It outputs up to **20 W** and claims battery life of **4\u201310+ hours** depending on volume. ([openers.jp](https://openers.jp/design/design_digital/1330579?gallery_index=1&utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### Can you still buy one?\n\nYes. A few options and considerations:\n\n- There are listings on *Rakuten Japan* for the Bass Egg, described as a \u201csurface-resonating Bluetooth speaker,\u201d with the same specs (20 W, up to 10-hour battery life, etc.). ([item.rakuten.co.jp](https://item.rakuten.co.jp/bonz/493-00040/?utm_source=openai))  \n- It appears CRAV Concepts, a U.S.-based distributor, still sells the Bass Egg via their online store. ([cravconcepts.com](https://www.cravconcepts.com/bassegg.html?utm_source=openai))  \n- Prices in older reviews put it around **US $99.95**. ([nikktech.com](https://www.nikktech.com/main/articles/audio/portable-speakers/4280-bass-egg-verb-bluetooth-vibration-portable-speaker-review?showall=1&utm_source=openai))  \n- Note: Sometimes the spec sheets are mismatched (for example, older versions listed as 10 W, others 20 W). ([nikktech.com](https://www.nikktech.com/main/articles/audio/portable-speakers/4280-bass-egg-verb-bluetooth-vibration-portable-speaker-review?showall=1&utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### Things to check before buying\n\nHere\u2019s what to verify to make sure you're getting what you're expecting:\n\n1. **Authenticity / version** \u2014 Because some older listings or replicas might claim Bass Egg but not have the same build quality or power.  \n2. **Power output** \u2014 Earlier models sometimes had 10 W, newer or \u201cVERB\u201d models are tested to deliver closer to 20 W. ([nikktech.com](https://www.nikktech.com/main/articles/audio/portable-speakers/4280-bass-egg-verb-bluetooth-vibration-portable-speaker-review?showall=1&utm_source=openai))  \n3. **Battery life and charging** \u2014 The full charge is ~90 minutes (for some models), battery life depends heavily on volume. ([cravconcepts.com](https://www.cravconcepts.com/bassegg.html?utm_source=openai))  \n4. **Return policy / warranty** \u2014 Since this product isn\u2019t super mainstream, warranties/support may vary depending on where you buy it.\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can check current listings in your area (US-based) and show you prices, so you can pick a good deal. Do you want me to pull those up for you?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "can%20it%20be%20got%20on%20amazon.co.uk%20or%20uk%20or%20irish%20websites"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "I searched UK & Irish sites, but couldn\u2019t find a **Bass Egg** clearly listed on **Amazon.co.uk** or major UK retailers at this time. Here\u2019s a breakdown of what *is* available, and where you *might* still get one:\n\n---\n\n### \u2705 What *is* available in UK & Ireland\n\n- **Ubuy UK** has a listing for the *Bass Egg Verb Bluetooth Vibration Speaker* (in black) priced around **\u00a3149**, but it\u2019s currently *out of stock*. ([u-buy.co.uk](https://www.u-buy.co.uk/product/2P6BNC9C-bass-egg-verb-bluetooth-vibration-speaker-black?utm_source=openai))  \n- **eBay UK** has secondhand / opened-but-unused \u201cBass Egg Verb Surface Resonance\u201d units\u2014one listing shows one for **\u00a321.25** ([ebay.co.uk](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/206228502653?utm_source=openai))  \n- The product is also found occasionally on specialty or import goods sites, marketplaces, and lesser-known online shops. These are hit-or-miss and often depend on stock/import than a major retailer. ([u-buy.co.uk](https://www.u-buy.co.uk/product/2P6BNC9C-bass-egg-verb-bluetooth-vibration-speaker-black?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### \u2753 What to do to try to find one\n\nHere are tips and places to check:\n\n- **Search Amazon UK with different spellings**: Try \u201cBass Egg\u201d, \u201cBassEgg\u201d, \u201cVerb vibration speaker\u201d, etc. Sellers sometimes use varied titles.\n- **Check Amazon Global / Marketplace sellers**: They may ship from abroad, though cost + VAT may apply.\n- **eBay**: This seems your best bet\u2014many options show up, usually used or imported. ([ebay.co.uk](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/206228502653?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Import sites**: Ubuy was one, but there can be more\u2014always check shipping cost and customs. ([u-buy.co.uk](https://www.u-buy.co.uk/product/2P6BNC9C-bass-egg-verb-bluetooth-vibration-speaker-black?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Smaller local electronics or audio shops**: Some specialty shops may still have stock or could do special orders.\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can help search *right now* for live listings of the Bass Egg that ship to Ireland or the UK\u2014and compare prices. Want me to pull those up?"
    }
]