If you're going to throw a party, then you're definitely going to want the new JBL Boombox.

Forget small Bluetooth speakers, JBL's Boombox is your ultimate waterproof party companion.

Just when we thought JBL's wireless speakers couldn't get any bigger (or smaller for that matter), they go ahead and shock us with another portable player, the JBL Boombox. Get the details on this handheld speaker in our JBL Boombox Review.

If the bass boosting sounds like it might be too full for you, there are Bluetooth speakers that still deliver solid low frequency presence in this price range (and lower), but don't necessarily sound like they're packing a subwoofer.

Exceptionally powerful audio performance with booming bass and crisp highs; Portable despite its power; Waterproof

Expensive; App lacks EQ; Not for purists seeking flat response-style sound signature

It must be fun to work at JBL. For years now, we've covered various JBL Bluetooth speakers, and they've become increasingly ... bonkers. Where some companies put out relatively predictable iterations on the prior year's portable speakers, we've seen JBL's speakers become waterproof, gain the ability...

Purchased This speaker recently for Its maximum Battery life battery , Waterproof and Great Sounding system with Bass and up to 24 Hours of Battery life Besides it being abit chunky and Heavy its a great purchase and would buy another for summer period at the beach

No, really . You might recall that up to this point, my favorite portable speaker ever has been the also larger than normal Harman Kardon Go+Play - that's the speaker that replaced the Zeppelin Wireless in my living room.

Within the last couple of years, I've gotten to review some big (in size and sound) Bluetooth speakers. These massive new generation boomboxes have replaced the old cassette and CD driven monsters from the 80s with better sound and much better ease of use.

Solid build; Powerful; but tamed bass; Comfortable to carry; Can withstand outdoor elements

Love it, bass sound everything

is a musical beast. It's compact in size, but is massive in weight and price. The sound is exceptionally clear, powerful, and intense. Bluetooth wireless audio is robust and accurate, with an enormous line of sight playback range, well over seventy feet in distance.

The influence of the boombox on music is indisputable. These portable sound systems gave rise to sub-cultures (think breakdancing and hip hop) in the '80s and '90s. Fast-forward to today, and JBL has taken its penchant for splash-proof and portable Bluetooth audio into a bygone era with its...

Really loud and balanced sound; Water-resistant + splash-proof; 24-hour battery life

It's pricey; No audio cables included; Buzzing sound at low battery