Best Bluetooth Speaker for Urban Apartment Dwellers
Finding Balance For Big Sound in Small Spaces Living in a city apartment doesn’t mean giving up on great sound. But it does mean being smart about it. When your walls are shared and space is at a premium, your Bluetooth speaker has to walk a fine line — loud enough to bring your playlists to life, but not so aggressive it rattles your…
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JBL PartyBox Stage 320
The JBL PartyBox 320 is the ultimate party speaker. It strikes the perfect balance of power, portability, and crowd-pleasing features.
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Anker Soundcore Trance Review: Big Volume At A Good Price
The Bottom Line The Anker Soundcore Trance is a moderate to large sized Bluetooth speaker that boasts over 100dB of volume at a very reasonable price. The Trance is versatile (and waterproof) enough to carry with you on camping trips…
Aiwa Exos-9 Review: A Powerful & Popular Party Speaker
The Bottom Line Despite the competitive party speaker market, the Aiwa Exos-9 ($4has managed to remain. Relevant for a number of years now, offering a fairly affordable solution to those needing big sound out of their Bluetooth speaker. While it…
Sony XP700 vs XV800: Which Is The Better Party Speaker?
Two Similar Party Speakers, With A Very Different Sound Profile The Sony SRS-XP700 and SRS-XV800 are two popular party speakers that, while loud, are also relatively portable. There are a lot of features that these two models share, but they…
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10 Anticipated Bluetooth Speaker Trends in 2024
As technology advances, new features and performance innovations are added to Bluetooth speakers. Audio companies often adopt these new technologies in their flagship devices, setting new industry standards and leaving…
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