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The Best Speaker Deals for July 2024

No matter what kind of speaker you're looking for, we've got low prices on all the top brands

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Music makes the people come together, as Madonna reminded us. Investing in a set of speakers is an important part of setting up your man cave, patio, gaming rig or home theater. Speakers come in all shapes, sizes and purposes: Bluetooth, wireless, smart, portable, outdoor, computer, tower, and bookshelf, just to name a few. Prices can also bring a little sticker shock. We put these devices through their paces in many ways, writing detailed breakdowns of how they handle all kinds of music and sound. Here are the best deals we found on speakers from Creative, JBL, Bose and other brands for June.

Bluetooth & Wireless Speaker Deals

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker

$99.99 at Best Buy
$149.99 Save $50.00

We gave an "Excellent" rating to the Bose SoundLink Flex in our review, noting that it was "portable and powerful" and even though it delivers only mono output, the sound quality is extremely reliable. The1.3-pound SoundLink Flex is IP67 rated for water and dust resistance, and it even floats. The durable rubberized housing can take knocks and drops well, and it has a carrying loop to attach to a carabiner or hook. Taking $50 off makes it a very good deal.

Do you want even more detail about what makes a Bluetooth or wireless speaker the best? Then take a deeper dive into our top tested picks.

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Tower Speaker Deals

Klipsch Reference Series Dual 8" 2-Way Floor Speaker

A terrific speaker to anchor your home entertainment center
$509.99 at Best Buy
$599.99 Save $90.00

Floor speakers are the choice for home theater setups, as the increased vertical height lets them separate components for loud, clear sound and minimal interference. This is a solid price cut on a dependable Klipsch setup, with a pair of 8-inch injection-molded graphite woofers for deep bass coupled with a 1-inch aluminum tweeter and Tractrix horn for bright highs. With peak power output of 600 watts, it'll make your movie nights sound spectacular.

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Bookshelf Speaker Deals

Sony Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers

Solid audio with a classic look for your home system
$149.99 at Best Buy
$199.99 Save $50.00

Sony makes consistently reliable audio equipment, and if you're in the market for a pair of bookshelf speakers that don't take up a ton of room but still deliver good output, consider the Core Series. With a 5" dual-layer, foam, mica-reinforced woofer to handle the low end paired with a 3/4" wide-dispersion super tweeter, it sounds good with all genres of music and works well for gaming and movies as well. This is a deal for a set of two speakers, making it a very nice price.

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Portable Speaker Deals

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 Portable Speaker MAYBE REPLACE

A sturdy cylinder with good water and dust resistance
$85.07 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $14.92

30% off is a really solid discount on the Wonderboom 3, a portable speaker that has an attractive design with some of the biggest volume buttons we've ever seen. In our review, we praised its solid sound through dual 1.6-inch drivers, saying that the speaker "packs a reasonable amount of power for its size." It's simple to set up, can be paired for full stereo separation and it's extremely durable. At this price point, it's a very easy recommendation.

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Computer Speaker Deals

NZXT Relay Dual Channel Desktop Speakers

Solid sound that won't overwhelm your gaming
$169.99 at Best Buy
$249.99 Save $80.00

Manufacturer NZXT is best known for gaming hardware and cases, but they're always diversifying their product line and their first attempt at stand-alone speakers is a successful one. The Relay units are compact in size but use near-field technology to create rich, assertive sound that will complement your PC experience. With independent 3” fiber drivers and 20mm silk dome tweeters, highs and mids come through clearly, and they're simple to hook up with universal 3.5mm and RCA-style audio input connections.

Check out our rundown of the best computer speakers to see how they stack up.

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Outdoor Speaker Deals

Bowers & Wilkins Architectural Monitor 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Speakers

Minimalist sound sources to suit every exterior
$599.00 at Best Buy
$799.00 Save $200.00

Outdoor speakers shouldn't be visually flashy, because you need them to be able to blend in no matter what your decorating style. These simple white Bowers & Wilkins units fit the bill perfectly. Able to be mounted horizontally or vertically, they use 1" aluminum dome tweeters and 5" glass-fiber cone woofers for rich, distortion-free sound, and the auxiliary bass radiator gives a solid low end. $200 off for the set is a nice price cut. Read our listing of the best outdoor speakers for 2024 for more hot picks.

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FAQ

How We Test Speakers

When we review hardware, we're not just running on vibes. All of our analysts have a rigorous checklist that works to determine how products stack up against each other. If you're wondering how we test speakers, here are the broad strokes:

Each speaker we review is tested with its primary connection protocol, whether that be Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or a wired connection.

We evaluate bass response with a track that has deep tones and kick drums, to make sure they don't distort.

We also test speakers across different genres, including classical, rock, and electronic. We use the same songs across reviews so we can compare them most accurately.

For speakers that work with home entertainment setups, we test movies and shows with dynamic sound, loud sound effects, and assertive soundtracks.

For speakers with voice assistants, we test common functionalities like connecting to Bluetooth and setting alarms.

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