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The Best Wireless Speakers

By Ann Binlot December 28, 2013

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If You Want Compact Crisp Sound: Bose Soundlink Mini Bluetooth Speaker

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This sleek speaker packs a lot of punch and fits in the palm of your hand.
$199.95 at bose.com

For the Party on the Go: Jabra Red Solemate Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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Bring this snappy speaker with you wherever you go. Plus it can pick up sound from as far as 33 feet.
$149.99 at shop.jabra.com

For the Sound Aficianado: SONOS Playbar Soundbar Wireless Speaker

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This playbar features SONOS HiFi sound and lets you expand your sound by connecting with other SONOS speakers.
$699.98 at bestbuy.com

For the Sound Marathon: Braven 850 Bluetooth Speaker and Charger

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This speaker keeps going for up to 20 hours.
$279 at audiogeeks.com

For the Bass Lover: Ultimate Ears Mini Boom Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

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This tiny objects packs a lot of bass.
$99.99 at amazon.com

For the Design Lover: Grain Audio Packable Wireless Speaker

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This one is arguably the best looking of the bunch.
$249 at grainaudio.com

For the Nostalgic: Marshall Stanmore

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What better way to transition somebody into the wireless generation of speakers than with the vintage-inspired Marshall Stanmore?
$400 at marshallheadphones.com

For the Beach or Pool: Braven BRV-1

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This wireless speaker can withstand a few splashes and spills because it’s water-resistant.
$149.99 at braven.com

For Awesome Visuals: JBL Pulse

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Not only does this have all the capabilities of a wireless speaker, it also has a cool LED light show.
$199.95 at jbl.com

Because Two Is Better Than One: Damson Jet Portable Wireless Speaker Pair

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Remember when speakers always came in pairs? This set will make you remember why two speakers are better than one.
$179.99 at amazon.com

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