The Best Sound via Bluetooth Speakers

Bluetooth speakers are a must at any house party, beach gathering, or festival. The trendy portable wireless speakers are available in all sizes, from tiny mini speakers to powerful boom boxes. Modern Bluetooth speakers are equipped with powerful rechargeable batteries that last for hours without an external power supply. In this blog post, we take a closer look at their features to help you find the best Bluetooth speaker for your needs. 🔊

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For use far from any power source, modern Bluetooth speakers are equipped with powerful batteries that enable hours of operation. In this blog post, we inform you about the functionality and characteristics of the speakers, so you can make an informed choice for your needs and experience the best sound.

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Mini Speaker or Boombox

When shopping for a Bluetooth speaker, you should first determine what you’ll be using it for, as they differ significantly in terms of size, performance, weight, and price. If you’re mainly looking for a portable speaker for playing background music or practicing at home, on holiday, or even outside in the garden, a small and lightweight device with a built-in rechargeable battery like the Harley Benton TableAmp V2 BlueTooth. is usually sufficient.

Harley Benton TableAmp V2 BlueTooth

If, on the other hand, you’re looking for a speaker that’s beefy enough for a party crowd or a larger area and can take a rain shower, you should opt for a powerful boom box with the appropriate water protection class, e.g. the  IMG Stageline Skyrock.. Bluetooth boom boxes are available in various sizes, and some can also be linked with additional speakers from the same manufacturer to create a larger setup. While they’re of course larger and heavier than small portables, many of them are conveniently equipped with handles and/or wheels, so you can take them wherever you want to party.

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Sound source

To get the best sound via Bluetooth, first make sure that your sound source is up for the task. Even the best speakers cannot deliver a good sound if the music quality is poor, as in highly compressed MP3 streams. If good sound is important to you, try to use an HD streaming service with songs in CD quality if possible.

In some situations, it can also be practical to have alternative audio sources available alongside Bluetooth. Speakers like the Proel V10 Free not only offer Bluetooth connectivity but also provide additional connection options including a media player with USB port and SD card slot.

Proel V10 Free

Bluetooth

Before we delve into the wireless technology of Bluetooth, let’s take a brief historical excursion. Nowadays, Bluetooth devices, which not only transmit music but also data, are almost essential equipment in every household: whether it’s your car radio, fitness tracker, computer, smartphone, headset, or headphones, you’ll likely find the characteristic Bluetooth symbol.

What few know: The symbol is a combination of the initials of the Viking king Harald Bluetooth in ancient Norse rune script, who united Denmark and Norway in the 10th century through his communicative skills. 👑

The Bluetooth standards are developed by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group and are constantly being refined and improved. Most Bluetooth speakers on the market are equipped with the Bluetooth standard 4.2 or 5, which differ in terms of bandwidth and range. Both have enough bandwidth to transmit high-quality audio codecs. For example, the Mackie Thump Go features Bluetooth 5.

Mackie Thump Go

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Audio Codec

In addition to the Bluetooth standard, the audio codecs are one of the key parameters that determine the sound quality of wireless music transmission. Both devices (transmitter and receiver) must support the same codec. Audio codecs such as SBC are suitable for lossy MP3 streams where sound quality is not a priority. The better-sounding AAC codecs are mainly found in Apple devices, while the highest-quality codecs such as aptX or aptX HD, which almost achieve CD quality, are implemented in Bluetooth speakers from the upper price segment.

Speaker, Amp, Battery in Bluetooth Speakers

Bluetooth speakers come in all conceivable sizes. They all share the feature of being active, mobile variants with built-in amplifiers and batteries. The larger the selected model, the more powerful the amplifier will generally be. Moreover, larger speakers usually have bigger batteries, which allow for longer operation. Speakers with large drivers and bass reflex openings offer a broader frequency range than speakers with smaller components.

Overview of Bluetooth Speakers

Here are some examples of Bluetooth speakers that are suitable for various applications and are ready to use right out of the box.

Small but Mighty – Marshall Emberton

The Marshall Emberton is a small but powerful Bluetooth speaker from the well-known PA amplifier manufacturer Marshall. It features a 20-watt amplifier and delivers a sound pressure level of 87 dB. The battery enables more than 20 hours of operation and, due to its compact dimensions of 68 x 160 x 76 mm and weight of only 0.7 kg, it is highly portable.

Marshall Emberton

Party at the Pool – LD Systems Road Jack 10

The LD Systems Road Jack 10 features a Class D amplifier with 25 watts and is equipped with 10-inch and 3-inch speakers. It can produce 96 dB of sound, covers a frequency range of 65 – 18,000 Hz, and the battery provides an operating time of 20 hours. An integrated trolley facilitates the transport of this 16.2 kg device. It also includes a built-in MP3 player and a two-band EQ for sound adjustment.

LD Systems Road Jack 10

Let Me Entertain You – Alto Busker

The Alto Busker is a versatile 2-way rechargeable sound system suitable for small to medium-sized events. It is designed for music and speech playback and includes XLR inputs for spontaneous singing performances. It features a 6.5-inch woofer and a 1-inch tweeter, an integrated 3-channel mixer with effects, and the built-in battery supports up to 24 hours of operation.

Alto Busker

Private Party – Soundboks Go

The Danish speaker manufacturer Soundboks specializes in portable Bluetooth speakers. The smaller model, Soundboks GO, is already equipped with considerable power, featuring Mercus Audio Eximo amplifiers with an output of 2 x 72 watts. It includes a 10-inch woofer and a 1-inch tweeter, covers a frequency range of 40 to 20,000 Hz, and can achieve a sound pressure level of up to 121 dB. The battery is shock- and weather-resistant and provides up to 40 hours of runtime at medium volume. The Soundboks Go can be configured via an app, which offers EQ presets but also allows for custom parameter settings. For transporting the 9.2 kg device, an optional carrying strap is offered.

Soundboks Go

… use the larger sibling model – Soundboks

The flagship Soundboks 4 is the ultimate Bluetooth box for outdoor events and festivals. This indestructible speaker has an output of 3 x 72 watts and delivers an incredibly loud but still pleasant sound of up to 126 dB. It features two 10-inch woofers and a 1-inch tweeter. The easily replaceable battery allows for up to 40 hours of operation, and an optional backpack makes it easy to transport the 16.1 kg device. The Soundboks 4 can also be configured via an app and can be linked with up to four other Soundboks.

Soundboks 4 Black

Advice from Thomann: Bluetooth Box

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Bluetooth Box: Your Feedback

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