[alaiswang]

This list is from androidcentral: https://www.androidcentral.com/best-bluetooth-speakers

Best Overall: Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2
A Great Alternative: JBL Charge 4
Best Battery Life: Anker Soundcore 2
Best Value: Tribit MaxSound Plus
Goes to 11: Marshall Stanmore II
Great for Parties: Ultomate Ears Megaboom 3
Best Audio Quality: Bose SoundLink Revolve+
Best-Looking Speaker: V-Moda Remix
Another Affordable Option: Sony SRS-XB12
Great Small Option: Bose SoundLink Micro
Toughest Speaker: Tronsmart Force

Welcome to leave the comments and what you love.

 

[Law87]

JBL make bloated speakers...

 

[alaiswang]

JBL make bloated speakers...

It is also one of the "best".

 

[ColinYan]

Thanks for sharing

 

[etroze86]

I have to add that my Minirig Mini2s are damn good bt speakers compared to that list.

 

[johnston21]

I would have thought that the Soundmatters line-up would be represented in the Great Small Option category...I have the Bose SoundLink Micro. It's ok, but not great.

 

[andrewski]

Minirig 3
A pair make a perfect stereo (pairs in aptx). Expandable with a Sub 3 or two. Has aux in/out so I can add an audioquest dragonfly cobalt.
My BT speaker of 2020

 

[3SQ Account]

Just adding to the thread -- picked up a Marshall Stockwell II on sale. It wasn't cheap enough -- not very impressed. Assuming those on this thread like balanced sound, I would skip it. My expectations are of course tempered for a mono bluetooth speaker, but this was below that. Pluses are its portability and some mild water resistance, but overall it's a tinny "small" sound. It's a shame because the Marshall Mid ANC headphones that I have punch above their weight. I'll check out what's on this list.

 

[SenorChang8]

Another vote for Minirig 3. Build, sound quality and loudness is fantastic for its size.

 

[MarioMathews]

Best Bluetooth Speakers for Pool Parties

UE Wonderboom 2

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom was a WIRED Gear of the Year award winner in 2017, and that's because it was the best pool companion you can have. The new Wonderboom 2 is even better. The little 4-inch ball of joy now sports IP67 water and dust resistance. It gets 13 hours of battery (three more than before), has a 100-foot Bluetooth range, floats, and pumps out surprisingly potent audio while doing it.

UE says it's "drop-proof" up to 5 feet, but you can honestly play some light catch with it on the lawn and it won't be any worse for wear. Just wash it off when you're done. You can even pair two together for proper stereo sound. you can also check more speakers for the best bluetooth party speakers.

 

[andrewski]

Minirig does wired better. Not waterproof though

 

[andrewski]

Oh, WIRED not wired. My bad

 

[alaiswang]

Oh, WIRED not wired. My bad

Bluetooth speaker LOL

 

[andrewski]

BT 5.0
Pairs in Aptx or AAC
Nice to have wired options though

Minirig's are worthy of a Dragonfly Cobalt. Just saying.

 

[salla45]

BT 5.0
Pairs in Aptx or AAC
Nice to have wired options though

Minirig's are worthy of a Dragonfly Cobalt. Just saying.

I use my Minirig 3 wired with Chord Mojo fed by Chromecast Audio and Roon to interface. Bliss. I can't get with the Bluetooth. I find I have much better control over volume in low gain mode with wired mode, primarily.

Minirigs are a revelation. I've heard a lot of monitors, big and small, and currently the Minirig 3 is my fave listen. I think the fact that they are so understated in design and apparent concept has them overlooked by many. Minirig sounds way better on-Axis too, upward firing just loses so much of the clarity, separation and definition.

Got another on order from Father Christmas. Can't wait to hear stereo!