portable speakers and audio docks

What's the difference between waterproof and water resistant? Are all water resistant speakers the same? The answer is ... no. To truly understand what you're getting, you need to know your electronic device's IP rating. Here's what the ratings mean and how to understand what you're getting.

Element proof speakers provide great sound that is everything-proof. Stream your favourite playlist via Bluetooth and never worry about protecting your wireless speaker because it can stand up to water, dust, dirt, mud, or snow. Ready for the beach, the big ride, or a ski trip? Don’t hesitate to take these speakers with you!

Like most people in the civilized world, I love music. It has the power to change moods, dredge up long lost memories, and unite people like nothing else. Thanks to ever-evolving technology, we’ve mostly moved past turntables, vinyl collections and those giant, multi-piece amplifier systems, to having our entire music collection housed happily on our smartphones, tablets or computers. That means our music has become infinitely more portable, too. Where “back in the day” I could only invite friends...

You're shopping for speakers; you think you've graduated from the tiny super portable wireless versions to something bigger and better, but where to begin? There are some excellent choices in a mid-to-large sized wireless speakers from top manufacturers like Sonos and Harman Kardon.

After class, it's great to be able to dump the textbooks, kick back and chill out with some tunes. Most dorm rooms don't have space for a huge stereo (not to mention the neighbours would complain about the volume and the bass overload!), so a great way to be able to get your music easily is a wireless bluetooth speaker. They're portable, easy to use, inexpensive and they've got great sound too. Most dorm rooms don't have space for a huge stereo (not to mention the neighbours would complain about the volume and the bass overload!), so a great way to be able to get your music easily is a wireless bluetooth speaker. They're portable, easy to use, inexpensive and they've got great sound too.

 Summer is here, and that means picnics, beach time and lots of fun outdoors. And everyone knows summer fun also requires suitable, loud tunes to keep the party rockin’, and today you need to travel light, too. Thankfully, there are lots of cool little portable Bluetooth speakers out there, that let you stream your music wirelessly from a smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth-enabled device. And, 808 Audio has a few new options at Best Buy for anyone looking to take and share their music on the go, or just have more convenience at home or in the office.

 With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re gonna get pops. Here are 10 great gift ideas for every dad out there!

If you are looking for the convenience of wireless Bluetooth, the independence of self-powered speakers, and the ability to get true stereo sound you are finally in luck. Most powered Bluetooth wireless speakers on the market today are standalone speaker units that may sound good but typically won’t provide enough separation to supply true stereo sound. The Kanto Yu5 bookshelf speakers are an excellent solution that looks and sounds great, with a lot of flexibility and simplicity.

February 6 is the birthday of one of the musical greats, Bob Marley. In celebration of the reggae star’s birthday, here’s a sneak peek at new House of Marley speakers and audio gear on display at CES 2016, courtesy of Best Buy’s Elliot Chun.

New and extremely powerful personal audio systems have arrived at Best Buy.  Now available at the Sony SRS X-5 (pictured at left) and Sony SRS X-7 systems. Both offer you great sounding and powerful audio output options. Which one of these would work best for your needs, however?  Click on to read a review of how both devices work, and which may just suit your needs better.