Portable Speakers
So, you want to host a party for the holidays—maybe a little eggnog, a few latkes, and some holiday tunes will convince your boss to give you that end-of-year raise. But you’ll need some quality speakers to play all of those Mariah Carey tracks. If you’re reading this article, we’re guessing you don’t already have a home sound system in place. So, we’re going to give you some easy and affordable options to equip your home with a quality-sounding speaker setup. Whether
Bose just announced the SoundLink Max, a portable powerhouse offering premium sound quality, a durable, travel-friendly build, and enough battery life to keep the party going for a whopping 20 hours.
Bose SoundLink Max
More Energetic Sound, Longer Life
Despite its portable design, the
After three years since its last release, Ultimate Ears is announcing the WONDERBOOM 3, the latest addition to the WONDERBOOM wireless speaker line, designed for use outdoors. Proudly showing improvements in nearly every aspect of the speaker, the WONDERBOOM 3 boasts a longer range of 131', improved battery life of up to 14 hours, and two convenience features targeted at those in the Google mobile ecosystem: Google
JBL’s newly announced EON700 Series portable PA loudspeakers and subwoofer with Bluetooth represent a major step forward in innovation and technology for the popular EON range. By upgrading drivers and amplifiers, refining waveguides, supercharging the effects package, and incorporating the most up-to-date Bluetooth protocol and universal app control, the JBL engineers have delivered a pro-grade system that sounds clear and natural at any volume, anywhere in the room, and makes setup and operation a breeze.
As temperatures warm up and beautiful summer weather abounds, now is the perfect time to bring out the picnic blankets, cold drinks, and a couple of pals. Of course, you’re going to want music while you’re kicking it, and we have a couple of great portable speaker options to consider while you plan your first summer hang.
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Fans of the Sonos Move who were hoping for a smaller version are now getting their wish. The new Sonos Roam portable speaker features a compact 6.6 x 2.3 x 2.4" and lightweight 0.9 lb design, so you can take your music, podcasts, and other audio virtually anywhere with ease. It’s available in black
From network amplifiers to soundbars to virtual assistant speakers and more, Bluesound has an extensive catalog of products. They’re now available at B&H Photo, and I’ll be walking you through it all to help you find what you need.
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The POWERNODE 2i is a 2.1-channel network amplifier that’s available in black matte or
Music is the great enhancer. No matter where you are or what you're doing, virtually everything is better with a song. With that sentiment in mind, we've put together a list of some of our favorite speakers and portable music players. With each device, we've also included a song recommendation—just a handful of tracks we've been listening to a lot lately. Hope you enjoy!
Sonos Move 2
Last fall, Sonos released the Move 2, the
My speaker system was a mess, but when Sonos released its portable Move speaker, I was comforted. You see, not only do I have some high-end legacy gear that I refuse to part with, but I was also an early smart-speaker adopter (perhaps too early) and most recently, a Sonos owner. I’ve adjusted and learned which system works best for certain situations. Of course, no one was happier than I was when Sonos rolled out Alexa- and
iHome recently released a slew of new Bluetooth speakers to help power your summer and clock radios to make sure you wake up early enough to enjoy it. To start, the iBT372BG speaker features an IP67 water- and dust-proof rating and a built-in 8-hour rechargeable battery, making it well-suited for lounging at the beach or poolside. Its MIL-STD 810G shockproof rating will also protect it from accidental falls. The
If you’ve ever wished that your speaker could be as expressive as the music that comes out of it, jam is here to help with its line of Jamoji Bluetooth speakers. These mini speakers use Bluetooth to connect to your smartphone, tablet, computer, or other compatible media device, and are styled to look like your favorite emojis, including Purple Devil,