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High-quality sound is what every music lover appreciates. Whether it’s headphones, a smartphone or a player, a true music lover will pay special attention to the sound when choosing. This question also applies to portable speakers. First of all, we are concerned about the combination of price and result that we get. Therefore, we have selected 10 portable audio speakers, the sound of which will not disappoint even the most picky listener.

1. Xiaomi Mi Square Box Speaker

If you like to turn up your music but don’t have a sophisticated audio system, then you need a speaker that doesn’t take up much space but still delivers decent volume. Xiaomi Mi Square Box will come to the rescue. This column is quite small and has only one button. A convenient case made of metal and plastic is durable and reliably protected from mechanical damage – put the speaker on the table or carry it with you, it will serve you faithfully.

Through Bluetooth, Xiaomi is synchronized with a laptop, tablet, smartphone or player, so it is suitable for both music and watching videos and movies. The action distance reaches 10 meters in one room.

What attracts users to it is its high-quality sound, it does not rattle or rustle, coping with both high frequencies and low ones. And the sound at the speaker is very loud and can easily fill an entire room.

2. JBL Go

JBL is one of those very small speakers that you can take with you on the road, on walks, picnics and beaches. JBL Go is really great for listening to music on the go. If you choose this speaker, you get up to 5 hours of battery life. Thanks to the mount, JBL Go can be attached to clothing or sports equipment.

In addition to the speaker, JBL Go can be used for talking and receiving calls, because the speaker is equipped with a built-in microphone with noise reduction technology.

The body of the speaker is rubberized, so it is very comfortable and pleasant to hold, and it is available in several bright colors.

Despite its very small size, the speaker also has a very high-quality sound, it can withstand both bass and high frequencies and easily plays tracks of any genre.

3. Koss BTS1W

Another compact speaker capable of delivering powerful sound is the Koss BTS1W. There is nothing surprising in this, since Koss is a company widely known at least for its legendary headphones. The speaker has a compact size and is equipped with two playback modes: in a vertical position, narrow-directional and in a horizontal position, omnidirectional. So you can place this column however you like. It charges from the mains in 2 hours and is able to play music without interruption for 5 hours. In addition, you can use the speaker in wired mode. However, that’s not all – Koss BTS1W communicates with a signal source at a distance of up to 45 meters, and its pleasant and stylish design will allow it to easily fit into the interior.

4. Dreamwave Genie

The Dreamwave Genie is a stylish speaker that draws attention first of all to its appearance. Quite small, round and with a laconic modern design, this speaker is distinguished by high-quality reproduction. But what distinguishes it from others is a multifunctional button with the ability to call a voice assistant! Now, by synchronizing the speaker with your smartphone or tablet, you can not only listen, but also learn. The same button allows you to adjust the sound volume. At maximum volume, Dreamwave Genie can work up to 5 hours. Its body is made of metal and plastic and will fit into the interior, and also, the speaker can easily fit in a pocket or bag, so you can always carry it with you. But the volume and clarity of the sound are definitely provided to you.

5. Harman Kardon Onyx mini

Since we are talking about small speakers for now, it would be unfair to leave out the Harman Kardon Onyx mini portable speaker. This speaker works autonomously up to 10 hours, and charges in just 3 hours. This means that you can listen to music, watch movies and talk hands-free for 10 hours in a row. The built-in microphone is equipped with noise-canceling technology, so you don’t have to worry about the surrounding sounds at all. The speaker itself reproduces both high and low frequencies in the range of 75Hz-20kHz.

With an ergonomic design, the Harman Kardon Onyx mini won’t vibrate at loud sounds, and the clever speaker placement ensures rich, deep sound. The speaker weighs 587 g and is perfect for interior design or desktop. It looks incredibly modern, and copes with its tasks with a bang.

6. Divoom VoomBox-outdoor

The name of the column speaks for itself, it was created for those who like to listen to music on the street. Hence the appearance of the device, because this column is reliably protected from splashes, so on a walk in rainy weather, on the beach or at a pool party, Divoom will become your faithful assistant. Like other portable devices, it syncs via Bluetooth and is ready to play up to 10 meters away from the playback source. What is certainly worth noting is the pleasant loud sound of the speaker, on which any genre sounds great.

Also, Divoom is equipped with a microphone, so you can talk hands-free without interrupting your business and even arrange online conferences. Divoom promises not 5 or 10, but as much as 12 hours of continuous operation after 4 hours before the battery is fully charged.

Divoom VoomBox-outdoor lets you listen to music outdoors all day long!

7. Philips BT 3900

It is always a pleasure to hold a device with an interesting design in your hands. Spectacular appearance is what distinguishes the Philips BT 3900 from many competitors. This speaker is compact and you can take it with you wherever you want, while the powerful sound amplifier and calibrated speaker will give you amazing sound.

This speaker is special not only because of the stylish body with rounded corners, it is not afraid of water – at a depth of 1 meter, it can easily spend up to 30 minutes. Whether you’re relaxing by the sea or by the pool, the Philips BT 3900 is definitely ready to take charge of the music.

The speaker is equipped with a microphone, so you can also talk on it. In a word, the manufacturer made sure that the speaker is suitable for everyone who likes to listen to music often, a lot and loudly. Convenience in everything and a guarantee of quality from Philips – this is what you get by choosing Philips BT 3900.

8. Urbanears Stammen Vinyl

Now let’s move on to more serious devices. Urbanears Stammen Vinyl is a speaker system that allows you to connect to your device via Bluetooth and listen to music from your smartphone or from a vinyl player. Since we are talking about vinyl, Urbanears made sure that the speaker reproduced sound at frequencies of 50-20000 Hz, and easily coped with the most difficult tracks. A particularly interesting feature is multi-room. With it, you can combine multiple speakers in different rooms and set them up individually or together. Wherever you are, your music will be with you.

Urbanears Stammen Vinyl supports 7 presets, meaning you can save up to 7 playlists and play them whenever you want. Convenient classic buttons make sound control simple and straightforward. Among other things, Urbanears Stammen Vinyl supports AirPlay. This speaker is a real gift for a music lover with a picky ear.

9. Nyne Bass Pro

If you want your speaker to support the futuristic design of your apartment, then we have found a great solution for you – this is Nyne Bass pro. The wireless speaker looks like the device of the future, combining sleek lines with superb build quality. Synchronizing with your device via Bluetooth 4.0, it is capable of working for 10 hours on a single charge.

The speaker is portable, which means you can take it with you on the road, it is not afraid of splashes and dust, and even has a built-in external battery. So if your smartphone dies while listening to your favorite hits, there is nothing to worry about. Also, you can answer incoming calls using the built-in microphone.

The sound quality will also amaze you, because Nyne Bass pro supports both low and high frequencies, providing a spacious and pleasant sound.

10. Marshall Stockwell

Retro and Marshall fans, this speaker is for you. It looks like a smaller version of the well-known Marshall speakers and amplifiers that we have repeatedly met at concerts. All the same combination of black and gold. Well, what about the sound? When it comes to this company, the sound is always on top.

The speaker weighs only 1.2kg, but it can fit as many as 2 D-class amplifiers. On the body are physical controllers that allow you to adjust the sound volume, high and low frequencies. All of them are made in a classic style – golden color and ribbed texture. Marshall Stockwell syncs with your device via Bluetooth and lasts up to 25 hours non-stop, so for anyone who doesn’t like or forgets to charge their devices, Marshall Stockwell is the perfect choice. You can charge it not only from the network via a USB cable, but also directly from a smartphone or tablet.