I'm trying to find a portable weatherproof speaker that plays from an sd card and just plays when you start it up. Trying to make listening to music for an elderly person easy. I tried the traditional cheap bluetooth speaker but pairing to a phone is too complex and remembering to press additional buttons to activate the sd card mode is frustrating for them. so ideally a speaker that when you power it on it just plays files on an sd card.

Just completed a thorough test of these two rugged beasts. Charge has a slight edge due to its ability to double as a power bank. Full results here: https://thegreatestsong.com/jbl-charge-5-vs-flip-6/

my recent speaker has gone bust and i keep seeing the soundcore boom 2 everywhere, would love if anyone could give me some opinions as they have a deal on now if you subscribe to their website you get some free earbuds! is it easy to transport? is it durable? thanks for the help guys.

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Need help to understand what speakers should I go for. My Boom 2 is dated and I’m looking for a newer speaker preferably with usb c charging to de-clutter my cables.

Any suggestions? Not looking for anything too big, I’m okay with a similar sized speaker as the boom 2.

My A33, which I've had for MANY years has finally decided to kick the bucket. It was an amazing speaker for it's size and had been in use for probably 10 years. Any recommendations for similar speakers that would ideally be less than 200 USD?

I’m looking for a “portable” speaker for parties, reunions, going outdoors. I already own the Sonos Roam. In this case, size is not of an issue, BUT i would like some input.

Hi, I need to purchase one Bluetooth speaker, to use both at home and when going out with family. It has to sound nice at high volume, and I'd like to have the better sound quality available, despite the loss of other features. I can provide more details if it helps.

My GO2’s bluetooth recently died, i’m looking for portable speakers with AUX support. Really want a Sonos Roam, but they don’t have aux.

Just tested these out this week. Full results are here: https://thegreatestsong.com/jbl-flip-5-vs-flip-6/

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I just wanted to let everybody know if you consider buying the Mania , that the speaker is a huge disappointment . After i returned the first one for having a rattle in one of the bass drivers the second one after 2h of listening at 50% decided to cut off the bass and mids . After resetting the speaker work again for ten minutes and then the same problem occurred . This is just a fancy name and a huge price tag for the worst bluetooth speaker i ever had .

Just received my dura beats: https://eu.durabeats.co

I was curious to try them out, didn't expect an overwhelming quality but hey, it would be nice to have something a size of a golf ball with me to play music. I would have a practical use for them. Read some reviews before ordering, maybe they were paid, but they were promising.

Right now I'm underwhelmed. Tried them (got myself 2) on different surfaces – on lower volume it's not that bad, but when I turn the volume up, lower and higher frequencies are insufferable. The sound literally sounds like it's coming from a cardboard box (even when it's not) and at some point it turns to an annoying buzz? Can't describe it better.

Am I doing something wrong or should I send them back right away?

Basic gist, because of its conversion to a motor, my tricycle can no longer use normal horns or bells. I plan on rigging the speaker/player into a custom bike horn, and I don't want to be bothered with bluetooth (because it'd be cheaper and probably better, and the idea I have is to connect my Eclipse MP3 player to it so that way it'd play sound (and it does require an auxiliary cable for that).

I am looking for something with a really good base and volume, but also something that is around $20-$30. I know this is a dumb idea and I've plenty of people tell me that on the r/cycling, but this is something I want/kind of need to do. Does anyone have any recommendations, please?

Hi everyone!

I'm new to this sub and I don't really have knowledge about portable speakers (and tech stuff in general, sad to say). But my girlfriend's birthday is coming up soon and I need advice for my potential gift.

My GF works as a music teacher in multiple schools, as such she has to carry her speaker around every day. It's a harman/kardon Onyx Studio 6, and as such, quite heavy. This is quite a burden for my GF and I want to gift her a speaker that is comparatively the same in terms of audio quality (as she needs good quality for her work) but lighter in weight.

Is there a type of speaker you guys think could work?

It's be extremely thankful for any advice. 😊

I just got my boombox 3 and love it, but i got a question about volume. I got a samsung s22 ultra and i can put my volume up to 150% if i want to but im afraid to do so as i dont want to blow my speaker😂. Anyone got experience with this?

Can anyone recommend a good airplay portable speaker? The Sonos Roam seems to have mixed reviews, The Sonos Move is too big, The Harman Kardon Citation 200 seems to have issues getting lower in volume when taken off the charging base.

Hello! I am on the hunt for a good portable speaker. I have narrowed down to 2 options, The woburn 3 vs B&O A5. What are your thoughts. I mainly listen to Metal, EDM, 80's and 90's rock. I own a Beoplay EQ and I absolutely love everything about it. So I am leaning towards B&O but Marshall has more wattage. What are your thoughts?

Like the title says I have the srs XB41 which I really like just looking to upgrade. I'm sticking with Sony Incase I need to link both speakers up I'm just having a hard time finding. The difference between the srs XB43 and the XG-500 or 300

A brief review of the UE WonderBoom vs The JBL Flip 4 which I had the occasion to review this week after receiving each an unopened sealed box from a close friend whom never had the opportunity to open each of these Bluetooth speakers.

While it’s been sometime and certainly there have been innovations by each manufacturer since these were released - I thought it might be interesting to take advantage of these somewhat recent “time-capsules” & do a quick comparison review of them as if they were new.

I’d love to hear some feedback from owners of either product with there thoughts today about these devices.

