This wireless portable speaker delivers amazingly smooth sound with little distortion

Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The JBL Xtreme 4 Bluetooth speaker at Amazon for 34% off This football-sized speaker produces massive sound and really shines in the metal genre. It's a bit pricey, and the app only offers 3 EQ settings (none of which are customizable). Sometimes, you just need more power and volume than a typical Bluetooth speaker can provide. Say, for instance, you're working in your yard or throwing a party outdoors or in a large space. For those occasions, you want sound that's big enough to hold its own against a crowd of people, or to fill up your entire house. Also: One of the loudest Bluetooth speakers I've tested is also the smallest That's where the JBL Xtreme 4 comes into play. This football-sized Bluetooth speaker delivers a surprisingly big sound capable of being heard quite clearly indeed, even from a distance. In other words, this baby goes beyond Spinal Tap's 11. Maybe even 13. But what kind of sound does the Xtreme 4 produce? Let's talk ... Read full article.