BolaButty Audio Direct via Amazon[amazon.com] has BolaButty 20W Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker on sale for $23.99 - 50% with promo code HLG2IDVRor YENDE8JI = $11.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on orders $35+.
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BolaButty Audio Direct via Amazon[amazon.com] has BolaButty 20W Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker on sale for $23.99 - 50% with promo code HLG2IDVRor YENDE8JI = $11.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on orders $35+.
This compact Bluetooth speaker stands out as a very cheap portable option with surprisingly solid hardware for the price. The teardown details point to two roughly 52 to 60 millimeter drivers, a 2500 milliamp hour 18650 battery, and a repairable design with plenty of screw posts. At this price, the sound is still expected to lack bass and can get distorted at higher volume, and the black model has had inconsistent coupon pricing. It looks like a practical little speaker for casual use or gifting.
Casual listeners wanting a tiny desk speaker, because it sounds good for the price and can pair with another unit for stereo.
The black model is the only one reported on sale, and the final price can vary by state and whether the coupon is applied. Some orders reached $11.99 before tax with the coupon, while others came out higher, including $12.98 with tax or about $15.13 plus tax when using the available $8 clip coupon.
It is described as a good budget speaker, but the sound can be lacking in bass and may distort at higher volumes. The 20W claim may be peak power rather than true RMS, so expectations should stay in the $10-$20 Bluetooth speaker range.
Yes, the speaker can be paired with another unit for use as a connected set. That makes it a practical option if you want to buy a second one later for stereo-style listening.
FCC teardown info points to two drivers around 52-60 mm and a 2500 mAh 18650 battery cell. The unit also appears repairable thanks to multiple screw posts, though internal specs may have changed since the filing.
My altec Lansing hydrajolt 2.0 is still going strong but I looked it up with gemini Ai and it said these generic 20w speakers claim peak wattage meaning the true rms is 5-10watts while the altec Lansing pushes 12w rms, 6w rms per speaker. Not sure how true that is but everyone on SD was crapping all over the altec Lansing speakers when they were $10-$20. Yes, they're lacking bass and may sound a bit distorted at high volumes, but haven't seen anyone suggest alternative Bluetooth speakers at the $10-$20 range.
I don't think you'll get better than Altec Lansing in this range. I have an older one and it's phenomenal for the price. A lot of the inexpensive speakers sound really hollow and tinney
FCC info For future reference:
Customer photo of packaging shows FCC ID 2BLLN-C27, which was granted 2024-10-28, to applicant Audio Jay Inc. of Beachwood OH, which claims "Change in identification of presently authorized equipment. Original FCC ID: 2AFSG-C27 Grant Date: 09/19/2023, applicant: Dongguan Jin wen hua digital technology Co., LTD."
FCC internal photo (teardown) PDF (from 2023) shows two speakers around 52~60mm diameter (larger than the typical 40mm found in budget speakers) and a 2500mAh 18650 cell with pigtail leads, among other things. (things may change since then without the obligatory FCC refiling). It looks repairable with lots of screw posts.
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This compact Bluetooth speaker stands out as a very cheap portable option with surprisingly solid hardware for the price. The teardown details point to two roughly 52 to 60 millimeter drivers, a 2500 milliamp hour 18650 battery, and a repairable design with plenty of screw posts. At this price, the sound is still expected to lack bass and can get distorted at higher volume, and the black model has had inconsistent coupon pricing. It looks like a practical little speaker for casual use or gifting.
The speaker can reach the advertised low price when a coupon is applied correctly.
The FCC teardown details suggest the unit uses two larger drivers and a 2500mAh 18650 cell.
The speaker may be repairable because the internal layout appears to use screw posts.
The speaker has been described as a good option for the price and suitable for connecting two units.
The sale price can vary in California, with the black model reportedly costing more after tax.
Coupon codes shown in the deal post may be invalid for the black speaker, requiring a different $8 clip coupon instead.
The speaker's generic "20W peak" claim may overstate real output, and it may lack bass or distort at higher volume.
The speaker may not match the sound quality of an Altec Lansing model in this price range.
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Customer photo of packaging shows FCC ID 2BLLN-C27, which was granted 2024-10-28, to applicant Audio Jay Inc. of Beachwood OH, which claims "Change in identification of presently authorized equipment. Original FCC ID: 2AFSG-C27 Grant Date: 09/19/2023, applicant: Dongguan Jin wen hua digital technology Co., LTD."
FCC internal photo (teardown) PDF (from 2023) shows two speakers around 52~60mm diameter (larger than the typical 40mm found in budget speakers) and a 2500mAh 18650 cell with pigtail leads, among other things. (things may change since then without the obligatory FCC refiling). It looks repairable with lots of screw posts.
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