Any help with a poolside speaker

[ematthews]

Looking for a blue tooth speaker for poolside play. Of course being a HIFI type person I am looking for good sound that is clear and balanced. I will be streaming music from an Iphone or Ipad. Should play loud enough to be able to speak over an AC unit and kids playing around the pool. Any suggestions? Max 300 budget. Below 200 would be better.

 

[slipperybidness]

I haven't heard this one, but I've had it on my radar for a while.

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-PDX-B11-Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B00916E77Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1429620323&sr=8-4&keywords=yamaha+bluetooth

 

[afterlife2]

Zorro has a pair of bookshelfs(non-bluetooth) from this company and really likes em. Nice prices too:
http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Weatherproof-Speakers-Sound-Appeal/dp/B00C404VC2/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1429645349&sr=8-11&keywords=outside+bluetooth+speakers
or larger:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C3ZTK9M/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-4&pf_rd_r=1H3CQ0GPWR3M2W6DX7BV&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970566842&pf_rd_i=desktop

 

[ematthews]

Thanks. Looking for something small with real good sound and easy BT connection. JBL Charge 2 looks ok, but I hear when turned up it distorts.

 

[afterlife2]

What have you looked at? and what size?

 

[ematthews]

What have you looked at? and what size?

Just looking at reviews. I have not had a chance to hear anything yet.

 

[afterlife2]

Do you want to mount it? Any info will help.

 

[KEW]

Yeah, do want something with a handle to tote out each time, one speaker or two?
Waterproof? Splashproof?

This is $400, but may be a good reference point:
http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/threads/need-recommendations-for-music-in-shower.94412/#post-1080205

 

[ematthews]

A portable one that I can take outside each weekend is fine. No handles or any mounts are necessary Sound quality is most important to me.

 

[afterlife2]

I have this one and it sounds real nice and clear with music and movie dialog via my tablet + it's only 10 bucks took less than 2 weeks to get: http://www.ebay.com/itm/X3-Bluetooth-Wireless-Mini-Boombox-Stereo-Speaker-For-iPhone-Samsung-Tablet-PC-/151549637535?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item23490ff39f
This one looks nice too:

Ebay link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181334724957

 

[KEW]

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-984-000304-Boombox-Wireless-Bluetooth/dp/B0094S35QU/ref=sr_1_8?s=mp3&ie=UTF8&qid=1429668249&sr=1-8&keywords=bt+speaker#customerReviews

I haven't heard this particular model, but Every Logitech speaker I have heard or looked at seemed v good for price.

 

[KEW]

If you are willing to go with cords, these are about as good as you could ask for:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=electronics&field-keywords=behringer truth speaker

 

[afterlife2]

I have this one(mine is non bluetooth) and the SQ is awesome: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KQ2O26/ref=s9_simh_gw_p422_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-4&pf_rd_r=0WCXNH3F3T6JQMTZG1AD&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970567562&pf_rd_i=desktop

Also if you have a small boombox with lineout you can use this bluetooth adapter. I have it and works well: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bluetooth-Music-Receiver-A2DP-Wireless-HiFi-3-5mm-Stereo-Audio-Dongle-Adapter-US-/271844962835?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4b38f213

 

[davwaymoore]

This is outside your budget but they may have smaller units that also work very well. Soundcast - Outcast.

I have the Outcast and it is amazing around my pool and at tailgates!

 

[Speedskater]

Way off topic, but:
Any time you have audio equipment near a pool, make sure that it's protected with a GFCI outlet.

 

[ematthews]

I ended up with a Riva Turbo speaker. Best sounding BT speaker around.