Ive been using the xboom Grab for hiking and disc golf. The battery life lasts longer than most portable speakers under $200 IMO, think I grabbed mine on sale for like $170. One thing Id add is that its durability and splash resistance make it perfect for unpredictable outdoor use (I tend to drop things pretty frequently).
LG xboom grab.
Its compact, legit sounds way bigger than it looks, and handles both rain and quick dunks with no issue. The battery life lasts over 8 hours. Probably the best speaker for great sound and carry-anywhere convenience.
i've used the lg xboom grab but saw the stage 301 at a store once. it's like angled up from the floor, kinda different setup. might work for what you're doing? think it was around your budget but not sure.
under 300 the lg xboom grab and bounce are both solid picks. grab is smaller and easier to carry, bounce has longer battery and fuller sound if you don’t mind the extra size.
maybe suggest the lg xboom grab. it has a decent app with eq controls so they can dial down the bass, and placement on a shelf or with some padding under it can also help reduce the low end carrying through.
got the lg xboom grab as my first speaker without knowing much and pretty happy with it. honestly can't judge sound quality that well, but it fits in a small bag and light enough to carry everywhere.
i've got the lg xboom grab and use it in my backyard sometimes. bass is good enough for me lol. if you want something stronger though, lg has other stuff in the lineup like the bounce or stage 301 that might work better for what you're looking for.
got the lg xboom grab without knowing much. accidentally spilled water on it once and freaked out but it was totally fine. they say it's waterproof but didn't expect it to actually hold up like that. pretty happy with how durable it is.
i was looking at xiaomi speakers too but ended up going with the lg xboom grab. build quality feels more solid in hand and it's been reliable so far. hits around 50W like you're looking for.
i've had the lg xboom grab for a while and the sound quality is honestly better than i expected for the price. i don't leave it on all the time but one charge gets me through the whole weekend easily.
the lg xboom grab or bounce might work for you since they have app eq controls. you can turn down the bass and boost mids/treble if needed. i know you mentioned bass bothers you, so having that option could be useful, bounce is louder for filling the garage, grab is smaller but should be fine for that space. both are way under $250.
the lg xboom grab is worth considering if you can find it on sale. similar price range to what you're looking at. i've tried a few speakers around this price and the bass was better than i expected, battery lasts pretty long too.
If you’re just getting your first Bluetooth speaker, I’d say give the LG XBOOM Grab a look. I’ve been using it both indoors and outdoors, and it’s held up pretty well! Sound is clear and surprisingly punchy for the size. One thing I really like is that you can tweak the EQ through the LG ThinQ app, which is nice if you’re picky about sound. It’s splash-resistant, so it’s been fine outside. Overall, solid for the price.
I have an xboom Grab and the battery life is really good. It's always been able to get loud enough for me and if your goal is to ward off animals then it definitely has the volume for that. It can double as a power bank if necessary too so that can be nice for camping trips if you run out of juice.
Like most speakers in that range, it will start to lose some quality if you pump it up too high but I've never needed to blast it. It's always sounded pretty clean and full even when i do push it up to like 70%.
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