Every speaker JBL releases is even better than the last. The latest JBL Flip 4 is an incredible portable speaker that’s fully waterproof and sounds amazing as a party pleaser, shower buddy, our indoor chill-time speaker. The Flip 4 has an impressive 12 hour battery and features noise-cancelling speakerphone, built-in buttons, JBL Connect+, and dual […]
A couple years back, we tested the JBL Pulse. At the time, it was competing with a spate of cylindrical portable Bluetooth speakers like the UE Boom and the Beats Pill. To us, it stacked up really well — the audio quality was a bit uneven, but one of the best we’d encountered in its size range. But it was the […]
Beats’ latest Pill is their best yet. The new Beats Pill+ is the company’s first speaker since Apple brought Beats into the family, and it’s clear that the fruits of this partnership have been juiced up and poured into the Pill+. The design of the 8.5″ long Beats Pill+ is not a radical change from […]
At about the size of a to-go coffee mug, House of Marley’s Chant Sport portable speaker offers some big sound with a water-resistant design that makes it a great candidate for use by the pool, beach, or bathroom. Despite its almost literal pint size, the Chant Sport’s sound is quite impressive with two 4.5-watt 1.75″ […]
The Creative Sound Blaster Roar blew us away the first time around — following it up wasn’t going to be easy. Fortunately, we’re happy to report that the portable Bluetooth speaker has been upgraded and is slimmer and better than ever as the Sound Blaster Roar 2. The Sound Blaster Roar 2 is sleek and slim […]
Beats has been pretty quiet since being acquired by Apple early last year, coming out with only refreshed Solo headphones and Powerbeats earphones they were likely working on long before the acquisition. In other words, we’ve yet to see much of Apple’s influence over their new audio brand – until now. Today, Beats is releasing the […]
JBL’s Extreme Speaker is not just another portable Bluetooth speaker, instead it’s a mid-size speaker whose goal is to become the life of your party. To that effect, turn the Extreme on and its passive radiators not only pump out crazy strong bass, but they also create a neat vibration effect that is sure to […]
Ultimate Ears is going small for their latest speaker, the UE Roll. The 12-ounce speaker takes after many other mini portable Bluetooth speakers, taking on a round shape and adding a strap ideal for hanging the speaker onto bags while traveling. The UE Roll, like the larger UE Boom, features 360-degree sound and a durable […]
In what I can only assume is the culmination of a decade-long plot by Sony to milk Aiwa for brand nostalgia by killing it and resurrecting it nine years later, we have new Aiwa stuff! You might remember Aiwa as an electronics company big into audio equipment before business dried up and they were bought […]
There are way too many portable bluetooth speakers on the market these days, so it takes a lot to stand out. Bowers & Wilkins has managed to do just that with their T7 speaker. The T7 isn’t one of the smaller portable speakers that you’ll find out there, but measuring 4.5” x 8.3” x 2.1”and […]
Samsung has worked their way into yet another popular market: portable bluetooth speakers. The new Samsung Level Box is a beautiful looking portable Bluetooth speaker with a 15 hour battery, NFC pairing, and built-in speakerphone. Samsung knows how to market, but do they know how to build a portable speaker? Read on to see how […]
Usually, when we think of portable Bluetooth speakers, we think of sub-$200 price tags. Not so with the Bowers & Wilkins T7, which at $350 aims to combine premium sound with the convenience of portability. So, what business does a portable Bluetooth speaker have being that expensive? The T7’s looks are—let’s go with polarizing—but that […]
A portable speaker with FIVE drivers? Yep, that’s Creative’s Sound Blaster Roar, which is actually more than just a bluetooth speaker. Creative has been in the speaker game for a very long time, and Roar is a nice attempt at taking bluetooth speakers to the next level. In addition to five drivers, the speaker includes […]
Sol Republic is following up last year’s Deck wireless speaker with Punk, a tiny rugged portable speaker. The Sol Republic Punk is tiny but tough, with dust, water, and shock resistance. But what sets it apart from other portable wireless speakers is the 1/4″ threaded mount that lets you use the Punk with third party bike […]
There are scores of portable bluetooth speakers to choose from, which means you can choose the one that’s perfect for you. A solid choice is the new Power Bar speaker from Blueflame. It’s not only a speaker, but also doubles as a portable charging station. This speaker has a really big sound packed in a […]
Looking for a unique portable bluetooth speaker? The Democracy DEG100B is a cute lil’ speaker that swivels. Yes, you can rotate the speaker to aim in the direction you want. Whether that be straight up, to the side or towards you. First and foremost of course is the sound, and the Democracy doesn’t disappoint. For […]
Everyone wants to know, especially for the holidays, what is the best wireless speaker that offers the most bang for your buck? We just reviewed the Ultimate Ears Boom and Mini Boom. Both are bluetooth speakers with some really neat features and incredible sound quality. Read on and we’ll tell you which one is the […]
SOL Republic’s first speaker, DECK, first launched alongside Motorola’s customizable Moto X smartphone. So like with SOL Republic’s other products, it’s designed to compliment the colorful Moto X. DECK sports a somewhat unusual flat and slim, but attractive design, with the SOL Republic logo emblazoned on its face. And the logo has a special trick, […]
