If you’re ready to upgrade your phone’s tiny speakers or have had trouble picking out dialogue on TV shows, now’s probably a good time to find something. or a . We’ve reviewed dozens of models and brands over the years and provide our recommendations in our buying guides. We also recommend more than a few smart speakersYou can check if you’re ready to bring an AI assistant to your desktop.
Now that here, many speakers from our listings are on sale, and this is a great time to grab a deal. check below for the best Head Day speaker suggestions we can find.
The best October Prime Day Bluetooth speaker deals
We have a portable speaker for almost every situation A guide to Bluetooth speakers. Whether you want some tunes while you’re cranky at home or need to entertain a few co-workers. musical dance experiencehere’s something for you – and best of all, they’re on sale.
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: This two-kilogram sound maker delivers bright, powerful output from 30-watt speakers. We found it to have sharp high end and fairly punchy bass when it has walls to bounce sound off of. Plus, it’s waterproof and lasts 13 hours on a charge. Exclusive to Prime Members, this price matches an all-time low.
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: This little guy comes in at just over two kilograms and has a bright and bassy sound. It can play for about 12 hours on a charge, and we especially appreciate its sturdy construction with its metal grille. This Prime-exclusive deal matches the lowest price ever.
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Tribit StormBox Micro 2 for $48 ($32 off): This is the smallest jukebox on our list, and we like it because it packs serious volume for its size. The audio isn’t the highest fidelity, but the rubber strap is perfect for attaching to a pack, bike handlebar, or anywhere else.
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JBL Flip 6 $80 ($50 off): This is the speaker I bought after reading our guide and I can confirm that this crowler-sized device has excellent sound quality, is durable as hell and I love that it sounds great or stands on its side.
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Marshall Emberton II for $100 ($70 off): This clutch model features two 10-watt drivers and passive radiators for 360-degree sound. Although not very loud, we found the output to be nicely balanced. You’ll get up to 30 hours of gaming on a single charge, and it has an IP67 water and dust resistance rating.
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Marshall Middleton for $250 ($50 off): This is the flagship in Marshall’s waterproof/portable line. We like the high sound quality and impressive output from the dual woofers, front and rear tweeters, and passive radiators on each side.
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Ultimate Ears Hyperboom for $320 ($130 off): At 13 pounds, this UE speaker pushes the boundaries of portable, entering bookshelf speaker territory. It made the cut in our guide thanks to its good looks, loud sound output, and wide range of port options. It will also play for 24 hours on a charge.
The best October Valentine’s Day smart speaker deals
I never thought I would own one smart speakerbut now I ask Alexa for everything — turn on smart lights, set a noodle timer, remind me to FaceTime Saturday, and most importantly, tell me about today’s weather. It’s always a good idea to get these devices on sale, so take advantage of these Prime Day prices while you can.
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: The Sonos Era 100 is our pick smart speaker. The sound quality is great, it integrates well with other Sonos devices, and there are plenty of useful features – which should only get better once Sonos fixes all its problems. .
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Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) for $23 ($27 off): The Dot is the most popular model in Amazon’s family of smart speakers. Despite its small size, it produces decent sound and music sounds pretty good from its speakers. But where it really shines is acting as your everyday smart home assistant.
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Amazon Echo (4th Gen) for $50 ($50 off):If you plan to use the Echo regularly as a music source, the full-size model is probably the better choice – not surprisingly, its larger size produces bigger sound, plus you can plug the two together. This is our recommendation for a smart speaker under $100.
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Amazon Echo Spot (2nd generation) $45 ($35 off): The half softball spot with the small screen has been gone for a while, but returned with a new look and a half-moon display that can display the time, weather and song being played.
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Amazon Echo Pop $18 ($22 off): The smallest Echo device is best suited for a small space where Alexa’s help would be useful. It’s not built to play high-fidelity music, but it will sing while you’re getting ready or eating dinner.
The best soundbar deals for October’s Big Day
It’s not just you. Dialogue in television shows is increasing it’s harder to silence. A sound bar has made a world of difference in my home. Of course, these long speakers and sets also make the movies more impressive. Engadget’s Billy Steele tested a bunch, put his favorites on ours soundbar guide and the good news for anyone willing to turn off the subtitles is that Prime Day deals apply to several winning models.
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Sonos Beam $399 ($100 off): The Sonos Beam is our favorite midrange. It has solid sound quality, Dolby Atmos support and is easy to install. Note that it only has one HDMI port, so you won’t be able to connect the console directly to the speaker.
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Sonos Ray $169 ($110 off): This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this is recommended soundbar, over $100 off. We like the Sonos Ray because it’s an affordable option that produces great sound in a compact bar with easy setup.
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