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The big and bulky Sony SRS-XP700 speaker is built for parties, with huge bass sound and LED light shows.
Sony's outdoor-friendly SRS-XB13 speaker waterproof build is probably its best selling point—the audio performance is roughly what you’d expect from a speaker this size.
The Roku Streambar Pro is a capable stereo speaker that adds all of the capabilities of a 4K Roku media streamer to the mix, including a voice remote with a headphone jack.
Don't mistake this durable little speaker for a reusable coffee cup.
The Pioneer DJ VM-50 speakers are powerful studio monitors for the price, delivering an accurate sound signature with adjustable EQ knobs.
Harman Kardon's Onyx Studio 7 feels like a Bluetooth speaker from a few years ago, and its high price and spartan feature set aren't enough to compete by today's standards.
The outdoor-friendly Tribit StormBox Pro speaker delivers stereo audio and a solid user experience at an affordable price.
JBL's portable Charge 5 speaker delivers surprisingly powerful Bluetooth audio from a compact, waterproof frame, making it the ideal travel companion for going just about anywhere.
The House of Marley Get Together Duo delivers a bright sound signature from attractive, eco-friendly enclosures, and one speaker doubles as a portable unit you can pick up and take anywhere, but some will find the audio light on bass depth.
The Beosound Emerge will disappear into your bookshelf when surrounded by books.
The versatile Sonos Roam can easily be moved between your home speaker setup and the great outdoors, though you're paying a premium for convenience over audio quality.
The affordable, waterproof Anker Soundcore Motion Boom is an impressively powerful portable speaker for your next pool party.
The Denon Home 150 is an interesting attempt at a hi-fi smart speaker, but it satifies neither ambition.
JBL's Xtreme 3 speaker delivers robust bass depth in a rugged, waterproof build ideal for outdoor gatherings.
The HomePod will still be available online and in certain Apple retail stores.
Since the Roam is significantly smaller than Sonos' other speakers, Sonos added a feature called Sound Swap to keep whatever you're listening to playing on the largest nearby speaker.
The Vizio M-Series 5.1 (M51a-H6) system combines a soundbar with a subwoofer and two rear satellites to deliver powerful home theater audio at an affordable price.
The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is a supremely stylish (and expensive) portable Bluetooth speaker that can deliver rich, crisp audio at high volume levels.
The JBL Clip 4 delivers crisp, rich audio, but its best features are its waterproof build and a built-in carabiner, making it a Bluetooth speaker you can take anywhere.