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Jul 30, 2013 10:20 AM
Must be bluetooth capable with a chargeable battery, mobile, and quality sound.

My initial thought is the Bose Soundlink 2. My friend has one and IMO its very nice. It can be had for around $300.

Buttt....Bose is overrated and overpriced? Amirite?

Other options?
Jul 30, 2013 10:20am
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Jul 30, 2013 11:12 AM
I bought an Urge Basic on ebay...new for 40. It rates better than the Jambox

I haven't read much good about the Bose or the Beats Pill ones...the usual, overpriced..average sound.

The urge has nice, clear sound and connects quickly. It does lack in bass imo
Jul 30, 2013 11:12am
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Jul 30, 2013 11:43 AM
I too am also interested in a quality portable speakerbox for an iPhone. With living so close to the beach now, I like the idea of being able to take a portable speakerbox and sync it with my iPhone via bluetooth.

I *think* I've actually seen the one that wes_mantooth​ shared above (the Amazon link one) and I wanna say I was fairly impressed with it. I might need to look closer at getting one of those myself!
Jul 30, 2013 11:43am
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Jul 30, 2013 11:46 AM
Anyone know if Sonos or Seagate Media make anything like this?
Jul 30, 2013 11:46am
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Jul 30, 2013 11:48 AM
After some brief research, the Bose Soundlink is in the lead.
Jul 30, 2013 11:48am
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Jul 30, 2013 11:58 AM
Motorola and Sol Republic announced the Deck last week.

Reviews aren't out since it doesn't launch til August. But I used one a few weeks ago at a meeting and the sound quality is great. Plus, it's very portable. Not sure what the price will be, though.

http://gdgt.com/sol-republic/deck/specs/
Jul 30, 2013 11:58am
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Jul 30, 2013 12:31 PM
That commercial with the gay guy and the chicks.... Beats Pill I think?
Jul 30, 2013 12:31pm
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Jul 30, 2013 1:08 PM
LJ;1480316 wrote:That commercial with the gay guy and the chicks.... Beats Pill I think?
You don't talk about Alan Thicke's son like that!
Jul 30, 2013 1:08pm
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Oct 7, 2013 6:24 PM
Bump.

I'm looking into getting one something like this myself. Haven't the foggiest idea where to even begin/start. Any help???

I guess I just need to go into Best Buy (or somewhere) and ask an associate and see if I can try some out??!?!
Oct 7, 2013 6:24pm
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Oct 7, 2013 6:34 PM
bluetooth speakers are stupid.

Hope this helps.
Oct 7, 2013 6:34pm
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Oct 7, 2013 6:42 PM
Automatik;1480299 wrote:After some brief research, the Bose Soundlink is in the lead.
Quality?
Price?
Everything considered?

What's formulating your opinion? Person experience? Consumer reviews?

???
Oct 7, 2013 6:42pm
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Oct 7, 2013 8:12 PM
The one I use is small, but the sound is clear and loud enough. It's called a BlueNANO.
Oct 7, 2013 8:12pm
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Oct 7, 2013 10:26 PM
Scarlet_Buckeye;1514567 wrote:Quality?
Price?
Everything considered?

What's formulating your opinion? Person experience? Consumer reviews?

???

Yes, with the Bose. Several times. Very nice.

Another option is a UE Boom. I like that you can pair more than one together.
Oct 7, 2013 10:26pm
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Oct 7, 2013 11:12 PM
We bought a $40 Oontz a while back. Nice little speaker for the price.
Oct 7, 2013 11:12pm
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Oct 8, 2013 6:34 AM
justincredible;1514702 wrote:We bought a $40 Oontz a while back. Nice little speaker for the price.
yeah, I bought a cheap one as well (urge basic), it holds up pretty well compared to the jambox and the other overpriced ones.
Oct 8, 2013 6:34am
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Oct 8, 2013 7:31 AM
I went to Best Buy to search out a $39.99 iHome speaker. When I arrived, I saw it was on sale for $29.99! I love the thing. Incredible sound when all you were used to was the iPhone speaker setting.
Oct 8, 2013 7:31am
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Oct 22, 2013 6:10 AM
Automatik;1480213 wrote:Must be bluetooth capable with a chargeable battery, mobile, and quality sound.

My initial thought is the Bose Soundlink 2. My friend has one and IMO its very nice. It can be had for around $300.

Buttt....Bose is overrated and overpriced? Amirite?

Other options?



well yes, it is a bit too much for the Bose. I have the Jabra Solemate, perfect sound, long battery life, good bluetooth connection and waterproof as well. i take it everywhere.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Genuine-Jabra-Solemate-Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker-White-/400580248273?pt=UK_Audio_Docks_Speakers&hash=item5d447182d1
Oct 22, 2013 6:10am
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Dec 22, 2013 12:50 PM
My wife bought me a JBL Pulse. I like it. The light show is gimmicky, but the sound is great.
Dec 22, 2013 12:50pm
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Dec 23, 2013 11:25 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;1556554 wrote:My wife bought me a JBL Pulse. I like it. The light show is gimmicky, but the sound is great.
That's what I got my son....I thought it was way better than the IHome which was hooked up on display beside it.
Dec 23, 2013 11:25am
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Dec 24, 2013 10:44 AM
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D6OHHEE/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This was a deal of the day on Amazon about two weeks ago for $30. Definitely worth that price and reviews compare it favorably to the Jambox. I've liked it so far but never owned a Bluetooth speaker prior so I don't have much to compare it against.
Dec 24, 2013 10:44am
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Aug 7, 2015 11:04 AM
[FONT=微软雅黑]I got a shower bluetooth speaker. It's an Inateck bluetooth speaker BP2101. The waterproof function is cool and the silver box appearance is awesome. The sound is loud. My favoriate unit at this moment. PS: the price is very reasonable less than $100.[/FONT]
Aug 7, 2015 11:04am