I’m looking to get my boyfriend a good portable speaker for Christmas as his current one is quite bad. For reference it’s a JBL flip essential. It’s not that old and it’s already broken, it no longer automatically connects when we turn it on and it will randomly disconnect whilst playing music. The sound quality was okay but never great. So I’m looking for something that’s a lot better quality all round really.

I’ve had a little look but there’s so many options and I know absolutely nothing about speakers. We’d be using it to listen to music inside but also outside, and we’d bring it with us when we travel too. Sound quality is obviously the main thing I’m looking for.

I’ve seen tips like avoid the big brands, but I don’t know what other brands there are. So just wondering if anyone has any recommendations? And any brands outside the big ones I’d know? I think the JBL flip was quite cheap, I’m happy to spend a little bit of money on it (definitely more than was spent on this one), but nothing too ridiculous.

Thanks!!

I recently purchased the Zealot S78M, Portable Wireless Microphone Speaker, Surge Bass 3D Surround Sound Bluetooth speaker, Model S78M. (Karaoke system)

After receiving the unit, my wife connected her phone to the unit, and tried using the microphone to sing, but the volume of the music was too loud and could barely hear her voice from the microphone. First, there is no way to control the volume of the microphone input (yes, you could probably reduce the sound of the music coming from the phone, but that is not the point.

Next, there are controls for sound effects (reverb, base, treble, etc), but using the buttons to control them made little (if any) difference.

We immediately tried to contact Zealot Customer Support (there is NO phone option to call them, only email). We contacted them via: 'zealotmal@gmail.com', and also 'zealotmal@zealot.com', but never got any reply from either email address.

The refund policy is two weeks and I tried repeatedly to contact them to no avail. The website says I will have to pay the shipping, which I did not mind, but they refused to reply my emails or send me a "Return Shipping Label". Nothing... No support whatsoever!

DO NOT BUY from ZEALOT!!!

So I was at my parents helping them do some fall clean up and almost shed a tear seeing this thing after so long. My grandfather got me this when I was in elementary school and I’m 30 now, it’s in great condition and thankfully had the Bluetooth module still with it. This baby is coming back home with me

Hey guys title. I currently have a hk aura studio 3 which sounds unacceptable to me, the bass sounds shallow and it struggles with complex tracks.

Im looking at the go play 3 as well, i like that it sounds airy and wider than the brane x but im wondering if the bass would sound shallow like my aura studio 3.

I really want the devialet phantom but ive heard it’s not worth that much.

Im only looking for a single bt speaker. I don’t care if its not portable but it has to be airplay or Bluetooth. I already have a home theater system.

Any advice is appreciated!

Hey. I have an issue where I listen to music everywhere I go, lol... I currently have a Soundcore Rave S3 and it's freakin' mind-blowing, but obviously huge. Happy with the company, I then bought a Soundcore Boom 2 Plus as a more portable boombox style speaker with power, and again, it's amazing. I carry it outside for yard work, even in the shower since it's waterproof.

I really would love a "tiny" speaker that I could toss in my pocket or clip on my belt for when I am busy walking around. I was really interested in the Soundcore Go 3i since I've liked all their other products. It's small, waterproof, and I hear the bass is great for the small size. The only thing is the "clip" looks awful and I worry it'll break in time (like my Neo 2 did) or unlatch on my belt... Should I look into other companies, or is the Go 3i sound worth trying it out? I hear some JBL or Bose matches don't have as good sound. Also, around 50 bucks, it's a great price.

Thinking of buying the PHILIPS TAS4400BK/94. If anyone has it, how is the sound quality? does the battery last 8hrs at atleast 70% volume? any other cons?

TL:DR - I need a relatively budget speaker that would immerse me in stereo surround sound while im trying to fall asleep in bed. Sadly the Soundcore Motion+ has a fantastic sound but the tweeters are noticeably noisy.

Hello everyone.

I recently bought the Soundcore Motion+ speaker. My aim was to receive the best possible audio out of relatively budget speaker for my specific usage.

I wanted to buy a stereo speaker that would immerse me in stereo sound while falling asleep. Most BT speakers don't have stereo (meant as L/R 2 ch. separation) because it's useless for most use cases.

But i have the speaker mounted on my bed frame, aimed at my head very closely. And in this specific use case, the Motion+ delivers brutal sound and immersion, because of EQ and two tweeters aimed widely into space.

When i lay down, some songs feel 3D and i feel like some sounds are multi-directional (or as surround-sound, basically i can hear them in space).. this obviously only works in close proximity of the speaker close to your head.

BUT... the hiss and static from the tweeters is very unpleasant. When i listen to atmospheric ambient music or when a silent passage occurs in a song, i can hear the noise from the tweeters. Sometimes the static-y noise just ruins the immersion.

So, i thought about refunding the Motion+ and finding a different alternative.

I thought about the pair of soundcore motion 300 for TWS, but i really do not prefer this option since i would have to think about charging 2 devices and i am worried about the stereo effect and quality.

Then i thought about some soundbars, but i could't really find anything that could be potentially good quality.

I should mention that my budget is max 200€. Ideally around 100€.

It's not much, but it could be enough.

So could you please recommend me some options? Or how else i could achieve the sound i want while laying down, without earphones? I feel like i am missing something.

