Bluetooth meets boombox, and it's a match made in audiophile heaven. (Amazon)
Here at Yahoo, our tech editor checks out a lot of speakers. Seriously, you would not believe the number of speakers that are out there waiting to be reviewed. So when he says that a particular model is one of the best you can get, we take notice — and luckily for us all, that speaker happens to be on an exceedingly rare sale right now at Amazon. We give you the Tribit StormBox Blast.
Ready to finally trade your fraying wired earbuds for a sleek pair of Apple AirPods? These second-gen top-sellers have hundreds of thousands of perfect ratings for a reason — well, multiple reasons: clear, rich sound quality, 24-hour battery life and the fact that you won't find yourself tangled up in cords if you accidentally fall asleep with them in. Apple is one of those brands that doesn't really need to have sales since their products are so in demand. That said, we'll take $40 off when we can!
"I've had a real problem with finding comfortable earbuds and for years have stuck to the one [pair of] corded earbuds that were comfortable and didn't fall out," wrote one Apple convert. "I thought it was finally time to try these as I transitioned to only having a cell phone. I was surprised at how comfortable they are. The sound quality is good, and the charge lasts a long time. I'm a believer!"
This compact, lightweight (under half a pound!) portable speaker is ideal for trips, parties or playing music outside while you get some yard work done. It easily connects to devices within 66 feet, and since it's waterproof, you can bring it to the beach or pool without worry.
If you're not a fan of earbuds, these Bose wireless headphones are a great alternative and have up to 24 hours of battery life. Plus, they have a full noise-cancellation mode, and at $100 off, this is a great deal.
Tired of contending with a menagerie of remotes every time you want to watch TV? Stop the insanity with this Fire TV Stick — it can replace 'em all! You'll be able to effortlessly switch between the news, sports, live TV and your favorite streaming platforms for easy access to millions of shows and movies, plus watch over 300,000 titles for free via the included apps. Want to use voice control to navigate? Yup, it's got Alexa built in, too. This is the lowest price we've seen!
"I've converted my entire family to Fire Sticks," wrote a fan. "They're so user-friendly that even my elderly mother can handle it. It takes away the stress of multiple remotes and puts everything in one easy-to-use location."
This speaker is decked out in lights that respond in different ways to the music. You can use it to set up your own rave.
Want to streamline your streaming experience? This Roku box and remote set will have you jumping from Netflix to Disney+ to Hulu in a jiffy. And even if you don't have a smart TV, it'll instantly upgrade your standard boob tube so you can watch just about anything. This 40% discount brings the price close to as low as we've ever seen it.
"I had a regular TV without any streaming connectivity, and this completely upgraded it," said a user. "The streaming quality is so much better than broadcast TV, and now we aren't stuck with just a few channels. It's also really easy to take with you, if you might go to a hotel or somewhere without a smart TV."
The Tribit StormBox doesn't go on sale all that often, and when it does, the price is pretty predictable. But a $40 on-page coupon drops the price to only $5 above its all-time low, making this a particularly good time to snatch up this powerful Bluetooth speaker.
What else can we say except it's all about that bass? With 90 watts of power, the Tribit Storm is loud in all the right ways. It can crank out the volume and the bass so that you feel the music as much as you hear it. And with 30 hours of playback time on a single battery, the party won't stop for a long time to come. That said, this isn't meant to be super-portable — it weighs in at nearly 12 pounds. Carry it around if you want, but you have our permission to skip the gym that day if you do.
A series of 32 LEDs spread across the frame give this speaker a bit of a unique look, while an IPX7 waterproof rating means it can stand up to a bit of rain and splashing.
One of its most impressive features is that it has connectivity up to 150 feet away. Some context: If you're the DJ, you can position yourself half a football field away without losing audio quality. Nice! No more leaving your phone right beside the speaker. After all, what's the point of it being wireless if you're tethered by a virtual cable?
With over 1,700 nearly flawless reviews, a lot of people have turned to this audio powerhouse to keep the beats going.
Legacy brand, schmegacy brand, said this fan: "This is the first BT speaker in its price range that has blown me away! I like my JBL Extremes but would trade them for this any day."
"I am a huge EDM fan and love the bass many of the tracks have. The speakers I was using in my garage just really didn't cut it, so I started doing some research and came across this one and decided to give it a try," wrote another bass lover. "It really has impressed me and sounds amazing, and the LEDs are also fun."
"This speaker is absolutely perfect," raved this reviewer, who appreciated its brute power. "It sounds exactly like listening to the music over headphones, with no unnatural bass or treble, and everything is crystal clear and fills the room."
As I alluded to earlier: If you're looking for a lightweight speaker, this ain't it. "The downside is the speaker is heavy to carry around for mobility and it's kind of bulky."
Another user wanted more ways to control the lights. "My only complaint, if you can call it that, is that I wish there were more ways to adjust the lighting effects. Setting your own combination of colors, a solid color, sensitivity to lows/mids/highs etc."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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