Loudest Portable Speaker for record players

Written by Ben W

I love vinyl since the first day I discovered an old record player at my grandparents attic. Now, I own over a dozen record players and I am always looking for gems like albums of vintage models.

What are portable speakers – introduction

Speakers can be built-in or external, and we’re mainly concerned with the latter. Now, external speakers are contraptions and “machines” that amplify the sound of whatever they’re attached to – guitar amplification devices, PCs, record players, or whatever product that has the possibility of connecting to them.

External speakers can also be “portable”. Now, these speakers are usually either lightweight, small, or both. You can call a set of speakers “portable” when you don’t have to put much effort in carrying them around, or when they don’t take up too much of your storage space.

Portable speaker for record player

 

How to best utilize the “loudest” portable speakers?

Since we’ve described what portable speakers are, we might as well give you a few hints and tips on how best to utilize them. Surely enough, anyone can come up with an idea to put them in a secluded space prior to use, but there’s more to them than that.

 

What makes these speakers so loud?

 

Loudest Portable Speaker Reviews

Marshall Stanmore Wireless Speaker 4090931

A short summary:

Marshall is a very famous brand when it comes to speakers, especially portable ones. Marshall’s Stanmore, however, is one of the best portable speakers on the market. It’s incredibly compact, it’s really strong, and it comes with a Bluetooth feature.

Details, description, and design:

Marshall’s Stanmore is a compact speaker that’s equipped with powerful mechanisms and drivers that allow it to playback premium-quality sound. It includes advanced components and hardware that are able to deliver a well-balanced soundstage and a precise response through the range. The Bluetooth connectivity feature allows you to connect your tablets, smartphones, or other Bluetooth-friendly devices to stream your music directly to this speaker without any wires.

Pros:

  • Compact and powerful – Marshall’s Stanmore is really small, but it’s supplied with a set of powerful drivers;
  • Advanced components – the state-of-the-art features that Marshall’s Stanmore is supplied with give a well-balanced soundstage and precise frequency of response;
  • Bluetooth connection – stream your music wirelessly with the Bluetooth feature;

Potential Flaws:

  • This portable speaker doesn’t come with RCA inputs;

Value for the price:

When compared to a standard portable speaker, Marshall’s Stanmore is quite expensive. However, it holds a great value for the cash due to the set of extraordinary features (drivers, Bluetooth, etc.).

The final verdict:

Marshall’s Stanmore may just as well be the best loud portable speaker that money can buy. It’s well-rounded with evenly balanced soundstage, but it costs quite a lot.

Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III

A short summary:

Bose is one of the prominent leaders in the music industry, and the speaker department is their forte. Soundlink generation is extremely popular, and this compact speaker is one of its main representatives.

Details, description, and design:

Bose SoundLink Speaker MK III looks amazing, before everything else. It’s a wireless speaker that has a thin design, it’s lightweight, and you won’t have any problems moving it around. Now, the Bluetooth feature lets you connect this speaker to your tablet, smartphone, and other Bluetooth-friendly devices.

The battery of this speaker is able to withstand 14 hours of playtime before recharging, and the silicone panel shields the buttons from dust, dirt, and slight scratches. All in all, a phenomenal compact speaker made by a reputable brand.

Pros:

  • Wireless connectivity – this compact speaker comes supplied with the latest Bluetooth technology;
  • Incredible sound performance – Bose SoundLink III is one of the loudest portable speakers on the market;
  • Silicone panel – the silicone panel protects the buttons from dirt, dust, and slight scratches;

Potential Flaws:

  • The only problem you might experience is the matter of stability of this portable speaker;

Value for the price:

Bose SoundLink III is neither expensive or cheap – it’s somewhere in between. The features it comes supplied with are exquisite, and the overall value for the cash is remarkable. Definitely a keeper.

The final verdict:

It’s safe to say that most people would have a hard time finding a better compact speaker that’s as loud and cost-effective as Bose SoundLink III.

Audioengine B2 Premium Bluetooth Speaker

A short summary:

Audioengine’s B2 Premium speaker might not be as attractive as some models in our review, but it’s definitely loud and powerful. It belongs to the moderately expensive price point range, and it holds quite a value for the cash.

Details, description, and design:

This compact speaker doesn’t come with nearly any outstanding features – it’s manufacturers focused on simplicity in terms of design and performance, as it comes outfitted with two sets of woofers and subwoofers. The compact rectangular design is stable, and it won’t take much of your storage space.

Pros:

  • Plain and simple – it’s not beautiful, but it’s powerful. Audioengine’s B2 premium speaker features a simple design;
  • A set of powerful woofers – this portable speaker comes supplied with two sets of woofers and subwoofers that deliver deep, clear bass, and a well-rounded soundstage;
  • A satisfactory price – it’s not cheap, but it’s not expensive either;
  • Stable construction – the stability of Audioengine’s B2 speaker is remarkable;

Potential Flaws:

  • No outstanding features;

Value for the price:

You probably could get a better-looking speaker in the price range, and you won’t have a hard time finding a compact speaker that comes outfitted with more features. Anyhow, it’s powerful, and it’s valuable for the price.

The final verdict:

Audioengine’s B2 speaker is compact, simple, and powerful. It does the job easily and accurately, and it won’t take too much of your storage space. There are better speakers, sure, but they aren’t in the same price range as this one.

LSTN Apollo Ebony Wood Dual-Driver Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Built-In Microphone

A short summary:

LSTN Sound Company’s Apollo dual-driver speaker is compact and loud. It features a beautiful ebony design, but it’s also available in “zebra” color. The entire construction was built from real hardwood, and it’s very durable and attractive.

Details, description, and design:

This portable speaker is handcrafted from real hardwood, and it was electro-acoustically attuned in order to produce accurate sound at any given volume and time. It features a set of 45-millimeter twin drivers that produce excellent quality sound.

