Creative T100 offers excellent value at $80 with glossy design and multiple connectivity. Creative Pebble Pro provides budget-friendly sound at $60 with USB power boost
Go 4 is smaller and lighter at under half a pound. Both speakers feature IP67 rating and durable fabric/rubberized silicone. Both are designed for upward-firing use
Speaker impedance measures electrical resistance to current flow. Lower impedance speakers draw more current from amplifier. Typical home speakers are 4 ohms or 8 ohms
Founded in 1954 by Edgar Villchur and Henry Kloss in Cambridge, Massachusetts. AR-1 model introduced in 1956 using acoustic suspension principle. AR-2 model launched in 1957, selected as "Best Buy" by Consumer Reports
Logitech G560 leads as best overall with immersive RGB lighting and DTS:X support. Creative Pebble Plus offers best budget option with clear audio despite small size. Logitech Z407 provides mid-range performance at reasonable price. Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 excels in gaming with powerful bass. BlueAnt Soundblade wins wireless category with Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity
Charge 5 weighs 0.96 kg and features a built-in carrying handle. Flip 6 weighs 0.55 kg and has a cylindrical shape. Both speakers are IP67 waterproof and dustproof