Good portable speakers always comes handy. You can crank them up during parties, take them along for outdoor adventures, and even use them in lieu of your laptop speaker. And with Bluetooth standard on all devices, a portable speaker’s wireless capabilities only add to their appeal. But when it comes to portable speakers, there’s a plethora of options in the Nepali market and finding the right one that just sings to your ears, may be difficult. Here are some good options if you are investing in a portable speaker.
JBL Charge 3
Price
Rs 16,500
For the price, the JBL Charge 3 is a steal. I own one myself and I can’t believe just how great this speaker is. It sounds great with a heavy emphasis on bass. It has two sub-woofers on the sides that pump out some of the heaviest bass notes I’ve heard in a speaker. If you’re a bass head, the JBL Charge 3 will not disappoint. While it lacks on the clarity on the higher notes, the heavier low tone of the speaker works well. The speaker is a bit on the heavier side,at 1.76 pounds (0.79 kg). You may feel a little weighed down should you carry it along, but it’s both sturdy and waterproof.
It also does not have 360-sound as only it projects sound to the front. Gesture controls are also absent,making this speaker a very simple device that focuses solely on the sound. What it lacks in features, the speaker beautifully makes up in sound. It also comes with a feature that lets you connect to a second pair of speakers if you need more volume but the Charge 3 is pretty loud as is. I love this speaker and recommend it solely because of its impeccable sound. The speaker is a bargain but I would still recommend that you give it a try before committing.
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2
Price
Rs 24,500
little bit more to spend, I would suggest the Aura Studio 2 by Harman Kardon. This speaker sounds phenomenal with very well-presented highs, mids and lows thanks to its six high-to-min ranged drives and a single downward facing sub-woofer. The speaker does not over-emphasize the bass, providing a true sound experience. Apart from sounding good, the speaker also looks great. It has a cylindrical dome on top, with white LED strips underneath glowing ever so subtly. It looks like a work of art more than a speaker.
While the design does place the speaker controls on a harder to reach awkward position on the lower side, it comes with excellent connectivity options supporting Bluetooth, AirPlay, and DLNA if you store music on your network. The speaker is a big, heavy unit that’s designed to sit on your desk rather than to be lugged along. So this speaker looks great, sounds great, and connects to everything. If you’re into a warm, rich, and slightly rumbly sound, you can’t do better than the Aura Studio 2 at this price point.
