At nearly 18 pounds, this speaker is definitely for the loud, rough, and ready crowd. It sounds quite good for an IPX5 rated unit, and it even has a built-in bottle opener with an ecologic Conscience ...

There are portable speakers, and then there are speakers designed as compact sound systems that can be moved from location to location as needed. The former goes for light weight, long battery life ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side Sound quality: The Braven BRV-XXL/2 has Very Good overall sound quality. Bass has good impact and goes deep, but is somewhat prominent and ...

The top-rated XXL reboots the boombox for modern times, and it's never been cheaper. Plus: A $15 indie adventure game for free. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, ...

The sides of the speaker enclosure are made of a soft-touch rubber and house the various controls, lights, inputs, and outputs that the BRV-XXL sports. At first, I was puzzled by a removable piece of ...

BRAVEN has just announced a new line of shockproof and waterproof Bluetooth speakers. The ZAGG-owned company’s all-new BRV speaker collection includes four models at various price points. The ...

Bluetooth speakers are usually a mixed bag. If you want something portable enough to slip in your pocket, chances are you have to accept middling sound quality. If you've got space in your backpack, ...

As a Northwest native, Jeff lives and works in the shadow of Microsoft, Amazon, and T-Mobile. He enjoys his work as a radiology technologist, but his passion is Android. Jeff has two kids, a beautiful ...

Some people are simply addicted to their music – I am one of these people. I like having my music with me wherever I go. Being a homeowner, and constant tinkerer, I do spend a fair amount of time out ...

Braven’s new BRV line of Bluetooth speakers is designed for the wilderness. Photo: Braven/Zagg A group of tech-loving outdoor enthusiasts created a line of four rugged Bluetooth speakers for Braven.

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