OT: Bluetooth speakers for an iphone

[temery]

I am looking for a strong, battery operated blue tooth speaker for my iphone. It'll be used in my classroom which is around a 1,000 sq feet.


Any suggestions?

 

[SixRings]

What's your budget? There are so many and they vary in price greatly.

 

[Drumguy]

Jambox (there are 3 sizes right now) for a room that large you may need the big one but the middle or original size one is really good and loud, good quality. I've had a couple for 3 years. I also have a beats pill that is a little less clear quality wise - got it for free so it's in my office and I use it on low. It's round so when it got bumped it rolled off the shelf and got bruised.

https://jawbone.com/speakers/jambox

 

[temery]

Jambox (there are 3 sizes right now) for a room that large you may need the big one but the middle or original size one is really good and loud, good quality. I've had a couple for 3 years. I also have a beats pill that is a little less clear quality wise - got it for free so it's in my office and I use it on low. It's round so when it got bumped it rolled off the shelf and got bruised.

https://jawbone.com/speakers/jambox

Which do you consider the middle one? Looks like they have a dozen models.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st_price-desc-rank?keywords=jambox&qid=1399642134&rh=n:2335752011,k:jambox&sort=price-desc-rank

My budget is $150 max. I need good quality, not great. Volume is important, as is battery life.

 

[7774]

Which do you consider the middle one? Looks like they have a dozen models.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st_price-desc-rank?keywords=jambox&qid=1399642134&rh=n:2335752011,k:jambox&sort=price-desc-rank

My budget is $150 max. I need good quality, not great. Volume is important, as is battery life.

I would second the jambox. I have the big jambox and it's awesome, but it's $250-300. The regular one should be in your price range. The big jambox's battery lasts 15 hours or so. Very good volume and sound quality. I would think the smaller one would not be as good, but still very good.

 

[SixRings]

Which do you consider the middle one? Looks like they have a dozen models.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st_price-desc-rank?keywords=jambox&qid=1399642134&rh=n:2335752011,k:jambox&sort=price-desc-rank

My budget is $150 max. I need good quality, not great. Volume is important, as is battery life.

I have two units but have tested many. Both of the ones I bought have come down in price and are under $90.00

One is the Big Blue which I bought on a whim. I like it. Its good for the price but misses on the clarity. The one I have needs a wall plug.
http://www.amazon.com/brookstone-Blue-Wireless-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B005XSYHEY

I also have a JBL Flip that I bought for my daughter for Christmas. For the $ and convenience, this is a better. The sound is really good for a small, rechargeable unit. I would buy another.
http://www.amazon.com/JBL-Wireless-...1399646949&sr=1-14&keywords=wireless+speakers

 

[SWHuskyFan]

You might consider powered PC speakers if you have access to power. They offer power and stereo capability which is far beyond what you get out of a small bluetooth speaker. The good ones cost a bit more but I imagine you could get a decent pair for under $150. There are a few bluetooth models, but most of them come with an RCA port and a wire to hook up to your phone/tablet. I have an issue with listening to music on crappy speakers. I find the bit of extra freedom that I get by being wireless doesn't offset the loss of audio quality.

These are well in your price range.
http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Studi...cal-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1399647170&sr=1-1

These cost a bit more but I'm getting a pair of these for my kitchen where I find I listen to most of my music these days. They have a little brother, the A2 or A2+ which is closer to your price range.
http://www.amazon.com/Audioengine-P...8&qid=1399647237&sr=1-2&keywords=audio+engine

 

[Penfield]

You should also check out the Oontz from Cambridge Soundworks. Compares favorably to the Jam Box, but at a lower price point. My brother has one and its great.

The bigger model is onsale from $199 to $99 on amazon right now:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Oontz-Cam...?ie=UTF8&qid=1399648029&sr=8-2&keywords=oontz

They have smaller models too:
http://www.amazon.com/The-OontZ-Ult...?ie=UTF8&qid=1399648171&sr=8-3&keywords=oontz

 

[Drumguy]

Which do you consider the middle one? Looks like they have a dozen models.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st_price-desc-rank?keywords=jambox&qid=1399642134&rh=n:2335752011,k:jambox&sort=price-desc-rank

My budget is $150 max. I need good quality, not great. Volume is important, as is battery life.

I see on amazon the regular size Jambox is $149 but on sale for $99.00. I've listened to a lot of the other units and other than the Bose at $199, imho they are all so so - have some limitations. $99 for a jambox is a great deal. (the mini and the Big are more!) The main choice will be color - comes in about 15 different colors.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p_89_1?rh=n:2335752011,k:jambox,p_89:Jambox&sort=price-desc-rank&keywords=jambox&ie=UTF8&qid=1399649116&rnid=2528832011

 

[UconnAlum04]

I bought 2 of these recently
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003N9SR00/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Pretty inexpensive, runs on batteries or power, and works off Bluetooth or aux in.
I use one for my home gym and one to bring when tailgating at The Rent during football games, works great.

 

[Dogbreath2U]

http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-1-j...campaign=8653e677-fd88-46e6-9ede-d87a4b73d090

Here is a link to a deal for Jambox on Groupon for $89. It says it is only 6" wide.....will this actually provide good sound? Is this the medium sized one?

 

[Jax Husky]

http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-1-j...campaign=8653e677-fd88-46e6-9ede-d87a4b73d090

Here is a link to a deal for Jambox on Groupon for $89. It says it is only 6" wide.....will this actually provide good sound? Is this the medium sized one?

Yeah, that's the middle sized one. I have it and can hear it loud and clear throughout our 1800 SF house. I think it would do just fine in a lecture hall.

 

[ucinnc]

One more for your consideration - a Soundfreaq, I think the model is the Soundkick. Great sound, great online reviews, and cost is right around $99.

 

[Kitaman]

I have this one: linky. This is a great deal on Amazon compared to newegg.

As for sound its great, pairs nicely and with batteries very portable. Creative is a speaker company as well.

 

[Todd]

For the price I like the Logitech UE Mobile Boombox. Battery lasts about 10 hours and sounds good. I got mine on ebay new for $56, retails for about $99.

 

[jslack03]

I sell these - they're comparable to any name brand and 1/3 of the price..

http://www.ssww.com/item/evolution-sound-capsule-speaker-FN1887/cmc=SRCH/v=ZXZvbHV0aW9u/p=1/

 

[Richmondhsky]

I am looking for a strong, battery operated blue tooth speaker for my iphone. It'll be used in my classroom which is around a 1,000 sq feet.


Any suggestions?

I have the UE Boom....great speaker, a little pricey but worth it.