I just wrapped up a few weeks of camping, including a week in Algonquin Park, the nearly 3,000 square mile Canadian gem that’s home to an estimated 2,000 black bears, plus moose, wolves, and other assorted wildlife. As usual, I had a large collection of gear with me. A few of those items stood out and will definitely be added to my regular camping rotation going forward.
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The EasyAcc Dp100 is true to its name as the easiest of the Bluetooth speakers I’ve reviewed. While not the best sounding, I’ve found myself occasionally turning to this speaker over the others because of convenience.
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The Chant Bluetooth Mini Speaker from Marley. One speaker. One family. Let’s get together and feel alright.
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808 Audio produces an extensive line of affordable speakers and headphones, and the company recently sent me a Hex Light portable Bluetooth speaker to try out. The key feature on this one—besides playing music—is a built-in LED light show.
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I was sent a Turcom AcoustoShock Bluetooth speaker to try out, and it turned out to be a pretty decent and affordable performer–something that would make a great graduation gift for a student looking for a portable speaker to cart around during the summer.
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Braven’s Balance manages to pack a lot of features into a portable Bluetooth speaker and thanks to its IPX7 Waterproof rating and long battery life, may just be the perfect choice for taking along to the beach.
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Say goodbye to the days of lost remote controls and cluttered electronic gear. Blumoo connects your smartphone to your electronic devices for complete access, literally at your fingertips.
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Last year, Creative’s Sound Blaster Roar 2 took the “Do Everything” title in my 2015 Bluetooth speaker roundup. For 2016, Creative is back with something even better, the iRoar.
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Last year, I reviewed the Turbo X premium Bluetooth speaker by Riva Audio. It was a stellar portable speaker with sound that landed it at the top of my 2015 list of portable speakers, taking top honor for audio quality. The Riva S is very much a smaller scale version of the Turbo X, but with cool new features including Truewireless stereo capability.
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If you’ve listened to a typical portable Bluetooth speaker, you probably immediately noticed one of the biggest shortcomings in the category: bass. It’s really tough to find one that provides deep, booming bass, especially if you don’t want to be spending $500 or more. The Cowin Ark takes a unique approach to tackling the problem and actually manages to deliver booming bass. Here’s how.
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Last year, I decided to post a wrap of the gadgets I’d bought or tested during the year that found a way to fail spectacularly. That seemed to go over fairly well, so I’m doing it again this year, with the 2015 edition of my Festivus of Gadgets.
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Given the popularity of wireless speakers as gifts, I thought it might be useful to look back at all the models I’ve reviewed over the past 12 months and pick a few standouts.
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I’ve reviewed quite a collection of Bluetooth speakers in recent months, but the Creative Soundblaster Roar 2 has managed to leave a lasting impression. It not only holds its own against other speakers in its class when it comes to audio quality, it’s packed with additional features and capabilities.
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A review of the Elivebuy waterproof bluetooth speaker.
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Do you need an iPad cover that does double duty as a kickstand-style Bluetooth speaker? Sounds good—perfect for watching video or viewing your music playlist—but this cover must be popped off the iPad first… Speaker or tablet case, but not both at the same time. It’s a bit of a head scratcher…
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For the past few weeks I’ve been taking advantage of the extended summer weather, putting a Riva Turbo X Premium Bluetooth Speaker through its paces — and probably annoying my neighbors in the process. It may not be the most compact wireless speaker out there and it’s certainly not the cheapest, but it’s definitely among the best I’ve tried. Besides great sound, I’ve never tested a speaker that has the cord-free stamina of this one.
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The last few weeks I’ve had the pleasure of testing the MercuryBox by Inateck. This compact Bluetooth speaker is splash-proof in all directions, making it the perfect Bluetooth speaker for those situations when it would be dangerous to bring most speakers. While not perfect, this speaker took very little time to become part of my routine and has become one of my most relied-upon musical devices.
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One of the cooler tricks that some higher end wireless portable speakers are able to pull off is pairing two units for stereo sound. I’ve tried out this feature with speakers like the Vers 1Q and various Sonos products and it’s great—having a pair of wireless speakers for true stereo separation adds a lot to the listening experience compared to a single speaker. However, it’s also expensive.
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Keep the party going with Sound Step Lightning 2 Bluetooth Speaker: 60% off today.
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Bracketron’s JamSpot is a folding tablet stand that does double duty as a Bluetooth speaker system.
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I just wrapped up two weeks of camping at Arrowhead provincial park (a few hours north of Toronto). While there, I took advantage of the time and activities to put some of the gear I’ve accumulated recently through extended, real-world tests.
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Patricia takes the JBL Charge 2+ for a spin and loves how much more fun it is making her summer!
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Enjoy tunes by the pool with the Rage Water-Resistant Bluetooth Speaker: 30% off today
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With summer fast approaching, the timing is perfect for a portable, splash-resistant, wireless speaker–especially one that’s able to pump out some decent quality sound at a volume you can hear outdoors. The Monster SuperStar is a stylish Bluetooth speaker small enough to fit in a hand that’s a definite candidate for seeing summer action at the pool, beach, or in the back yard.
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Soundfreaq originally sent me a limited edition Sound Rise Flower Freaq for inclusion in the GeekDad Mother’s Day Gift Guide. The combination alarm clock and Bluetooth speaker quickly migrated to my teenage daughter’s room, where it has apparently found a permanent home. After three weeks of use, it’s time for a review of this funky, multipurpose device.
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63% off the Veho Retro Leather Bluetooth Speaker
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A Bluetooth speaker with excellent sound and a 7 hour battery life is today’s GeekDad Daily Deal.
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Last December, I reviewed the Aether Cone, a unique wireless speaker that brings new meaning to the concept of “smart” thanks to its ability play songs based on voice commands and to learn your music preferences. A few months ago, it got even smarter, eliminating my biggest gripe after a free over the air update unlocked the ability to stream music using Bluetooth. Now Aether has released another update, giving the Aether Cone another new feature: voice feedback.
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Bluetooth speakers have become a must-have accessory for parents of music-loving kids. They’re also great for using in the back yard, taking camping, and generally getting tunes to wherever a stereo isn’t. While there are some really excellent wireless speakers that can capably fulfill the role of compact stereo replacement (like the Aether Cone I reviewed a while back), there’s also high demand for small, inexpensive Bluetooth speakers to fill those first scenarios I mentioned. These speakers become a balancing act between affordability, decent sound, portability, battery life, and durability. The Nyne Mini Bluetooth Speaker does a pretty good job of achieving that balance.
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Everybody’s favorite budget audio equipment manufacturer from the ’70s and ’80s is making a comeback in Chicago. Aiwa’s first product, a large Bluetooth speaker, is ready to fill the void between portable speakers and less-than-portable home stereos.
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