Portable speaker stories
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Ultimate Ears debuts EVERBOOM & updates speaker range
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
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eco-friendly
Ultimate Ears has launched the EVERBOOM, a robust, high-quality portable speaker, and refreshed its WONDERBOOM, BOOM, and MEGABOOM models with eco-friendly updates.
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Ultimate Ears launches EVERBOOM & refreshes speaker lineup
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
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nzd
Ultimate Ears unveils EVERBOOM, a portable speaker boasting 360-degree sound and sustainability. The brand also updates WONDERBOOM, BOOM, and MEGABOOM lines.
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Ultimate Ears unveils EVERBOOM & updates speaker lineup
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digital entertainment
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cleantech
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digital music
Ultimate Ears, part of Logitech, launches the EVERBOOM speaker boasting 360-degree sound and durability, alongside updates to WONDERBOOM, BOOM, and MEGABOOM lines, emphasising sustainability.
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Hands-on review: JBL Go 4 bluetooth speaker
Wed, 29th May 2024
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reviews
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digital entertainment
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gadgets
JBL’s Go 4 Bluetooth speaker combines compact design with robust performance, featuring impressive audio, waterproof build, and exceptional battery life.
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Ultimate Ears celebrates 10 years with Ultimate Rewind
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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digital entertainment
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portable speaker
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digital music
Ultimate Ears marks a decade of portable audio culture in Australia and New Zealand with 'Ultimate Rewind' campaign.
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Hands-on review: JBL Flip 6 portable speaker
Mon, 15th Aug 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Once you switch it on, and listen away for up to 12 hours, you will quickly realise that this is a little speaker looking for a party.
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Sony expands X-Series portable speaker range with three new models
Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
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speakers
The company says the SRS-XG300, SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200 all contain high-quality and powerful sound pressure due to X-Balanced Speaker Units.
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Hand-on review: Sony X-Series XG500 Portable Bluetooth Speaker & Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
For as long as I can remember, Sony have been known as purveyors of quality sound. I leapt at the opportunity to review two of their latest products.
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Hands-on review: JBL Go 3 - the ultra-compact portable with punch
Wed, 19th May 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The JBL Go 3 is a compact and stylish speaker that delivers impressive sound quality. It's perfect for on-the-go music lovers.
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Hands-on review: Huawei Sound
Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Huawei Sound review: A sleek, powerful speaker that exceeds expectations with its impressive sound quality and connectivity options.
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Review: BlueAnt X5 bloody good Party Speaker
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
BlueAnt's X5 party speaker packs a punch with great sound quality, portability, and a price tag under AU$400/NZ$500.
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BlueAnt brings the party home with the X5 speaker
Thu, 29th Oct 2020
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digital entertainment
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portable speaker
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digital music
With a proven record of sound-quality at an affordable price, this speaker is bound to be a bestseller in the portable party speaker market.
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Hands-on review: BlueAnt X3 speaker: Local, affordable and good quality!?
Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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reviews
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gaming
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digital entertainment
BlueAnt’s newest product is a sturdy Bluetooth portable speaker that is being released at just $239.95. But is it any good? Yes. Yes it is.
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Hands-on review: The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 impresses with its stylish design and rich sound, offering portability and eight hours of playtime for music enthusiasts.
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Review: Polycom's VoxBox may be the last speaker you'll need
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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uc
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gaming
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reviews
Super clear voice in both directions, Bluetooth connectivity, and a sleek form factor - what else can you ask for?.
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The portable speaker war rages on as new competitor enters the ring
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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digital music
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portable speaker
Harman enters the NZ portable speaker market with JBL Flip 4 and Onyx Studio 4, aiming to challenge established competitors with robust features and design.
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Braven introduces lightweight, durable and loud Bluetooth speakers
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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digital entertainment
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braven
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speakers
Braven unveils the Ready Pro and Ready Solo, two new Bluetooth speakers boasting lightweight durability and impressive sound quality for outdoor escapades.
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UE Wonderboom giveaway, last chance to enter
Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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digital entertainment
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prize
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digital music
Win a lilac UE Wonderboom: Send us your wackiest adventure idea by Wednesday to snag this durable speaker with stellar sound!.
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Hands-on review: UE Wonderboom punches above its weight for sound quality and value
Sat, 1st Jul 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
If you’re looking for an affordable, durable, portable speaker with crisp sound quality for day-to-day use, the Wonderboom makes a solid case.