Bluetooth speaker – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:52:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg Bluetooth speaker – The Gadgeteer https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 Tronsmart Bang Max 130W party speaker review – many watts of sound for parties https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/07/tronsmart-bang-max-130w-party-speaker-review-many-watts-of-sound-for-parties/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/07/tronsmart-bang-max-130w-party-speaker-review-many-watts-of-sound-for-parties/#respond Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:52:37 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=406890 REVIEW – We’ve been using the same older Bluetooth outdoor speaker for at least 3 years now, a smaller no-frills cheap model that lacks bass but at least lasts 8+ hours per charge. During a recent gathering in our back yard I realized how woefully underpowered it was when I could barely hear it from …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/10/07/tronsmart-bang-max-130w-party-speaker-review-many-watts-of-sound-for-parties/feed/ 0 New Soundboks 4 Speaker – Loud, proud and “Turn that d**n thing down!” https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/20/new-soundboks-4-speaker-loud-proud-and-turn-that-dn-thing-down/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/20/new-soundboks-4-speaker-loud-proud-and-turn-that-dn-thing-down/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:13:39 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=407305 NEWS – 2 years ago, I reviewed the extremely loud SOUNDBOKS (Gen 3) speaker. In conclusion, I said, “. . . you can deliver 126 decibels of “Turn that down or I’m calling the cops”. It was—and still is—one bada*s speaker. Of course, a company that would unashamedly make such a speaker is going to …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/09/20/new-soundboks-4-speaker-loud-proud-and-turn-that-dn-thing-down/feed/ 0 Treblab HD-Mini Bluetooth speaker review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/23/treblab-hd-mini-bluetooth-speaker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/23/treblab-hd-mini-bluetooth-speaker-review/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:51:39 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=401395 REVIEW – I have reviewed lots of Bluetooth speakers here at the Gadgeteer.  Some have been better than others.  But I have reviewed some Treblab products over the years and generally had good success with their products.  So the Treblab HD-Mini Bluetooth speaker at $39.97 seemed like a steal.  Let’s check it out! What is …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/08/23/treblab-hd-mini-bluetooth-speaker-review/feed/ 0 Edifier QD35 Tabletop Bluetooth Speaker review – Much bling and much sound in a single package https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/03/edifier-qd35-tabletop-bluetooth-speaker-review-much-bling-and-much-sound-in-a-single-package/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/03/edifier-qd35-tabletop-bluetooth-speaker-review-much-bling-and-much-sound-in-a-single-package/#comments Sat, 03 Jun 2023 13:00:22 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=392094 REVIEW – Face it, most Bluetooth speakers today sound decent enough to enjoy, and some even sound darn good. So, assuming all Bluetooth speakers sound good, what distinguishes one from another? Currently, it’s usually the design that is the deciding factor. How “cool” is it? It can be overly designed for the “In” crowd like …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/06/03/edifier-qd35-tabletop-bluetooth-speaker-review-much-bling-and-much-sound-in-a-single-package/feed/ 2 Monoprice Soundstage 3 portable speaker review – more speaker, less portable, all great! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/18/monoprice-soundstage-3-portable-speaker-review-more-speaker-less-portable-all-great/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/18/monoprice-soundstage-3-portable-speaker-review-more-speaker-less-portable-all-great/#comments Thu, 18 May 2023 15:00:10 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=389927 REVIEW – When people discuss portable speakers today, most imagine a small Bluetooth speaker that you can clip to your backpack that you can enjoy at the beach, set your drink on top of, or maybe even accidentally knock it into the pool without damage.  