The Bluetooth speaker space is oversaturated at this point. We set out to find the best portable Bluetooth speakers across a number of different price ranges and uses cases. These are our favorites.
AlphaTheta, formerly Pioneer DJ has come out of the gate swinging with its release of the portable Omnis-Duo ($1,499) all-in-one DJ controller and Wave-Eight ($899) speaker today.
The new Zwift Hub One offers virtual shifting and more bike compatibility in a single bike trainer package for $599. Existing Hub users can upgrade with the Zwift Cog and Click controller for $60.
The Orange Box portable Bluetooth speaker puts analog warmth and audio quality at the forefront, skipping many of the mod cons we've become used to in speakers like this.
UK-based Orange Amps has just launched a duo of Bluetooth speakers called the Box and Box-L. The first is a battery-powered portable model, while the latter is a wired option.
Marshall has made some seemingly minor changes for its third-gen home speakers. The Acton III, Stanmore III and Woburn III have all been tweaked so the tweeters are angled outwards to provide a larger, more immersive soundstage than the forward-facing earlier models.
Today Algoriddim’s djay Pro AI joins that camp with a few unique twists. Not only will DVS support include iOS devices in addition to Mac, but the control vinyl will offer a special B-Side with three ‘tracks’ that leverage Neural Mix’s ability to isolate stems from any song.
Marshall has just announced two new Bluetooth options to its stable of portable speakers. The Willen ($119) is the company’s first ultra-compact portable and it’s joined by the Emberton II ($169), which improves on the previous model in a few ways.
Soundboks announces the launch of the new, more portable Soundboks Go ($699). It packs loud speaker sound and stellar battery life into an even more mobile package. The Soundboks app will also include Direkt, a live streaming platform exclusive for its users.