What Bluetooth speaker for a 14 year old?

[Mr R.]

I need advice guys and girls.

Its my son's 14th birthday and im going out shopping this weekend for a bluetooth speaker for him, i have no idea whats best to buy or where from (i was going to take him to Richer sounds)
Now being 14 id image he wants it to boom boom but also have some quality in its sound.

Budget is £300.

 

[Stay Puft]

Well under budget and I really couldn't fault the performance.. does everything you need. Easily fills a large lounge with very loud music and the speaker is 360 degrees which is cool.

As good if not better than my Bose soundlink which was double the price.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0141208EA/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Would a Sonos speaker not be an option? Especially if your budget is that high. Gives you the option to then expand in the future?

 

[PMac]

I got the Bose Soundlink III which is very boomy and loud. I find it too boomy personally but still enjoy it.

 

[Mr R.]

Would a Sonos speaker not be an option? Especially if your budget is that high. Gives you the option to then expand in the future?

It may well be mate, i hope whatever i buy him he keeps for a while and thinking about the future and being able to add would be a good thing.

Thank you. x

I got the Bose Soundlink III which is very boomy and loud. I find it too boomy personally but still enjoy it.

Sounds perfect mate, ill have to have a listen to it.

 

[Marc.]

The problem with Sonos is they need to be connected to Wifi. So if it's staying at home, that's no issue, if he wants to take it out and about it's useless, unfortunately.

As a portable alternative to my Sonos speakers, I have a Beats Pill. Probably (definitely) better quality speakers out there, but it does the job, and it's a big brand, which kids (possibly) love.

 

[Jack!]

£10 bluetooth speaker from Amazon, the Vengaboys for the boom boom and £290 to spend in Hooters like any 14 year old boy really wants.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

The problem with Sonos is they need to be connected to Wifi. So if it's staying at home, that's no issue, if he wants to take it out and about it's useless, unfortunately.

As a portable alternative to my Sonos speakers, I have a Beats Pill. Probably (definitely) better quality speakers out there, but it does the job, and it's a big brand, which kids (possibly) love.

Good point about the Sonos mate. That never crossed my mind

 

[MatthewR]

I've just got an Anker speaker for £30 from Amazon.. it does the job well for garden music and background music in the house.. it wonder blow anyones socks off but surely the other £270 can be spent on other items?

Is it your 14 year old that does the archery? Is there not something for that which he needs/ wants?

 

[Jme34]

I've got a bose soundlink mini II, it goes pretty much everywhere with me. Battery life is excellent and it is pretty punchy. I've found the surface it's on and size of the room can really change how it sounds. Doesn't even seem to struggle throwing sound to a reasonable level outdoors, useful in the garden given the current nice weather [emoji1303]

 

[Jme34]

I've got a bose soundlink mini II, it goes pretty much everywhere with me. Battery life is excellent and it is pretty punchy. I've found the surface it's on and size of the room can really change how it sounds. Doesn't even seem to struggle throwing sound to a reasonable level outdoors, useful in the garden given the current nice weather [emoji1303]

You can also get nice silicone cases for them, if you think it may get a bit of a hard life... downside is the annoying American accent it has!

 

[R3k1355]

The JBL charge speakers are pretty good, get plenty of noise out of them and I think the newest models are waterproof.

 

[Typhoon]

Beats Pill - it'd be right up his street if he wants mad bass bro.

 

[Inequality Street]

I need advice guys and girls.

Its my son's 14th birthday and im going out shopping this weekend for a bluetooth speaker for him, i have no idea whats best to buy or where from (i was going to take him to Richer sounds)
Now being 14 id image he wants it to boom boom but also have some quality in its sound.

Budget is £300.

Sonos Play 3 - You'll never look back!

 

[Goodj]

A set of good headphones, so not everyone within 400yds needs to be put through listening to the UK Trap scene.

 

[Rowan - Mortgage Expert]

The Mrs has a UE Boom 2 - very good!

 

[eon172]

I've just got an Anker speaker for £30 from Amazon.. it does the job well for garden music and background music in the house.. it wonder blow anyones socks off but surely the other £270 can be spent on other items?

Is it your 14 year old that does the archery? Is there not something for that which he needs/ wants?

I've just bought this to take on holiday (was £20 on prime day), very surprised how good it is and not fussed if it gets broken. Probably wouldn't want it as a permanent solution though, although my 14 year already has her eyes on it!

The Mrs has a UE Boom 2 - very good!

Was very impressed with this, great sound and very portable. Good battery I believe too.

 

[Mr R.]

I've just got an Anker speaker for £30 from Amazon.. it does the job well for garden music and background music in the house.. it wonder blow anyones socks off but surely the other £270 can be spent on other items?

Is it your 14 year old that does the archery? Is there not something for that which he needs/ wants?

Yes it is mate, he has everything he needs for that.

If i can get away with spending half of the budget then i will, im taking him out on Saturday and we will have a look/listen to a few and see which one he likes (hopefully a cheap one) :smiley:

 

[Mr R.]

Thank you for the reply's chaps, it has certainly given me some ideas to have a look at. :up:

 

[Mr R.]

So just thought I'd update this thread, this morning I took my son out shopping and ended up buying him the Bose Soundlink Revolve +.

He's happy with it which all that matters, we did look at the Sonos stuff but he would have to be connected to the Wi-Fi at home and he wouldn't be able to play he's YouTube play list through it so that was a no go.