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Game for a garden party? Chris Rowlands pumps up his summer playlist to select the best Bluetooth boxes for al-fresco audio…
NIMBLE NOISE-BRINGERS
The wily wedge
Sonos Roam
Don’t know your way around an equaliser? This satchel-friendly Sonos does the adjusting for you: shift to a different arena and Auto Trueplay tunes the output to suit your surroundings. Its premium build is worthy of a headline slot, while an IP67 rating makes it an all-weather performer. £179 / sonos.com
The flexible floater
Bose SoundLink Flex
Boat parties might be a holiday highlight, but a submerged speaker will soon sink the vibes. Keep the fun afloat with this hardy hailer: buoyant by design, it’ll bob back up if you drop it in the drink. PositionIQ smarts optimise the audio based on its orientation, whether lying on deck or hanging up to dry. £130 / bose.co.uk