Versatile, go anywhere portable speakers are made for summer. I’ve had a bunch sitting at my desk waiting for summer to arrive so that I could give them away. And now is the best time since Best Buy has just started their “Sounds of Summer” event! This event is a great way to learn which speaker, indoor or outdoor, and which headphones—wired, wireless, or True wireless—is right for you. At the same time, enter our contests. In the first of several contests for audio technology that we’ll be running during this event we are giving away a great selection of portable speakers that were reviewed on the blog. So, enter now, and return regularly to discover new audio related contests all summer long.

Portable speakers are a great place to start for music in the summertime

Music does many things for me: sometimes it’s relaxing, sometimes it’s energizing. But always it’s welcome! I use a variety of speaker types around my home. In my garden, though, it’s a portable speaker from Sony, I’ve had it for a couple years; it keeps me entertained and singing outside. Like most portable speakers, it connects to my smartphone via Bluetooth, and I can easily control the volume from the speaker or from my phone. It holds a charge for hours and I move it around as I need to so my music goes wherever I go. There are new, more powerful speakers available now from Sony and I might be looking to upgrade soon.

What to do with all of these speaker samples 

Many of the speakers carried at Best Buy arrive at my desk for me to send for reviews … so I have tried a lot of different kinds. When they return from the bloggers, I am often asked to give them away in a contest. That’s the situation with all of these. Great speakers that have only come out of the box for a short test and now are in need of a good home where they’ll be used and appreciated. There are 3 pairs of awesome Marshall speakers, 3 pairs of awesome Sony speakers, and one fantastic Ultimate Ears Hyperboom party speaker. Think about where you would use a new portable speaker and enter this contest.

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy but you can only enter once. In a comment below, tell us which speaker type discussed in the “Sounds of Summer” article are you most interested in this year and why.

What you can win

At the end of this contest, we’ll select 7 winners from all eligible entries and randomly assign each person to one of the 7 prizes: one will win a pair of Marshall Stockwell II speakers; one will win a pair of Marshall Kilburn II speakers; one will win a pair of Marshal Tufton speakers; one will win a pair of Sony SRS-XB12 speakers; one will win a pair of Sony SRS-XB22 speakers; one will win a pair of Sony SRS-XB32 speakers; and one person will win the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom speaker.

This contest runs from July 17th until August 4th.

Remember you can only enter once but let your friends and family know about the Sounds of Summer event so they too follow along and enter all of the contests for great audio tech!

Win a Portable Speaker Prize Contest Rules and Regulations

Good Luck

Martin Renaud
Editor in Chief
Martin loves working with the talented editors and writers on the Best Buy Blog as Editor-in-Chief. During his spare time he is either working on his next novel, cooking up a masterpiece in the kitchen, or adding some smart tech to his new home on Mayne Island in British Columbia.

1425 COMMENTS

  1. Definitely the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom speaker. I have the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 and love it! Amazing sound for such a small speaker and great battery life. Would love to test out the bass on the Hyperboom!!

  2. It’s a toss up between the Sound Bar and the PartyBox Speaker. Since I already have both ( not bose) I have decided on the JBL Party Box 100 Bluetooth Wirless Speaker. You can never get a speaker with enough volume.

  3. I would like the Klipsch AW-400 Outdoor Speaker because they are weather proof and I would like to use them outside.

  4. I am most interested in the Klipsch AW-400 speakers because they can be mounted on supplied C-style brackets.

  5. Wow! The Klipsch AW-400 Outdoor Speaker would be my choice because they are weather proof and I need some great music by the pool. They would be awesome!

  6. Me + my husband would love the Bose Home 500 Wireless Multi-Room Speaker! Perfect for turning the tunes up and dancing together.

  7. Bose Home 500 Wireless Multi-Room Speaker as we like the sound to be powerful and spread evenly over a large empty space. This one would fit the mould perfectly.

  8. The Klipsch AW-400 Outdoor Speakers because they are all-weather speakers which would be great at the cottage.

  9. The Klipsch AW-400 Outdoor Speaker would be my choice Since it’s proof & could blast tunes by the pool.

  10. I’m most interested in the JBL PartyBox 100 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker because I like to entertain when circumstances allow. This speaker has a lot of features (like the fact that guests can take over by connecting their smartphones via Bluetooth) that would make it a big hit with my friends and family!

