Bem Wireless Mobile Speaker

Very portable design. Rich, full audio at moderate-to-very-loud volume levels. Includes actual AC adapter rather than just USB charging cable (a rarity in budget speaker options).

Distorts at maximum volume levels.

In the sub-$100 realm, there are few sonic champions, but our current favorite is the rugged Panasonic SC-NT10, it doesn't distort even at maximum volume, and gets quite loud for its compact size—but at $100, it's a bit pricier than the Mobile Speaker....

Small, great sound, portable, 6 hour battery, multiple color options, solid build

Occassional bluetooth delays make video watching a crapshoot

I really love the bem wireless Mobile Speaker , and it is sitting on my desk playing Spotify as I type this. The audio is above average, though mono, and I enjoy the untethered-streaming via bluetooth. Ideally suited for desktop or bedroom listening,...