7 Tips On How To Choose A Bluetooth Speaker

Choosing the right Bluetooth speaker can be an art, seeing as there are so many to choose from on the current market. It’s important to know what it is that you want before going into the market looking.

Are you looking for something you can carry easily? Or perhaps something that looks stylish? Or perhaps you are the rugged type who likes your speakers weather-resistant for an outdoor adventure.

Well, no matter your personal preference, here are a few helpful tips to help you on your way to finding the right speakers for you.

1. Sound quality

Let’s start here, this is a big one for me. What is the point of playing your favorite songs from crappy speakers? Some speakers sound better than others and this is often as a result of much better frequency response.

Or, it could be that your BT speaker only has 1 speaker, giving it a MONO sound. These days it seems most companies are releasing single speakers. To be fair, you can have a decent quality sound from a single speaker but it is something to consider when choosing a Bluetooth speaker.

2.  Compatibility with other devices

Take some time and get to know your own gadgets before you run out and purchase your Bluetooth speakers. Will you be able to play as seamlessly and effortlessly as you would want? What is the compatibility relationship between your already existing gadgets and the new addition to the family you are thinking of buying?

3. Get the latest technology

If you want the latest in technology, then go for (Bluetooth 4.0 or 5.0), otherwise, if modern tech is not an issue for you, then you can opt for the lower versions. But what getting a higher mainstream does for you is that it significantly reduces the resistance to interference while improving the ability to receive signals.

4. Size and weight

The weight of the speakers should be taken into consideration. While many of the Bluetooth speakers on the market are relatively light, and under one kilo, there are some that exceed even the two-kilogram mark. So if you want to be able to take your speakers outdoors, take into consideration the weight factor too.

5. Know your Bluetooth Speaker chip type – nerds only

This will require you to do a bit of reading on Google. But just who made your microchip is an important question that a lot of people don’t make time to ask. It’s important to know whether your microchip was made by a CSR company or an OVC company.

CSR (Cambridge Silicon Radio) is the company that makes the chip that allows Bluetooth. In general, CSR companies have dominated the market and have the most sales by volume.

6. Battery life

Most smart speakers connected to Wi-Fi typically last about 10 hours, while a standard Bluetooth speaker should last at least 20 hours. JBL estimates the Charge 4’s battery life to be about 20 hours, but your results will vary with your volume levels and your mix of wired and wireless usage.

Also, buy the recommended lithium polymer battery, otherwise, you run the risk of unsuitable batteries exploding inside your speakers.

The speakers come with a set of batteries that enable them to work without needing to be connected to the mains. The kind of batteries you have will affect how long you can play your music, so for optimal playtime, stick to the suggested batteries.

7. Bluetooth range

This one is vital – the transmission distance of your Bluetooth speaker. What’s the point of buying speakers that you won’t be able to use anywhere in your room?

Keep in mind the following when looking: the average transmission distance of Power-Class 2 is 10m and that for the advanced Power-Class 1 is 100m.

A little bit of knowledge goes a long way to making sure that you get what you are looking for. Don’t settle for less just because you didn’t do a bit of research before buying. We hope these tips help you on your journey to finding the perfect Bluetooth speakers for you.