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
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423 COMMENTS

  5. The power and volume is my choice
    My brother and I were sitting by the pool recently with the Boombox playing If we turned it up any further it would have created a wave pool ! Awesome unit!

  11. I really like the 24 hour battery life. Not enough speakers make enough of an emphasis on providing great battery life.

  12. One of my favourite features is the ability to pair 100 of them together. I’m planning a block party for the neighbourhood and this would be incredible to fill our entire street with sound. Thanks for the chance!!!

  16. it’s battery will last for up to 24 hours: that means if your party is far away from an electrical source

  18. My favourite feature would have to be great sound from the dual drivers and twin passive bass radiators! Would love a great speaker for summer that I can use outdoors

  20. I am a heavy Bass guy . And i am a very DIY kinda man. I started modifying speakers to improve bass response since i could use a screwdriver and soldering iron. Every portable boombox i have looked at never can replicate true subwoofer bass . That is untill i looked at this JBL mini boombox with dual passive bass radiators . LoL i have a similar bass setup in my truck except in that i have four 12″s passive radiators an two powered 15″s

  22. Fully surrounded with sound with JBL Connect +, 4 units on the corners of a large campsite or plot of beach would have everyone listening to the same beats

  24. I like the long 24 hour battery life which means you can take it with you wherever you are going and not have to worry about it dying on you in the middle of the day.

  30. it’s battery will last for up to 24 hours: that means if your party is far away from an electrical source

  33. One feature of my new JBL Boombox that I will appreciate the most , will be waterproof , so I will be able to use it for my pool parties.

  37. Being able to sync with other people who have a jbl speakers whether it be on the patio, camping or at the ball diamond tail gating music can bring so many people together and nothing makes the music so clear then a jbl speaker!

  39. My daughter just got her boaters license last year and is a music lover. We have looked around at portable speakers to bring on the boat for her and her friends to enjoy their music. As a single dad supporting a 14 year old up and coming equestrian, rugby player, sprinter, and all around fantastic kid, it would be such a thrill to have a top of the line boombox to rock it out on the water with her friends in our little brown boat. It,s not a fancy boat, 1976 Princecraft runabout, 16′,
    brown, with a 70 hp mercury. She has been driving it since she was 8 and I would love her to feel that our little boat is just as fancy, fast and kicks out the tunes like the all the big new shiny boats out there. She understands that the money we have needs to be put to the best use in our lives, some things are wants not needs. Thank you for the chance to win this amazing stereo that would make her feel so special, because she is.

  40. Love the feature of being able to connect up to 100 of them simultaneously! As well the waterproof and long play time. Would definitely be interested in one, but cannot afford it!

  42. Best part of these speakers is how loud they can get and the durability/ versatility! A need/ must have for every adventure!

  43. 24 hr long lasting battery life perfect for these long summer days and long nights….the party will go on!

  45. i love that i can pair both my 16 gig mp3 players and 24 hour battery is great for twelve hour shifts at work

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