![]() In addition to having the capability to pair with phones and other audio sources, the Bose S1 offers XLR (balanced) and ⅛-inch inputs for guitars, microphones, and other musical instruments. If you had to choose one Bluetooth speaker for all your patio-party needs, this is the one. Power Source: Wall, battery (up to 11 hours).Connectivity: Bluetooth, ⅛-inch input, XLR input.These are the seven loudest Bluetooth Speakers I recommend. Having listened to and examined many Bluetooth systems over the years, I know what works and what doesn’t. ![]() In addition to my own experience using many of the speakers I recommend here, I also considered size, weight, portability, volume level, connectivity, and price, including both affordable and high-performance options. To obtain a point of reference for the capabilities of these speakers, I listened using the same digital media with a Bricasti Dual Mono Source controller and Bricasti amplifier through Magnepan speakers. ![]() ![]() In cases where I had access to the product in question, I listened to it with a High Definition Rip (HDRip) of VDP-27, the first Japanese MCA pressing of Steely Dan’s “Aja.” I then conducted additional listening with a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone, using the incomparable Qobuz streaming app for true HiDef and CD-quality recordings. Last but not least, several of the speakers here can pair with other examples of the same speaker via their own Bluetooth or Wi-Fi systems this lets you play the same music through multiple speakers at once. Some will also have ⅛-inch or RCA inputs that can let you connect a source via the appropriate cable, which is sometimes easier and more straightforward than a Bluetooth pairing. The vast majority of Bluetooth speakers are meant to be paired with a single input source that’s usually your phone, tablet, or other audio source. Just as important, larger systems use a lot more power and will likely need to be plugged in if you are going to use them for any length of time. Make sure you don’t buy something that you’ll end up leaving in the closet because it’s too much hassle to move and set up. But keep in mind that the bigger the speaker, the heavier and less portable it likely will be.
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