No, it's not a grill, it's Sony's new GTK-PG10 outdoor party speaker.SonySony has once again refreshed its with several new models, including one designed for tailgaters that will hold onto your beverages. All the new speakers ship this spring, with prices ranging from $60 to $350 (no word yet on international pricing).The entry-level SRS-XB12, which succeeds the (which I liked) is a micro Bluetooth speaker that has an integrated strap, while the step-up SRS-XB22 and SRS-XB32 models have integrated lights. All three of those speakers feature IP67 water and shock resistance. The much bigger and more powerful GTK-XB72 also packs a light show and has some real kick to its bass. Both the XB72 and XB32 are compatible with Sony's Fiestable app, which allows you to control the speakers with your voice and motion and create lighting effects, including flashing strobe lights.
The XB32 delivers an impressive 24 hours of battery life and can charge mobile devices, while the XB72 has a built-in FM tuner.As for that aforementioned new outdoor party speaker, the GTK-PG10, it's probably the most interesting speaker of the bunch. The SRS-XB32.SonySony says the GTK-PG10 spreads 'high-power' sound with a dedicated 'outdoor party mode.' With the top panels open, the built-in tweeters face upward and outward, delivering a more expansive soundstage in this mode.The GTK-PG10 is tripod-compatible, has a built-in rechargeable battery that delivers up to 13 hours of listening, and has handles to make it easier to lug around. Like the XB72. It also has an FM tuner and is compatible with Sony's Fiestable app, as well as the Sony Music Center app.Aside from the table and cup holders (yes, the top is water-resistant), the other extra is a mic input that allows for karaoke sessions. We'll drink to that.I'll let you know how these guys sound as soon I get some hands-on time with them and will have individual reviews of the models I like best after they ship.
Related: Best Bluetooth speakers under $50 If you want the best, go with the JBL Charge 3. Whether you’re having a pool party or going camping, the best all-around speaker you want by your side is the JBL Charge 3.When you consider the features you’re getting for the price, it’s easy to see how this speaker pulled a 9/10 in our full review.Sure the Charge 4 is out now and yes, it’ a. The Sony XB21 wireless portable Bluetooth speaker is a surprisingly powerful unit with very nice sound quality and some great bonus features. Compared to the alternatives available it is one of the best values on the market.
Pricing:. SRS-XB12: $60. SRS-XB22: $100.
SRS-XB32: $150. GTK-XB72: $350. GTK-PG10 $250.
No word yet on international pricing (we'll add it as soon as we get it). Available this spring.
Finding an audiophile who doesn’t like Bluetooth headphones is easy, our own Chris Thomas, but Bluetooth speakers are awesome. The convenience of being able to take the party wherever you go is invaluable and any of the best Bluetooth speakers can make your backyard barbeque an absolute hit. Whether you’re looking for something tough and durable that you can beat up and throw around or something that will just sound great, you can’t go wrong with anything on this list.Editor’s note: this article was updated on August 26th, 2019, to reflect changes in pricing and to add picks to notable mentions. If you want the best, go with the JBL Charge 4Whether you’re having a pool party or going camping, the best all-around speaker you want by your side is the. Initially, we had the in this top spot, even after the newer model was released.
The reason for this was because the upgrades between the Charge 3 and the newer Charge 4 are minimal, and the cost difference just wasn’t justifiable. That said, it’s now been a while since the release of the Charge 4 and its dropped in price to roughly the same as the older Charge 3. In that case, why spend the same money for an older product? Buy now!Of course, some of the best features of the Charge 4 aren’t exclusive to it. Both the and also share these features, but the Charge 4 hits the sweet spot. You get some of that large sound that the Xtreme offers with some of the portability of the Flip 4. It makes all the right compromises, including battery life.
You’ll get about 20 hours as well as the option to charge some of your other devices, thanks to a USB-A output (hence the name). As far as sound quality goes, the only area that isn’t great is the mids, these tend to take a backseat to the bass in small to medium-sized rooms.However, a word of caution: the JBL Flip 5 does not support the multi-speaker linking standard of the older JBL speakers, and it only has one channel. We recommend sticking with the Flip 3 or Flip 4 instead—you’ll like them more, and spend less money to get them. What you should know. Just like, Bluetooth speakers support specific.
If you want a lag-free experience make sure to invest in something that supports aptX, or AAC if you’re an iOS user. Not only does this reduce latency, but it also allows for better streaming quality (at least if you use with ). denote the dust and water resistance of a particular product. Oftentimes, a product will be rated something like “IPX4” and the “X” is just a placeholder for what would be a dust-resistance rating. Bluetooth isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
While we do like Bluetooth for its convenience, it’s not as good as wired when it comes to sound quality. We probably didn’t have to tell you that, but at least we.The Marshall Stanmore has the best audio qualityWireless speakers are great for portability, but if you really want to power a party you might need to plug the speaker into a wall outlet. This is the case with the, which takes the crown for the best sounding speaker on this list. It’s large, so it’s very rarely going to leave the house.
