The waterproof feature protects the speaker, not taking it into new frontiers. Of course, the manufacturer will use pictures of the speaker in a pool or the surf. This is to sell more products. These are for marketing purposes, not usage recommendations. Try to keep the speakers out of the pool and DEFINITELY out of the sea. Tip 4 – Make More Playlists We’ve put together some top tips to help not only get the most out of your party speakers but your party vibe too. Tip 1 – Make Sure it’s Charged Thanks to this feature and high-quality materials and DSP, the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom is one of our favorite-sounding portable Bluetooth speakers. Volume-wise, the Hyperboom can reach reasonably powerful output levels, enough to power a small to medium-sized house party, and the Hyperboom retains its punchy, full-bodied sound at all listening levels.

Adopting the classic boombox design style with a modern twist, JBL’s Boombox II Bluetooth speaker provides the thumping low-end and characteristic loudness associated with boombox speakers.

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If you like to have your party speaker placed close to your pool or down at the lake, we recommend being a bit more strict in your waterproof rating. An IPX7 device will protect from water submersion, while an IP67 rating will also protect from dust in addition to submersion. Battery Life One of the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential’s main selling points is the interactive light show, which pulses to the beat of your music and can be deactivated if you prefer. JBL’s signature sound characteristics are present here, bringing on thumping low-end, with the option to further enhance it using the bass boost function while maintaining the high-end clarity and midrange depth. The Partybox Encore Essential can also get reasonably loud, I’d say loud enough to power a medium-sized party, and the battery life is as reliable as always when it comes to JBL speakers. JBL’s PartyBox Encore Essential can be described as a portable version of the popular, powerful PartyBox speakers, which vary in size from larger tabletop speakers to colossal speaker towers. The Marshall Woburn III still supports high-quality Bluetooth streaming, now using Bluetooth 5.2 for improved connection stability and range. We also find many of the same port connections as the Woburn II, though we now have an HDMI Arc connection port if you want to connect this speaker to your television.

The term party is a bit subjective; what one person considers a party, another may consider a small social gathering. Nonetheless, we believe that volume is important when choosing a party speaker. Our list focuses primarily on loud party speakers that are able to cater for gatherings of more than 50 people. That said, we have also included a few options for those who prefer their parties a little more tranquil and perhaps aren’t looking for the loudest speaker available; for that, you can take a look at our loudest Bluetooth speakers list. Portability The ION Pathfinder 280 is worth a look if you're shopping for a party speaker on a budget. This powerful speaker offers solid performance for the price, and it comes with many of the same cool party features as the more premium speakers on the list. For example, the speaker has RGB lights that you can customize in different colors to set the mood at your next event, as well as a graphic EQ and several presets to customize its sound. There's even a Boom preset designed to add more emphasis in the bass range. And since it lasts over 68 hours off a single charge, you can host multiple events without worrying about a recharge.I would have liked to see a speaker mounting option for a party-focused speaker, like the other PartyBox speakers, especially since it is smaller. The PartyBox Encore Essential doesn’t have a hard time being heard, and projects sound powerful and retain clarity at higher listening levels. When it comes to sound, voices and lead instruments are clearly and accurately reproduced right out of the box, and there's a touch of extra rumble in the bass for genres like EDM and hip-hop. Thanks to its graphic EQ, this speaker is also customizable, and some presets are even available in its companion app. That said, compared to the similarly-priced JBL PartyBox 310, you don't get as many features.You won't find any inputs for guitars or microphones, and there aren't any lights to amp up the party. Still, you may not want these features in the first place, and the best portable partyspeaker remains a great choice for taking your music wherever you go. Probably the most durable Bluetooth speaker we’ve ever reviewed, the 2 nd Generation Turtlebox speaker is reliable, extremely loud, and unique. Given its smaller size, this speaker doesn't get as loud as the PartyBox 310. It reproduces a little less low-bass, so you feel a touch less thump and rumble with bass-centric genres like EDM and hip-hop. That said, it's a small difference overall, and this party speaker still gets loud enough to fill larger and more open spaces with sound. Perhaps the biggest difference between the two devices comes down to their portability—while the 110 is smaller, it doesn't come with wheels or a telescopic handle for transport like the 310. Instead, you have to carry it with your hands. It's not ideal for everyone, but depending on your preferences, you may still find that this speaker is a better value overall.