# Looking for a bluetooth speaker, would love to hear some recommendations. **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 15, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-bluetooth-speaker-would-love-to-hear-some-recommendations/819658 "2018-08-15T15:34:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2018, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-bluetooth-speaker-would-love-to-hear-some-recommendations/819658/21 "2018-08-18T00:36:05Z")
> [@SmellMyWort](#): > > Despite it’s size the [Ultimate Ears Wonderboom](https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-WONDERBOOM-Waterproof-Portable-Bluetooth/dp/B07D8PNY5L/ref=sr_1_5?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1534437607&sr=1-5&keywords=wonderboom) is a great little BT speaker. It’s also in the portable/waterproof category, but I use them (we got a pair) primarily inside. Costco sold them as a 2-pack for only a little bit more that you can get a single one. You can link them (wirelessly) and position them around your space for the best sound. USB rechargeable and they last quite a long time between charges. Sound is really good for such as small speaker. Cool. Thought it required the app as well, but I’m perhaps that’s not the case. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2018, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-bluetooth-speaker-would-love-to-hear-some-recommendations/819658/22 "2018-08-18T00:49:31Z")
> [@scr4](#): > > The Bose bluetooth speakers don’t require any app for basic functionality. The app is for changing its settings (e.g. turning off voice prompts or changing its language) and for firmware updates. > > I had the Soundlink Mini II which was OK, bit heavy on the bass. If portability isn’t an issue, you are probably better off with a bigger speaker. > > If I were buying a non-portable Bluetooth speaker (i.e. not even battery powered), I’d probably get the Audioengine B2 - I don’t actually have it but it’s basically a 1-piece Bluetooth version of the Audioengine A2+ which I have and love. Thanks. I need to find a place to try these things out. ---
**Author:** ![KMS94](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ad7895/32.png) [@KMS94](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KMS94)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-bluetooth-speaker-would-love-to-hear-some-recommendations/819658/23 "2018-08-20T01:38:25Z")
I don’t have one, but in a recent camping situation, two friends both had JBL Charge 3s. The sound quality was great, and we found you could connect to both of them at the same time with one device, for even better “stereo” sound. ---
**Author:** ![Grestarian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grestarian/32/3227_2.png) [@Grestarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grestarian)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-bluetooth-speaker-would-love-to-hear-some-recommendations/819658/24 "2018-08-23T21:33:25Z")
I would have skipped this thread, but I noticed last night that Popular Mechanics put out a review of BlueTooth speakers dated Aug 17th. Looks like their timing is perfect for the 3rd dimension. –G! ---
**Author:** ![Alpha\_Twit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alpha_twit/32/265_2.png) [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-bluetooth-speaker-would-love-to-hear-some-recommendations/819658/25 "2018-08-23T21:51:28Z")
I have one of these [DeWalt](https://www.amazon.com/DeWalt-DWST08810-ToughSystem-Portable-Charger/dp/B07DQLHJP2/ref=sr_1_7?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1535060605&sr=1-7&keywords=dewalt+radio) radios and I greatly enjoy it. It’s kind of pricey - above your listed limit (without the battery which you will have to buy separately unless you’re already using compatible DeWalt rechargeable tools) - but I like it. Great sound and built like a brick shipyard. Incredibly robust construction and connectivity was very simple. You’re not worried about portability so the fact that it is arm numbingly heavy shouldn’t be an issue. ---
**Author:** ![Wolf333](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolf333/32/3460_2.png) [@Wolf333](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wolf333)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2018, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-bluetooth-speaker-would-love-to-hear-some-recommendations/819658/26 "2018-08-23T22:01:06Z")
> [@SmellMyWort](#): > > Despite it’s size the [Ultimate Ears Wonderboom](https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-WONDERBOOM-Waterproof-Portable-Bluetooth/dp/B07D8PNY5L/ref=sr_1_5?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1534437607&sr=1-5&keywords=wonderboom) is a great little BT speaker. It’s also in the portable/waterproof category, but I use them (we got a pair) primarily inside. Costco sold them as a 2-pack for only a little bit more that you can get a single one. You can link them (wirelessly) and position them around your space for the best sound. USB rechargeable and they last quite a long time between charges. Sound is really good for such as small speaker. I have a Wonderboom and hate it - way too much base. However, I was using it in an office environment and it may perform better elsewhere. I am currently listening to the Audioengine B2. I just got it yesterday, but I like it so far. ---
**Author:** ![Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-bluetooth-speaker-would-love-to-hear-some-recommendations/819658/27 "2018-09-04T20:20:15Z")
> [@Grestarian](#): > > I would have skipped this thread, but I noticed last night that Popular Mechanics put out a review of BlueTooth speakers dated Aug 17th. Looks like their timing is perfect for the 3rd dimension. > > –G! Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2018, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-bluetooth-speaker-would-love-to-hear-some-recommendations/819658/28 "2018-09-04T22:18:21Z")
> [@Wesley\_Clark](#): > > How loud are you looking for? > > I have a OontZ Angle 3 that I hooked up to my amazon echo. Even that can get so loud that the echo can’t hear me when I give it commands if I turn the volume up over a 6 or so. Consider me a second recommendation for the OontZ. What’s nice is that you can get two of them and link them together as left/right channels for stereo, as well as getting stereo out of a single speaker. ---
**Author:** ![Max\_Torque](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Max\_Torque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_Torque)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2018, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-bluetooth-speaker-would-love-to-hear-some-recommendations/819658/29 "2018-09-05T15:47:36Z")
I have an Oontz Angle 3 that stays connected to an Echo Spot in my bedroom. Sound is great and LOUD. But, it’s hard-wired, so I can’t say how good it is at bluetooth. For portable music, my wife has a JBL Charge 2+. Sound is great, connecting is easy. The Charge 2+ also works as a portable charger: you can use it to charge your device if its battery is low. Because of the extra battery, it is a little heavier than a standard Charge 2. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-bluetooth-speaker-would-love-to-hear-some-recommendations/819658.md?page=1)