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The best speaker for parties we've tested is the JBL PartyBox 310. This large speaker is battery-powered, has telescopic handles, and includes built-in wheels to help transport it. You can customize its RGB lights in its companion app, and it comes with a 12V DC In port that you can use to charge the speaker from your car's lighter port.

With its Bass Boost feature set to '1' and when placed horizontally, it has a boomy sound profile suitable for a variety of audio content. It can get incredibly loud, so it can easily fill large crowded spaces, and it can even get a bit louder when wired to a power outlet. There are mic and mic/guitar inputs, each with volume knobs and gain adjustments, and the PartyBox app features DJ and Karaoke features which may please some musicians. Its battery can also last over 17 hours from a single charge, which is great for long parties, though this can vary depending on your usage.

Unfortunately, there's some compression present at max volume that affects the quality of your audio during louder listening sessions. It also lacks sound customization features like a graphic EQ, so you can't customize its sound profile to your liking. If you're looking for a good speaker to bring to your next party, it's still a solid choice.

The JBL PartyBox 310 is the best speaker for bass that we've tested. There's a 'Bass Boost' feature with two bass levels you can use to bump up the bass in your audio. With 'Bass Boost' set to level '1', it offers a boomy sound profile suitable for a variety of audio content and that can produce a thumpy and rumbling low-bass.

It gets incredibly loud, making it great to use at parties. It features mic and guitar inputs, along with karaoke settings, which is great for musicians and karaoke lovers. While its low bass doesn't get as deep as the JBL PartyBox 710, the 310 is much more portable. It's battery-powered and even comes with a 12V DC port to charge it from your car's lighter port. Also, it's rated IPX4 for water resistance, meaning it's certified to be protected from small splashes of water, so you don't have to worry about it getting a bit wet when taking it outdoors with you.

Unfortunately, there's some compression present at max volume that affects audio quality at louder volumes. Also, aside from its 'Bass Boost' feature, there aren't any sound customization features like a graphic EQ and presets you can use to adjust its sound to your liking. If you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker with a great bass performance to use at your next party, it's still a solid choice.

The JBL PartyBox 310 is the best waterproof party speaker we've tested. It comes with an IPX4 rating for water resistance that certifies it to withstand small splashes of water, so you can use it at your next pool party without needing to worry about it getting a bit wet. With its Bass Boost feature set to its first level, it has a boomy sound profile suitable for listening to a wide variety of audio content. It can get loud enough to fill large crowded spaces and can produce quite an extended low bass, meaning you can feel the thump and rumble in bass-heavy music like EDM or hip-hop. It also comes with customizable RGB lights as well as mic and guitar inputs which is great for karaoke-lovers.

However, while the PartyBox 310 comes with a built-in telescopic handle and wheels to help transport it, it's still fairly bulky and large. It also lacks sound customization features like a graphic EQ, so you can't tweak its sound to your liking. If you're looking for a smaller and more customizable speaker, check out the Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM or the Sony SRS-XG500.

JBL is an American company that manufactures a variety of audio equipment, including loudspeakers and headphones. They have a wide variety of speakers, though they're generally for outdoor use and casual listening. Many of their speakers have balanced sound profiles out-of-the-box, though they often lack sound customization features like a graphic EQ. Some JBL speakers can get loud and come with RGB lights, making them suitable for parties. Many are for use on the go, like the JBL GO 3, which has a small, portable design and a built-in hook. Overall, JBL speakers are well built and have a range of designs and uses, making JBL one of the best brands we've tested.

The best JBL speaker we've tested is the JBL PartyBox 310. While this large stereo party speaker isn't as small as JBL's more portable speaker models like the JBL Boombox 2 and the JBL Flip 6, it comes with extra features like customizable RGB lights, mic and guitar inputs, and a 12V DC In port you can use to charge the speaker from your car's lighter port. With its Bass Boost feature set to the first level, it has a slightly boomy sound profile that can produce quite an extended low-bass, so you can feel the deep thump and rumble typically present in bass-heavy music like EDM or hip-hop. However, there isn't a graphic EQ, so you can't customize its sound to your liking. That said, it gets loud enough to fill large parties, and it's rated IPX4 for water resistance, meaning it can withstand small splashes of water. Unlike the JBL PartyBox 710, it's battery-powered and was also able to last over 17 hours from a single charge, making it great for long listening sessions, though this varies depending on your chosen settings and volume levels.

