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Algoriddim has partnered with the world leading DJ manufacturers to develop a wide range of premium DJ controllers, DJ mixers, and accessories, co-branded and designed to seamlessly integrate with Algoriddim’s award-winning DJ apps.

djay Control Vinyl NEW

djay Control Vinyl allows you to control djay on your Mac, iPad, or iPhone using physical turntables. Its unique patent-pending format pushes the boundary of DVS technology, offering instrumental and acapella versions of any song right on the B-side of the control vinyl. just like on a 12 single from back in the day. Simply drop the needle onto one of three distinct tracks.

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CDJ System

djay Pro offers native integration with Pioneer DJ’s CDJ-3000, CDJ-2000NXS2, CDJ-2000NXS, CDJ-900NXS, and XDJ-1000, the industry-leading club setup for DJs. Access your playlists directly from the CDJ’s screen including waveform and cue points display. Full hardware control includes slip mode, scratching, pitch bending, looping, cueing, master tempo, and more.

LC6000 PRIME

With the same look, design, and feel, as the flagship SC6000 Media Player, the versatile LC6000 gives DJs a professional hardware control, fully compatible with djay Pro AI. Powered and activated with just a single USB connection, the LC6000 PRIME is truly ‘plug and play’. Connect one or multiple units to customize your setup and expand your creativity.

Buddy

The Reloop Buddy is a compact and powerful 2-channel DJ controller designed exclusively for djay. This innovative controller comes with FX paddles, 8 performance modes, and dedicated Neural Mix™ controls so you can isolate vocals and instrumentals in real-time. The ultra-portable design combined with high-quality materials makes Buddy the perfect companion for djay across desktop and mobile devices.

DJControl Mix

With miniature size and portability at its heart, the DJControl Mix works wirelessly over Bluetooth with djay on both iOS and Android.

DDJ-200

DDJ-200 is the Smart DJ controller by Pioneer DJ. Seamlessly integrated with djay on mobile and desktop devices, the DDJ-200 offers you an intuitive way to mix music on-the-go. Use djay for a cutting-edge wireless integration with the DDJ-200 using ultra-low latency via Bluetooth (requires iOS), or connect the DDJ-200 to your computer via USB (e.g. on Mac or Windows).

Beatpad 2

Slicer, loop, sampler and dynamic multi-effect control are just a few of the new, exciting remixing possibilities that can now be controlled directly via the Beatpad 2. The touch-sensitive drum pads with Smart RGB illumination give you visual feedback for the selected mode so you know exactly what you’re doing.

MIXON 4

MIXON 4 is the first 4-channel high performance DJ controller that is compatible with djay on any supported phone, tablet, Mac and PC. MIXON 4 is able to connect iOS devices with a Lightning connection, while simultaneously charging your device. For the first time it is possible to place an iPad PRO (12.9”) into the docking station and experience the raw performance on up to four decks.

Reloop MIXTOUR

MIXTOUR has been designed from the ground-up to offer a compact, two-channel DJ controller layout which allows you to get the party started anywhere, anytime. This portable controller works with djay on any supported phone, tablet, or Mac/PC, and comes with a built-in audio interface and all necessary mixing controls.

All natively supported MIDI controllers and mixers

To use a DJ MIDI controller with djay, simply plug the controller into your Mac, PC, iOS, or Android device. djay will detect the controller and automatically pre-map all functionality, allowing you to start using the controller right away. And of course you can easily edit the mapping yourself and customize the controller for your demands.

Please note that the list of supported controllers applies to the latest version of djay/djay Pro on the respective platform. Not all features may be supported on some controllers.

Show controllers compatible with:

