Whether you are up at a cottage relaxing or doing work around the home, you want some music to keep your company. What if you are not by an outlet, though? In today’s world, there are many Bluetooth and wifi speakers that can get you the music that you want, wherever you want. Here are some of the top qualities to look for in a wireless speaker.
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Audio Quality
The first thing you want to look for in a wireless speaker is the quality of the speaker itself. You don’t want the music you are listening to get extremely muffled and fuzzy. When you are at the store, test out some speakers and find one that sounds good to you at a price you are willing to pay. You also have to know your connection type when looking at wireless speakers. Wifi speakers have recently emerged and are becoming popular in comparison to Bluetooth.
Some of the best wifi speakers offer sound quality that is miles ahead of the leading Bluetooth speakers. Investigate both of these types of connections as well and see what is best for you. Wifi does have great audio quality, but it does require an active internet connection to use.
Battery Life
No one wants to be outside jamming with all of their friends when all of a sudden, the speaker runs out of battery. There are two things to consider when looking at the battery life of a speaker. First, it is the actual length of the battery itself. It should last long enough for any event you are using it for.
Some speakers can last up to 24 hours while some of the smaller ones will give you a few hours’ worths of battery life. Each speaker should state its estimated battery life, giving you an estimate of how long it will last for.
Next, you want to consider how long you are going to have to charge the speaker. This is especially important if the speaker does not have the longest battery life. People think that smaller batteries charge quicker, but that is not always the case.
There are fast-charging batteries out there now, allowing some speakers to gain enough charge to last for a few hours in minutes. Battery life is something that has to be considered when purchasing a speaker.
Range
You need to know how far away you can move the speaker from its source before it disconnects. A wireless speaker that needs to be right beside its source is no good, especially if you are planning to stream from a television or radio inside the house. Check the range of the speakers you are looking at and determine what you are going to use it for. This will allow you to decide if the range on the speaker is adequate enough or not.
Size
Once again, depending on what you are planning on doing with the speaker, the size of it will matter. If this is something that you plan on walking around with, you might want something that can easily fit into your pocket or be carried around in one hand. For something in your own home, however, you might want to go for a larger speaker that provides superior quality.
The shape also plays an important role in the speaker. It can affect the sound quality itself along with how well the speaker projects over distances. Consider all of these things when you are looking to buy the speaker.
Volume
Not all speakers are created equal when it comes to volume either. The point of a portable speaker is to allow you to play music at a much louder volume than your phone would. If the speaker cannot get that much louder than your phone, then it is useless. Volume is often measured in watts for these speakers. The higher the wattage, the louder it will be. To get an idea, a speaker with 10 watts is typically going to be very loud.
Waterproof
This once again comes down to what you are looking to get out of your speaker. If this is a pool party or you are looking to bring it up to a cottage, getting a speaker that is waterproof is not a bad idea. Bring the tunes to the water without having to worry about your product getting damaged.
These are all qualities that you should look for in a speaker. Take the time to come up with a list of things that you want and make the decision based around that. Keep the tunes going for as long as the battery will last you! What are you looking for in a wireless speaker?
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