Author Topic: Mini Bluetooth speakers (Read 2413 times)

LiamG · « **on:** March 11, 2014, 11:27:14 am »

After one so i can stream music from my macbook or my iPhone

haven't got a clue which one to get though!!

Was looking at this in work
http://www.tesco.com/direct/hmdx-jam-plus-wireless-bluetooth-speaker-hx-p240gy-blue/145-8276.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=145-8276

but can't find any reviews

Any recommendations?

rich87 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2014, 08:40:37 pm »

I've got one of these

http://www.johnlewis.com/jbl-charge-bluetooth-wireless-speaker-black-white/p651066?kpid=232162309&s_kenid=7b7acaeb-01ac-0ec8-e24b-0000351eab52&s_kwcid=128x50595&tmad=c&tmcampid=73

And honestly its almost as good as my 5.1 surround sound. Really clear sound, good solid bass. Superb bit of kit.

Ryde-On · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2014, 11:31:07 am »

I have the Bose Soundlink Mini. They're amazing - take them all over the world with me (and the house!). Ultra-reliable, great battery and, most importantly, fantastic sound. Worth every penny.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bose-SoundLink-Mini-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B00D42A8J4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1394623854&sr=1-1&keywords=bose+soundlink+mini

BigYan · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2014, 11:45:31 am »

i also recommend the bose soundlink mini, very powerful piece of kit

Rococo · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2014, 12:42:54 pm »

Pretty cheap, but I've got a KitSound Boombar.

The one I got was even cheaper as the manufacturers were selling them (on amazon) unbranded from China for about £15

LiamG · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2014, 03:35:34 pm »

Quote from: Ryde-On on March 12, 2014, 11:31:07 am

I have the Bose Soundlink Mini. They're amazing - take them all over the world with me (and the house!). Ultra-reliable, great battery and, most importantly, fantastic sound. Worth every penny.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bose-SoundLink-Mini-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B00D42A8J4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1394623854&sr=1-1&keywords=bose+soundlink+mini

Too big and way over my budget, Was thinking of something small thats handy to take down the beach too!

LiamG · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2014, 03:36:20 pm »

Maybe one of these?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jawbone-Jambox-Wave-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B008KER1LO/ref=sr_1_10?s=network-media&ie=UTF8&qid=1394638554&sr=1-10

johnsmithlfc · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2014, 03:55:11 pm »

I have the HMDX Jam.... got it for £12 on ebay, They're usually a bit more and it's fantastic

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HMDX-HX-P230RDA-EU-Wireless-Portable-Speaker/dp/B0091REETG

You wont be disappointed with the sound, if you just want a small, decent sound speaker.
If you want to fill a room and have a party with it, not gonna happen... but it's great and much louder than its size suggests.

And yes, the Jam Plus is better as you can pair two of them to one device.

I'd say go for it.

stara · « **Reply #8 on:** March 12, 2014, 04:44:23 pm »

I bought this IPX 5 Water-Resistant box a month ago and been happy with it so far.

http://technoodling.net/review-braven-440-hd-wireless-speakerspeakerphoneportable-charger/

gray19lfc · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2014, 07:01:41 pm »

Quote from: johnsmithlfc on March 12, 2014, 03:55:11 pm

I have the HMDX Jam.... got it for £12 on ebay, They're usually a bit more and it's fantastic

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HMDX-HX-P230RDA-EU-Wireless-Portable-Speaker/dp/B0091REETG

You wont be disappointed with the sound, if you just want a small, decent sound speaker.
If you want to fill a room and have a party with it, not gonna happen... but it's great and much louder than its size suggests.

And yes, the Jam Plus is better as you can pair two of them to one device.

I'd say go for it.

Also got one of these. Superb for the price. 4 hours battery power. Not amazing sound but good enough and great to take out in the garden when it's BBQ weather!

jackh · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2015, 04:18:52 pm »

This seemed an appropriate topic to bump.

Can Bluetooth speaks be used to extend an audio setup, or only as a one-or-the-other option?