  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-200
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-400
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-800
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000 ✧
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000SRT
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-ERGO
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX6
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV7
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-RB ✧
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-RR ✧
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-RX
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB2
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB3
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-SP1
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 ✧
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX2
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX3
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-SZ
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-SZ2
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-WeGO
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-WeGO2
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-WeGO3
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-WeGO4
  • Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX ✧
  • Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX2 ✧
  • Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ
  • Pioneer DJ CDJ-350
  • Pioneer DJ CDJ-400
  • Pioneer DJ CDJ-850
  • Pioneer DJ CDJ-900
  • Pioneer DJ CDJ-900NXS
  • Pioneer DJ CDJ-2000
  • Pioneer DJ CDJ-2000NXS
  • Pioneer DJ CDJ-2000NXS2
  • Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000
  • Pioneer DJ CDJ-TOUR1
  • Pioneer DJ XDJ-700
  • Pioneer DJ XDJ-1000
  • Pioneer DJ DJM-S3
  • Pioneer DJ DJM-S5
  • Pioneer DJ DJM-S7
  • Pioneer DJ DJM-S9
  • Pioneer DJ DJM-S11 ✧
  • Pioneer DJ DJM-900NXS2
  • Pioneer DJ DJM-TOUR1
  • Numark DJ2GO
  • Numark DJ2GO2
  • Numark DJ2GO2 Touch
  • Numark iDJ Live II
  • Numark Mixdeck Quad
  • Numark Mixtrack
  • Numark Mixtrack Pro
  • Numark Mixtrack II
  • Numark Mixtrack Pro II
  • Numark Mixtrack 3
  • Numark Mixtrack Pro 3
  • Numark Mixtrack Platinum
  • Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX
  • Numark Mixtrack Pro FX
  • Numark Mixtrack Edge
  • Numark Mixtrack Quad
  • Numark N4
  • Numark NS4FX
  • Numark NS6
  • Numark NS6II
  • Numark Omni Control
  • Numark Party Mix
  • Numark Party Mix II
  • Numark Party Mix Live
  • Numark Party Mix Pro
  • Numark Total Control
  • Numark Stealth Control
  • Numark Scratch
  • RANE ONE
  • RANE TWELVE MKII
  • RANE MP2015
  • RANE SEVENTY
  • RANE SEVENTY-TWO
  • RANE SEVENTY-TWO MKII
  • Allen Heath Xone:96
  • Allen Heath Xone:PX5
  • Reloop BeatMix
  • Reloop BeatMix 2
  • Reloop BeatMix 4
  • Reloop Beatpad
  • Reloop Beatpad 2
  • Reloop Buddy
  • Reloop Digital Jockey IE2
  • Reloop MIXAGE IE
  • Reloop MIXON 4
  • Reloop MIXON 8
  • Reloop MIXTOUR
  • Reloop Ready
  • Reloop Terminal Mix 2
  • Reloop Terminal Mix 4
  • Reloop ELITE
  • Reloop RMX-95
  • Denon DJ DN-SC2000
  • Denon DJ LC6000 PRIME
  • Denon DJ MCX8000
  • Denon DJ MC7000
  • Denon DJ MC6000MK2
  • Denon DJ MC6000
  • Denon DJ MC4000
  • Denon DJ MC2000
  • Denon DJ PRIME 4
  • Denon DJ SC6000 PRIME
  • Denon DJ X1850 Prime
  • Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S3
  • Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3
  • Hercules DJControl Air
  • Hercules DJControl AIR
  • Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200
  • Hercules DJControl Inpulse 300
  • Hercules DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2
  • Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500
  • Hercules DJControl Instinct
  • Hercules DJControl Mix
  • Hercules DJControl Starlight
  • Hercules DJConsole Rmx2
  • Hercules DJ 4Set
  • Hercules DJ Control MP3
  • Hercules DJ Control MP3 e2
  • Hercules DJ Console Rmx
  • Hercules DJ Control Steel
  • Hercules DJ Console 4-Mx
  • Hercules DJ Console Mk2
  • Hercules DJ Console Mk4
  • The Next Beat by Tiësto
  • Ion Discover DJ
  • Ion iDJ2GO
  • Novation Dicer
  • Novation Launchpad MK2
  • M-Audio X-Session Pro
  • Philips M1X-DJ
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  • Casio XW-DJ1
  • Casio XW-J1
  • Vestax Spin
  • Vestax Spin2
  • Vestax VCI-100
  • Vestax VCI-100MKII
  • Vestax VCI-300
  • Vestax VCI-300MKII
  • Vestax VCI-400
  • Vestax VCM-100

✧ Pre-cueing via the controller is not supported, but headphones can be used via the PC’s built-in audio output.

✧ Pioneer DJ DJM-S11: phono audio input for DVS on iOS requires initial configuration with connection to a Mac or PC every time powered on.

  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-800: jog wheel displays, Color FX except filter, Beat FX
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000: waveforms on jog wheel displays, D.Echo and Noise Sound Color FX, Beat FX supported on master channel only
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV7: jog wheel displays
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-RR: booth output
  • Pioneer DJ DDJ-RX: booth output
  • Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX2: performance pad LEDs
  • Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ: main display
  • Pioneer DJ DJM-S11: waveform display
  • RANE SEVENTY-TWO: waveform display, djay FX (note: requires holding SHIFT when selecting performance pad modes)
  • RANE SEVENTY-TWO MKII: waveform display, djay FX (note: requires holding SHIFT when selecting performance pad modes)
  • Denon DJ MCX8000: displays
  • Denon DJ PRIME 4: main screen
  • Denon DJ SC6000 PRIME: main and jog screens

Supported Controllers via Lightning/USB Adapter Some controllers require the iOS device to be charged via the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter or an USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter (depending on your iOS device) using a connected power adapter. Support for the complete list of MIDI controllers requires a PRO subscription available within the app.

MIDI Learn If you have a MIDI controller that is currently not natively supported by djay, but that can be used with iOS, you can still use it with djay’s easy-to-use MIDI Learn feature. Simply connect the MIDI controller to your iOS device using the USB adapter and power adapter (see above), and follow the on-screen instructions to map the hardware controls to functions in djay.

MIDI Learn If you have a MIDI controller that is currently not natively supported by djay Pro, you can still use it with djay Pro’s easy-to-use MIDI Learn feature. Simply connect the MIDI controller to your Mac, and follow the on-screen instructions to map the hardware controls to functions in djay Pro.

MIDI Learn If you have a MIDI controller that is currently not natively supported by djay Pro, you can still use it with djay Pro’s easy-to-use MIDI Learn feature. Simply connect the MIDI controller to your PC, and follow the on-screen instructions to map the hardware controls to functions in djay Pro.

How to Add Bluetooth to an A/V or Stereo Receiver

If you’re pursuing an entirely wireless home theater (our guide), you’ll probably consider adding Bluetooth to your receiver at some point. There are a lot of different Bluetooth receivers on the market. Not all of them are intended for home theater sound, so you need to know what you are looking for before you hit that order button.

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To add Bluetooth to an A/V or Stereo Receiver, you can use a wireless Bluetooth adapter. These devices come in a range of based on the quality you need, and they’re simple to use.

Adding Bluetooth to your home theater system including your TV (our guide) can allow you the ability to play DJ right from your phone. You can also play from a number of other devices including laptops and some Smart home devices.

How to Install a Bluetooth Receiver

There’s a lot more detail on what to look for in a Bluetooth receiving unit, and how to deploy it below, but first, it’s good to know just how simple these can be to install. The good news is these steps are very simple, and will be the same for any Bluetooth receiver you find.

Since this is a home theater blog first and foremost, we won’t bore you with the details of how Bluetooth Transmitter/Receivers work, but if you’d like to know more have a look at this article. When you feel like you have a handle on this idea, go ahead and start working through the steps below.

Choose the Hardware

The first step will be to review the information below and gain some confidence in the hardware you’ve chosen. After you pick a receiver though, you can rest assured that the install is mostly the same from unit to unit.

