Ultimate Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Bluetooth Speaker for Your Needs
Portable wireless Bluetooth speakers have become a staple for parties and music lovers globally.
With their compact size, portability and some excellent manufacturers producing super crystal clear sound over ranges that defy their size, you can now make great house and garden parties or take your music experience on the road.
So in this guide, we will look at a whole bunch of things to look for when choosing wireless speakers, and what speaker performance would suit your needs. So let's get into it!
Portable Wireless Speakers - What are they?
Portable wireless speakers (also known as Bluetooth speakers) are the new tech trend for enjoying music on the go.
There are ranges available on the market that offer as good quality as home entertainment systems and yet they can be minute in comparison. The proof behind that is that they are also used by professionals.
Portable speakers, however, do come in all shapes and sizes, so they are tailored to whatever use or occasion you are looking for.
Being portable means there are no constraints on where you can go with them.
What Types of Wireless Speakers are on the Market?
If you are looking for portable speakers that:
- You can take on outdoor adventures
- Listen to music at home
- Extend music out to the garden or pool
- Throw a party that needs clean sound over a distance...
Then there are Portable wireless speakers out there somewhere for you.
There are two kinds of speakers available:
- Bluetooth
- WiFi
Typically they are fast-charging, have solid battery life and produce excellent sound quality.
These are easy to use and the majority of people young and old have a smartphone with them these days to easily hook up and sync everything.
Usually, if you are looking at Wifi portable speakers then the price will be higher as they have the built-in technology to connect to hotspots and WiFi networks, so you can stream audio.
With there being numerous options available on the market it's a good idea to have an idea of what your needs are to make sure you buy the right unit.
Choosing the Right Wireless Speakers for You
There are a few factors to consider when you are choosing your speakers.
There are factors such as:
- Size
- Portability
- Speaker performance
- Cost
So let's take a look at a few tips to help you choose:
Size
With the amount of variation on the market from the BlueAnt X1 Wireless Portable Bluetooth which is smaller than a mobile phone to the JBL PartyBox 710 Portable which is a full speaker size with Dimensions (cm)
39.9 x 90.5 x 43.6 and weighing in at 27.8 Kg - you have plenty of options.
If you are simply looking for some tunes by the pool, in the garden or on the beach just you and a few friends, then the smaller version are more than good enough.
Alternatively, if you are looking at a larger gathering of people and you aren't looking at the portability side (unless you are using a car) then the larger models are ideal for filling decent-sized rooms and even small to medium-sized venues with good sound.
Portability
As the clue is in the name they are portable speakers and usually are easy to carry, but it's a case of assessing how much you want to carry and for what reason.
There are models as we mentioned that can fit into a pocket, but others can be large enough that a case or bag would be a better way. Some are sold as accessories or will come with the model.
Speaker Performance
They come with a range of clear stereo sound quality and a range of bass options to deep powerful bass.
The definitive choice when deciding on what you want is the range in which you are looking to cover, plus if you are visiting a stocking they will have sample models in-store that you can test.
Cost
Again with speakers that fit into your pocket to professional speakers USD in recording studios and even events and live performances, you could be looking at the JBL GO 3 Mini Wireless Bluetooth Speaker which is well under the $100 mark (or even as low as $50 if on offer) to the JBL PartyBox 710 Portable which has retailed as high as $999 in the current marketplace. So as you can see you must do your homework on the spec and what your requirements are before you jump and buy.
Overview of what to look for:
With Bluetooth and portable wireless speakers being such a trend right now and a great way to enjoy your music indoors and out you really need a simple checklist.
Also some research on the internet and find out what the latest models are and what specifications they have.
- Choose the type of speaker for your needs - Having done some background research narrow down what type of speaker you are typically looking for. You have the choice between Bluetooth speakers and hardwired speakers. In general, Bluetooth is the easiest to use and operate but doesn't reach the speaker performance of the hard-wired versions. The hard-wired version will typically cost more but if you are using them professionally or for events or large gatherings then you should be looking more into these ranges.
- Look at the spec and what features you need - features are important with portable speakers and there is a wide range across the spectrum at the moment. You can consider the audio quality, battery life, plus compatibility with what devices you are looking to use it with.
- Look at online reviews and compare prices - Once you have narrowed down what type and what spec you are looking for then it's time to choose a brand and device and what online supplier you want to use. There is a wide range of manufacturers with a diverse range of speakers to choose from. Such brands include:
SUMMARY
With many options currently on the market is crucial to take a good look at what's out there first, what they will give you in terms of performance. If you are into the outdoors as many are in Australia then battery life is as much of a consideration as performance. We hope that this blog will have given you a direction on what is available and how to set yourself up to find the right unit at the right price. Remember some of these manufacturers have made speakers that are still in use today from back in the 1970s, so warranties will hold up just fine! Good luck!
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