But if you’re looking to have a party or just want to fill your room with the sound of music, this is one of the best Bluetooth speakers out there. Partly because (and this might be cheating a bit) along with Bluetooth 4.2, you can connect to it via your WiFi network thanks to Spotify Connect, Chromecast built-in, and Apple. Buy now!The speaker sticks to the tried-and-true, classic amp design Marshall is known for, complete with knobs up top to let you. There’s also a dedicated knob for seven easy presets, be it your favorite Spotify playlist, radio station,. What you’re sacrificing in terms of portability, you’re making up for when it comes to sound. And, man, this speaker sounds great. It places a slight emphasis on mids (which means vocals are a bit easier to hear), but you can always tweak the sound to your preference by using the knobs up top.
If you decide to get more than one, you can also pair them up for multi-room audio; though, if you’re not using one of the WiFi options, you’ll just have to stick to Bluetooth. What are some alternatives? Buy now!When we put the and the (two of Sony’s latest speakers) head-to-head, the older SRS-XB40 actually. But in the case of which one looks better, it’s a no-brainer. The SRS-XB41 wins by a long shot here.Though it’s a little more expensive you get a few nice hardware upgrades, that might be worth the extra cash for some people. For one, the speaker comes wrapped in a nice fabric that makes it easy to hold, despite its large size. But it’s not just for looks.
That fabric also gives the speaker its. This means that whether you want to take it to the beach or chill poolside, you won’t have to worry about sand or water damaging it. You can even submerge it in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes.
Though, we obviously wouldn’t recommend doing that.Durability aside, the SRS-XB41 is one of the slicker Bluetooth speakers out there. It has LED lights around all the edges making it just as pretty to look at as it sounds. Because, yes, the XB41 sounds really good. It doesn’t have quite the same amount of clarity in the lower notes as the previous XB40 has, but it’s no slouch. If you want something that gets loud, can go with you anywhere, has crazy good battery life, and will turn heads, then this might be for you.
Just be prepared to pay a pretty penny for it. For another waterproof speaker, go with the UE Boom 3Arguably the two best all-around waterproof speakers are the JBL Charge 4 (which is already on this list), and the. The improvements are immediately noticeable when you compare it with the previous, as it now has a completely new design that’s similar while simultaneously expanding its use cases. While the older UE Boom 2 was cylindrical, the new Boom 3 is now basically the same size and shape of your average water bottle. So whether you want to toss it in the cupholder of your car or beach chair, it’s now more portable than ever. Buy now!While the sound hasn’t improved much and still isn’t our favorite, the waterproof build, the ability to pair it with over 100 other UE speakers, and the fact that it floats just like the smaller pretty much checks all the boxes. It also has a 15-hour battery that isn’t amazing but will get you through an average day.
Plus, there’s a separate dock you can get for wireless charging if you want, which is admittedly cool. If you spend a lot of your time outdoors and want a speaker that won’t die in the rain, this is worth checking out for adventurers in need of durable Bluetooth speakers.
If you don’t want to spend too much, check out the Anker Soundcore FlareYou shouldn’t be surprised that an Anker product made this list for the best bang for your buck. They have a history of making cheap products that sound good, but the actually takes that legacy a step further.
It still won’t break the bank, but now it looks more premium than previous models. The Sony SRS-XB40 is larger than Adam expected it to be.: For the price, the Wonderboom is still one of our favorite speakers because it’s waterproof build, small size, and the ability to float.: At $79 the XB40 is hard to pass on even if it isn’t the newest speaker.
Though it’s not as pretty, it’s definitely a better value than the newer SRS-XB41 if you don’t need full waterproofing.: Though there are plenty of things I don’t like about the Style-S, I can’t help but love the thing. It has a fun sound perfect for the kitchen or the beach and thanks to a great connection strength and durable build it doesn’t seem out of place in either. Definitely check it out if none of these picks tickled your fancy.: If you can overlook its unapologetic plastic build and large size, you’ll get a unique speaker that’s sure to be a head turner.: The Remix Bluetooth speaker from V-Moda is impressive for its size, comes with some pretty cool features like a built-in headphone amp, and sounds good. Not only do we directly review and test as many audio products as we can, but we also take into account what others are saying about a given product. We want our readers to be happy with their purchases and that means we had to narrow down what it means to be “the best Bluetooth speaker.” In this case, we needed it to sound good, be relatively affordable, and durable.
If a speaker’s intended use is for camping or hiking, we made sure that it’s received an official IP rating. Generally, if Bluetooth speakers perform well, there’s no need to overspend for the sake of overspending.
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