Here’s a very simple Bluetooth audio adapter (on Amazon) that will work perfectly with basically every receiver out there.

Connect the Bluetooth Adapter to the Receiver

Next, you’ll need to actually connect the two devices using the red and white A/V cables that will come with the adapter. These are also known as RCA cables, and there will only be two of them because of the limitations of Bluetooth technology – it will only carry two channels of sound. We have more details on what sound channels are and how to think about them if you need it, but the bottom line is this is a serious limitation.

However, the cables will be simple to install: match the red and white RCA cables up with the Bluetooth adapter’s red and white outlet ports, then plug the other end of the cables to your receiver’s red and white RCA input ports.

Connect a Device to the Bluetooth Adapter

With your equipment connected, you’re ready to make the wireless connection. Power on the Bluetooth adapter and connect it to your audio source via Bluetooth, using the pairing method specified by the adapter’s manufacturer.

It should be as simple as turning the unit on and finding it in your phone or computer’s Bluetooth pairing menu, but be sure to check the manual if you don’t immediately see it as an option.

How to Connect a DJ Controller to an External Mixer

Power On and Test

Now that everything’s connected, you’re ready to power on the receiver and test things out. You may have to change the input on the receiver to the channels you’ve plugged the RCA cables into, so, if you don’t hear anything at first, check the receiver’s manual for instructions on how to change the input.

Choosing the Right Equipment

First, make sure you have a Bluetooth receiver with output plugs matching the input plugs of the channel you intend to use on your A/V or stereo receiver. If you don’t have one or can’t find one that matches, get the appropriate converter cable.

Apart from USB connections, Bluetooth receivers have nearly universally analog audio output. If your A/V or stereo receiver only has digital inputs, you may need to buy a converter unit that plugs into the wall.

Generally, there are two kinds of Bluetooth receivers: battery-powered and wall-powered. Typically, battery-powered units are used for the auxiliary input of car radio systems. They seem nice in that they have fewer cables. But they may come at the cost of needing to recharge or replace batteries.

Wall powered receivers are generally better for a home theater system. They might require you to extend your surge protector, but it’s worth it. Once you have it set up, there is practically no maintenance.

A High-Quality Bluetooth Adapter Option

One of the biggest issues with Bluetooth for audio will be the signal strength. If you want the best hardware you can get to try and mitigate the possible issues with wireless Bluetooth signals, you want a unit like the Avantree Oasis Plus Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter Receiver (on Amazon).

The Bluetooth 5 feature will be critical to your signal strength, and this unit also pulls triple duty by being a Bluetooth broadcaster and receiver (more on Bluetooth 5 in our comprehensive guide).

So it solves your receiver problem, while also adding more functionality by routing sound to other devices such as from your TV to a pair of wireless headphones.

A budget-Friendly Option

Luckily Bluetooth technology is pretty well understood at this point, and pretty cheap to implement. Units like this esinkin Bluetooth Audio Adapter (on Amazon) can take in your Bluetooth signals and convert them to left and right channel sound without coming close to breaking the bank.

This option is limited by the low number of channels, but that’s the devil’s bargain of Bluetooth convenience – that wireless signal just can’t carry all the channels.

Drawbacks of Bluetooth

Bluetooth is mostly intended for broadcasting signals between portable devices, introduced to the public primarily through wireless headsets. Although many modern home theater systems offer Bluetooth connectivity, it should be one of your last resorts for wireless audio transmission.

Range

Bluetooth is mostly intended for you to be able to connect personal devices together without headphone wires or other cables to bog you down. It’s most common for connecting to a car audio system, a portable speaker, or other audio devices you expect to be close by when using.

Bluetooth only has a range of 30 feet. You can use it for a playlist on your phone, but depending on how far you want to travel with it, you may be out of luck. Bluetooth 5 promises three to ten times this range.

However, this requires that both the receiver you buy and the device you want to connect to it to have Bluetooth 5. Although it has been available since 2017, it’s still mostly only available in top-of-the-line devices.

Channels

Granted, you probably won’t need more, but Bluetooth is only capable of two-channel stereo sound. In the unlikely event that you want to broadcast 3.x or 5.x audio to your receiver, your sound will be compressed into two channels. There is no way to get 3.x audio or higher from a Bluetooth receiver.

Quality

Another drawback is the circuit of a Bluetooth receiver. There are basically no Bluetooth receivers that transmit a digital audio signal that most home theater systems would be able to receive.

As a result, you are taking a digital signal from your device (already lossy), translating that signal into a Bluetooth signal (still lossier), and translating that into an analog signal (not lossy). It may go further, translating back into a digital signal in your home theater, and then again into an analog signal to your speakers.

Two Ways to Set Up a Bluetooth Receiver

But there are actually two ways to connect a Bluetooth receiver to your home theater. Which you choose will depend on how you intend to use it. This may determine the equipment you need. So, determine which method you are using first before you start making purchases.

Separate Channel (Safest Way)

The safest way to set up a Bluetooth receiver is to connect it to the audio inputs of its own channel on your receiver. Once you’ve selected an input channel, connect the right and left channels of the Bluetooth receiver to the corresponding input channels. with the appropriate cables.

This will allow you to select the input channel and play music from any device that can connect to Bluetooth. When testing your sound levels, connect to the Bluetooth with your device’s volume all the way down. Begin playing music and raise the volume to maximum if it isn’t too loud.

The advantage of this method is that the sound is routed through your home theater system’s processing. This means it will be controlled by the master volume. So say you’re having a party where people are fighting over the Bluetooth. You don’t have to worry about someone blowing out everyone’s eardrums with their full volume blast beats.

