Bluetooth Speakers
If you are doing home school or work-from-home, nothing beats a good music while doing your work. Since you own the place, you can probably listen out loud without someone complaining about your choice of song. Be it Frank Sinatra, BTS or a plain coffee shop background music, your laptop and smartphone will surely love these Bluetooth Speakers that our editors pick for young and old schools.
What makes a good speaker stand out
We have quantify the following attributes for this article
Quality – Loudness, crisp, clear and true to the instrument audio quality. Clarity is so real that you’re almost listening to a band.
Versatility – Flexible and inconstant. Able to adapt to many different audio functions or musical activities.
Durability – Rugged, tough and can endure all kinds of weather conditions or ambient temperature… winter, rainy or summer proof.
Portable – Light weight, small, handy and can easily store to small areas in the office/home.
Design – Aesthetically pleasing to the eyes and modern looking figure.
Price – Ain’t gonna cost your arms and legs. Best value-for-money and hitting the G-spot of your wallet.
We asked our millennial engineering writers and friends who either owns several Bluetooth Speakers or even loudspeakers (audio engineers, mechanical, electrical and civil). These young engineers are fanatics and really adore high quality audio speakers. The result of our survey revealed a wide ranging product spectrum from the smallest Bluetooth Speakers that you can find online to the most expensive ones displayed on retail showrooms.
It’s better for you to purchase these speakers online because their prices are way faaaaar better compared to shopping malls and high-street shops. Online products is cheaper by 30%-50%.
Here are the Top 10 Best Bluetooth Speakers that made the prime cut.
1. KEF HI-FI Muo
Price: ₱8,400 – ₱15,000
Where to Buy
Specifications:
- Drive Units: 2 x 50 mm (2.0in.) full range Uni-Q driver 1 x Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR)
- Inputs: Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX codec, 3.5mm AUX, Micro USB – charging and firmware update
- Bluetooth Range: 10m
- Bluetooth Capacity: 2 devices
- Bluetooth Memory: 8 devices
- Battery Type: Li-ion rechargeable battery
- Battery Life:” 12 hours playback time
- Power Input: 5V D.C. 2A
Features:
- Design by Ross Lovegrove
- Premium quality materials
- No unwanted cabinet vibration – all you hear is the rich, breathtakingly detailed output
2. Bang & Olufsen Beolit 17
Price: $408.49 / ₱29,155
Where to Buy
Specifications:
- Bluetooth Speakers Config 3 x 1.5” Full Range / 1 x 5.5” Long-Stroke Wideband Woofer / 2 x 4” Passive Bass Radiators
- Amplifier: 2 x 35W class D for bass and treble with 240W peak power
- Sound Direction: 360 Degrees
- Frequency Range: 37 – 20.000 Hz
- Maximum Loudness @1m (SPL)” 93dB SPL
- Bass Capability: 77dB SPL
- Fast, smart charging with included USB-C charger
Features:
- Long Play, Fast Charge
- True360 Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound
- Intelligent features via Beoplay App
- Premium materials made to last
- Rechargeable battery with up to 24 hours of playtime
3. KEF E Series
Price: ₱13,200
Where to Buy
Specifications:
- Amplification Type active
- Crossover Channel Qty: 2-way
- System Class: coaxial
- Frequency Response: 80 – 45000 Hz
- Output Level (SPL): 95 dB
- Audio Amplifier: integrated
- Audio Amplifier Output Power: 50W – Amplifier Class D
Features:
- Bluetooth-enabled, with Bluetooth 4.0 aptX®. allowing you to stream music in full stereo to a standard no single box system could ever match
- Digital 96kHz/24-bit Mini USB input, offering you lossless high resolution sound from source output
- Multi-connection flexibility: can be used for streaming music anywhere in the home,TV sound with optical connection, or as a desktop music system
- Subwoofer output, allowing you to add KEF subwoofer for even more bass extension
- Aluminium midrange cone, cone breakup control and optimised tweeter dome shape to ensure smoother, clearer response, offering exceptional noticeable difference in vocals, with every detail faithfully reproduced
- Acoustically accomplished version of KEF’s iconic ‘egg’ compact bluetooth speakers system
4. Bose SoundLink Revolve+
Price: ₱19,000 / $299
Where to Buy
Specifications:
- Deep, loud, jaw-dropping sound with True 360-degree coverage
- Flexible fabric handle and seamless aluminum body (water resistant – Ipx4)
- 16 hours play time, lithium-ion battery
- Pair two bluetooth speakers together for stereo or party mode playback
Features:
- Voice prompts, take calls, access Siri or Google now
- Delivers Deep, loud, jaw dropping sound with True 360 degree coverage
- Built-in mic for speakerphone to take clear conference or personal calls out loud.