Pros:

  • Handcrafted from hardwood materials – real ebony looks amazing on Apollo, and it provides it with great durability rating;
  • Electro-acoustically attuned – this speaker was attuned so that it provides accurate and powerful sound at any given volume;
  • Bluetooth connection – you can connect Apollo to any Bluetooth-friendly device (smartphones, tablets, etc.);
  • A set of powerful drivers – Apollo is supplied with a set of 45-millimeter twin drivers for optimal power and loudness;

Potential Flaws:

  • The real wood is prone to scratch marks more than synthetic materials;

Value for the price:

This portable speaker boasts an exquisite value for the price. Great sound, a satisfactory price, well-balanced performance, and lots of outstanding features.

The final verdict:

Apollo portable speaker was built to last. It’s one of the most durable speakers on the market, but you’ll have a hard time hiding the scratch marks if they appear. Anyhow, it’s very loud and powerful, and it’s definitely worth your cash.

 

House of Marley Get Together Portable Bluetooth Speaker

A short summary:

House of Marley (Marley further in text) Get Together speaker is very affordable, decently powerful speaker. It’s not exactly beautiful, but it features an attractive design that can decorate the space where you put it with ease. It’s supplied with a moderately-powerful battery that provides it with a satisfactory lifespan.

Details, description, and design:

Marley’s Get Together compact speaker features a Bluetooth connection – you can easily pair your Bluetooth-friendly devices to it. It also comes outfitted with the exquisite REWIND fabric and bamboo baffle. The set of controls include Power, Bluetooth on/off, and volume. The Li-Ion batteries provide it with 8 hours of lifetime.

Pros:

  • A set of simple controls – Marley’s Get Together compact speaker comes outfitted with simple settings, such as Power, Bluetooth on/off feature, and Volume;
  • A satisfactory battery lifetime – the internal Li-Ion batteries can withstand 8 hours of playtime;
  • Really loud – the volume control lets you turn up your music experience to a new level;
  • A satisfactory price – this compact speaker belongs to the moderate price point category;

Potential Flaws:

  • The Bluetooth connection gets unstable after a while;

Value for the price:

This compact speaker is relatively cheap, it’s quite powerful, and it has all the features a high-end portable speaker must have. It holds quite a value for the cash.

The final verdict:

Marley’s Get Together compact speaker is one of the best in the price range. One of the best, however, not “the” best. As long as you don’t rely on Bluetooth too much, you’ll do fine with it.

 

Bluetooth Speakers, Wewdigi HIFI DTS-HD Technology Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speakers

A short summary:

Wewdigi was the underdog in portable speaker industry until they released this one. It’s cheap, it’s powerful, and it has the latest Bluetooth technology installed.

Wewdigi speaker for record player

Details, description, and design:

This portable speaker features a 2.1 soundbar with the 3D surround system sound. It’s outfitted with the built-in Li-Ion rechargeable 1200 mAh battery that provides eight hours of playtime, the latest Bluetooth technology (4.1), and remote control of up to 33 feet (without physical obstacles). This model features the wake-up function, clock, the FM radio, Bluetooth, and more.

Pros:

  • A bargain price – this is one of the best cheap portable loudspeakers on the market;
  • The latest Bluetooth technology – Wewdigi’s portable speaker is outfitted with the 4.1 Bluetooth technology;
  • Various useful features – other features include the exposure time, battery state, the Bluetooth function, wake-up function, and the clock function;

Potential Flaws:

  • The durability of this product leaves a lot to be desired;

Value for the price:

It’s incredibly cheap, so it’s only fitting that the value is remarkable. Great features, phenomenal soundstage, but low durability.

The final verdict:

If you’re looking for a started compact speaker, this might be your best bet. It’s incredibly cheap, and it’s decently powerful to start a part and keep it dancing for up to 8 hours. Not the best, but great for a start.

 

Anker SoundCore Bluetooth Speakers with 24-Hour playtime and 66-foot Bluetooth range

A short summary:

Anker’s SoundCore Bluetooth speakers are one of the cheapest on the market. They can be purchased in three different colors – black, blue, or red. Listening to music over these speakers is a unique experience due to special casing that removes most of the distortion.

Details, description, and design:

Anker’s SoundCore speakers come with a battery that allows up to 24 hours of playtime, Bluetooth (4.0, not the latest, but it’s satisfactory) which has a range up to sixty-six feet. The built-in mic allows you to answer calls hands-free, and the powerful drivers ensure that your listening experience is complete.

Pros:

  • Special distortion-free casing – Anker’s SoundCore speakers are encased in a special material that removes most of the distortion and allow for increased sound fidelity;
  • An amazing battery lifetime – the built-in battery of Anker’s SoundCore can withstand up to 24 hours of playtime;
  • Compact design – these speakers are incredibly compact and lightweight;
  • The set includes – the Anker’s SoundCore compact speakers, Micro USB cable, a welcome guide, and the 18-moth warranty;
  • A bargain price – these compact speakers belong to the bargain price point category and are some of the best in the price range;

Potential Flaws:

  • The Bluetooth technology – the Bluetooth feature of Anker’s SoundCore speakers is great, but it’s not updated. The latest Bluetooth technology is far superior to 4.0;

Value for the price:

Anker’s SoundCore Bluetooth speakers are incredibly lightweight, they’re compact, and they are equipped with a set of premium features. Incredible value for the cash.

The final verdict:

These speakers are definitely worth the money. They’re incredibly powerful, the Bluetooth technology might not be able to compare to the latest on the market, but it’s satisfactory, and most importantly, they’re incredibly cheap. These speakers are not exactly durable, but they’re cost-effective.

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