HT Bypass (Best Sound)

Some A/V or stereo receivers come with a separate HT (home theater) bypass. This allows you to bypass the preamp stage and send your sound directly through the power amplifier into your left and right speakers and your subwoofer. The advantage here also being you aren’t getting muddy crossover from your center and rear speakers.

This is risky because there is no processing done by your unit whatsoever. That means that your volume control comes entirely from the volume of the audio itself. So if you accidentally connect with your phone at full volume, you could damage your speakers.

Let’s Get Wireless

So by now, you’re probably in a good position to make a decision. You can get a Bluetooth audio adapter, connect your device, and start living the wireless audio dream. You may be limited to two channels, but that’s the price you pay for the elegance of fewer wires.

Posted on Last updated: June 16, 2023

The 7 Best Bluetooth Speakers For Bass. Summer 2023 Reviews

If you’re a fan of bass-heavy music like EDM or hip-hop, it’s important to have a speaker that can produce a warm and full bass. While some speakers on the market struggle to reproduce low-bass, others can accurately reproduce the present and powerful bass you’re looking for. Speakers that support Bluetooth are great for their portability; you can use them out and about since they don’t require an internet connection. Whether you want a speaker with a good voice assistant or a speaker to fit your budget, many options are available that have a good bass performance.

We’ve tested over 115 speakers, and below are our recommendations for the best speakers for bass. If you want to see more speakers, check out our picks for the loudest Bluetooth speakers, the best speakers for parties, the best-sounding Bluetooth speakers, and the best cheap speakers.

Best Bluetooth Speaker For Bass

JBL PartyBox 310

The best Bluetooth speaker for bass we’ve tested is the JBL PartyBox 310. This large and powerful speaker brings out all the thump and rumble in your favorite tunes, so you can party in the comfort of your home. Bass lovers can take advantage of all the extra customization tools available, too, including a Bass Boost feature to pump up the boom and a more traditional graphic EQ to switch up its sound across the range. Even with all that energy in the bass range, vocals and other instruments are still clear and accurate in the mix, ensuring a great sound quality with all your audio content. As its name implies, this speaker is designed with parties in mind. As a result, it boasts many cool features you won’t find with more traditional speakers, including microphone and guitar inputs for when you want to host your next sing-along. The circular RGB lights on the front of the speaker are customizable, too, so you can set the mood with the right colors and patterns. Karaoke and DJ settings are also available in the speaker’s companion app. If you’re looking for a simpler Bluetooth speaker, getting such a premium model is probably not worth it, but if you want the best of the best, this speaker has it all.

Best Upper Mid-Range Bluetooth Speaker For Bass

Sony SRS-XG500

The Sony SRS-XG500 is another awesome speaker for bass lovers. This powerful Bluetooth speaker has no trouble bringing out the deep thump and rumble in the mix, especially with bass-heavy EDM and hip-hop tracks. It boasts a sleek and premium design and a ton of sound customization tools to make the most of your favorite tracks. The MEGA BASS preset adds more boom in the bass, and there’s also a graphic EQ in its companion app to switch it up across the range. Since it’s a smaller alternative to the JBL PartyBox 310, this speaker is easier to take on the go—there’s even a built-in handle for easy transport. Take it with you to the next party or out into your backyard, and you can still enjoy many of the same cool features, including microphone and guitar inputs. The RGB lights are customizable for a more ambient experience as well. That said, since this speaker is a little smaller than the JBL, it’s not surprising that it reproduces a touch less low-bass. It’s still more than suitable for bass lovers, though—and it may offer a better value if you don’t have room for the JBL.

Best Mid-Range Bluetooth Speaker For Bass

Monster Rockin’ Roller 270X

The Monster Rockin’ Roller 270X is another great party speaker for bass. It’s more affordable than our top picks and still boasts many of the same features. Microphone and guitar inputs let you become your own musician, and there’s even a bottle opener built into the speaker itself for amateur bartenders. The LED lights next to the controls make it easy to spot the buttons in a dark and crowded room, which is a cool touch, even if you can’t customize the colors to your liking. These include bass and treble controls to help you switch up its sound based on your preferences. That said, you may not need to customize the speaker’s sound in the first place—its sound quality is great right out of the box. Voices and instruments are clear in the mix, with a little extra sparkle in the treble to bring higher-pitched sounds to life. There’s some extra punch in the high-bass, too, which adds excitement to bass-heavy tunes. Overall, it’s suitable for lots of different music genres. It doesn’t reproduce quite as much low-bass as the Sony SRS-XG500, but it’s not as noticeable for more casual listeners. For a more affordable price, this speaker is worth a look.

Best Lower Mid-Range Bluetooth Speaker For Bass

Anker Soundcore Motion Boom

The Anker Soundcore Motion Boom is a small but mighty speaker that can produce quite an extended low-bass for its portable size. It’s a more affordable alternative to the Monster Rockin’ Roller 270X, and while it doesn’t have any microphone or guitar inputs for your next party, it may prove to be a better value if you don’t plan to use those features in the first place. For its price, it brings a solid amount of bass, ensuring that you feel the punch in bass-heavy tracks like EDM and hip-hop. Other instruments remain clear in the mix, too, and the bass doesn’t overwhelm them, so you enjoy a clear and accurate reproduction of your favorite songs. If you want a different sound, there are a lot of customization tools on hand. There’s a BASS button right on the speaker itself, which you can use to add more punch in the bass to your tunes. Also, you find a graphic EQ and other presets through the speaker’s companion app, which lets you switch up its sound across the whole range. It’s smaller and lighter than the top picks on our list, so you can easily carry it with you from room to room and bring it outside. Overall, it’s a versatile pick that brings the boom in the bass.

