Speakers Archive

If you think Bluetooth speakers aren’t worth owning, you can be forgiven. Not long ago, this was actually true. Bluetooth speakers offered some of the lowest quality of any speaker type. Even an expensive, well-constructed model was limited by poor connectivity. But this has changed in recent years. The invention of True Wireless Stereo and Bluetooth 5.0 have significantly improved wireless audio quality. Now, you …

These days, there’s no reason to remain tethered to an old-school stereo system. With Bluetooth speakers, you can get the same audio quality anywhere you go. Simply pair your phone with the speaker, and you’ll get full quality audio, with the freedom to move around. This can be a significant boost to your phone’s built-in speakers. Boost the volume, improve the quality, and save your …

Not long ago, buying a stereo system was one of the rites of passage for becoming adult. It was like buying your own TV, VCR, or your first car. Nowadays, many of those same stereo systems are sitting around unused. The reason? Everybody is listening to music on their phones. Unless you’re a serious audiophile, it’s probably been years since you listened to a CD. …

If you want a good outdoor speaker, Bluetooth is just about your only option. Sure, you could go wired, but you lose portability. Not to mention, if you want a weatherproof wired speaker, you’re going to be spending beaucoup bucks. Bluetooth speakers, meanwhile, fall into a reasonable price range for the quality. Not only that, but Bluetooth speakers are versatile. Want to use one in …

If you grew up in the 1980s or earlier, you’ll already be familiar with the boom box. For you kids, a boom box was a large portable sound system. They typically required several D batteries, and could put out a lot of sound. As technology got smaller, they were mostly displaced first by CD players, and then by MP3 players. But there’s one thing that …