That is not this speaker, which is a refreshing change. …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/18/monoprice-soundstage-3-portable-speaker-review-more-speaker-less-portable-all-great/feed/ 2 Monster DNA Max wireless speaker review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/13/monster-dna-max-wireless-speaker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/13/monster-dna-max-wireless-speaker-review/#respond Sat, 13 May 2023 15:00:48 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=389482 REVIEW – I have used the same portable Bluetooth speaker for years now. Sure, I’ve tried out others, but I always go back to my tried and true, basic waterproof speaker. This time around, however, there was some true competition with the Monster DNA Max wireless speaker. Did it dethrone my old one? Let’s see. …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/13/monster-dna-max-wireless-speaker-review/feed/ 0 Anker Soundcore Motion X600: The world’s first portable High-Fidelity Bluetooth speaker https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/02/anker-soundcore-motion-x600-the-worlds-first-portable-high-fidelity-bluetooth-speaker/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/02/anker-soundcore-motion-x600-the-worlds-first-portable-high-fidelity-bluetooth-speaker/#comments Tue, 02 May 2023 13:00:59 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=390011 NEWS – Recently, Anker Soundcore announced the release of its latest portable Bluetooth speaker, the Soundcore Motion X600. The X600 is the world’s first portable high-fidelity Bluetooth speaker with spatial audio. Soundcore uses a unique algorithm that transforms stereo sound into 3-channel spatial audio. The Anker Soundcore Motion X600 has a 50W output with five …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/05/02/anker-soundcore-motion-x600-the-worlds-first-portable-high-fidelity-bluetooth-speaker/feed/ 1 Treblab HD-Force portable wireless speaker review – Sounds good alone, but great in stereo https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/18/treblab-hd-force-portable-wireless-speaker-review-sounds-good-alone-but-great-in-stereo/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/18/treblab-hd-force-portable-wireless-speaker-review-sounds-good-alone-but-great-in-stereo/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:07:56 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=386635 REVIEW – Recently, I was sent the Treblab HD-Force portable wireless speaker to review. Ordinarily, I might or might not show interest in “another Bluetooth speaker”, but this one sparked an interest. It looked a lot like the Tribit StormBox Pro speaker I reviewed (and liked a lot) two years ago—but a bit bigger. I …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/04/18/treblab-hd-force-portable-wireless-speaker-review-sounds-good-alone-but-great-in-stereo/feed/ 0 MUZEN AUDIO OTR Metal Bluetooth speaker and OTR Sticker speaker review – a whole lotta retro fun https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/31/muzen-audio-otr-metal-bluetooth-speaker-and-otr-sticker-speaker-review-a-whole-lotta-retro-fun/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/31/muzen-audio-otr-metal-bluetooth-speaker-and-otr-sticker-speaker-review-a-whole-lotta-retro-fun/#respond Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:46:32 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=385955 REVIEW – Sometimes it’s fun to kick it old school by listening to FM radio. I do this whenever I’m in my car, but when I’m home I can use a device like the MUZEN AUDIO OTR Metal Bluetooth speaker which has a built-in FM radio. Let’s tune in to a local station and take …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/31/muzen-audio-otr-metal-bluetooth-speaker-and-otr-sticker-speaker-review-a-whole-lotta-retro-fun/feed/ 0 Bluetooth speaker - The Gadgeteer nonadult Cleer Crescent Smart Audio Speaker review – A beautiful speaker in both looks and sound https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/31/cleer-crescent-smart-audio-speaker-review-a-beautiful-speaker-in-both-looks-and-sound/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/03/31/cleer-crescent-smart-audio-speaker-review-a-beautiful-speaker-in-both-looks-and-sound/#respond Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:04:22 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=384739 REVIEW – Do you like gold? Do you appreciate good audio quality? Are you discerning when it comes to product design? If you say yes to these questions, there may be a speaker made just for you. It’s bold and understated; beautiful and yet approachable; loud as well as friendly. As they say, the Cleer …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/02/20/benq-trevolo-u-desktop-dialogue-speaker-review/feed/ 0 Tronsmart Bang portable party speaker review – Updated for 2023 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/29/tronsmart-bang-portable-party-speaker-review-updated-for-2023/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/29/tronsmart-bang-portable-party-speaker-review-updated-for-2023/#respond Sun, 29 Jan 2023 13:56:54 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=378966 REVIEW – In April 2022, Michael Strange reviewed the Tronsmart Bang Portable Party Speaker.  It was a good speaker back then, and now Tronsmart has decided to update it this year.  