JBL Grip vs Flip 7
Until the recent release of the JBL Grip, downsizing from the Flip 7 within the JBL ecosphere meant going with the Clip 5 or Go 4, two significantly smaller speakers. The Grip changes that, retaining a lot of what we love about the Flip series, but in a smaller and significantly lighter design. But just how different are these two speakers when it comes…
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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 Rave Mini Review: An Affordable Party Speaker
Anker is renowned for its range of budget-priced speakers, which provide above-average sound quality. The newly released Anker Soundcore Rave Mini is on course to be another “Anker Best Seller” with a ton of features and some serious sound. Although…
10 Epic Kids Party Tips
Because cupcakes and chaos don’t organize themselves Planning a kids party sounds cute in theory… until you’re three cupcakes deep, someone’s crying over a broken balloon, and the backyard looks like a toy tornado rolled through. But when done right?…
Lights, Bass, Action: The Truth About Lighting Effects in Bluetooth Speakers
There’s something undeniably fun about a Bluetooth speaker that lights up. It’s a vibe, it’s visual, and in the right moment, it feels like the music is glowing. But here’s the thing: lighting effects walk a fine line between game-changer…
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Wireless Charging: A Fad, Or The Future?
Induction charging is a form of wireless charging where the device isn’t connected by a cable. This technology uses electromagnetic induction to charge the device through its proximity to the…
Bluetooth Speaker Latency Explained – and How to Fix It
Latency is the short delay between when a sound leaves your device and when you actually hear it. It’s measured in milliseconds, but those milliseconds matter more than you’d think…
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