Which portable speakers - wired, rechargable

[NickC_UK]

Guess this has probably been asked many times before but situation is constantly changing and I wonder if there anything new out there?

What I am looking for is a small pair or portable speakers. Bluetooth not required as I am quite happy to connect them via 3.5mm jack plug. Battery life of say seven hours would be nice.

Any suggestions what speakers would provide the best quality sound?

Two I am currently looking at are:

X-Mini Max 2
iHome IHM89
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Cheers,
Nick

 

[vi edit]

Logitech UE Boombox is one of the better recommended out there for under $100

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-984-0...ywords=ue+boom

 

[NickC_UK]

Logitech UE Boombox is one of the better recommended out there for under $100

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-984-0...ywords=ue+boom

Thanks for the suggestion vi_edit. Had a look at that now but a couple of issues I noticed are:

1. Mono only - doesn't even pretend to do stereo, some of the other smaller speakers do allow separate left & right speakers.
2. Includes Bluetooth - I have no need for that so would end-up paying for something which I don't use. Also doesn't seem to come with a shorty 3.5mm sound cable attached.

However it might sound better than some of the other speakers I was looking at, don't know.

 

[luv2liv]

i have the Ematic from walmart for $23. it has bluetooth and AUX. battery lasts about 3hours (i think, i havent truly tested it). these will sound as good as the other mini speakers for much more $$$.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ematic-Por...tooth/29116144

if u want big sound to fill up the whole room for a party, you need a bigger speaker. there is no other solution. and this bigger unit from Logitech is perfect! for $150
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-984-0...sr_1_4?ie=UTF8

 

[alangrift]

I recommend the jawbone jamboxes. They were rated best speakers by popular science.