- Wireless Bluetooth pairing with voice prompts — hands free
- Pair two SoundLink bluetooth speakers together to play in sync
5. Sonos Move
Price: ₱42,291 / $399
Where to Buy
Specifications:
- Dimensions (height/width/depth): 9.44×6.29×4.96 inches (240x160x126 mm)
- Weight: 6.61 lb (3 kg) including battery
- One downward-firing tweeter and one mid-woofer for mid-range vocals and bass
- Four far-field microphone array
- IP56 rated for protection from dust particles and water spray
- Capacitive touch controls
- TruePlay tuning (automatic tuning according to placement in any environment)
Features:
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Voice control – Amazon Alexa is built right in.
- Deep bass, a wide soundscape, and automatic True-play tuning
- Battery that lasts, easily recharge
- Weather resistant
- Ultra-durable, protected by a hard-wearing, shock-resistant case
6. JBL FLIP 5
Price: ₱4,649 / ₱4,649 / $99.95
Where to Buy
Specifications:
- Wireless Bluetooth streaming
- 12 hours of playtime
- IPX7 waterproof
- Pair multiple bluetooth speakers with party boost
- Premium JBL sound quality
- Connector Type: 3.5mm Stereo
- Power Source Type: Battery Powered
Features:
- Sounds better than ever
- Bring the party anywhere
- Make a splash with IPX7
- Waterproof design
- Crank up the fun with PartyBoost
7. Anker Soundcore Flare
Price: ₱3,029 / ₱3,372 / $62.00
Where to Buy
Specifications:
Features:
8. Echo Dot
Price: ₱2,450 / ₱2,499 / $34.99
Where to Buy
Specifications:
- Power Requirement: 15W
- OS Compatibility: Android and iOS
- Speaker included: Yes
- Speaker size: 40.6
- Network connectivity: Bluetooth Connectivity And Wi-Fi
- Alexa Calling
- Controls smart home devices: Yes
Features:
- Improved speaker quality
- Voice control your smart home
- Designed to protect your privacy
9. Oontz Angle 3
Price: ₱1,299 / ₱1,349 / $23.91
Where to Buy
Specifications:
- Two Precision neodymium drivers deliver clean clear highs and mids
- Bass Radiator delivers enhanced Bass output in a small size.
- Triangular design separates Drivers from Bass Radiator enhancing audio clarity
Features:
- Connects easily and sounds great with the Echo Dot, Echo Dot 3rd Gen, Echo, Echo Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPad, Samsung Galaxy 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Samsung Note, Smartphones, Laptops, computers, Mac, and all other Bluetooth devices
- Aux In Port for connecting to non-Bluetooth devices, use a 3.5mm Audio Cable.
- The OontZ Angle 3 (3rd Gen) supports Track Forward and Track Back, and Built-in Mic for handsfree personal speakerphone, for calls from your iPhone or Smartphone
- Just over 9 ounces, Size: 5.25 inches x 2.6 inches x 2.8 inches
- Package includes: OontZ Angle 3, Micro USB Charging Cable, Comprehensive and User Friendly Quick Start Guide
- US based support that is Friendly, Professional and Knowledgeable
10. Sony SRS-XB12
Price: ₱2,999 / $33.44
Where to Buy
Specifications:
- Mono Speaker: 1.81 in
- Weight Approx. 8.6 oz
- Dimensions Approx. Diameter 3” Height 3 5/8”
- 20 Hz–20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz)
- 10W+ Power Wattage
- Water Resistant, Weatherproof IPX5, Rain Proof- Splash Proof – Shower Proof
- 12 Hours Audio Playback time
Features:
- Rechargable, Built-In Lithium-Ion Battery
- Plug-In, Auxiliary Input, USB
- Hands-Free Call function, Built- in Microphone
- Volume Control
- Crystal Clear Distortion-Free Stereo Sound and Surprisingly Loud Volume, 3D Sounds
- Two Precision Neo-Dymium Drivers deliver clear Left/Right Stereo Big Sound, and Bass
