Best Wireless Bluetooth Boomboxes for 2024
How do I choose a wireless Bluetooth boombox?
When choosing a Bluetooth boombox, it all comes down to size and price. If you’re looking for a highly portable boombox, you’ll want something super compact, but remember that smaller speakers tend to produce less sound and bass than larger ones. While there are plenty of mini Bluetooth speakers out there that can pack a bigger punch than you might expect, they do have their sonic limitations. For many people, it’s a matter of finding a boombox that’s not too big or too small – one that’s easy to move around with, but still able to produce good sound for its size. Finding the best wireless Bluetooth boombox also comes down to your budget.
Price can be a limiting factor. You may not want to spend $300 or more on a boombox. Fortunately, there are plenty of good options in the $200 range, and some decent wireless Bluetooth boomboxes can cost less than $100. Also, some of the “value” brands that sell primarily on Amazon are worth considering, as they offer a lot for the money.
How do I connect a wireless Bluetooth boombox to my TV?
Well, first things first, you’ll need a TV, video streaming device, or set-top box with Bluetooth. You connect a Bluetooth boombox the same way you connect Bluetooth earbuds: through the Bluetooth settings menu on your TV or the aforementioned devices (Apple TV, for example, has Bluetooth connectivity, making it easy to connect your AirPods).
The only problem with connecting a Bluetooth boombox to your TV is that there can be some issues with audio and video syncing due to Bluetooth latency. In some cases, where your Bluetooth boombox has an audio input (a few high-end Bluetooth boomboxes even have digital audio inputs), you can use a wired connection to the speaker via the audio outputs on your TV.
Soundbars typically use the optical or HDMI connection on your TV to get sound. Many soundbars have a Bluetooth option, so you can stream music from your phone to the soundbar wirelessly.
Can Bluetooth boomboxes connect to multiple devices at once?
If you want to turn up the volume of your speaker, many brands have developed interlinking technology that allows users to connect multiple speakers and boomboxes together. For example, JBL offers Connect+ and PartyBoost technology that allows you to wirelessly link multiple JBL products together to amplify your sound. A similar technology, SimpleSync from Bose, allows listeners to connect two Bose speakers at once. Consider these technologies if you’re looking to improve your sound.
If you’re hoping your boombox will remember multiple devices, many wireless Bluetooth boomboxes use what’s called “multi-pair” or “multi-point” technology. This feature allows you to easily switch between connected devices, but the exact number that can be connected at once varies by model. If you’re looking for this feature, check to see if your boombox has “multi-point” technology.