The best party speaker we've tested is the JBL PartyBox 310. While it doesn't produce a low-bass as extended as the JBL PartyBox 710, it's smaller, lighter, and more portable. It's also battery-powered and features a 12V DC In port to charge the speaker via your car's lighter port. This well-built speaker is rated IPX4 for water resistance, certifying it to be protected from small splashes of water, so you can use it at outdoor parties without worrying about it getting a bit wet.

With its Bass Boost button set to level '1', it has a boomy sound profile that can produce a deep, thumpy, and rumbling low-bass that's typically present in bass-heavy music like EDM or hip-hop. It can get loud enough to fill large crowded spaces and can even get louder while wired to a power source. It features 'Mic', 'Mic or Guitar' inputs, and karaoke-related settings that'll please musicians and karaoke-lovers. You can also connect the PartyBox to other compatible speakers when you want your audio to cover even larger spaces.

Unfortunately, it lacks sound customization features like a graphic EQ to adjust its sound profile to your liking. There are also some compression artifacts present at max volume that can degrade the quality of your audio as you bump up its volume. If you're looking for a good speaker to bring to your next party, it's the best Bluetooth party speaker we've tested.

The JBL PartyBox 310 is the best large Bluetooth speaker with RGB lights we've tested. While it isn't as large as the JBL PartyBox 710, this speaker still gets incredibly loud. It comes with RGB lights which you can customize in its companion app. It also comes with a built-in telescopic handle and wheels to help with transporting it.

In our tests, this speaker could reach a maximum volume level of up to 104.4dB while operating on battery power and could reach a maximum volume of 106.6dB while connected to a power outlet, so its sound can easily fill a large and crowded room. With its Bass Boost feature set to '1', it has a boomy sound profile overall, so you can feel the thump and punch in your music. It even features 'Mic' and 'Mic or Guitar' inputs which you can use to wire an external microphone or guitar to the speaker.

Unfortunately, it doesn't have a graphic EQ or presets you can use to adjust its sound to better suit your preferences. There are also some compression artifacts present at max volume, meaning your audio doesn't sound as clean at louder volume levels. If you're looking for a speaker with RGB lights that can get loud, it's still a solid choice.

The best speaker for parties we've tested is the JBL PartyBox 310. This large speaker is battery-powered, has telescopic handles, and includes built-in wheels to help transport it. It can get incredibly loud, so it can easily fill large crowded spaces. It can even get a bit louder when wired to a power outlet. With its Bass Boost feature set to '1' and placed horizontally, it has a boomy sound profile suitable for different audio content. You can customize its sound to your liking using the graphic EQ in its companion app. Its battery lasts over 17 hours from a single charge, which is great for long parties, though this can vary depending on your usage habits and chosen volume levels.

You can customize its RGB lights in the app, and it comes with a 12V DC In port that you can use to charge the speaker from your car's lighter port. There are also mic and mic/guitar inputs, each with volume knobs and gain adjustments, and the PartyBox app features DJ and Karaoke features. If you're looking for a more affordable party speaker, check out the ION Pathfinder 280. Unfortunately, it doesn't produce bass as deep and doesn't feature mic or guitar inputs. That said, it's smaller, making it more portable. It also gets almost as loud with less compression at max volume, resulting in cleaner audio quality when you max out the volume.

The JBL PartyBox 310 is the best speaker for bass that we've tested. It's a solid party speaker with an extended low-bass right out of the box, so you feel plenty of thump and rumble in the mix. Its Bass Boost feature gives you more control over its output, so you can add even more punch if you like, or you can use its graphic EQ to switch up its performance across the range. Its versatile performance makes it a great pick for listening to many different music genres, but if you love bass-heavy sounds like EDM and hip-hop, you're in luck. Crank up the speaker to enjoy a deep rumble you can feel through the floor.