Best Budget Bluetooth Speaker For Bass

Anker Soundcore Flare 2

The Anker Soundcore Flare 2 is the best budget speaker for bass we’ve tested. Overall, this portable Bluetooth speaker is a more affordable alternative to our top picks, and it offers a standout bass performance compared to other products at this price point. This speaker reproduces a good amount of bass right out of the box, but its sound customization features help it to stand out from the pack. Bass lovers can use the BassUp preset to add more thump to the mix, and the graphic EQ gives you control of the speaker’s sound across the frequency range, so you can manually control the amount of rumble you feel. Available in both Black and Blue color variants, this small speaker has rings of light around its edges, allowing you to set the mood as you listen to your favorite tunes. Thanks to its versatile design, you can bring your music everywhere you go, and the over eight-hour battery life lets you enjoy long listening sessions without interruption. It’s small and lightweight and is rated IPX7 for water resistance, which helps protect it if you use it outdoors. It doesn’t get as loud as the Anker Soundcore Motion Boom, which is disappointing if you want to fill a larger area with sound, but it’s still more than suitable for average-sized rooms.

Best Home Speaker For Bass

Denon Home 350

Home speakers are a great option if you only plan to use your speaker within the walls of your home. Many offer built-in voice assistant support for hands-free control and sleek and stylish designs to match your decor. The Denon Home 350 is the best for bass that we’ve tested. You can use this large speaker on its own or as part of your home theater setup with a compatible Denon soundbar, and it brings out all the thump and rumble in your favorite movies and music. Plus, you can adjust the bass levels through its companion app to add even more punch to the overall sound. With built-in Alexa support, you can control this speaker’s functions using only your voice. Whether you’re close to the device or further away, it has no trouble picking up your commands, and it does well in noisier environments. Plus, the microphone mute button gives you the option of privacy when you want it. You can even link it with other compatible Denon speakers in its app, meaning you can spread sound throughout multiple rooms of your home. When it comes to home speakers, this device packs a punch.

Most Versatile Bluetooth Speaker For Bass

Sonos Move

While most of the picks on our list are designed as party speakers, some other options on the market offer a solid bass performance in a more versatile build. The Sonos Move is the best we’ve tested, and it’s a Smart speaker designed to be used both in and out of the home. With a sleek design, it blends right in with your home decor. Plus, the built-in handle makes it easy to bring it with you if you want to listen in your backyard. There’s even an IP56 rating for dust and water resistance to keep it safe against the elements. This speaker’s sound quality makes it suitable for listening to different audio content. Bass lovers will appreciate the deep thump and rumble in the bass especially. Bass-heavy genres like EDM and hip-hop reproduce with plenty of thump and rumble, and the bass adjustment feature lets you add more or less punch to the mix. Since it’s a bit smaller than the JBL PartyBox 310, this speaker naturally brings a little less low-bass to the mix, but you aren’t likely to notice unless you’re an astute audiophile. If party speakers aren’t for you and you prefer something more portable and versatile, the Sonos is a great choice.

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Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best speakers for bass for most people to buy, according to their needs. We factor in the price (cheaper speakers win over pricier ones if the difference isn’t worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no speakers that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).

If you would like to see more products, here’s the list of all our reviews of Bluetooth speakers for bass. Be careful not to get caught up in the details. There are no perfect speakers. Personal taste, preference, and listening habits will matter more in your selection.

The Best Home Bluetooth Speaker

If you’d prefer a home Bluetooth speaker that doesn’t look like a traditional speaker, check out our latest story, 7 Great Speakers for People Who Hate How Speakers Look.

Using a Bluetooth tabletop speaker is the simplest way to get satisfying sound in the home, since it will work with almost any mobile device and doesn’t require a network connection or the use of a special app.

Klipsch’s The One II is the best all-around choice. This speaker has a full, clear, robust sound (which made it our panelists’ favorite in a brand-concealed listening test), and its operation couldn’t be simpler. Plus, the Klipsch speaker’s handsome, retro design should make it a welcome addition to practically any room.

How we picked and tested

Unlike Wi-Fi speakers, the speakers in this guide require no complicated setup—just pair them with your mobile device and enjoy.

We conceal the identities of the speakers to eliminate bias, then play them at matched levels for a panel of experts.

We’ve tested every speaker we can find in this category, from big-bass powerhouses to softball-sized minis.

We put our top picks (and many other models) through hundreds of hours of testing to make sure they hold up under normal use.

Very good sound at a reasonable price

The One II is small and simple, it sounds better than its competitors, and its tasteful styling should please everyone.

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With Klipsch’s The One II, you get good sound in a small, stylish package. It produced clearer, more natural-sounding vocals than the other Bluetooth speakers we tested, and it delivered plenty of bass, too.

The One II’s retro look is handsome and tasteful, so it suits practically any decor. Bluetooth pairing is simple, and the One II, with nothing but an on/off switch, a volume control, and an input selector, is one of the simplest audio systems you can buy. The One II is great for getting good sound in your home without the complexities that Wi-Fi speakers bring.

Good sound, good style

The Högtalare has a big, full sound and a minimalist but stylish design.

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At the time of publishing, the price was 300.

The l Högtalare looks like a collaboration between a skilled acoustical engineer and a modern furniture designer—and perhaps it was.

The simple fabric grille, available in four colors, conceals a big (for a Bluetooth speaker) 6-inch woofer that puts out room-filling bass, plus two fabric dome tweeters of the same type found in many high-end speakers. It produces an even, natural sound that works with everything from RB to country to classical, and it doesn’t require (or even offer) an app for adjustments.

It can sit on a shelf, hang on a wall, or fit perfectly into IKEA’s Kallax and Expedit shelving systems. But it’s roughly twice the size of Klipsch’s The One II and costs more.

For large spaces or loud parties

The Woburn II plays much louder and produces more bass than the smaller tabletop speakers we tested, but it costs a lot more.

Buying Options

At the time of publishing, the price was 550.

