Highly portable and cool looking these bluetooth speakers are a funky way to play your music. Generally you should be able to use any bluetooth enabled device (such as your mobile phone) but always read the description and spec to be sure. Reading customer reviews is a must. Our ‘best of’ list is in no particular order.
If you have an iPad these should work, they are not specific wireless speakers for iPad but it does have bluetooth so they should work perfectly well with it.
Price: £75.21 – Visit Retailer
This speaker is designed to be portable and enduring. Looks great as well. 10hrs of playback. 10W RMS output. Further down this page you can learn more about this in the featured video, it is a good hands on review.
Price: £73.49 – Visit Retailer
Creative have developed a stylish all in one speaker which has been designed to provide high quality sound for a small room.
Price: £13.45 – Visit Retailer
This is the very cool and funky Sony Ericsson MBS-100 Bluetooth Speaker.
Price: £84.99 – Visit Retailer
Very funky system from Samsung. Has 3 channel surround sound. Receives overall good customer reviews.
Price: £69.99 – Visit Retailer
This is the follow-up product from the MBS-100. Compatible with Sony walkman phones.
Price: £13.95 – Visit Retailer
Good low cost option. Black and orange design. Requires AA batteries (included). Size: 113 x 83 x 45 mm, and weighs only 155g.
Price: £115.00 – Visit Retailer
If you have a little bit more cash to play with then this is the sort of thing you should look at. 10hrs playback, output capacity of 85 decibels, cool design. Click the link to also watch a preview video.
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This allows you to stream music wirelessly from your mobile phone or other compatible stereo enabled devices.
Remember to always shop around for the best price. We link to Amazon because they are competitively priced and offer a great service. But you should be able to find the items at various British retailers.
The featured video for this page is of the Supertooth. Watch it below. It features a professional reviewer talking about its features. The video also gives you a good idea of it’s size, audio quality and overall look.
Questions and Answers
What is Bluetooth technology? When wireless technology was invented, the toughest problem came down to getting a consistent connection made. There are many ways of making this connection, such as infared, and Bluetooth was one of the types of connections developed. Any device equipped with Bluetooth will connect to one another the moment that they are in range without using up very much energy.
How far away can Bluetooth speakers pick up sound? The range is slightly shorter than other traditional wireless speakers. They may transmit anywhere from 10m to 50m while keeping good sound quality. Due to the range limitation, most were created to provide a single room with pristine sound instead of transmitting to speakers all over the house or even into the yard.
Is Bluetooth more expensive? Just as with any technology, the price range depends on the quality and style of the device. Some of the most affordable kits run as low as £15 while the most expensive can run as much as £200 or £300. The price does not always perfectly reflect the quality of the systems and consumers can many times find the perfect ones for their situation at a very affordable price.
Is Bluetooth better than other wireless speakers? This will all come down to the budget and needs of the consumer. The price is similar between them so this will not be a major factor. For anyone who already owns Bluetooth technology, such as mobile phones and laptops, these systems are an ideal way to get great quality sound and take advantage of bits of technology they already have. They also use much less electricity, but cannot transmit quite as far as other wireless speakers.
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