Read on to see the updates and if they make a noticeable difference. What is it? The Tronsmart Bang Portable Party Speaker is marketed as …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/29/tronsmart-bang-portable-party-speaker-review-updated-for-2023/feed/ 0 Trettitre TreSound1 HiFi Bluetooth speaker review – It demands to be seen https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/12/trettitre-tresound1-hifi-bluetooth-speaker-review-it-demands-to-be-seen/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/12/trettitre-tresound1-hifi-bluetooth-speaker-review-it-demands-to-be-seen/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:20:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=377955 REVIEW – There’s an old saying from author Margaret Wolfe Hungerford in 1878, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Nothing proves her quote more accurately than the Trettitre TreSound1 Bluetooth speaker. Love it or loathe it, it’s a sight to behold. What is it? The Trettitre TreSound1 is a cone-shaped table-top Bluetooth speaker …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2023/01/12/trettitre-tresound1-hifi-bluetooth-speaker-review-it-demands-to-be-seen/feed/ 2 Tronsmart Bang SE Bluetooth speaker review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/21/tronsmart-bang-se-bluetooth-speaker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/21/tronsmart-bang-se-bluetooth-speaker-review/#respond Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:07:27 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=375179 REVIEW – Since I started testing and reviewing gadgets for the Gadgeteer, I have been able to enjoy several different sizes, brands, and types of portable Bluetooth speakers with various capabilities. I could possibly be referred to as some sort of collector since I still have and play off of them at one time or …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/21/tronsmart-bang-se-bluetooth-speaker-review/feed/ 0 Tronsmart Bang SE Bluetooth speaker - Power On LED Light Show nonadult EarFun UBOOM L portable Bluetooth speaker review – will it bring fun to my ears? https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/02/earfun-uboom-l-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review-will-it-bring-fun-to-my-ears/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/02/earfun-uboom-l-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review-will-it-bring-fun-to-my-ears/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:02:29 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=372693 REVIEW – Bluetooth speakers – they’re everywhere.  This new one from EarFun intrigued me for a couple of reasons.  Let me explain.  I use a Bluetooth speaker in my golf cart – my primary form of transportation here in the world’s largest retirement community.  I place it in an overhead tray just above and behind …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/12/02/earfun-uboom-l-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review-will-it-bring-fun-to-my-ears/feed/ 2 Tribit AquaEase Bluetooth shower speaker review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/19/tribit-aquaease-bluetooth-shower-speaker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/19/tribit-aquaease-bluetooth-shower-speaker-review/#respond Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:26:31 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=371893 REVIEW – I have the privilege of using the shower in my basement that I rebuilt. I say privilege because I am the only one who uses it and I like that. When I rebuilt it, I was not sure exactly how it would be used in terms of who would use it, so I …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/19/tribit-aquaease-bluetooth-shower-speaker-review/feed/ 0 Bluetooth speaker - The Gadgeteer nonadult Tronsmart Bang Mini Portable Party Speaker review – She may be mini, but she be fierce https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/16/tronsmart-bang-mini-portable-party-speaker-review-she-may-be-mini-but-she-be-fierce/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/16/tronsmart-bang-mini-portable-party-speaker-review-she-may-be-mini-but-she-be-fierce/#respond Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:01:35 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=372395 REVIEW – As the holidays approach, you may be thinking of either giving—or getting—a Bluetooth speaker as a gift. Unfortunately (or fortunately), there are so many to choose from, I almost feel sorry for the person who has to choose. I pay close attention to what’s available and I’m overwhelmed. Besides the big players in …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/16/tronsmart-bang-mini-portable-party-speaker-review-she-may-be-mini-but-she-be-fierce/feed/ 0 Edifier MP100 Plus Bluetooth speaker review – decent sound in a portable, water resistant package https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/06/edifier-mp100-plus-bluetooth-speaker-review-decent-sound-in-a-portable-water-resistant-package/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/06/edifier-mp100-plus-bluetooth-speaker-review-decent-sound-in-a-portable-water-resistant-package/#respond