Anker - Boom 2

Agree here, I think I have Boom, I’ve been very happy with it.

I'd say on the lower cost scale, sound core boom 2 is small/compact/lighter weight (4 lbs) 80watt speaker that is waterproof and floats. It can also sync with other sound core speakers, so you could buy two and have 2 of them on the beach playing the same music. They are currently on sale for $90 and that's what I have. Unfortunately, the speaker is only on one side, but I think it should be great for the long run. There's a pro version, but I think it weighs more and is larger, so I thought this smaller one would be best in terms of form factor for a floating one. On the better end though a bit larger, but still kind of smaller form factor for what it provides, Turtle box and turtle box pros cost about 400-600 and range from 120-140watts at 10-20 lbs and also float, are waterproof, and sync with each other. I did a lot of research on if there where any that had multipoint, like some headsets do so friends that come over can essentially all just join with it on an open Bluetooth connection so they can take turns playing their own music, but currently, that technology doesn't exist for some reason for floating speakers. So I just went with the sound core boom 2. A lot of things will say they are waterproof, but way less will be water proof to the point of being submerged and being able to float.

We have six in our family 2 x Mega 2 x Boom 2 1 x Boom 3 1 x Wonderboom

Soundcore boom2 is excellent. Hey a could, run them together. They are waterproof, they float, they have great light effects, it's a power bank and it's not expensive. I got mine for $90 in February, but someone mentioned they are 75 at costco

You can buy them brand new, not refurbished for $75-90 pretty regularly. I got my boom2 from Verizon last February for $90. Costco had them for 75 each at black Friday and later.

I have a pair of Soundcore 2 speakers and I can safely say that they do not have big subwoofers or intense bass. It sounds like you want a speaker with no bass. I can't imagine enjoying listening to speaker with less bass than a Soundcore 2. I want thick bass, great mids, and clear highs. I also have an Oontz Angle 3 and it has virtually zero bass, I mean it gives the illusion of bass but it really doesn't have bass. I like the bass on my pair of Uboom L's in tws mode and my Soundcore Boom 2 (which delivers more bass than it should, which I love).

How does it compare to the Soundcore Boom 2 by Anker? I just bought one and it cuts out, sounds ok though I miss my Big Jambox (speakers recently blew)

+1 for the Boom 2. I love mine. The bass is nice and defined, and easily 8-10 hrs runtime at mid volume

Amazon has a "renewed" Boom 2 for $85. I got one a few months ago; it's indistinguishable from brand new. Comes in a factory sealed original box w/ full manufacturer warranty. Absolute steal at that price

You have to be lucky to catch it on sale though. Amazon seemingly has an endless supply available whenever. And, you would not even suspect that the renewed one is anything but brand new. From the packaging to the device itself, it's flawless. It's not like buying a used item on FB Marketplace

It's well worth it IMO. I travel a lot for work and use it 50/50 for music and movie watching along with my Galaxy Tab. The little subwoofer does a great job on the low frequency effects in movies. It's surprising how much deep bass can come out of such a little box

This is something I have looked into and the options are not great if you need something that can get loud For portability I think Bluetooth speakers make the most sense. That said you don't get much for $80. Anker makes some solid options that perform well on a budget. I own an Anker Soundcore Motion+, speaker which costs $80. For a small portable speaker it sounds great for background music. The downside is it's pretty small so is limited on how loud it gets. It works well for a BBQ or hanging out with friends but it's not exactly the best option if you want to crank it I also own a Tribit StormBox Blast. Which is a good amount more powerful and can get quite a bit louder than the Motion+. It also costs a lot more $200 (though I got it for $160 on sale) That said, I think at lower volumes the Motion+ sounds much better to me and is much cheaper and I use it way more than the Tribit. It's fine for hanging out and turning the music up but it's not audiophile and it wouldn't be my choice for a backyard rave. Somewhere between the two is the Anker Soundcore Boom 2. It's not rated as high as the StormBox but for much less ($120) you'll get something that's almost as loud. Other options are just getting a cheap class D amp and used bookshelf speakers. You'll get much better sound quality and loudness but you'll need to increase your budget a bit and it's not the most portable option. If you want something that has the power for a party here is a list of good party speakers but as you'll see these are way above your budget. https://www.rtings.com/speaker/reviews/best/parties

Brane X if you love bass. Retails $500, but you can find for $100 off when on sale. I got one but I am waiting until Xmas to open. If your want cheaper, I love my Soundcore Boom 2 for $100

Oh, it was just a note, no big deal. Try looking at soundcore boom 2, soundcore boom 3i