The Jam Hang Around aims to be highly practical, with a built-in charging cable that winds into the speaker so you don’t have to carry it separately. This is in favour of the more conventional elongated design similar to popular speakers from Sony and LG, such as the Sony SRS-XB31 and LG PH4. Similar to the Jam Zero Chill we reviewed last month, Jam’s decided to forgo its usual ball-shaped speakers with the Jam Hang Around. It also has an ethernet port to avoid wi-fi connection dropouts.įind out whether this is the ideal Bluetooth speaker for your home in our expert Yamaha MusicCast 20 (WX-021) review.

The latest connectivity is on offer with music streaming services supported, including Spotify and Deezer, plus if you have an Alexa device such as an Amazon Echo Dot, you can control the MusicCast 20 with your voice by adding the Alexa skill to the speaker. The Yamaha MusicCast 20 Bluetooth and wi-fi speaker is the successor to the Yamaha WX-010 and it’s now got a larger, more powerful, curved design and many more features as well. Our expert panel of music industry professionals aren’t swayed by cutting-edge tech or gold connections – all they care about is sound quality, so you get the amazing sound you deserve.īest Buy wireless and Bluetooth speakers – skip straight to the best-sounding speakers we’ve tested. And up against it is the latest in Jam’s popular portable speaker range – the Jam Hang Around (HX-P505). Ruark Audio has also released its rival Ruark Audio MRx Bluetooth and wi-fi speaker, and earlier this month we reviewed another high-profile contender, the Google Home Max – we see which performs the best.įor portable speakers, House of Marley is an increasingly popular name for audio products, and we’ve reviewed the Marley No Bounds Sport (EM-JA016) – a cylindrical speaker with IP67 waterproofing and dustproofing, made from ‘mindfully sourced’ materials. This month we’ve reviewed both home and portable speakers – and there are surprises and shocks in store, with some tech not delivering on its promise.įirst up, the Yamaha MusicCast 20 (WX-021) multi-room Bluetooth and wi-fi speaker is part of Yamaha’s MusicCast surround-sound systems range, and can be connected up in a wider setup such as with the MusicCast AV receiver and sound bar. A wireless speaker can come with all the impressive features in the world but how do you know how good it sounds? That’s where we come in.

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