The Marshall Woburn II is the muscle car of Bluetooth speakers, with dual woofers that produce powerful bass and a sound that’s robust enough to get a dozen people dancing. It also has convenient, top-mounted volume, bass, and treble controls that make it easy to adjust the sound to your liking.

The Woburn II is much pricier and about three times the size of Klipsch’s The One II, but if you want sound that’s powerful enough to fill an entire loft space, this is the Bluetooth speaker to get.

Very good sound at a reasonable price

The One II is small and simple, it sounds better than its competitors, and its tasteful styling should please everyone.

Good sound, good style

The Högtalare has a big, full sound and a minimalist but stylish design.

Buying Options

At the time of publishing, the price was 300.

For large spaces or loud parties

The Woburn II plays much louder and produces more bass than the smaller tabletop speakers we tested, but it costs a lot more.

Buying Options

At the time of publishing, the price was 550.

Why you should trust us

I’ve been reviewing audio gear professionally since 1990, having worked as an editor or writer for SoundStage, Sound Vision, Home Theater Review, Home Theater Magazine, and numerous other publications. In that time, I’ve conducted and published more brand-concealed tests of audio products than any other journalist in the world. I’ve tested somewhere around 400 wireless speakers.

I’m also an active musician, playing double bass with several jazz groups, so I have a pretty good idea of what musical instruments are supposed to sound like.

Three additional listeners helped me with this guide. One was Lauren Dragan, Wirecutter senior staff writer and headphones editor, who has served as a panelist on most of the wireless-speaker tests we’ve done. The others were LeRena Major, a saxophonist who’s held several jobs in the music industry and is a voting member of the Recording Academy (formerly the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, or NARAS), and Dan Gonda, who plays saxophone, clarinet, and flute in my group Tonic Trio and many other Los Angeles–based jazz and RB ensembles.

Who should buy a home Bluetooth speaker

A Bluetooth tabletop speaker is perfect for someone who wants to enjoy higher-quality audio in their home in the simplest way possible, and for someone who doesn’t intend to move the speaker around often or use it outdoors.

Since Bluetooth is included in all smartphones and tablets and in most newer laptops, you don’t have to worry about compatibility issues between these sources and your chosen speaker, and you don’t have to load any additional apps onto your phone, as you do with Sonos, Alexa, and other Wi-Fi–based speakers.

Because you don’t need to connect the speaker to a Wi-Fi network, you’ll have no problem getting one of these speakers to work in places where network access is tightly controlled, such as in an office or a college dorm.

Should You Get a Smart Speaker or a Bluetooth Speaker?

The choice between a Smart speaker and a Bluetooth speaker depends on your lifestyle and your listening habits.

The big downsides of Bluetooth speakers, compared with Wi-Fi speakers, are that the range is limited, you can’t usually send audio to multiple rooms simultaneously. and in most cases Bluetooth slightly degrades sound quality. (The only exception is when your streaming service, your phone/tablet, and your speaker all support the same Bluetooth audio codec, in which case Bluetooth shouldn’t affect the sound quality.) However, to hear that degradation, you’d probably need a good set of stereo speakers or headphones, and even then you might not notice it.

Because the speakers featured here are all-in-one designs, they don’t deliver the big, enveloping sound of separate stereo bookshelf speakers or computer speakers (though two of our picks can be paired with a second speaker to work that way). But they also don’t require complicated, unsightly speaker cables or additional components.

The Best Bookshelf Speakers for Most Stereos

The Triangle Borea BR03 passive speakers and the Edifier S1000MKII powered speakers are the best we’ve tested under 600.

How we picked

We use the following criteria to help us decide which home Bluetooth speakers to call in for testing:

  • Wireless connectivity: Speakers tested for this guide are Bluetooth-only. They do not include any Wi-Fi–based technology like Sonos, AirPlay, Alexa, or Chromecast. For more information on Wi-Fi–based speakers, see our guides to the best multiroom wireless speaker system, the Apple HomePod, the best Alexa speaker, and the best Google Home speaker.
  • Bluetooth codecs: For reasons I cite in my blog about Bluetooth audio codecs, we didn’t mandate the inclusion of any specific audio codec—the technology that reduces the amount of data in a digital audio file so it can stream reliably over a Bluetooth connection. Despite marketing claims and what you see on many audio websites, the effect that a Bluetooth codec has on sound quality is extremely minor compared with the effects of the product’s tuning and acoustical design. Some codecs, such as aptX HD and LDAC, can produce a noticeable improvement, but only if the speaker itself sounds excellent.
  • Price: We didn’t set any price limits for our testing, but all the models we found were priced below 600.
  • Basic design: To be considered for this guide, a Bluetooth speaker had to be designed primarily for home use—to stay mostly in one spot indoors. Some of the speakers we’ve tested include a rechargeable battery, which is an advantage if you occasionally want to lug your speaker into a different room without having to plug it into an AC outlet, but this was not a requirement. If you’re looking for truly portable, weather-resistant speakers, check out our guide to the best portable Bluetooth speaker:

The Best Portable Bluetooth Speaker

The UE Wonderboom 3 is the all-around best portable Bluetooth speaker because it sounds good and looks cool, and it’s the most rugged model we’ve tested.

In the course of testing for the original version of this article and multiple updates, we’ve tested over 40 different speakers.

How we tested

I started by putting the speakers through a few days of casual use, just to make sure they had no annoying operational flaws that would prevent us from recommending them. I then spent several hours comparing them—first at matched levels, then by cranking them way up, turning them down, messing with their controls, and getting the full picture of what they could do.

Next, I conducted separate brand-concealed tests for each of our panelists. I concealed all the speakers behind thin black fabric, then matched the playback levels using the Dolby-mandated test noise signal recorded from a Denon receiver. This is a “shaped” noise tone that focuses mostly on midrange, and it does a great job of making speakers sound comparably loud even when some have more bass than others.

