Anker - Boom 2 Plus

Search for " Bluetooth Speaker" or Subwoofer on amz or wherever. Or jst buy a regular BT boombox and leave it plugged in. I have two of the Anker Boom2 + and two Anker Rave 2 Neo. 4.7 Stars to the first pair and 3.8 to the second. Both sound great, waterproof, float, have impressive battery life, and have app controls for lights, EQ, bass +, etc. They will play in sync with each other, however, pairing can be tricky for the Party Cast mode. In that mode, according to Anker, you can link up to 100 speakers. I've done it with four and it works just fine although, again, pairing takes a minute. It's difficult enough that there are YouTube videos to help if you have trouble. The Boom2+ will pair in partycast mode with the Rave2, or they will also pair *in stereo* with each other. Extra star for that and the boom part. To be clear, all of he anker speakers you can buy are stereo, but the ones with the TWS feature will pair and act as left and right channels. This makes them more useful in enclosed spaces, IMO. The PartyCast mode speakers will play in sync, but will not be separate channels. More useful for outdoor spaces where people may be moving around more and where L and R channels are important, IMO.

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)

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

Thank you for the recs! I researched both for a bit and it seems the Boom 2 is alot like a cheaper Bose Soundlink Max. I like that its still pretty light!

You seem to know quite a bit about speakers. Do you know if the JBL Charge 4 would be louder than the Bose Flex 2? I like that its only marginally bigger as I dont want to lug around a giant speaker (Boombox 3, etc).

I love the Bose Max, but man that price is insane. A fellow redditor turned me onto the Anker Soundcore Boom 2. Its relatively similar sized, similar sound but 1/4 the price at $99 vs $399. Its also 1lb lighter, so more portable. Its uglier than the Bose, but manages to look halfway decent in their green color.

Soundcore (Anker) makes some nice speakers. Although I don’t have the exact model, their Boom3i might fit your needs. They even advertise it being strapped on a kayak. It also supports a feature called “PartyCast” which allows connection of something silly like 100 speakers to play in sync. The two models I do have are the Motion 300 and the Boom 2. Connection is solid to both as I can easily be over 50 foot away and there’s no issues.

In my experience, distance and basic obstacles haven't been an issue with either of those speakers. Just to check, I did a quick test inside my house. I turned on the Boom 2 and got some music playing. For reference, I was using an iPhone 16 for my music source. I put down the phone on a tile counter and then moved the speaker to the complete opposite side of the building, maybe about 50 feet away. For the first location, a straight line between the two devices would go through wood cabinets and at least two walls (drywall and wood stud). I then walked around in front of the speaker so that I would be against the speaker and blocking the direct line between the devices. No sound issues. For a second location, I took the speaker and moved it to a corner and put it inside a bathtub (fiberglass, not enameled cast iron, I believe). The direct-line would have been through two double-paned glass windows, tile, and the tub. No sound issues there. For the final location, I went to the other corner of the house and placed it on a wire shelf (inside a wire shelving unit) in the bedroom closet. I then closed the closet door. This gave about three walls and the closet door between the phone and speaker. I did have a small sound issue when placing it on the shelf where the sound stuttered for a second. It didn't interrupt the playback once my hand was away. I didn't try anything crazy like sticking it behind a metal panel since that would be a rare scenario.

I have an Anker Soundcore Boom 2 and it’s bass is pretty incredible

If you have no problem with having something larger, try the soundcore boom 2, also by anker. Larger, more volume, it will definitely last long enough. You can turn the lights off as well, if it's inappropriate.

Get the boom 2 instead. My boom 3i didn't have that problem, but i still think the boom 2 sounds better overall.

Anker boom 2 has good bass, awesome lights and decent portability for under £100

was testing this, overall it depends on room size. In my bedroom (approx 8m2) the Boom2 sounded better w clearer, more defined mids/highs and defo more subs (60ish Hz), but in the larger living room, the Xiaomi filled the space more.

This bose max and jbl xtreme 4 where total failures for the price asked. I prefered to aquire a mini stereo or a pair of powered audioengines than these overpriced gears who charges pure logo brands. Seems anker boom 2 is the optimal choice in compact boomboxes but even that is to boomy.