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This summer, take your music outside with you. These seven wireless speakers will connect to your mobile phone, tablet, or digital audio player, and some even use Bluetooth, allowing you to pair them with any Bluetooth-enabled device.
By Lisa Cassavoy
\nDon\'t write off Jawbone\'s Jambox as just a pretty face. Hidden behind its bold colors and cool styling are proprietary acoustic drivers that deliver a powerful blast of music.\n
\nTechnical Details: Connects to Bluetooth-enabled devices. The Jambox includes a 36-inch stereo cable, 60-inch micro USB cable, wall charger, and carrying case. In addition, a built-in microphone allows the Jambox to become a speakerphone, in case an important call interrupts your dance party.", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/Lj/7-wireless-speakers-02-0613-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/b8/7-wireless-speakers-02-0613-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 600, srcheight: 450 }, { id: "slide3", url: "7-wireless-speakers-to-take-your-beats-outdoors-3", slidetype: "image", title: "Jabra Solemate", description: "Price: $199.99\n
\nThe Solemate is designed for outside use. It comes with a water-resistant sound bag that keeps it safe from dust, dirt, and splashes, but it\'s designed to let the music play, loud and clear. With three front-facing speakers, the Solemate delivers solid sound. As far as wireless speakers go, it\'s one to consider if you want a product that won\'t get damaged with normal outdoor use.\n
\nTechnical Details: Connects to Bluetooth-enabled devices. A built-in microphone allows for use as a speakerphone. It includes 3.5 mm audio cable for wired connections.", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/E7/7-wireless-speakers-03-0613-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/65/7-wireless-speakers-03-0613-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 600, srcheight: 450 }, { id: "slide4", url: "7-wireless-speakers-to-take-your-beats-outdoors-4", slidetype: "image", title: "Bose SoundLink", description: "Price: $299.95 to $349.95\n
\nBose has long been known for its music-docking systems, but the SoundLink Bluetooth Mobile speaker II ditches the dock for a wireless connection. It\'s slightly bigger than the Jambox and the Solemate, but at just 3 pounds, the SoundLink is still easily portable.\n
\nTechnical Details: Connects to Bluetooth-enabled devices. It includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for eight hours of playback and a built-in folding protective cover.", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/1S/7-wireless-speakers-04-0613-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/RO/7-wireless-speakers-04-0613-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 600, srcheight: 450 }, { id: "slide5", url: "7-wireless-speakers-to-take-your-beats-outdoors-5", slidetype: "image", title: "Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air", description: "Price: $599.95\n
\nAt almost $600, the Zeppelin Air iPod Dock & Wireless Speaker system system isn\'t cheap. And at more than 2 feet long, it isn\'t exactly portable. But it delivers great sound and features the iconic Zeppelin-like shape that\'s sure to make it an attention-getter.\n
\nTechnical Details: Dock features both 30-pin and Lightning connectors to connect to most iPods and iPhones. AirPlay allows the Zeppelin to connect wirelessly to any iOS device running version 4.3.3 or later. It can also connect wirelessly to Mac OS X and PCs running iTunes 10.2.2 or newer.", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/oM/7-wireless-speakers-05-0613-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/5R/7-wireless-speakers-05-0613-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 600, srcheight: 450 }, { id: "slide6", url: "7-wireless-speakers-to-take-your-beats-outdoors-6", slidetype: "image", title: "Libratone Zipp", description: "Price: $399.95\n
\nWith its tall, cylindrical shape and wool cover, Libratone Zipp doesn\'t exactly look like a high-end piece of audio equipment. But don\'t be fooled by looks: This is an impressive device that delivers high-quality sound and a wireless connection.\n
\nTechnical Details: PlayDirect technology allows the Zipp to connect wirelessly to AirPlay-compatible devices, including the latest iPads, iPods, and iPhones. It also connects wirelessly to Macs and PCs running iTunes 10.1 or later. A rechargeable battery offers four hours of wireless playback.", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/8V/7-wireless-speakers-06-0613-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/qf/7-wireless-speakers-06-0613-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 450, srcheight: 600 }, { id: "slide7", url: "7-wireless-speakers-to-take-your-beats-outdoors-7", slidetype: "image", title: "Philips Fidelio SoundRing", description: "Price: $299.99\n
\nPhilips\' Fidelio SoundRing takes a whimsical doughnut-like design and gives it a sophisticated twist. The ring-shaped design allows the device to deliver clear sound via two front-facing and two side-facing speakers.\n
\nTechnical Details: AirPlay allows it to connect wirelessly to any iOS device running version 4.3.3 or later. It can also connect wirelessly to Mac OS X and PCs running iTunes 10.2.2 or later. There\'s a USB port for charging iPods, iPhones, and iPads, and an AUX-in connection for playback from CD players and stereos, or an older MP3 player (such as a Microsoft Zune) if you haven\'t yet updated.", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/HF/7-wireless-speakers-07-0613-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/Ie/7-wireless-speakers-07-0613-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 600, srcheight: 450 }, { id: "slide8", url: "7-wireless-speakers-to-take-your-beats-outdoors-8", slidetype: "image", title: "Beats by Dre Pill", description: "Price: $199.95\n
\nNames don\'t lie, at least in the case of the Pill from Beats by Dre. This wireless speaker looks exactly like an oversize pill. Why a pill? Because it\'s \"just what the doctor ordered,? according to the company. This speaker is cord-free and, even though it\'s compact and portable, the Pill delivers booming bass.\n
\nTechnical Details: Pill connects to Bluetooth-enabled devices. A built-in microphone allows for use as a speakerphone. It includes audio cable, USB 2.0 charging/data cable, AC power adapter and carrying case.", credit: "", sourceid: null, sourcename: "", sourceurl: null, sourcelogo: "", thumbsrc: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/8d/7-wireless-speakers-08-0613-smn.jpg", src: "/cm/popularmechanics/images/ZH/7-wireless-speakers-08-0613-lgn.jpg", srcwidth: 600, srcheight: 450 } ] };
Some wireless speakers are truly portable, like the Jawbone Jambox, which is small enough to be held in one hand and easy to take on the road. But the Jambox lacks the outdoor case that the Jabra Solemate offers, which makes that product a better option for a day at the beach. The bigger speakers, especially the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air and the Beats by Dre Pill, prioritize sound quality over portability. The mid-size Bose SoundLink strikes a nice balance between sound quality and portability, while the Libratone Zipp and Philips SoundRing offer designs worth talking about.Whatever your taste in music and musical accessories, there's a wireless speaker for you.
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