Cheers, Alexandria

Review comparing the UE Wonderboom speaker to the JBL Flip 4:

In terms of sound performance, the UE Wonderboom and JBL Flip 4 are both great choices, but there are some notable differences. The Wonderboom features 40mm drivers that produce a sound output of 86 dBA, which is comparable to the loudness of a vacuum cleaner or blender. Its 360-degree design ensures that the sound is audible from any angle, making it convenient for use in noisy environments.

On the other hand, the JBL Flip 4 features two 40mm drivers and a passive radiator that produce a sound output of 80 dBA, which is slightly lower than the Wonderboom's output. The Flip 4's design is more directional, meaning that the sound is most audible when facing the speaker head-on.

When it comes to bass performance, the Wonderboom is the clear winner. Despite its small size, the Wonderboom produces a notable low-end performance that is more pronounced than the Flip 4's bass. This is surprising given that the Flip 4 is marketed as a bass-heavy speaker, but it may be due to the Wonderboom's design and placement of its drivers.

In terms of durability, both speakers are water-resistant and can withstand accidental drops, but the Wonderboom's design makes it more shock-resistant than the Flip 4. The Wonderboom has an IP67 rating, which means it can be submerged in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes without damage. The Flip 4 has an IPX7 rating, which means it can be submerged in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes, but it may not be as shock-resistant as the Wonderboom.

Finally, when it comes to battery life, the Wonderboom has a longer lasting battery than the Flip 4. The Wonderboom can last up to 10 hours on a single charge, while the Flip 4 can last up to 12 hours. However, the Wonderboom's longer battery life is still impressive given its smaller size.

Overall, while both speakers are great choices, the UE Wonderboom stands out for its superior sound performance, shock-resistant design, and longer battery life.

The JBL Flip 4 is still a great choice for those who prefer a directional sound and slightly longer battery life, but the Wonderboom's bass performance and shock-resistant design make it the clear choice in my review between these portable speakers which are both an excellent value in the portable speaker market.

I would love to hear any thoughts or opinions from users of either one of these two speakers as it would help to broaden my experience and thoughts and be even more helpful to all reading.

Thanks so very much for reading. Alexandria

PA (also running on battery) to connect to my denon dj prime go consolle via XLR and play some dj sets on the go.

I have been checking the Bose S1 Pro and tried it as well at a shop, and while it's decent and packed with some features incl. EQ and Bluetooth, it is quite pricey as you'd expect from the brand.

Would you be able to recommend any alternatives to that?

Intended use is mixed, but the idea is to take it to the beach let's say, and play there for a couple hours. Consider Bose can go up to 650/700€ so looking for something in this budget.

Thanks!

My father wants continuous music in his garage.
I was thinking some sort of portable speaker with a sdcard slot and 16-32gb of classical music on it so that music plays all the time in the background (not looking for any crazy audio quality of any big volume, just something basic) A little bit like a Anker Soundcore mini .
I just can't find in any of these small speakers specs or user manual a feature that would allow continuous shuffle or loop like what used to exist in old portable mp3 players.
Would you know a particular model that would just do that ?
The device would be plugged in power all the time obviously so battery specs are useless for me.

My father wants continuous music in his garage.

I was thinking some sort of portable speaker with a sdcard slot and 16-32gb of classical music on it so that music plays all the time in the background (not looking for any crazy audio quality of any big volume, just something basic) A little bit like a Anker Soundcore Mini.
I just can't find in any of these small speakers specs or user manual a feature that would allow continuous shuffle or loop like what used to exist in old portable mp3 players.

Would you know a particular model that would just do that ?

The device would be plugged in power all the time obviously so battery specs are useless for me.

Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of a bind here.

I work underground in a hard rock mine and am looking for a speaker that can easily fit in my coverall breast pocket, while also being loud enough to hear through one layer of hearing protection. It's nice to have some music while working on my machines while not drowning out the sounds of the rock around me, that said I already own a cheap IP66 rated speaker which fits this niche perfectly, but I would like it to be USB-C compatible, output minimum 10 watts but preferably higher, better battery life, and maintain the same level of waterproofing or better.

What I have is this: https://www.promotionsinnov.com/en/product/boulder-waterproof-outdoor-bluetooth-speaker-2/

This has been working great but the battery life is terrible and other than it's dimensions is pretty much garbage.

If anything fits this particular niche that you all can recommend I'm all ears, cheers.

It's pretty good for a little less than 80 dollars that was the on sale price on Amazon with prime, it's a W-King D9-1 speaker for the price I think it's not bad, it's 5.76lb so it's light weight but the wattage rating is 60W rms or 80W max but I think that is a overstated rating but otherwise it has a good build quality. Still it gets loud for it's size. And has decent bass.

I'm currently looking for a stereo pair of speakers. They need to look good for home use and be battery powered for occasional outdoor garden use. I do not need ear piercing volumes and please no JBL recommendations.

I would prefer wifi/bluetooth for the high quality audio. I would consider Bluetooth only if it offered some good codecs. USB-C charging is a big bonus and aux in would be nice so I could use a quality turntable with no latency.

I currently have considered the following.

Harman Kardon Citation 200: This is number one on the list. Positives, 1x5 woofer, wifi so good codecs, usb-c, smart styling, can link to other speakers such as subs and soundbars, charging cradle. Negatives, no aux-in, I sometimes think it looks like a paint pot.

UE Hyperboom: Positive: 2x4 woofers, aux in. Negatives, no wifi, bad on codes, heavy, looks like a box, no wifi.

Sonos Move: Positives, usb-c, wifi so good codecs. Negatives, small 1x3.5 woofer, no aux in, can only link to sub if non-portable Sonos in system..

Beloit 20: Positive: 1x5 woofer. Negatives, no wifi, expensive, no aux inout.

Audio Pro T3/C3: Too many negatives.