We have had an Final Ears Increase speaker atop our checklist for years now, and for good purpose. The center baby of the UE moveable lineup is enjoyable and handy, and places out a few of the most nice and balanced sound for its measurement available on the market. The Increase 4 is our newest choose, with essentially the most notable distinction from 2018’s Increase 3 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) being a USB-C charging port. Why mess with close to perfection, proper?
We have spent just a few days listening to the newest model, and even because the world has modified round it, the newest Increase nonetheless hits all the suitable notes for easy, clear, and groovy sound. As earlier than, the waterproof cylinder is available in a number of colours, is as sturdy as a bit of wooden, and offers you over 100 ft of Bluetooth vary. It has a two-year guarantee and connects to the UE app to unlock an EQ, connection to different Final Ears audio system, and extra. —Ryan Waniata
15-hour battery life, USB-C charging, IP67 mud/water resistance
★ Additionally Nice: If you happen to prefer to shake the room even when the “room” is the Nice Outdoor, the newest Cost from JBL ($180) is an ultra-portable banger. The speaker is IP67-rated towards mud and moisture and presents a terrific battery life. It has as much as eight completely different finishes and the power to cost your cellphone whereas off the grid. Its tubular form is designed to suit neatly into your hand, and simply as essential, it’s able to kicking the get together proper off in order for you it to. It’s not a blunt instrument, however its prodigious and albeit unlikely low-frequency response by no means stops stunning. If it’s moveable get together time you’re after, JBL has you lined in nice model. —Simon Lucas
20-hour battery life, USB-C charging, IP67 mud/water resistance