Every party has its own heartbeat. A festival field shaking under a hundred pairs of feet. A rooftop where someone just hit shuffle at exactly the right moment. A bike ride that turns into a session nobody planned.
Ask ten people what the best party speaker looks like and you will get ten different answers, because there isn't one. There are three.
We built three Bluetooth party speakers because three different lives deserve three different soundtracks.
What if the right party speaker was never about being the loudest one, or the smallest one, but simply the one built for your version of a good time? That is the question this guide answers.
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Soundboks 4: the party speaker for the biggest night of the year
Our journey started with Soundboks 1: the original party speaker that proved you did not need a stage or a sound engineer to move a crowd. Three generations later, Soundboks 4 is the most refined version of that same idea.
This is for the night you circle on the calendar weeks in advance and talk about for years afterward. When over a hundred people need to feel the bass in their chest, Soundboks 4 delivers it without breaking a sweat.
It’s so easy to get the most out of the loudest, best sounding Bluetooth speaker we have ever built. Turn it on, max it out, and dance within seconds.
Soundboks 4 has a reputation for the best Bluetooth speaker sound quality in the category. Ask anyone who has experienced its sound and the answer is always the same: it does not distort, no matter how far you push it.
Soundboks 4 is a heavy-duty Bluetooth speaker. Its flight cabinet has the kind of build quality you would expect from touring equipment, not consumer electronics. As a Bluetooth speaker for outdoor parties, we made sure it’s durable and easy to clean.
Two 10-inch woofers push bass you feel before you hear it, which is exactly why Soundboks 4 keeps showing up on every list of the best party speakers with bass on the market.
For the DJs and hosts who want more control, Soundboks 4 plugs directly into decks, mixers, and instruments through XLR and TRS inputs. It also links wirelessly with up to five other SKAA enabled speakers through TeamUp.
Rated IP65 and built for whatever weather a real outdoor party throws at it, this remains one of the best outdoor party speakers that money can buy.
Soundboks Mix: the most versatile party speaker out there
Before Mix, there was Soundboks Go. This was our first attempt at a smaller Bluetooth party speaker, housing the SOUNDBOKS experience in a more portable frame. Soundboks Mix takes this same philosophy and adds in more refined audio quality.
Most parties are not the biggest of the year. They’re dinner that turns into dancing, a backyard hang that outlasts the sun, and a team celebration nobody scheduled in advance. Mix is built for exactly those moments: the ones that vary in energy and shapeshift as the party progresses.
Whether you’re three people on a balcony or thirty people who showed up uninvited, Mix’s sound profiles mean you can adapt in real time. Choose between Bass+, Indoor, and Outdoor sound profiles for scalable, adaptable performance, whatever stage the party is in.
With a 121dB max volume, you’ve got plenty of power to hype up any crowd. If you need some extra oomph, link with up to five other SKAA enabled speakers through TeamUp.
Powerful bass speakers for home listening rarely double as genuinely portable party speakers. Mix was designed to do both. It’s one of best bass speakers for home use that can also leave the house without complaint. Plus, the swappable Battery means the party never has to end and unlocks off grid experiences.
At 9.7kg, Mix is proof that portable speakers with good bass do not have to choose between size and sound. Bring it to a friend's place or keep it in your lounge–the choice is yours without sacrificing your sound.
Soundboks Rider: the most portable party speaker in the world
Soundboks Rider is a new category of speaker entirely. This portable party speaker is built for the moments that start with a decision made ten minutes before you walk out the door.
Rider is at its best when carried in one hand, strapped to a bike, or tossed in a backpack without a second thought. A bike ride that turns into a beach session. When a hike ends at a lookout point with a view worth soundtracking. Any spontaneous gathering with whoever happens to be around.
These moments only ever need one speaker. This is why Rider skips TeamUp and the XLR and TRS inputs you will find on Soundboks 4 and Mix. It's meant to stand entirely on its own.
Speakers this small aren’t supposed to be this loud. At 118dB and 6.5kg, it delivers real volume without asking you to carry real weight. This combination of power and portability are another reason why you only ever need one Rider.
Rider is a rugged Bluetooth speaker that shrugs off sand, rain, and the general chaos of being outdoors. Rated IP66, it has the highest (ingress) protection of any Soundboks. Search for a rugged speaker built to survive an actual outdoor lifestyle and Rider is right up there.
Splash proof for a pool or beach day, Rider is the most water-resistant portable speaker that we make. Silicone ball corners and a removable steel grill make it more than durable enough for the outdoors. It did survive being shot 100m into the sky after all.
