portable speakers and audio docks

 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!

From the beach to the pool, if you're looking to keep your summer soundtrack nearby, you need a speaker that's not afraid of water. Our top 6 picks:

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.

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.

If you want to exercise to music without headphones, the Raycon Fitness sports a waterproof design and rugged build for outdoor group workouts and more.

Sony debuts its new Line-Shape Diffuser technology with the release of the XE200 and XE300 portable Bluetooth speakers. Does it meet expectations?

The waterproof, dustproof, and drop-proof Wonderboom 2 is a great wireless, portable speaker to win just before heading back to school.

Portable speakers let you take holiday music with you. Here's a selection of portable speakers for all your holiday gatherings.

Welcome to the age of the affordable wireless speaker. The Rockstone Audio Orbit True Wireless Stereo Speakers are a great example of what wireless can do.