I streamed the music of each panelists’ choice from Qobuz, using my Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. The music ranged from light pop, such as James Taylor’s “Shower the People,” to the woofer-punishing hip-hop of Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown.” At the end of the tests, I polled the panelists to get their preferences, then I revealed the speakers’ identities so that the panelists could opine on the models’ design and controls.

During these tests, we paid particular attention to:

  • how clear the speakers sounded at normal levels
  • how the speakers balanced bass to midrange to treble
  • how loud the speakers were able to play when cranked up
  • how clear they sounded when cranked up

Finally, I ran a few more tests to get an idea of each speaker’s Bluetooth range and maximum volume, although all of these speakers should deliver enough of both for most listeners.

How Wirecutter Evaluates Sound in Our Headphone and Speaker Reviews

This is the first in a two-part series in which we discuss how we evaluate good sound in our speaker and headphone reviews.

How Wirecutter Tests Audio Products (And You Can, Too!)

Here are the procedures Wirecutter uses to test audio devices, plus a few tips on how you can evaluate them yourself.

Our pick: Klipsch The One II

Very good sound at a reasonable price

The One II is small and simple, it sounds better than its competitors, and its tasteful styling should please everyone.

Buying Options

In many ways, Klipsch’s The One II is the audio system most people want—one that sounds good and looks good, and that’s super-simple to use.

In our brand-concealed listening tests, the One II emerged as the panelists’ overall favorite. “This one made me sit up and take notice,” panelist LeRena Major said. “The voices sounded the clearest, and the bass sounded punchy and well-defined, not boomy.” Dan Gonda agreed, describing the sound as “crisp and balanced,” and my listening notes said much the same.

Lauren Dragan was less enthusiastic; she thought the sound was good overall, but she wanted more bass. The One II has no tone controls, and Klipsch provides no app for adjusting the sound, but you can use the equalizer in your phone or tablet to get a little extra bass if you want it.

The One II plays loud enough to fill a medium-size room, and it sounds clear and natural both with voices and with musical instruments.

It’s extremely simple to operate. Because the One II has so few controls—just an on/off switch, a volume knob, and source selector knob—it should be easy for most people to use. Bluetooth pairing takes just seconds, and there’s a 3.5 mm analog input jack on the back so you can connect an outboard source device, such as a laptop, a TV, or an Amazon Echo Dot.

The One II’s top panel features an on/off switch, a volume knob, and source selector knob. Photo: Rozette Rago

The One II’s top panel features an on/off switch, a volume knob, and source selector knob. Photo: Rozette Rago

We measured Bluetooth range through one wall at 60 feet, using a Samsung Galaxy S9 phone. This falls short of our other picks’ range, but it’s still very good performance, enough to let you wander from room to room in a modestly sized house with your phone in your I found that the One II stayed on and paired to my phone after an hour of not playing audio.

It’s small and stylish. At 6.7 by 12.6 by 5.8 inches, the One II is small enough to fit on most bookshelves and nightstands. The retro look, which harks back to Klipsch speakers of the 1950s, gives it both a hipster vibe and a handsome, classic appeal. It’s available in black with a gold and black woven grille, as shown here, or in walnut with a gray woven grille.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The volume control works independently of the volume control on the source device. As a result, if the One II’s volume control is turned way down, there’s no way to get loud volume out of it, no matter how far the volume is turned up on your source device. If you leave the speaker’s volume set fairly loud, this will not be a concern.

We’ve gotten used to Bluetooth speakers with volume controls for which the maximum settings are conservative enough to prevent gross distortion. But if you crank the One II’s volume and your phone’s volume at full blast, the sound will distort, which makes the bass boomy and garbles the sound of voices. Fortunately, a moderate volume setting on the Klipsch will deliver clear sound with ample volume to fill a room and then some, although both the l Högtalare and the Marshall Woburn II will play a lot louder.

The One II uses a wall-wart power supply. We’d prefer having a built-in power supply with a direct power cord connection to a wall AC socket. If the Klipsch power supply gets lost, it wouldn’t be easy to replace because it’s an unusual voltage (20 volts). However, most people who buy this speaker will likely plug it in and leave it in one place for a long time.

Runner-up: l Högtalare

Good sound, good style

The Högtalare has a big, full sound and a minimalist but stylish design.

Buying Options

At the time of publishing, the price was 300.

The l Högtalare is one of those exceptionally rare products that both an audio enthusiast and an interior designer can love without reservation. It is built much like a high-quality bookshelf speaker, and it looks like minimalist Scandinavian furniture.

This speaker delivers a smoother, more natural sound than most Bluetooth speakers can muster. The Högtalare sounds pretty smooth in the high and middle frequencies—smoother than the One II, but not quite as vivid.

Lauren was a little bit bothered by a peak in the treble that made voices sound a bit sibilant at times, but that’s the only flaw she found worth pointing out. I heard the same thing and wasn’t bothered by it. But my high-frequency hearing is nowhere near as good as hers (no surprise, considering I’m almost two decades older, and males often suffer worse high-frequency hearing loss with age).

“I’m impressed with the bass—it sounds clear, and it wasn’t at all boomy, even when I played Kanye West’s ‘Love Lockdown,’” Lauren said, referring to one of our favorite deep-bass torture tracks for small speakers. The bass level was just about right to her, but I found it to be a bit much; of course, you can use the controls in your smartphone’s music app to tame (or boost) the bass to your liking.

The Högtalare also plays louder than the Klipsch by about 5 dB, which means it can easily fill, say, a three-car garage—which the Klipsch might strain to do. Like the Klipsch, it sounds substantially clearer when it’s turned down one or two notches below max volume.

It looks great but is notably larger than our top pick. At 13 by 13 by 6 inches, the Högtalare is a little more than twice the size of the Klipsch. So it may not fit on some bookshelves, and it’s probably too big to look okay sitting on a nightstand.

