JBL Boombox contestBest Buy has a great selection of portable speakers that are perfect for summer parties. Well any party really, but especially summer parties: out in the hot sun with family and friends, perhaps splashing in water, running playing games …. That’s where you’ll appreciate the many great features of one of these speakers. Read on to learn about 3 great summer speakers: Sony XB32 waterproof speakers, Ultimate Ears BOOM 3, and the JBL Boombox. Then enter below for a chance to win a JBL Boombox from Best Buy.

What features do you need in a great party speaker

You’ve probably noticed that there is a huge difference between how a speaker performs indoors versus outdoors. Inside your home, the walls, floor, and ceiling will often reflect the sound, and shield you from external ambient sound. Outside, the sound carries away from the source, and competes with the variety of other sounds in the vicinity. Of course, another huge difference is that you often place the speaker in your home in a single, optimal place where it can project sound best, and remain safe from getting dirty or wet. Outside it will get moved around, it may get dirty—it may even get splashed on.

Summer parties need a great summer speaker

There is a time and place for everything. Sometimes when I’m in my yard, I just want to listen to the peaceful sounds of birds chirping and bees buzzing. However, when it’s party time, I crank up the tunes to create a fun playful atmosphere!

To do that you need great summer speakers! There is a huge selection of these now, so I’ll only call out three of the best.

Sony XB32 EXTRA BASS waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker

This waterproof speaker will suit any party. Great sound and very versatile. It has a lot of features that contribute to its “summer party” suitability beginning with a battery that lasts up to 24 hours. It stays charged for the whole party and then some! Another unique feature is “Live Sound” that enables the speaker to project in 3 dimensions; place it in the middle of the party and the music will spread in all directions so everyone can dance and enjoy the tunes. To learn more about the Sony XB32, read Jacob’s written and video review on the Best Buy Blog.

BOOM 3 waterproof speaker

 

Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 waterproof bluetooth speaker

This speaker is loud, powerful, and a lot of fun. Its 15 hour battery life is ample for most events, and it’s IP67 rating means you place it pretty much anywhere: on the beach in the sand, on a floating surface in the pool, etc. No problem if you drop it in the pool—it can stay submerged up to a metre for a half-hour and remain party-ready! . Read Erin’s written and video review to learn more.

JBL Boombox Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker

JBL Boombox speaker prizeThe JBL Boombox has what it takes to make your music audible in the great outdoors, and it’s built to last no matter where you take it. First of all, it sounds great outside thanks to dual drivers and twin passive bass radiators and of course the long history of great JBL audio. Secondly, it can pair with up to 2 devices via Bluetooth, so more fun for everyone. Thirdly, it’s battery will last for up to 24 hours: that means if your party is far away from an electrical source, you know the music will last as long as the party does! Also, it is waterproof (IPX7 rating) so on a boat, near the pool, or wherever the party goes, it will keep playing. Another great feature is that if you have more than one, in fact up to 100 of these or any JBL Connect+ speakers, they can all be paired to play the same music! I saved my favourite feature for last: you can switch it from outdoor mode to indoor mode then bring it inside for great audio in your home too!

Just imaging the party possibilities with one of these speakers then enter below for your chance to win one.

HOW TO ENTER

Entering this contest is easy, but you can only enter once. In a comment beneath this article, tell us which of the many features that I mentioned about the JBL Boombox will you most appreciate if you win this speaker.

WHAT YOU CAN WIN

At the end of this contest we will select two (2) winners from all eligible entries. Each winner will receive a JBL Boombox Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker.

This contest runs from July 19th until August 5th. 

Remember you can only enter once. However, you probably know at least one person who loves to party and would appreciate if you share this contest link so they too have a chance to win.

Win a JBL Boombox Speaker 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.

423 COMMENTS

  1. I love my Charge 3 that I bought last year, but I wish it had a bit more oomph. The Boombox has this, plus being able to connect my JBL products together is such a fantastic feature!

  2. What I like about the JBL Boombox is that you can switch from indoor mode to outdoor mode. This gives you great sound wherever you are.

  3. Love the IXP7 rating for when the kids are blasting Disney songs and then spill their juice boxes. đŸ™‚

  4. What I like about the JBL Boombox is that you can switch it from outdoor mode to indoor mode. With this feature you get great sound both outside and in your home.

  5. The best feature oils be the battery life, it makes it a great speaker for camping trips!!

  6. Ohhhhhh, that sweet sweet sound quality and the unique indoor/outdoor sound mode will be appreciated when we move the party indoors (to respect the neighbours) and the beach party turns into a kitchen party!

  7. I like the long battery life and that it connects with other speakers so you can play the same music on all the speakers at once

  8. I like the long battery life and the waterproof construction……great for beach days out on the pontoon boat!

  9. It’s simple!! JBL is top notch in everything they do. The Boombox takes it to another level with great battery life and of course great sound.

  10. I love the fact that it has a long battery life and that it is waterproof. It would be a fantastic speaker for when I play my favourite sport Slopitch!!!

  11. Love the fact that it is waterproof and the long battery life as well, it would be a great speaker to use during my favourite pastime, playing Slopitch!!!

  12. Saved up for 7 years to add a second floor balcony/deck at our house and need to have great music! As this is made for the outdoors, its perfect!

  13. Im a weekend camper and often have no power and to have a speaker that can deliver sound outdoors last 24 hours and withstand rain would be incredible

  14. I already have JBL Flip 2,So I know about the sound quality
    But in this I like the battery life up to 24 hrs ,the outdoor and indoor playing facility and at last it can pair with more speakers that can play the same song that’s thing I love so much

  15. I love that you can connect up to 100 speakers together… not that I need 100 speakers outside but it would be great to have some both in and outside!

  16. We entertain alot in our backyard around the pool so the JBL Boombox wireless rugged speaker boasts loud bass and booming sound which is waterproof and 24 hours of battery life.

  17. A must have for me for the great sound quality, long battery life and being waterproof

  18. JBL is know for its top notch sound quality!!! In my opinion this is the best portable Bluetooth speaker on the market due to its amazing built quality, amazing sound, waterproof, long lasting battery and ability to connect other JBL speakers so you will be the loudest party at your next picnic party or beach day!

  19. what More can you ask for but 24 hours of non stop partying then charge it up and your ready to go again

  20. Waterproof, long lasting battery, great sound and affordable – what more could you want – party time!

  21. JBL Connect+ allows me to connect to my smaller JBL Bluetooth speaker which also has great rich bass sound.

  22. Portability and sound quality! Able to take it and continue the party wherever music is needed.

  23. Portability and sound quality! Able to take it and continue the party wherever music is needed.

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