A solid sounding, affordable Bluetooth speaker?

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Bill Why Man, Nov 21, 2016.

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  1. Bill Why Man

    Bill Why Man Forum Resident Thread Starter

    I'd like to buy my wife a nice sounding, yet affordable, Bluetooth speaker for the holidays. She travels globally and would like something easy to pack and carry. She's no audiophile, but that doesn't mean she doesn't deserve something that sounds nice.

    I'm an old-school turntable-and-amp guy, so I have little hands-on experience with any of these speakers. I'm looking to spend $100-150. The Peachtree, KEF Muo, et al., are all too expensive, big, or both.

    I've done a little research online. The easy choice is the Bose Mini Soundlink II. It's small, comes in coral, and she's familiar with the brand. However, I'd like to find something a little less obvious, and the experienced ears on this website could probably point me in the right direction.

    The only other speaker that really jumped out at me was the Riva S. Does anyone own one or have any notable experience with it? I'd truly appreciate any feedback on this speaker.

    If anyone knows of any other suitable options with these criteria, please feel free to throw out any suggestions. Thanks for your time and effort!

    Bill
     
  2. Hershiser

    Hershiser Forum Resident

    For traveling you cannot beat the battery life of the B&W T7 but it is a little more costly then the others you mentioned and a little bulkier.
     
  3. Bill Why Man

    Bill Why Man Forum Resident Thread Starter

    Thanks for the tip, Hershiser. If it was for me, I'd take a serious look at that. My wife definitely wants something in the less bulky category.

    Thanks again,

    Bill
     
  4. Dennis0675

    Dennis0675 Hyperactive!

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    I have the Bose and I really don't care for it at all. I think the JBL that is about the same price sounds better but still not great. I have a Jawbone that I has surprisingly good sound for what it is.

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  5. Bill Why Man

    Bill Why Man Forum Resident Thread Starter

    Dennis,

    I appreciate the real experience with the Bose. I think those JBL's are a bit out of my price range. Those Jawbones look interesting. I've never heard of them. I will check those out. Thanks!

    Bill
     
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  6. Chiliarches

    Chiliarches Forum Resident

    Location:
    Chicago Suburbs
    JBL Flip 3. Splash resistant and sounds fine. My wife uses it every morning and I can hear it clearly n a different floor of the house.
     
  7. Dennis0675

    Dennis0675 Hyperactive!

    Location:
    Ohio
    Nah, you can pick up the JBL's for $100. They are right next to the Bose at Best Buy.
     
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  8. Chiliarches

    Chiliarches Forum Resident

    Location:
    Chicago Suburbs
    You are right...the JBL I mentioned...I think we paid $70?
     
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  9. ukrules

    ukrules Forum Resident

    Location:
    Kentucky
    I have the TDK A34. It is affordable and excellent. Can get a carry case for it, as well.

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. thegage

    thegage Forum Currency Nerd

    JBL Charge 2. Nice size, very good sound, and can play loud if you want. Bluetooth is fine, but when hooked to my iPod Classic with an ALO cable it really shows its capabilities.

    John K.
     
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  11. Manimal

    Manimal Forum Resident

    Location:
    Southern US
    I'm looking for one too. Fugoo seems to be the one to have. About 133 dollars is cheapest I've seen (amazon) has 40 hours battery life. Weighs
    One pound. Down to 60hz.
     
  12. Bill Why Man

    Bill Why Man Forum Resident Thread Starter

    I'm really going to have to check out those JBL's! Thanks, guys!

    Bill
     
  13. Bill Why Man

    Bill Why Man Forum Resident Thread Starter

    I will check this one out, as well. Thanks, man!

    Bill
     
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  14. Bill Why Man

    Bill Why Man Forum Resident Thread Starter

    Thanks for the suggestions, Blokes. I will check these specific models, as well. Cheers!

    Bill
     
  15. Stone Turntable

    Stone Turntable Independent Head

    Location:
    New Mexico USA
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  16. Bill Why Man

    Bill Why Man Forum Resident Thread Starter

    Stone Turntable,

    This is an excellent link. It might be confirming my Riva leaning.

