Sound Scapes 2014: 3 Speakers Worthy Of Your Summer Playlist

July 9, 2014 - 2:46 pm by Sarah Polonsky

We live in a world overflowing with every kind of speaker – whether high-priced or affordable, sleek and good looking or waterproof and rugged, or just straight up weird looking – the options are endless. To make your speaker splurge an easy decision, we put a few through the paces and hand-selected the speakers we think are worthy of not only your cash, but also of your playlist.

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Sound Cylinder by Definitive Technology If you’re often on-the-go, bouncing from one place to the next, then the Sound Cylinder by Definitive Technology is your best option. Attachable to the top of your computer screen or to your tablet where it can act as a tablet stand, this small but mighty speaker will boast plenty of sound for movies, music and Skype convos. Lightweight, petite and Bluetooth-compatible, this sleek little speaker is an ultra-portable necessity. $199, definitivetech.com

Hampden Bookshelf Speakers by Polk Audio Looking to boost sound quality and the décor in your office or living room? These bookshelf speakers by Polk will take your space to new levels. With an old school feel featuring wood detailing and sound quality that can effortlessly fill your entire space with bass and acoustics, we are digging these unique speakers. Plug them into your laptop or listen to your tracks wirelessly via Bluetooth, Hampden also features a DJ Stream app, which allows four people to merge music and make one giant playlist, selecting one person as the official DJ. $399.95, polkaudio.com

SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker by BOSE An ultra-portable option that can go from your bedroom to your kitchen and even to the backyard, BOSE’s SoundLink is lightweight and small enough to travel from room to room and occasion to occasion. Allowing you to connect your devices wirelessly with Bluetooth and lasting up to seven hours of playtime, SoundLink is power in a small package that will keep your tunes playing all summer long. $199.95, bose.com

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