  11. I like the idea of all-weather speakers like the Klipsch AW-400 Outdoor Speakers. I love that they are paintable so they can blend in with my decor and stay outside.

  12. I am most interested in the Bose Home 500 Wireless Multi-Room Speaker for the room-filling sound

  13. In the Sounds of Summer they had discussed about Bose Soundbar 700 Smart Speaker. I like the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker comes with a POWER UP Charging Dock that makes it easy to recharge when needed,

  14. In the Sounds of Summer they had discussed about Bose Soundbar 700 Smart Speaker. I like the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker comes with a POWER UP Charging Dock that makes it easy to recharge when needed,

  15. The Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker because I can listen to music while sittin’ on the dock of the bay.

  16. The Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker is great for it’s 360 degree sound feature.

  17. I like the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker for it’s waterproof feature as we live by a lake and I would love to use this by the water.

  18. Im most interested in the Bose Home 500 Wireless Multi-Room Speaker due to the easy set up in numerous areas of your home. Music throughout the house would be amazing!!

  19. The Klipsch AW-400 Outdoor Speakers look awesome!! Would love to install permanent outdoor speakers on the deck at our cottage.

  20. I am most interested in the Bose Soundbar 700 Smart Speaker as it will cover
    a lot of space

  21. The Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker is the best because I can use it at the pool or at the beach without worrying of getting it wet

  22. I’m most interested in Jabra Elite Sport In-Ear Truly Wireless Headphones. I currently have headphones, but the issue is falling out of my ear when going for a jog. The design and waterproof of the headphones will resolve this issue.

  23. I am most interested in the Marshall Kilburn II Portable Bluetooth Speaker because of the retro look.

  24. The Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker is the best because I can use it at the lake

  25. I’d like to win the bluetooth speakers so I can enjoy music where ever I happen to be. 🙂

  26. I am most interested in the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker with POWER UP Charging Dock because it is waterproof and includes a charging station.

  27. I like the Bose Home 500 Wireless Multi-Room Speaker the best as it seems to have the biggest sound

  28. I would love the Bose 700 Smart Speaker all of the features sound amazing and I’d love to be able to add another smart device to my home!

  29. I am most interested in the JBL PartyBox 100 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker. We like to entertain friends and family in the summertime, it’s always a big fun party. We don’t have a proper sound system and this would be perfect for our outdoor parties. I especially love the RGB LED light patterns that sync with the music to give off the perfect party vibe !

  30. The Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker looks great because of the 360-degree sound feature.

  31. The Bose Soundbar 700 Smart Speaker. I l9ve the voice activated feature. We always have Spotify playing in our house. This would give us amazing sound instead of just coming from the TV and would be easy for the kids to use as well.

  32. I’m interested in the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker because it looks amazing and it provides up to 15 hours of listening. Also, it has 360-degree sound, so I can use this anywhere I want. It is waterproof, so I can use this speaker when we are water fighting.

  33. Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker -It would be great at the pool without a bunch of wiring..

  34. I’m really interested in the Bose 700 Smart Speaker because its smart technology and design are perfect for the home. Modern look with modern smart features is where the future is headed!

  35. I am most interested in the Klipsch AW-400 Outdoor Speakers that just what I need for our backyard so I can listen to music I like while creating memories.

  36. I like the Bose Home 500 Wireless Multi-Room Speaker because it good to cast it to listen all the areas of the home and sound can be heard around the house, perfect for a house party when the pandemic is over.

  37. I am interested in Bose 700 Smart Speaker because its easy to manage with the voice control and with me at home I can easily say a command then voila it will be on the channel I like to listen especially at night when I like a sof music to put me to sleep. All the features are what I am looking for

  38. I am most interested in the Bose 700 Smart Speaker because it has voice control that is a great feature when running around and do not have to search for a remote control.

  39. I’d like to win the Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker because it’s portable and waterproof.

  40. The Klipsch AW-400 Outdoor Speakers appeal to me the most. I have always wanted to own Klipsch speakers of any sort. Cheers

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