I did love the way it fit into my IKEA Kallax shelves with only about ⅛ inch of space on either side and 3/16 inch of space on top. Because the Högtalare’s woofer, tweeters, and bass port all face forward, the sound won’t Echo around inside the shelving unit, as long as the speaker’s flush with the face of the shelving.

The grille is available in black, light gray, blue, or red to suit your taste and decor.

The back panel has a single 3.5 mm analog input, plus a switch for automatic or manual on/off. Photo: Rozette Rago

The back panel has a single 3.5 mm analog input, plus a switch for automatic or manual on/off. Photo: Rozette Rago

The Högtalare doesn’t offer much in the way of features. We did like its button panel, which lights up and shows through the grille, but (as with the Klipsch speaker) there are no tone controls. You can pair two Högtalares to get stereo sound, and the only input is a single 3.5 mm analog jack, which you could use to connect an Amazon Echo Dot to access more music sources.

There’s also a rear USB-charging output that you could use to power an Echo Dot or your phone. We saw a mention of an RCA subwoofer output on one merchant’s site, but that’s incorrect—the Högtalare does not include that feature.

One nice touch is that you can set it for manual or automatic power on/off, so if you want your Bluetooth speaker always at the ready (even after an hour or so of idle time), it can do that.

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The Bluetooth range is about 60 feet, tested through one wall with a Samsung Galaxy S10 phone. It incorporates the standard version of the aptX Bluetooth codec.

Upgrade pick: Marshall Woburn II

For large spaces or loud parties

The Woburn II plays much louder and produces more bass than the smaller tabletop speakers we tested, but it costs a lot more.

Buying Options

At the time of publishing, the price was 550.

The Marshall Woburn II is bigger and louder than our other picks, yet it still sounds as refined, and it’s easy and fun to use. But it’s more than three times larger by volume than Klipsch’s The One II, and it’s a lot pricier.

The Woburn II plays louder than our other picks. It plays about 10 decibels louder than Klipsch’s The One II, roughly the difference between normal speech and talking with a raised voice, and it plays about 5 dB louder than the l Högtalare. Most people won’t need so much volume, but if you have a large space to fill, or you really like playing your music loud, the Woburn II easily gets the job done.

Our listening panel liked the sound of the Woburn II, and we appreciated the inclusion of tone controls to fine-tune the bass and treble. Lauren Dragan praised its strong bass and clear midrange and treble. I found that no matter how loud I played the Woburn II, the bass sounded punchy and precise, and voices and instruments sounded clear. However, for most listening, turning the bass control down to the 9 o’clock position makes the sound much more natural; Dan Gonda, LeRena Major, and I all thought the bass was excessive at its standard settings.

It has a few more features than our other picks. In addition to its tone controls and top-mounted 3.5 mm analog input, this speaker has an extra RCA analog input around back. That’ll come in handy if you want to connect an Amazon Echo Dot.

Marshall also offers an app that lets you pair two speakers for stereo, and provides a five-Band equalizer and several tone presets.

It has excellent Bluetooth range. We tested the Woburn II’s Bluetooth range with a Samsung Galaxy S9 at 90 feet, which is outstanding and especially useful with a big speaker like this one that might be used in large spaces. The speaker goes into idle mode after 20 minutes of not receiving a signal; by using any of the controls on the top panel, you restore the power and the sound.

The Woburn II is equipped with the aptX Bluetooth audio codec.

It’s big. At 12.1 by 15.6 by 8 inches, the Woburn II is too big for most bookshelves, and its powerful bass might rattle anything else off the shelf. It’s best to use it atop a table or to just place it on the floor.

The speaker’s guitar-amp styling may turn off some people, but the fit and finish of the product are excellent, and it’s also available in black, brown, or white.

Other good home Bluetooth speakers

If you want a super-affordable, super-compact, super-simple home Bluetooth speaker: The softball-sized OC Acoustic Newport looks like an affordable portable Bluetooth speaker, but is designed solely for home use. It requires no charging and no power supply because it plugs straight into an AC outlet. The only buttons are for power and party mode. The latter lets you create a simple multiroom audio system; the speaker your phone is paired with broadcasts to other Newport speakers, so they all play in sync as long as they’re within Bluetooth range of the first speaker (in our tests, about 25 feet with no more than two walls in between). It sounds like a very good portable Bluetooth speaker, with clear voices and a surprising amount of bass for its size.

If you want something small for an office or bedroom: The Edifier MP230 is technically portable because it has a rechargeable battery, but it’s clearly designed for at-home use. The 6⅜-inch-wide speaker sounds full and clear, like a much larger and more expensive model, and its wood finish and paddle-style control switches give it a retro vibe that should look great on a credenza. It falls about 8 decibels short of Klipsch’s The One II in maximum volume, but it plays about 2 decibels louder than the OC Acoustic Newport—and unless you’re a record company exec, that’s plenty loud enough for an office. The battery runs for about 10 hours on a charge; if you don’t like having to recharge it, you could just leave the charger plugged in full-time.

If you want a speaker for the shower or bathroom: The Ampere Shower Power is a terrific choice for those who want to start (or end) their day with a song in the shower. It installs easily with an adjustable wrench and has a built-in water turbine that keeps its internal battery charged. The Shower Power sounds surprisingly good, and its big, top-mounted controls are easy to see and use. The biggest downside is that it adds 3¾ inches to the length of the shower arm, which might make the shower head too low for taller people. Also, the turbine does reduce water flow (Ampere claims by 8 to 24 percent), but we didn’t notice the difference even when using the Shower Power with a 1.5-gallon-per-minute shower head. There’s also a more expensive model, the Shower Power Pro, with built-in, app-controlled lighting, but we preferred the sound of the original model.