The Best Shower Speakers
Who doesn't love jamming out to their favorite tunes in the shower? We're certainly guilty of belting a melody or two in the shower, bolstered by a good shower speaker. We enjoy using these waterproof speakers to vibe, listen to podcasts, and relax in the tub. You can drown out the rest of the world, even if only for a short while, focusing only on music and water. If that sounds appealing, keep reading as we delve into our contenders for the best shower speakers.
What to Look For
Bluetooth speakers are a dime a dozen these days, so how do we find the best shower speakers on the market? We used these guidelines: How is the sound quality? How long is the battery life? And what is the Bluetooth range? Our top choice for the best-sounding shower speaker would have to go to the JBL Flip 4, with its room-filling clarity and punchy bass. For a super long wireless range, we chose OontZ’s Angle 3 because it can be taken from room to room and still work. Keep reading to learn more about these and the other top-quality shower speakers on our list.
SoundBot SB510 Water-Resistant Bluetooth 4.0 Shower Speaker
Sounds for the suds
If you’re looking to spice up your showers with some music, you’ve come to the right place. SoundBot’s water-resistant Bluetooth speaker provides a clear sound even over the noise of the shower. With a strong suction cup, you can set it up anywhere you’d like for the best sound. You can even answer calls with it, thanks to the built-in microphone, and it’s tuned to pick up your voice over the splashing of water. Everything from changing the volume to switching between tracks can be done with the easy-to-read face buttons.
Pros:
- The Bluetooth connection is strong enough that you can leave your phone in another room and it will still play. If your showers get steamy, this can be a great way to keep your phone from getting humidity damage.
- The sound is impressive for a speaker this inexpensive. The mids and highs are clear, cutting through the sounds of the shower.
Cons:
- There is no auto-shutoff feature, so you’ll have to remember to turn it off manually to save the charge.
Insmy Waterproof Bluetooth HD Shower Speaker
Showering you with sound
Do you like your speakers to have a little oomph? With a powerful sound in a small package, this speaker from Insmy definitely stands out. If you like your music loud, you’ll like this speaker. Even at max volume, the sound comes out crystal clear, without any distortion or buzzing. We like that it includes a string to easily hang on a shower curtain rod. You can also opt to use a suction cup. No matter how you set it up, even if it falls into water, it’s completely unharmed. With an IPX7 rating, this speaker is fully waterproof and can be submerged for up to 30 minutes in shallow water.
Pros:
- This speaker works well for genres ranging from classical to rock and EDM. Bass comes through clearly and the mids and highs aren’t tinny.
- Because you can use an SD card with stored music, this makes for a great camping speaker. When you don’t have a signal to stream music, the SD card can come in handy.
Cons:
- The control buttons could be a bit more responsive.
BassPal Waterproof Bluetooth Shower Speaker
Rugged and ready to go
To get the party started, all you need is a phone and the BassPal Bluetooth speaker. This baby has a booming sound for its small size and can be used anywhere from the shower to the pool. It even floats, orienting the speaker grill face up so everyone can hear the music. Our favorite part about this speaker would have to be its stereo pairing option. You can pair two BassPal speakers together for true stereo sound and a much louder maximum volume.
Pros:
- When night falls, the lights on this speaker provide a fun, colorful backdrop for the music.
- The suction cup on this speaker is strong. You can trust it not to fall randomly when applied to a smooth surface.
- Even when this speaker is submerged, the sound doesn’t become muddled afterward. Some speakers require you to shake out water to clearly hear the music, but this always plays as clear as a bell.
Cons:
- The FM mode can be hard to control when scanning for stations.
JBL Flip 4 Waterproof Speaker with Noise-Cancelling Speakerphone
Bring the bass
This is our favorite portable speaker to use, both in our home and outside. For baths and showers, this little speaker works perfectly, easily cutting over the noise of running water. The double bass radiators on the side make this speaker great for listening to modern music, which often relies heavily on a strong kick and sub-bass beat. It’s lightweight enough to throw in a backpack or strap to a bike, which we’ve done many times. And if you need to take a call, the microphone picks up voices well while filtering out noise.
Pros:
- The battery doesn’t bleed when not in use, so it always stays charged. And after years of use, this speaker can still hold a charge just as well as when it was new.
- The sound really shines on this speaker, with one of the loudest, clearest outputs on the market at its price point. Even at maximum volume, there’s no audio distortion, crackling, or buzzing.
Cons:
- This speaker doesn’t use a suction cup, so you may have to get creative to set it up for a shower.
OontZ Angle 3 Shower Plus Edition with Alexa
Your little virtual helper
If you want to stay connected to your smart devices while showering, this is the perfect speaker. For Alexa users, this is a godsend. You can change the volume, switch songs, and do everything you normally would with Alexa. If an extra Echo for the bathroom seems excessive, then this is the alternative. It has a rich, loud sound that’s perfect for listening to music, podcasts, and anything you’d like.
Pros:
- The strong Bluetooth transmitter and receiver work well through walls. You could even take this speaker downstairs and still be connected to your phone or Echo device, for example.
- The bass comes out cleanly, without muffling the midrange clarity. Unlike boosted bass speakers, this one strikes the right balance between bass, mids, and highs, making it work well for shows and podcasts.
Cons:
- Because of its smaller size, this isn’t the loudest Bluetooth speaker, making it best for one to two listeners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does IPX mean?
When talking about waterproof electronics, IP, or “Ingress Protection”, is the industry standard of how waterproof a device is, and will have two characters indicating this measurement. The first character refers to how dustproof the device is, while the second describes how water-resistant it is (an “X” means no protection). For an IPX7 rating, the “X” signifies that it has entry points for dust (usually the charging port), while the seven means the device can be submerged in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes.
How are shower speakers waterproof when they have a charging port?
Shower speakers achieve their water-resistance using flaps that seal the charging ports. Depending on the model of the speaker, this makes them water-resistant, so they can be splashed on without harm. Some speakers have such tight seals that they can actually be submerged underwater.
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