Sun, 06 Nov 2022 15:00:33 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=371426 REVIEW – Portable audio is such a common thing today. People are always listening to music, podcasts, videos, etc., on wired headphones, Bluetooth headphones, the speaker on their phone, a portable speaker, whatever. Whether we like it or not it’s all around us. If you’re wanting to listen to audio at a volume louder than …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/06/edifier-mp100-plus-bluetooth-speaker-review-decent-sound-in-a-portable-water-resistant-package/feed/ 0 Muzen Original III AM/FM Radio & Bluetooth Speaker review – Back to the future https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/03/muzen-original-iii-am-fm-radio-bluetooth-speaker-review-back-to-the-future/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/03/muzen-original-iii-am-fm-radio-bluetooth-speaker-review-back-to-the-future/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:57:06 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=371079 REVIEW – Let me say upfront that I am a fan of mid-century modern design. I love the clean, uncluttered lines, the smooth expanse of wood in the furniture, and especially the “atomic ranch” look of that period’s TVs and radios. Mid-century also recalls a simpler time that I’m sure I look back on with …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/11/03/muzen-original-iii-am-fm-radio-bluetooth-speaker-review-back-to-the-future/feed/ 3 Tribit StormBox Blast Portable Bluetooth Speaker review https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/09/25/tribit-stormbox-blast-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/09/25/tribit-stormbox-blast-portable-bluetooth-speaker-review/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:30:45 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=367187 REVIEW – For the past few years that I have been a part of the Gadgeteer team, I have been able to test and review several portable Bluetooth speakers of different sizes, power, features, and sound quality. Generally, all of the speakers I reviewed were decent with some outperforming others within their respective categories of …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/07/20/edifier-wifi-smart-speaker-review-big-sound-no-foolin-around/feed/ 0 Soundcore Motion Boom Plus Bluetooth speaker review – A better Boom https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/06/28/soundcore-motion-boom-plus-bluetooth-speaker-review-a-better-boom/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/06/28/soundcore-motion-boom-plus-bluetooth-speaker-review-a-better-boom/#respond Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:29:45 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=358435 REVIEW – I will state up front that I love portable Bluetooth speakers. It doesn’t matter how big or small they are, how expensive or cheap they are, or how good or bad they sound—well, scratch the bad-sounding part. I like them because I listen to music all the time. And so I use different …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/06/26/mifa-a90-party-bluetooth-speaker-review/feed/ 0 Bluetooth speaker - The Gadgeteer nonadult A cooler for jamming on the beach! https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/06/04/a-cooler-for-jamming-on-the-beach/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/06/04/a-cooler-for-jamming-on-the-beach/#respond Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:00:44 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=356524 NEWS – Summer is here!  And that means it’s time to start planning your next trip to the beach.  If you’re heading that way, take a look at the new cooler that Igloo recently announced, the KoolTunes Boombox Playmate.  As the name suggests, it’s a cooler with a built-in boombox, all the way back from …

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]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/06/04/a-cooler-for-jamming-on-the-beach/feed/ 0 Soundboks Go Bluetooth Performance Speaker review – This mini-monster speaker redefines what portable means https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/06/01/soundboks-go-bluetooth-performance-speaker-review-this-mini-monster-speaker-redefines-what-portable-means/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2022/06/01/soundboks-go-bluetooth-performance-speaker-review-this-mini-monster-speaker-redefines-what-portable-means/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:00:41 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=355161 adjective: Portable able to be easily carried or moved, especially because being of a lighter and smaller version than usual. Notice that when you look up the word “portable” in the dictionary, you don’t find any reference to the new Soundboks Go portable speaker. It’s true that the $700 Go speaker is a lighter and …

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