5 speakers to make the most of those impromptu jam sessions

Life in college dorm rooms is perhaps incomplete without late night chill sessions with friends, humming along to the hottest new hits playing in the background. Or perhaps, even in the canteen while enjoying some cheap, lip-smacking snacks and chai.  

However, as is usually the case with a lot of students, an often-prevalent misconception is that good Bluetooth speakers are an expensive investment. But that’s not always the case. These days, some good Bluetooth speakers can be yours for around Rs 10,000 or even lower. If you’re wondering which ones, read on.  

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1. boAt Party Pal 63 20W Bluetooth Party Speaker with Mic 

The boAt Party Pal party speaker comes with two 10.16 cm full range drivers, a karaoke feature and microphone jack included, making it perfect for jam sessions in the hostel. Furthermore, it comes Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and a 10m range, allowing for easy portability. The 20W speaker comes with a 2,200mAh battery good for up to 4 hours of playback and can be charged from 0-100% in 3.5 hours.  

2. JBL Flip 5 20W Portable Bluetooth Speaker 

The JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth Speaker comes equipped with Bluetooth 4.2 and an IPX7 water resistance rating. The 20W speaker features a 4,800mAh battery which provides a playtime of up to 12 hours. What’s more, it’s also ready for impromptu parties and jam sessions, since it is JBL Party Boost-compatible, which allows you to pair two JBL Party Boost-compatible speakers together for a deeper, more immersive stereo sound experience.  

3. Marshall Willen Portable Bluetooth Speaker 

The Marshall Willen Portable Bluetooth Speaker features a two-inch full range driver along with two passive radiators. The speaker offers over 15 hours of playtime on a full charge. Furthermore, it also features fast charging support, with 20 minutes of charging providing for up to three hours of playtime, whereas a full charge takes about three hours. The speaker offers even more convenience with its 30-feet range Bluetooth range, and IP67 water and dust resistance rating.  

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4. Croma 60W Bluetooth Party Speaker with Mic 

If you’re looking for something with a little more oomph, check out the Croma 60W party speaker. This party speaker, amongst other things, features Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, bass and treble controls, LED lights which are activated depending on the music, as well as a microphone included. It also offers up to four hours of playback on a full charge. 

5. Noise Zest 3W Portable Bluetooth Speaker 

If you’re looking for something with a small and compact form factor, which can fit into your palm or even your bag with ease, check out the Noise Zest portable Bluetooth speaker, priced at Rs 1,190. The speaker features Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with a range of 10m, and can switch between normal or bass heavy modes. Furthermore, it takes three hours to charge from 0-100% and provides for up to eight hours of playback. With support for Aux and memory cards, as well as calling support with its in-built microphones, this speaker from the house of Noise truly offers bang for its buck.