    Thanks,

    Bill
     
  17. The Pinhead

    The Pinhead KING OF BOOM AND SIZZLE IN HELL

    I second the JBL Flip3 or Charge motion. They sound awesome and have the most and better bass for their size.
     
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  18. Subvet

    Subvet Forum Resident

    Location:
    Southern Maine
    I'm looking at the Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle 3XL as a present for my wife: Amazon Link.
    I want one with a USB charging port to charge her IPod.
     
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  19. paul cbc

    paul cbc Senior Member

    Location:
    Oregon
    This speaker sounds Good!
    Definitely fits the affordable criteria:

    Search Results »
     
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  20. SteveCam

    SteveCam Forum Resident

    I have the JBL Charge and it has served me well. Very rugged for travel. I also have a Cambridge Audio G2 that is nice but the JBL would be better for travel.
     
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  21. jkauff

    jkauff Senior Member

    Location:
    Akron, OH
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  22. cdash99

    cdash99 Senior Member

    Location:
    Mass
    I have the Oontz Angle 2 (mid size). No charging port but a genuine value, though I haven't priced it out lately.
     
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  23. Bill Why Man

    Bill Why Man Forum Resident Thread Starter

    After much hemming and hawing, online research, etc., I went with one of the first options that jumped out at me: the Riva S. Along with its big brother, the Riva Turbo X, the Riva S consistently received the highest praise for an uncompressed sound that is non-fatiguing and addictive. I've never seen any comments regarding tinny treble or sloppy or over-boomy bass that so many other Bluetooth speakers have garnered, even ones from some highly respected audiophile brands. Stone Turntable, thanks a bunch for the Wirecutter article. It was incredibly helpful.

    The only real flaw appears to be the lower overall volume. But we're definitely past the point of wild keggers and crazy outdoor parties. My wife enjoys listening to music in her bedroom, her office, and her hotel rooms while traveling for work. Therefore, the volume issue isn't the most essential. I purchased the white and silver models, which look fairly elegant for a Bluetooth speaker. And she deserves exceptional sound, whether she knows it or not.

    Another bonus is that Riva's website is currently running a MAJOR price reduction on their S and X models. The X, which garners the highest praise in volume and sound all over the Internet, is discounted from $299 to $159! I would have purchased one of these, but it's a little too big for international travel. And the S models are selling at 2 for $199—originally priced at $249 each! As they synch to run in stereo, I figured this would more than compensate for any volume limitation issues and sound fairly uncompressed and fantastic. So I went for the twofer.

    Other selling points for us beside the great sound reviews and elegant style: included carry cases (which are often $25+ additions), water-resistant (no pool party worries, but wine spills and mild inclement weather during backyard barbecues), 13-hour battery, travel-ready size and weight, a solid app, three drivers and four bass radiators, and international plugs—perfect for my wife's journeys to the UK, Europe, and India.

    If they're as good as the critics and YouTubers claim they are, we ought to have a pair of winners for the holidays. Once again, thanks to EVERYONE for offering their valuable tips and advice. It was all appreciated.

    Sincerely,

    Bill
     
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  24. The Pinhead

    The Pinhead KING OF BOOM AND SIZZLE IN HELL

    Mine has FM radio, a remote control (which we listen to a lot) and bluetooth via a Nisuta dongle but I prefer the SD card option since the dongle doesn't support AptX and those are incredibly expensive :

    [​IMG]imagen

    Only drawback is portability at 5.6 kg. It has a handle and a bolt-on trolley I removed the second it hit home. But it just goes from the kitchen to the patio. Tried all of the smaller options but this one with its 8¨woofer gave the minimum bass I demand for the music I play outdoors the most, reggae music. Not the best battery life at 3 hs. but considering the 115 db it can belt out...:D
     
  25. BradOlson

    BradOlson Country/Christian Music Maven

    I just use a cheap generic Bluetooth speaker and use the headphone jack on it to my receiver. I can say it just does the job fine.
     
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