Beach speakers worth the investment
Because no trip to the beach is complete without one of these...
With summer plans finally materialising, it’s all about the details that can make those precious hours just a bit more unforgettable. Summer is not a time for peace and tranquillity, gentlemen, but rather for blasting the days (and nights) to their full potential. Whatever your music taste, make sure your choice of speaker does it justice.
Why you want it: Lower financial commitment doesn’t necessarily have to mean a correlative drop in sound and durability. Don’t let size deceive you, the sound produced by this Elivebuy speaker is far punchier than one would expect from a gadget of such convenience. Offering Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, and available in four colours, this is the perfect last-minute addition to your summer escapades.
Why you want it: Why settle for mere splash resistance when you can own a speaker actually designed to float on the water? The Chant sport speaker can belt out quality sound for up to eight hours from a single charge, plenty long enough to create an ambience of an even greater standard. Not only is it reliable, but it is made from recycled materials and, moulded to fit in a standard cup holder or water bottle cage, it is designed to slip effortlessly into your daily routine.
Why you want it: The beach is a pretty treacherous environment for any electronic device to spend much time in, but you needn’t worry about the NUU wave experiencing any problems. This device can float, be submerged in water for half an hour, and buried in sand – all without disrupting its Bluetooth connection. It may weigh less than three pounds, but this doesn’t limit its power of voice (20W) or its battery power for that matter; even when running on battery power it will charge your other devices for you through its USB port.
Why you want it: Deceiving aesthetics seem to be a running theme. It might look like more of a fashion statement, but Urban Ears have created an unbelievably resilient speaker that is actually hand-washable. No need to be scrolling through playlists on your phone; Siri and Google Now voice integration means that you can literally tell the speaker what you want to hear next, and 360° sound and powerful bass mean that everyone else will hear it too. You can even double the sound by connecting to another UE device.
Why you want it: If portability isn’t a major consideration, then the temptation to go all out in terms of size as much as sound is impossible to ignore. Just as waterproof and tough as some of its smaller relatives, the noise created by the BRV-XXL is second to none. It is packed with quadruple audio drivers that project huge sound and ground-shaking bass out of both sides of the cabinet, has adjustable EQ settings so you can customise your own sound, and 15,600mAh built-in battery offers 14 hours of uninterrupted playtime as well as the opportunity to charge your own devices. This is not the speaker for quiet afternoons lazing on the sand, but the one that will fuel any outdoor party.
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