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Monoprice Soundstage3 speaker: Punchy, thumpy, stylish

If you’re looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker that brings the gusto, then Monoprice’s Soundstage3 Portable fits the bill. This is no dainty wallflower of a speaker: A 50-watt Class D amp drives a large 5.25-inch woofer and a pair of tweeters and will supply a decent-size gathering with suitably loud tunes.

More than that, it’s got punch and thump. If you’ve ever tried to get a party started with a bass-challenged audio device, you know how important oomph is.

DESIGN AND SPECS

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