ANALYSIS: OUTDOOR LIVING Home Entertainment
allowing over 100 Soundcore PartyCast speakers to be connected; more likely, a pair can be partnered for stereo listening. It has stamina too. A single charge delivers 24 hours of playtime. It’ll also serve as a power bank for depleted smartphones. Available in Phantom Black, Adventure Green, and Explorer Blue, it retails for £119.
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Beach beats and park parties: a curated guide to outdoor entertainment
When it comes to mixing sound waves with sun rays, buyers are spoilt for choice. Steve May cherry picks the outdoor technology that’s hot this Summer!
SPF 50, as buyers look to share playlists in the park and boogie around beachside bonfires. Unfortunately, the Bluetooth speaker market is as crowded as Brighton beach on a bank holiday! Time to thin the herd with a curated selection of players that’ll suit all comers. Whether local demand is for rugged, waterproof speakers or poolside party systems, we’ve got you covered… The Soundcore Boom 2 (right), from Anker Innovations, should have wide appeal. With a rugged construction and IPX7 certification, this speaker can fearlessly brave water splashes and can even float, making it ideal for use by hot tubs, rivers or beaches.
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s the warm embrace of Summer beckons, interest in outdoor entertainment booms. Bluetooth speakers and related tech move into the retail spotlight, daubed in
Tech specs are solid, with an impressive 80W output, enhanced by BassUp 2.0 DSP. A 2.1 channel stereo design, the Boom 2 is equipped with a pair of tweeters, a built-in subwoofer, and a pair of radiators adorned with customisable RGB lights. Plus, users have a choice of seven presets. Four presets allow you to personalise performance, while the Soundcore Pro EQ helps promote punchy bass or crisp highs. The Boom 2 also supports PartyCast 2.0,
For those looking to add a DAB+/FM radio to the outdoor mix, then Pure’s Woodland Speaker is difficult to resist. This waterproof Bluetooth model boasts a rugged build, with reinforced protective bumpers, and is dust and water-resistant. Finished in an outdoorsy green colourway, it also tempts with a 14 hour battery life and integrated carry handle. If you need to seal the deal, it’s probably worth mentioning that the Woodland also won the Best Buy Portable Speaker gong in the EISA Awards 2023-2024.
Turning heads
Consumers with serious Hi-Fi cred might well take an interest in the Bose Soundlink Flex (below). Retailing for £150, it’s light at 600g, and features a custom driver and pair of passive radiators. It’s also worth encouraging potential buyers to get physical with the product. A tactile silicon finish and mesh grille are guaranteed to attract approving glances, and it comes with a fabric loop for easy handling.
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