Before you get bitten by the shopping bug and buy the first Bluetooth speaker that catches your eye, it’s important to understand which type of speaker suits your needs.
Bluetooth speakers typically come in a compact, small form as a convenient way to listen to your favourite tunes wherever you go. Meanwhile, larger speakers and stereos produce loud, room-filling sounds that will work wonders for social gatherings or for a home theatre system.
Now if you mix the function of Bluetooth for a home speaker, you get a neat home with great sound system!
This list rounds up some of the best Bluetooth speakers available in the market right now.
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Top 8 Wireless Bluetooth Speakers in Malaysia
Why It’s Our Top Pick:
“Samsung is the first to make a move past the 11.1.4ch setup boundary with the HW-Q950A. Consisting of a soundbar, two rear speakers and a subwoofer, the wireless 16-channel layout is truly capable of rivalling fully-fledged home theatre systems.”
Features:
SpaceFit Sound+ boasts optimisation capabilities for any sort of room. Additionally, its soundbar supports Q-Symphony, allowing synchronisation and a fuller sound with speakers on the newest Samsung TVs.
Performance:
The HW-Q950A comes with up-firing rear speakers, reflecting sound off ceilings to create a breathtaking 3D audio experience, which is further deepened thanks to Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
Listen to the blues with this Bluetooth speaker.
Features:
The Edifier R1700BT comes with a classic wooden finish that complements virtually any type of home décor. Music lovers will appreciate the crystal-clear stereo separation from both the right and left channels.
Performance:
This pair of stereo puts on a very well-balanced performance no matter what type of music you listen to, providing warm and clear tones, especially in the trebles. Listening to the vocals of your favourite songs is a delight thanks to the ability of the speakers to produce rich, detailed midrange sounds.
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 can be a great audio companion for outdoor lovers.
Features:
The Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 encompasses everything you could ever want in a wireless speaker: rugged design, impressive sound quality, and ease of portability. Moreover, its two-tone iridescent fabric finish makes the cylindrical speaker a spectacular stand out.
Performance:
The BOOM 3 is great for social events as it is loud, has a punchy bass, and produces a comprehensive, 360-degree sound so that the music travels in every direction. For the outdoors, its IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating makes it perfect for a pool party!
The Logitech G560 takes gaming to another level.
Features:
Its sophisticated RGB lighting system implements a screen sampler to intelligently determine what coloured lighting best suits every gaming scene. Coupled with the fact that it does not hold back on volume, it makes them perfect for immersive gaming.
Performance:
In terms of audio quality, it produces intricate sounds supported by DTS 7.1 surround sound. Furthermore, the G560’s powerful down-firing subwoofer delivers robust bass music and sounds of explosions for a more realistic gaming experience.
Its myriad of features and streaming options makes Naim’s Mu-so 2nd Generation the go-to choice for a multi-room speaker.
Features:
Besides Bluetooth support, it can connect to a plethora of streaming services via AirPlay 2, Chromecast or its multi-room system. It can easily work as a stereo soundbar too, thanks to its expansive soundstage and HDMI ARC port.
Performance:
The Mu-so 2nd Generation is capable of reaching high volumes without a smidge of distortion in the sound. Moreover, the speakers produce sounds with filling tones along with an effortless grasp of rhythm and dynamics.
Audiophiles rejoice with KEF’s highly-acclaimed LS50 Wireless II.
Features:
Besides Bluetooth, users can access music from various sources, including music platforms via the KEF Connect app, AirPlay 2 and its built-in Chromecast. Not only that, the KEF Connect app offers EQ customisation and it even has a Desk Mode that users can utilise for more desktop-tailored audio.
Performance:
KEF claims that its self-developed Metamaterial Absorption Technology can avoid 99% of possible distortions, granting a clean, room-filling sound. Polished audio is further guaranteed with the incorporation of class A/B and class D amplifiers.
The Google Nest Audio is 75% louder with 50% more bass than its predecessor.
Features:
The Google Nest Audio has a multi-room feature, allowing users to continue playing their favourite hits throughout their home, provided there are other matching Google devices. Users can even obtain stereo sound by pairing two Nest Audio speakers.
Performance:
Users can seamlessly voice control compatible smart devices via the speaker, powered by its on-board Google Assistant. It is also designed with privacy in mind; users can switch off the microphone or voice command it to delete their history.
The palm-sized Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 2nd Gen is not to be underestimated.
Features:
The Beosound A1 2nd Gen conveniently functions as a speakerphone. With three built-in microphones and the latest version of Bluetooth, incoherent voice calls will be a thing of the past. What’s more, the lightweight speaker can be easily carried around using its leather strap.
Performance:
Users can personalise their EQ settings through the Bang & Olufsen app, which even has step-by-step setup guidance for each of their products. In terms of battery life, it can last up to 18 hours at typical listening volumes despite its short charging time.
What is the difference between Wi-Fi speakers and Bluetooth speakers?
The main difference between Wi-Fi speakers and Bluetooth speakers lies in the way they work. Wi-Fi speakers connect to a Wi-Fi network, which then allows the speakers to connect to an audio source.
On the other hand, Bluetooth speakers connect directly to an audio source, making them easier to set up. As Wi-Fi speakers can handle more bandwidth than their Bluetooth counterparts, they are able to support higher-fidelity audio. The downside to Wi-Fi speakers is that they require a Wi-Fi network to connect to, so they are often not as portable as Bluetooth speakers.
Common Bluetooth Pairing Issues
Bluetooth speakers are not connecting? Here are possible reasons why.
Bluetooth is Off
The simplest reason of them all, yet it can still happen to the best of us. Maybe you accidentally pressed a different setting instead of the Bluetooth toggle or forgot to enable the pairing mode for your intended Bluetooth device. Only when both sides are ‘ready to pair’, will there be a connection.
Out of Range
Bluetooth devices work on limited ranges, and multiple factors can affect them and further reduce them. These include path loss, whereby the environment weakens signal strength.
If your speakers’ audio seems faded, distorted, or even just absent, the unconducive environment may have cut short its Bluetooth range, and you’ll just have to bring them closer to one another.
Device is Already Paired Elsewhere
Many Bluetooth devices can only connect to one other device at a time, so any previous device connections have to be disabled before a new pairing can occur. Some devices will even automatically connect to previous devices as soon as Bluetooth is on, so do always check and confirm your desired pairing.