Waterproof Bluetooth portable speakers

[El Chupacabra]

Mrs. C. wants a waterproof Bluetooth speaker for use outside, including at the beach and on a SUP. There are a ton of these things on the market. Any recommendations for/against?

I've seen lots of JBL ones like this:
https://www.amazon.com/JBL-Flip-Wate...1962614&sr=8-3

Amazon has several from "Oontz", which is apparently a Cambridge Soundworks brand:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010OYASRG...d_asin_0_title

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073BVWRSP...d_asin_1_title

[stealurface831]

i've got a jbl of unknown model and it has been great.

[Danno]

We have one of those JBL ones -- maybe not exact same model -- and have been happy with it. But we don't use it often enough to really have a strong opinion beyond "it works like a bluetooth speaker".

[zartagen]

Did you tell her that no one at the beach wants to listen to her music?

[El Chupacabra]

Did you tell her that no one at the beach wants to listen to her music?

Have you met Mrs. C.?

I don't want an outdoor speaker either...

[dan_pdx]

Did you tell her that no one at the beach wants to listen to her music?

+1, how about some nice waterproof headphones / earbuds? Pretty tired of running into people on hiking trails with a BT speaker clipped to the outside of their backpack.

[stealurface831]

+1, how about some nice waterproof headphones / earbuds? Pretty tired of running into people on hiking trails with a BT speaker clipped to the outside of their backpack.

nothing better to keep from gettin eaten

[zartagen]

Have you met Mrs. C.?

I don't want an outdoor speaker either...

Well, tell her, then take it to the JHC thread for our entertainment.

[BmillsSkier]

Junk But Loud has worked really well here. The thing holds a battery charge for months inbetween use. Waterproof, shock proof, long distance. Got it at Target. Any of the JBLs should be fine.

[GiBo]

Have a JBL Extreme and a small Oontz. Both are good. The larger JBL's are a bit bassy. My son pairs two JBL Flips and I think that sounds better than one larger speaker.

[Name Redacted]

I’ve liked our Turtleshell 3.0 by Outdoor Tech. Decent enough sound quality for us and it floats etc. Holds a charge for a long time. And I think we got it for pretty cheap.

[prsboogie]

Mrs. C. wants a waterproof Bluetooth speaker for use outside, including at the beach and on a SUP. There are a ton of these things on the market. Any recommendations for/against?

I've seen lots of JBL ones like this:
https://www.amazon.com/JBL-Flip-Wate...1962614&sr=8-3

Amazon has several from "Oontz", which is apparently a Cambridge Soundworks brand:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010OYASRG...d_asin_0_title

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073BVWRSP...d_asin_1_title

We have two Oontz - each kid has one, and they sound awesome for the money. Actual base mids and highs. Some of the portable speakers I find too tinny. Not sure about the waterproofness of them as we have never tested it.

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[MontuckyFried]

I have the Sony SRS-XB32. Been super happy with it for outdoor duty. Long lasting battery and sounds decent for what it is. Gotten rained on plenty when I'm working outside and it keeps on trucking.
https://www.sony.com/lr/electronics/...akers/srs-xb32
That said, those JBL's everyone's been recommending are also on par. You can't go wrong either way.

[dan_pdx]

nothing better to keep from gettin eaten

haha, that crossed my mind. I have yet to see one anywhere remote enough that bear attack seems like a concern though. And they probably attract cougars (the feline type): "Oh, making a racket? Time to fuck you up."

[Cruiser]

You guys do sonos already? Cuz if so the move is worth a look. I mostly just carry mine out into the courtyard from the master bedroom but it had much more room filling sounds and has longer battery life than my JBL similar to the one in your link.

[El Chupacabra]

Thanks everyone -

No Sonos here, just older standalone stereos in a couple rooms.

[ötzi]

You should check out this one: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...tooth-speaker/

Top-rated on Wirecutter, supposedly just about indestructible. And only $90. I bought one for my wife (among other things, yeesh) for her birthday.

Can't tell you how it sounds, because I lost it. I ordered it from Amazon, opened the package and checked it out (it's quite small, like cantalope-sized if that), and stashed it somewhere so she wouldn't find it. And haven't seen it since. Did one of you guys take it?

I've torn the place apart looking for it, all I can figure is it got thrown out somehow.

edit: typohz

[frorider]

While back I got an Anker Soundcore for $40 that seems to surprise people with the sound quality. Here’s a newer version: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-SoundCo...1970189&sr=8-8

I have the small triangular Oontz and it’s fine for something small but not even close to the Anker’s outdoor sound quality. We camp at remote trailheads, definitely not using this in a populated zone.

[singlecross]

I've been using and gifting several the Cambridge Soundworks Oontz for the past few years. No complaints and good sound for the price IMO, especially when you pair two together for L and R stereo separation.

Also get her a pair of these. I've been happy with our pairs for the family and have gifted some as well. No one wants to hear other people's music in public spaces.

https://www.amazon.com/Purity-Immers...s%2C318&sr=8-3

[danmelon]

I’ve liked our Turtleshell 3.0 by Outdoor Tech. Decent enough sound quality for us and it floats etc. Holds a charge for a long time. And I think we got it for pretty cheap.

+1 on this. I've burned through a lot of shitty usb speakers and dished out a little more on this one that i found on sale and have been pretty happy with it. Decent sound, it seems to last for ever and I think the 3.0 can even charge other devices (I have the 2.0)

[scmartin69]

You should check out this one: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...tooth-speaker/

Top-rated on Wirecutter, supposedly just about indestructible. And only $90. I bought one for my wife (among other things, yeesh) for her birthday.

Can't tell you how it sounds, because I lost it. I ordered it from Amazon, opened the package and checked it out (it's quite small, like cantalope-sized if that), and stashed it somewhere so she wouldn't find it. And haven't seen it since. Did one of you guys take it?

I've torn the place apart looking for it, all I can figure is it got thrown out somehow.

edit: typohz

We have several of the UE speakers, very durable and decent sound for the $$.

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[MakersTeleMark]

I use the JBL one on the raft, but I really really want to upgrade to one of these:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B076FBZ53W/

[MontuckyFried]

We have several of the UE speakers, very durable and decent sound for the $$.

Good call. Forgot about those. I was impressed with them last time I tried them out at the store. Heard they're pretty bomber. Is this a good deal? Just found it for $70 (MSRP: $200):
https://www.accessories4less.com/mak...er-used/1.html

[scmartin69]

Good call. Forgot about those. I was impressed with them last time I tried them out at the store. Heard they're pretty bomber. Is this a good deal? Just found it for $70 (MSRP: $200):
https://www.accessories4less.com/mak...er-used/1.html

Might shop around... new on Amazon for $< $100 depending on seller/color.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ue+boom+2...s_ts-doa-p_3_4

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[warthog]

UE Boom or Big Boom puts out good sound at all levels. Very durable. I made a pretty cool paracord braided handle for mine, but you will want some sort of handle or small carabiner to hang it.

Sonos Move is incredible- works anywhere in my yard off wifi and can be hooked up to bluetooth any other time.
I don't think I would take it on a SUP or to the beach though- it is way too nice.

For the use you described though, there is only one answer-
https://demerbox.com

Bluetooth speaker, tons of sound, good bass, and waterproof storage too.
Zac Brown's company- part of the proceeds go to his at risk kids camp in Georgia.





My favorite one- special edition- Deep Sea- totally sold out due to covid though. It is on the wish list.