The BOOM would have secured the top spot if not for the fact that the above-mentioned ECOROX is so impervious to the elements, especially water. The BOOM has the best sound in a rugged and highly durable speaker by far! In fact, it was a close call for the number one position this year. It's rare that I come across a Bluetooth speaker with no shortcomings, but if ever there were one, the ECOROX would certainly be it. The ECOROX incorporates full functionality into its design, the speaker allows you to control volume, song selection, and even answer calls with its noise-reducing built in mic. Heck, it even floats so you don't have to worry as much about loosing it if it should fall into the drink. With it's rugged fabrication, grippy exterior, loud and crisp sound, extremely compact and portable size, and it's ability to withstand repeated submersions, the ECOROX shines in every category that a rugged Bluetooth speaker can shine in. The ECOROX by Grace Digital edged out the competition this year to take the spot of Best Rugged Bluetooth Speaker of 2013. Only Bluetooth speakers that I have personally reviewed with some hands-on time (either because the company sent me a sample unit to review for iPhone Life or because I got to play around with it at a tech event such as CES) are included in my roundup, so you can rest assured, my ratings come from direct experience. In other words, a speaker that allows you to control song playback and/or answer calls, and/or use Siri, as well as basic volume control, will typically rank higher in my ratings. The more control functionality a speaker has, the better. All of the Bluetooth speakers included in the roundup must be small enough for you to be able to conveniently carry around, either clipped on to a belt loop or backpack, or thrown into a purse or carryall without weighing you down.Ĥ. The speakers featured here must all be capable of delivering high-quality audio on a consistent basis, without much distortion at high volume.ģ. Every speaker featured here has a minimum of an IP-X4 water-resistance rating , if not higher.Ģ. Sound Quality. These rugged speakers must, at bare minimum, be splash proof and able to withstand drops of six feet or more without performance damage. Criteria to be considered for Best Rugged Bluetooth Speaker of 2013:ġ. Water and drop resistance.
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