By BHT Staff
April 2019
This article reviews the top 10 speakers for college dorm rooms.
College dorm rooms are notoriously small, which is why you should be careful when packing your bags to move away from home. A good set of speakers is a must have for many college students. You can connect a set to your laptop and host movie nights in your room with friends. The speakers also come in handy when you want to listen to music and relax or when you want to watch online videos for your classes. You may want to consider things such as sound quality and Bluetooth connectivity. The top 10 best speakers for your college dorm room come from a few top brands.
1. Echo Dot Smart Speaker
Some of the best speakers for a college dorm room are those that connect wirelessly to other devices such as the Echo Dot. It comes in several colors and is compatible with apps that college students use, including Amazon Music and other music streaming apps. The Echo Dot comes with Alexa already built in, which makes it easy for you to search for info on the web or stream music as you work.
2. Oontz Angle 3
Another Bluetooth speaker that you can use in your dorm room is the Angle 3. It has a triangular shape that allows music and sound to come through each side and internal drivers that produce better audio quality. With a range of up to 100 feet, this is a speaker that you can take with you and use with any compatible devices too. It comes with a water-resistant case and a battery with an overall playing time of up to 14 hours.
3. Anker Soundcore Bluetooth Speaker
Clear sound and a compact design are just two of the things you might love about this speaker. It can fit in the smallest of dorm rooms and provide sound quality that bigger speakers cannot. Designed for use on the go, the speaker has an impact-resistant case that can withstand long falls and drops. All the integrated buttons across the top make it easy to adjust the volume and change the bass and treble.
4. JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth Speaker
With this speaker, you can enjoy your favorite music while sitting in your dorm room and when you head out with friends. It connects wirelessly and can sync to two different devices at the same time to let you go back and forth between songs. A built-in rechargeable battery takes little time to charge but will last for up to 12 full hours. Not only is the speaker waterproof, but it also features JBL connect+, which lets you pair several speakers together.
5. AOMAIS Sport II Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
The unique shape and design of this speaker can create a focal point when sitting on a shelf in your dorm room. Though the speaker itself is black, it has accents that come in several bright shades. This is great for traveling because it can stand up to snow and water. The speaker also has a rugged shell made from rubber that can handle sharp drops. With Bluetooth connectivity, this speaker lets you listen to music and phone calls on the go.
6. DOSS Touch Wireless Portable Speaker
You can adjust the treble and other features of this speaker with one finger because all the buttons are conveniently located across the top. An included micro USB cord lets you charge the speaker in four hours or less and get more than 10 hours of playtime. This 12W speaker has built-in ports for charging the battery and connecting other devices. It also comes in multiple colors.
7. Tribit XSound Go Bluetooth Speaker
The next time you go tailgating or to an outdoor party, you can grab this speaker on your way out the door. As it connects to other devices wirelessly, you can use it inside or outside. This party speaker has a waterproof design that makes it safe for use next to the pool or in the rain, and it has drivers that produce pounding bass without sharp feedback. It works up to 66 feet away from synced devices too.
8. Sonos Play
If you have an Alexa device, you can connect and listen to it through this compatible speaker. It has a compact design that you can place on a shelf or a desk in a dorm room without wasting space. Capable of working wirelessly, it takes just five minutes or less to set up the speaker. You also have the option of using multiple speakers in your room and connecting them all together. It works with Spotify and other music streaming apps.
9. Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker II
Available in black and a few bold colors, this speaker can match your bed linens or anything else in your dorm room. It has a silicone exterior with a slight texture that lets you grip and grab the speaker to take it out of the dorm. This speaker comes with a USB cord for easy charging and a battery that runs for up to eight hours. It connects wirelessly via Bluetooth and has an aux port.
10. Edifier Powered Bookshelf Speakers
With a low price tag and two aux ports, this set of bookshelf speakers are a solid choice for any dorm room. Those ports work with RCA cables to connect other devices and allow you to use the speakers with your headphones. Buttons on the side let you adjust the treble and bass, while the remote controls the volume and other features. A dome tweeter inside produces clear audio too.
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