My docking station (a Bayan Audio 7) is great for my living room, but I can't turn it up enough to have the audio continue into the kitchen without risking it being too noisy for the neighbour (small flat) - it'd be handy to have a small speaker setup in the kitchen so that I can have continuous playback.

Is this how they can work?

LiamG · « **Reply #11 on:** January 18, 2016, 03:22:39 am »

I still haven't bought a speaker, Just can't decide which one to get!

S · « **Reply #12 on:** January 18, 2016, 05:26:40 pm »

Quote from: LiamG on January 18, 2016, 03:22:39 am

I still haven't bought a speaker, Just can't decide which one to get!

Two years on...that's some impressive indecision.

I'm in the same boat. Just need some small speakers for a small room. Like the look of the Bose ones mentioned earlier.

Keita Success · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2017, 04:44:35 pm »

So to describe what I want as a "mini-speaker" is a bit of a push, but I'm looking for an alternative to the Marshall Stanmore speaker. I had it for maybe 4 months before it packed in and want a reliable replacement for around £250 (have a bit of give). Any sugggestions?

sminp · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2017, 06:55:03 pm »

Depends how much you want to spend. My dad bought me a Bose Soundlink Mini 2 for xmas and it's excellent. You can go into the Bose shop near Liverpool One and listen to one as well, really can't recommend it enough.

http://www.johnlewis.com/bose-soundlink-mini-ii-bluetooth-portable-speaker-with-built-in-speakerphone/p2041682?colour=Black

LiamG · « **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2017, 07:51:45 pm »

Quote from: Something Stingy on January 14, 2017, 04:44:35 pm

So to describe what I want as a "mini-speaker" is a bit of a push, but I'm looking for an alternative to the Marshall Stanmore speaker. I had it for maybe 4 months before it packed in and want a reliable replacement for around £250 (have a bit of give). Any sugggestions?

https://www.cnet.com/uk/topics/speakers/best-speakers/bluetooth/

Kekule · « **Reply #16 on:** January 15, 2017, 10:53:16 am »

Yet another who heartily recommends Bose soundlink. I've had mine for a few years now and have got an enormous amount use out of it, take it everywhere. Excellent sound whether it's was in my old, pokey little kitchen or blasting out at the works canteen for quiz/social nights.

Worth every penny.

Keita Success · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2017, 09:45:51 am »

Considering Boss Soundtouch 30. Anyone got any experience with it?

PaulF · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2017, 05:15:12 pm »

I bought the wife a pair of Soundtouch 10s. Unbelievable bits of kit. i'm no audiophile mind, they do start wobbling a bit near the top of the volume settings (but prolonged usage at that level will render you deaf pretty quickly).
Get yourself to Currys or John Lewis and have a listen. The Sonos stuff is good too.

sminp · « **Reply #19 on:** January 17, 2017, 08:02:52 pm »

Quote from: Something Stingy on January 17, 2017, 09:45:51 am

Considering Boss Soundtouch 30. Anyone got any experience with it?

Go into the Bose shop in town, they'll let you have a listen

Keita Success · « **Reply #20 on:** January 18, 2017, 11:37:28 am »

Cheers

Jack the Red · « **Reply #21 on:** January 18, 2017, 02:12:41 pm »

I've got 2 of these https://www.beoplay.com/products/beoplays3
set up to either play in stereo (they're only mono on their own), or can have them each in a separate room at once. The sound out of them is superb, even when using just one on it's own. I think you can link more than 2 together, too.

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #22 on:** January 19, 2017, 11:24:52 am »

Bought an Anker SoundCore speaker recently. My brother-in-law had one on holiday with him in the summer, and I was amazed at the quality of it. And the loudness too, which sometimes doesn't really go hand in hand.

Only £30.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-SoundCore-Dual-Driver-Distortion-Microphone/dp/B016MO90GW/ref=pd_lpo_107_bs_lp_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2N5Q0E54CVA5PN848A06