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There are now so many varieties of Bluetooth speakers out there that it can be overwhelming. Take a look at this shopping guide to figure out what you want.
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Shopping for Bluetooth Speakers Finding one that fits your needs.
Start with figuring out
what you’ll use the speaker for
Outdoor activities
Planning on using your
speaker for camping, pool
parties and other outdoor
endeavors? That could
affect your decision.
dancing
If partying is the main
function for your
speaker, you may
want to invest in a
higher level speaker
with good sound and
bass levels.
relaxing
If you just plan on relaxing
with friends, look for a
speaker that can support
pop and singer-songwriter
music. Some speakers that
do well with deep bass
don’t have the range
required for those genres.
presentations
Using plain audio bytes can be
challenging in a presentation if
you don’t have the technology for
it. With a Bluetooth speaker, you
can usually get good audio for a
small or mid-sized room.
If you’re into conference calls, look
for a speaker that also has a
microphone so you can use the
speakerphone function.
Where will you use it?
Inside
Using a Bluetooth
speaker inside means
that it doesn’t
necessarily need to be
portable or small. Look
at larger models, which
will have the best sound
anyway.
outside
If you plan on taking your speaker
outside, you will of course need
something portable, with a long battery
life. If it’s a little smaller, that will
probably be helpful as well.
Does design matter?
Shape
Most Bluetooth speakers come
in rectangular shapes, but
there are plenty out there that
have branched out. The Beats
Pill is one example. iHome
also has some variety in
shape, experimenting with
cubes and spheres.
Color
Some Bluetooth speakers come
in a variety of colors, while
others are limited to one or two
options. If that’s important to
you, be sure to look into it.
What can you pay for it?
Under $50
• You can usually find a low-priced Bluetooth speaker at the local
WalMart or Target.
• You may have to compromise slightly on sound quality, but you
can find one that is portable and small.
$50 to $100
• This range is going to be better in terms of quality.
• This is where you’ll see the most variety in size and shape and
color.
• Keep your purpose in mind and read reviews to find exactly what
a given speaker can do.
$100 to $200
• This price range gives you the opportunity to really invest in some
quality sound equipment.
• Bose has one speaker that fits this category, so you do start to see
the higher quality brands in this price range.
• You have your pick of whatever will fit your needs.
Over $200
• You have your pick anything you want!
• Most Bluetooth speakers don’t cost over $300, unless they are a full
sound system.
• You’ll likely find the best quality sound, with the right design, and
the right capabilities.
Do your research!