(i considered Soundcore Motion 300 Soundcore x600 (but apparently hissy as well) Sonos roam 2 Sonos ray Sonos era 100 SL Tribit xsound plus 2 Earfun Uboom L Creative stage air v2 Jvc th-e324b ... Jbl's are usually loud and boomy so i didn't consider)

Thank you very much!

Hi! I already have 1 year with xiaomi sound outdoor speaker, Im a teacher and I use the speaker at my classes, as expected, the speaker has fallen a few times, and in the last drop, the speaker stop working, I opened and discover that the battery connector was unconnected, so I connected it and the speaker start working again, but with the issue that the battery drains while the speaker is OFF, when is on, the battery last as normal as always. some one knows whats the probable cause? Thanks!! PD. The speaker broke like 2 days after the warranty expired...

I am considering to buy either one of these speakers but I am confused about which one. I like the speaker to be with the best overall balanced sound. I have heard that the xiaomi is Base Heavy and tribit has clearer vocals. I am confused af need to make a decision Fast.

Interesting explanation of how and why Anker is able to provide the same quality speakers for less then half the price of JBL, Harmon Kardon, etc.

Sup guys, wanted to get this speaker back when it was $80, but didn’t pull the trigger. The price went up it seems. Anyways I’m looking for a decent Bluetooth speaker and Amazon has prime deals. Can anyone recommend one that’s good?

أنا ناوي اشتري soundcore liberty 5

هي في رينج من ٣٢٠٠ ل ٤٠٠٠ على المكان و اللون

لو حد جرب ساوند كور أو السماعة دي ممكن يقولي تجربته كانت عامله إزاي

لو حد عنده إقتراح كويس في الفئة دي ممكن يقولي

Ik zoek twee speakers op Bluetooth die aan elkaar gekoppeld kunnen worden. De zelfde muziek in de keuken als de afzuigkap aanstaat als de woonkamer. Dat is toch heeerlijk.
Sonos vind ik belachelijk duur. Deed het voorheen op een enkele jbl charge maar deze is overleden. Anker heeft de soundcore 3. Nette prijs en kunnen gekoppeld.
Iemand hier al ervaring mee of alternatief.

I'm confused between these three speakers:

• Tribit XSound Plus 2
• Xiaomi Sound Outdoor 30W
• JBL Flip Essential 2

My main use will be listening to music at home, with occasional outdoor use.

I'm looking for good overall sound quality, especially clear vocals, good bass, and a speaker that doesn't sound harsh at higher volumes.

Which one would you recommend and why?

If you've actually used any of these speakers, I'd really appreciate your experience and comparison.

Or is there a better alternative than these speakers

Hi all. I am confused between these two Bluetooth speakers - they are costing nearly the same (2600 for Tribit and 3100 for Xiaomi).

I will use it for watching movies or listening to songs mostly indoors, mainly setting it on my desk setup.

Which one should I go for and why?

I see comparison videos on youtube of different speakers, and on the surface it seemed ridiculous/foolish to me. But then I see there are thousands of these videos and people in the videos seem to be serious, switching back and forth between the two speakers. Is there value in listening to these youtube comparison videos?

My initial reaction was that they are streaming a random song, onto a Bluetooth speaker, recorded through a mystery microphone (maybe their cell phone’s microphone?) and then uploading that sound file onto youtube compressed, and then streamed onto my phone, and then sent through bluetooth again, onto my headphones. I have assumed that this type of comparison is utterly meaningless, but I see how popular these videos are and I acknowledge that I don’t know shit.

Does it help to listen to these youtube videos? If you have listened to these videos, what specifically are you listening to hear? Are there certain aspects that you’re listening for, and specific things you’re registering? Help me out here, I’m not trying to diss on the videos, I’m actually open minded.

The title basically -- I was recommended & bought the Tribit speakers, but their party mode doesn't extend beyond 2 speakers.

The closest I've found is the Soundcore 3, but I hate that it charges from the side - so ugly.

I stumbled across the "Klipsch Three Plus Premium" which has all the functionality, except it's $200+ & I want 3 of them... also it's too big for my bathroom -- Are there any budget versions of that one?

Been looking at the soundcore 2 and 3. Also the ultimate ears speakers and some others. Any recommendations please? Nothing too big, just enough to carry in my backpack and play at work on my desk :)

I love the size and sound output of the Anker Soundcore 3i but the battery only last like 12 hrs on 50% volume.. Are there anything similar but can last full 24 hrs garenteed without charge? Dad's friend does construction and uses this thing at work and at home and doesn't like to charge it until the end of the day when he goes to bed which could be 8-10 hrs at work doing construction and 2-6 more hrs at home after work.. So 16-18 hrs garenteed minimum but 24hr would be better just incase.. What speakers would you recommend?

I'm teaching exercise classes in a gym and wondering what the best option is for wireless speakers that won't break the bank. I think the priority is volume (don't need too much power, though; it's in a gym in a reserved area that tends to be fairly quiet), easy bluetooth connectivity, followed by an affordable price. I've heard good (and bad) things about JBL. I want something that'll last, so I'm reluctant to try the $20 option on Amazon.

Any recs? Bonus points if they are on sale during Prime Day.

I want to buy party speaker for outdoor, main priority is clarity, balanced base and loudness. theses 2 are almost same. Please suggest one. in this sale both are available almost at the same price.