What wireless speaker for van?

[Hania]

Usually we have used a digital radio in the van - but now find that reception is a lot better on the iphone - I don't need a massive wireless speaker - recommendations?

 

[Nirvanauk]

I have a Bose soundlink mini. Works for me.

 

[Carolyn and Kev]

Hi there. We have a Bose soundlink which is superb but a tad expensive to be honest. I bought a refurbished one from Amazon

Regards Kev

 

[Hania]

Great - thanks

 

[Jaws]

Usually we have used a digital radio in the van - but now find that reception is a lot better on the iphone - I don't need a massive wireless speaker - recommendations?

Loads in the family here.. some have Bose and other JBL
Tried Bose but ended up with JBL.. seem have a better range while the Bose seems biased towards the base end of the sound spectrum

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[Hania]

Hmmm- just checked price of Bose - eek! It's just for listening to the news. We don't watch TV in the van (took it out) - usually read and (in my case) edit photos. We don't listen to music either - so these two are probably waaay better than what I need. Thanks for the info.

 

[Zepp]

We also have a Bose outdoor speaker

 

[poppycamper]

We use an Avtex sound bar..

 

[Boris7]

I have a Roberts DAB radio that doubles up as a bluetooth or Aux speaker its the older version of this https://www.robertsradio.com/en-gb/radios/blutune-t2 and its sound quality is blooming great, I use it as DAB but as yourself if DAB signal is poor swop to iPhone or even a FLAC player

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Have one of these I take when we go on holidays, very good sound.
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[The Lord Squid]

Bose is excellent. Mine must be at least 6 years old and works well. Is your phone quite new? Mine has double speakers and is fine for listening to the news, or even a radio drama, without an external speaker.

 

[Richard n Ann]

I bought an Anker Sound core mini, it's small but placed on the draining board or similar surface it produces excellent sound with bass. It also has an FM radio and micro SD card slot for playing MP3 files.

It's also good for amplifying the lap top speakers when the sound is poor, small enough to take on a plane, aluminium build quality, long battery life, all for 20 quid

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[Helen Ariel]

We bought an Ultimate Ears Boom before we left as it has a 3.5mm input so can plug it into the TV, works with Bluetooth, it’s shockproof so no probs with dropping it, waterproof & it floats! Sound quality is excellent and it’s USB chargeable. One charge lasts for over 20 hours.

Highly recommended!

 

[Vanderek]

We have an Ultimate ears boom 3 rechargeable by usb

 

[New Street]

B&O - go big!

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[Pops 1]

Ultimate Ears Megaboom. Superb quality sound, battery lasts for ages and is rechargeable from USB.

 

[Pausim]

From an iPhone Airplay, which is lossless, is better than Bluetooth.

 

[dunnah01]

We use a QiLive Q12L Auchan own brand picked up in France whilst on offer at 12 Euros. It's excellent for the money.

 

[mikebeaches]

Lidl smart speaker?

Silvercrest Bluetooth Smart Speaker - at Lidl UK

Silvercrest Bluetooth Smart Speaker - 360º sound with BassBoost function With True Wireless Stereo function (TWS) – use 2 speakers to get the

www.lidl.co.uk

 

[LesW]

Hmmm- just checked price of Bose - eek! It's just for listening to the news. We don't watch TV in the van (took it out) - usually read and (in my case) edit photos. We don't listen to music either - so these two are probably waaay better than what I need. Thanks for the info.

We use the Bose item, and yes it is expensive, but the sound quality is very good, linking it via bluetooth to the laptop when watching DVDs also means the speaker can be placed near to us meaning the volume can be kept low..

However, if you search for 'Bluetooth Speakers' on say, eBay, there are many at around ten pounds or so.

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[Bluemanc100]

I take a Bluetooth speaker away with us (Blaupunkt) but tend to play the radio through the TV as most of the channels we need are there...

 

[ManTheVan]

JBL Flip 5. Superb sound, waterproof, small, light, rechargeable via USB, long lasting charge.

 

[pelican]

We bought an Ultimate Ears Boom before we left as it has a 3.5mm input so can plug it into the TV, works with Bluetooth, it’s shockproof so no probs with dropping it, waterproof & it floats! Sound quality is excellent and it’s USB chargeable. One charge lasts for over 20 hours.

Highly recommended!

Have similar but recently purchased bluetooth tracks emitter that plugs into earphones e ha m plug on tv so no more draping wires .on ebay less than £4

 

[Solwaybuggier]

We use a Minirig in the van - about £130 from memory - takes up very little room, British made and great sound. If you get more ambitious it’s easy to make a stereo pair, or even add a subwoofer.

 

[Otter Spotter]

I bought an Anker Sound core mini, it's small but placed on the draining board or similar surface it produces excellent sound with bass. It also has an FM radio and micro SD card slot for playing MP3 files.

It's also good for amplifying the lap top speakers when the sound is poor, small enough to take on a plane, aluminium build quality, long battery life, all for 20 quid

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Hi, I bought one if these and the sound is good but, I get a regular beep from it and the music stops for a second as though it is listening for me to say something like Alexa or siri does on other bits of kit. Do your do the same ?

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[Vipar]

Have similar but recently purchased bluetooth tracks emitter that plugs into earphones e ha m plug on tv so no more draping wires .on ebay less than £4

Any chance of a link please?

 

[pelican]

Any chance of a link please?

Sorry don't know how to do that ebay no=153920864691

 

[AJM2]

Another vote for the Bose. I have the Soundlink 111 and the Mini. The Soundlink has a better overall sound but the Mini is more than adequate, amazing sound for the size

 

[BusyBuilder]

Hi there. We have a Bose soundlink which is superb but a tad expensive to be honest. I bought a refurbished one from Amazon

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Regards Kev

We have this too, charge up whilst driving, you'll get 10 hours play time. We used ours all around europe listening to BBC sounds or music on phone. Brilliant sound too.

 

[TheAleMan]

Had one of these for about three years...awesome sound and highly recommended....
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