Best Wireless Bluetooth Boom Boxes for 2024
How to choose a wireless Bluetooth speaker?
When choosing a Bluetooth speaker, the first things to consider are size and price. If you’re looking for a very portable speaker, you’ll want one that’s very compact, but keep in mind that smaller speakers will generally produce less sound and bass than larger speakers. There are plenty of mini Bluetooth speakers that can produce louder sounds than you might think, but they do have sound limitations. For many people, the problem is finding a speaker that’s not too big or too small – one that’s portable while still producing good sound for its size. Finding the best wireless Bluetooth speakers also depends on your budget.
Price may be a limiting factor. You probably don’t want to spend $300 or more on speakers. Fortunately, there are a lot of great options in the $200 range, and some good wireless Bluetooth speakers can cost less than $100. Additionally, there are certain “value” brands that sell primarily on Amazon that are well worth considering because they are truly good value for money.
How to connect wireless Bluetooth speakers to TV?
First, you’ll need a Bluetooth-enabled TV, video streaming device, or set-top or satellite box. Connecting to a Bluetooth speaker is just like connecting to Bluetooth headphones: through the Bluetooth settings menu on your TV or the aforementioned device (for example, Apple TV has Bluetooth connectivity and can easily connect to AirPods).
The only problem with connecting a Bluetooth speaker to your TV is that there may be some audio-video sync issues due to Bluetooth latency. In some cases, if your Bluetooth speaker has an audio input (some high-end Bluetooth speakers even have digital audio inputs), you can use a wired connection to the speaker through the audio output on your TV.
Soundbars tend to use the optical or HDMI connection on your TV to get their sound. Many soundbars have Bluetooth options so you can wirelessly stream music from your phone to the soundbar.
Can a Bluetooth speaker connect to multiple devices at the same time?
If you want to increase the volume of your speakers, many brands have developed interconnect technology that allows users to connect multiple speakers and speakers together. JBL is one of them, offering Connect+ and PartyBoost technology that can wirelessly connect different JBL products to amplify your sound. Bose’s SimpleSync-like technology allows listeners to connect two Bose speakers simultaneously. If you’re looking to upgrade your sound, consider these techniques.
If you want your speaker to remember multiple devices, many wireless Bluetooth speakers use what’s called “multipair” or “multipoint” technology. This feature allows you to easily switch between connected devices, but the exact number that can be connected at one time varies by model. If you’re looking for this feature, be sure to check out the “Multipoint” technology in the speaker specs.
