The joys of summer are here-whether at the lake, beach, sitting around a fire pit your making the best of the warm weather. Hanging out with friends sharing laughs over beer or whiskey is only part of the fun. No matter if your by yourself or the life of the party you’ll need to set the mood with some nice clear crisp tunes with enough battery life to make it through the day.
What to look for…
Other than cost there are a couple key features to keep in mind when looking for some portable outdoor speakers that meets the minimal need with totally breaking the bank. Other than working seamlessly with phone and being weather safe here are a couple of other things to consider:
Sound Quality: Speaker sound quality is one of the most important features. Being outside you will need a powerful sound that is balanced.
Battery Life: Battery life is another key feature for portable speakers. You don’t want to spend half of your time chasing down a charging cable and outlet.
Durability: The speaker should be durable enough to prevent damage from accidental drops, and various weather conditions.
What we suggest…
JBL Charge Four will scratch the itch for most guys. It’s compact enough to be tuck into a backpack. This IPX7 waterproof speaker will produce 20 hours of rich sound. As a bonus, the high-capacity 7500mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery gives you a convenient USB charge out to quickly charge your devices. About $100.
Bose SoundLink Flex the small pill shaped speaker packs a punch when talking about sound quality. It is completely waterproof and has a 12-hour playtime and don’t worry if you drop it in the lake, it floats. Additionally, it has a built-in microphone so you can take those important calls from your wife while reeling the catch of the day. About $150.
Marshall Emberton II not the size of the half stack but still the classic Marshall retro design. Like the original Marshall half stack this portable outdoor speaker can go all day and all night long with it’s 30-hour playtime and load rich sound. It’s got a IP67 dust and water-resistance rating. It can sync up with other Marshall devices for a fuller sound experience. About $170.
Sony X-Series is perfect for entertaining or keeping your patio party going because this speaker has a 24-hour playtime. The XE300 speakers provide power, clarity and distortion-free sound. You can connect up to 100 XE300 speakers via Party Connect App. Echo Cancelling technology allows conversations during online meetings by having two people talk at the same time without cutting either one off. About $150.
Soundcore Motion X600 has 5 drivers and 5 amplifiers that fill the area with theater quality acoustics. If you prefer different sound, there is a 9-band EQ, several sound presets and Soundcore app. Fully waterproof and a 12-hour playtime makes this a great swimming area speaker. About $200.
Final thoughts…
These 5 portable speakers are out choices, some are more rugged for the adventurous person while some are for relaxing next to the pool. Either way, portable speakers are a reliable option for outdoor listening, they are more durable, small, and widely available on market. Best of all, you can find a great option regardless of your budget.
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