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Our list of speakers of all shapes and sizes can help make sure aural gratification is yours.
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Best Bluetooth for Every Eventuality
UE Boom 3
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Tribit StormBox Micro 2
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen)
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From listening in the backyard or in the Great Outdoors, to keeping you company while you work from home, to letting your music follow you from room to room, or for those times when you just want to sit and listen, there’s a speaker that’s right for you. It doesn’t matter what you want it for or where you want to use it, and it doesn’t really matter how much or how little you expect to pay. Your perfect speaker is in here somewhere.
For more audio recommendations, check out our guides on the Best Gear for Audiophiles, the Best Bluetooth Speakers, the Best Smart Speakers, the Best Turntables, and the Best Earplugs.
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Simon Lucas is a technology journalist and consultant. Before embracing the carefree life of a freelancer, he was editor of What Hi-Fi? He's also written for titles such as GQ, Metro, The Guardian, and Stuff, among many others.
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