Since it's designed for use at parties, this speaker comes with lots of cool features. Its circular RGB lights are customizable, meaning you can choose between different color schemes based on your aesthetic. Also, you have microphone and guitar inputs for your next jam session, as well as karaoke settings in the app in case you want to host a sing-along at your next event. Its large design isn't ideal for everyone, though, since it takes up a lot of space in your room. It's still pretty portable, thanks to the built-in handle and wheels that let you roll it from place to place.

The JBL PartyBox 310 is the best waterproof party speaker we've tested. It has an IPX4 rating for water resistance that certifies it to withstand small splashes of water, so you can use it at your next pool party without worrying about getting it a bit wet. It has a boomy sound profile with lots of rumble in the bass, and you can customize its sound profile to your liking, thanks to the graphic EQ in its companion app. It also comes with customizable RGB lights and mic and guitar inputs, which is great for karaoke lovers.

However, while it has a built-in telescopic handle and wheels to help transport it, it's still fairly bulky and large. If you're looking for a smaller, more portable option, check out the Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM, which can also withstand small water splashes. It gets very loud with little compression at max volume, so your audio remains clean and clear-sounding when the volume maxes out. However, it doesn't have light features or inputs to wire external instruments to the speaker.

JBL is an American company that manufactures a variety of audio equipment, including loudspeakers and headphones. They have a wide selection of speakers, though they're generally for outdoor use and casual listening. Many of their speakers have balanced sound profiles out-of-the-box and are designed for use on the go. For example, the JBL GO 3, JBL Flip 6, and JBL Clip 4 have small, portable designs. JBL speakers from the 'PartyBox' lineup, on the other hand, are designed with party lovers in mind. They can get incredibly loud, come with RGB lights, and have mic and guitar inputs. Overall, JBL speakers are well-built and have a range of designs and uses, making JBL one of the best brands we've tested.

The JBL PartyBox 310 is the manufacturer's top offering, and it's a big and booming speaker that'll light up the action at your next party. With striking RGB lights on the front of the speaker, you can set the mood and customize their colors and patterns based on your mood. Plus, there are microphone and guitar inputs, as well as karaoke effects in its app. If you want to listen to music, it's a good choice, with lots of boom and rumble in the bass range to shake the floor with EDM and hip-hop. There's even a graphic EQ in its app to switch up its sound. It's a big speaker, though, so it's not the most portable, and you'll need to use its built-in handle to wheel it around.

The best speaker for parties we've tested is the JBL PartyBox 310. It's a big speaker with flashy RGB lights that packs plenty of punch in the bass, meaning you can amp up the energy in your favorite EDM and hip-hop tracks. This speaker gets loud enough to shake the floor to your next event, and its microphone and guitar inputs bring some added flexibility in case you want to host a karaoke session with your friends. Despite its large size, its built-in handle and wheels make it easy to transport with you from room to room.

Plus, this speaker offers a ton of cool party features to bring excitement to your next event. There's a Bass Boost feature to bump up the bass, as well as a graphic EQ in the JBL PartyBox app so you can customize its sound more to your liking. The app lets you customize its lights, too, and there are some DJ and karaoke effects to adjust the microphone performance. With a battery life of more than seventeen hours, you can keep dancing late into the night. It's a versatile speaker that packs quite a punch.

If the speakers above are out of your budget, check out the JBL PartyBox 310. It's another loud Bluetooth speaker available at a more budget-friendly price, and it's a great addition to your next party. It gets loud&mdash; at 104 dB, it's not quite as loud as the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3), but it's still more than enough to carry sound throughout your space, even if you're outdoors. Plus, the circular RGB lights on the front of the speaker are a nice touch, and you can customize them in the JBL PartyBox app to set the mood at your next party.

With its large design, this speaker has no trouble bringing the thump and rumble in the low-bass, and you get a punchy sound right out of the box. Voices and lead instruments remain clear in the mix, and the bass doesn't overwhelm them. However, if you prefer a different sound, you're in luck. The PartyBox app features a three-band graphic EQ, as well as a bass adjustment feature to control how much punch is in the mix. With its added microphone and guitar inputs for your next karaoke session, you may find it a better value than the SOUNDBOKS speakers, so long as you don't mind sacrificing a few decibels in the process.

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