How to Choose Bluetooth Speakers for a Dubai Apartment, Balcony and Weekend Trip

One of the first things that individuals make for their new flat in Dubai is a small speaker. It must move through a living room, stand up on the hot balcony and even fit on a shelf. It’s quite a competitive marketplace and some sensible tests are time and money-saving.

Start with the room, not the spec sheet

The speakers should be different from a studio apartment to a villa majlis. A small unit on a sideboard or shelf at ear level will sound more full than a large unit on the floor in a small room. If you are in a larger open area, search for a model that has a larger soundstage and good bass, or consider using two models as a stereo setup if appropriate.

Walls, tiles and large windows reflect sound which is common in new towers. A speaker that has some body in the low frequencies has a better ability to deal with that than a thin, bright speaker.

Check what matters on a balcony

Electronics don’t play well outdoors in the UAE. The main problems are dust and heat; so, be sure to specify dust and splash protection, rather than assuming that any portable speaker will handle it. While a speaker may be an outdoor unit, never leave it in direct sunlight in the middle of the day, as exposure to heat will reduce battery life and possibly cause it to turn off.

Battery life: Just as in the case of the cellular phones, a speaker that will last the entire evening will have more use than a speaker with a higher number that you will never use.

Handle or strap: fine details that make the difference between wearing it from the lounge to the terrace.

Connection and daily comfort

To the majority, a speaker goes with a cell phone, but a modern device ought to also keep in mind a number of devices, switch between them with ease and stability and maintain a steady connection across a wall. When connecting to a TV or a laptop, if you want to play the music, check for an additional wired input as video may lag behind audio on some devices.

Before you select, it’s important to hear a model first. The ears don’t lie: sound is described by words, but your ears will tell you if vocals sound natural and if the bass will remain tight and clean on your level. If you prefer to compare in person, the Dr.Head store in Dubai Media City has listening zones to check out and its online catalogue is organised under the wireless speakers for home and wireless speakers for portable use headings so you can view what’s available before visiting the store.

Sound quality for everyday listening

It’s not necessary to have a studio to enjoy music at home, but some habits make all the difference. Avoid corners as this will make everything sound bassy. Give it some space from the wall behind it.

Weekend trips and travel

If the speaker does go to the beach, desert or camping area, size and weight become more important. The rugged build and reliable rating to sand and water are more important than additional features.