READY RECKONER
BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS
BLUESOUND PULSE FLEX 2I
$699, bluesound.com
More than a Bluetooth speaker, with Wi-Fi and ethernet included this is more like a portable Sonos. It’s AirPlay 2 compatible, and works with streaming services and internet radio.
AUDIO PRO ADDON C3
$449, audiopro.com
A fine blend of classic Bluetooth portability, high-quality audio and Scandie style. Thanks to Wi-Fi, you can stream higher quality sounds indoors, then revert to Bluetooth in the garden.
ULTIMATE EARS MEGABOOM 3
$199, ultimateears.com
The best waterproof speaker – it even floats – offers 20 hours of battery life and a hefty sound, perfect for outdoor parties. It works great for kitchen audio duties, too.
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO YOYO M
$425, cambridgeaudio.com
The best Bluetooth solution for audiophiles’ audio files, this is, as you can see, a stereo pair. As such it’s more like a classic hi-fi system, but with the convenience of wireless.
BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES
AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-M50XBT
$299, audio-technica.com
Long battery life and sound that’s closer to the more neutral tones of hi-fi cans (though still with a slight extra kick of bass), plus great comfort levels, make these ideal for losing yourself in music.
AKG Y50BT
$249, au.akg.com
If you want an on-ear alternative to the Marshalls, these ’phones from AKG remain a great option. The sound is punchy and the styling is pretty cool without trying too hard.
