Every occasion demands a reliable music companion. Be it parties, casual get-togethers, or just some alone time. But you also feel the need to listen to your favourite tunes while heading for a trek. After all, the experience is totally different when playing music at the top of a hill. And for that, you ought to have a reliable outdoor-friendly speaker with rugged qualities, so you don’t have to keep it inside the moment it starts raining. Here are the best rugged speakers you should consider for your next adventure trip.
1. Infinity (JBL) Fuze 100
Infinity Fuze 100 is a compact Bluetooth speaker that is easy to carry around. It supports wireless music streaming via Bluetooth and has speakerphone to support voice calls. The speaker has dual equaliser modes for normal and deep bass output. It gets IPX7 rating for durability against water and you get playback support for up to 9 hours at the highest audio settings. The design of the speaker includes rugged and durable fabric material. In fact, it comes with a feature wherein you can pair two of these Fuze 100 speakers with the dual speaker connect technology.
2. boAt Stone 1400
BoAt Stone 1400 wireless speaker offers 30W sound output and supports multiple connectivity modes such as Bluetooth 4.2 with range up to 10 meters, AUX for wired streaming and USB. More importantly, the speaker gets IPX5 rating that makes this an ideal companion for the next hiking trip. It features equaliser mode that can be tuned to outdoor or indoor settings. The speaker comes with a built-in microphone that can be used for music playback and receive calls. BoAt Stone 1400 packs a 2,500mAh battery that charges via USB Type C port.
3. JBL Flip 4 by Harman
JBL Flip series get its 4-gen speaker from Harman. The speaker produces JBL Signature sound output. The device has been built using durable fabrics which combines nicely with IPX7 waterproof ruggedness. JBL has equipped the Flip 4 with dual passive bass radiotors which results in better bass quality. Also, tap the button to activate Siri or Google Assistant from your paired device. The Bluetooth speaker offers backup of 12 hours for playtime without needing to be charged.
4. boAt Stone 260
boAt also features on our list with the Stone 260 portable but rugged Bluetooth speaker. It may be small but does not compromise on the sound quality and performance. The Stone 260 gets IPX5 rating that gives it water resistant and shockproof durability, allowing you to carry it for outdoor hikes, cycling and more. The build quality of the speaker includes durable silicon with rubber matte finishing that keeps it in good shape for a long time. It comes with Bluetooth 4.1 standard for connectivity and packs a 1,000mAh battery that will easily last you for over 8 hours on a single charge that takes over 2 hours. Even for its size, the speaker has microphone that allows you to take voice calls.
5. Sony SRS-XB13
Sony’s SRS series delivers quality and ruggedness. And the XB13 is one of the most affordable, and portable speaker in the market you can buy. The company offers Bass mode for extra thump in your tracks. But this compact speaker becomes your ideal trek or outdoor trip device thanks to the IP67 water and dust resistance offered. The speaker also has mic so that you can take voice calls hands-free. And yes, the built-in battery provides up to 16 hours of playback. Charging the speaker with USB Type C is a big convenience these days.
Other options to consider
Artis BT90
DIGITEK DBS 007
Boltt Fire-Boltt Xplode 1500
Foxin FSBT-701
Sony SRS-XB23
Bose SoundLink Micro
iBall Musi Twins
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom
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