As the weather gets warmer and we start to plan outdoor get-togethers, it’s time to think about outdoor music, too. If you’ve got a sunny spot on your deck, lawn, or by your garden, you’ll probably want some tunes to accompany your outdoor activities. If it’s time to tackle those weeds and get your garden back in shape for spring or summer, then a speaker also makes a great companion while you work.
Sonos Roam
The all-purpose nature of the Roam makes it an excellent speaker for anywhere, allowing you to easily move it from the kitchen to the garden and everywhere in between. It’s also very smart, supporting control through the Sonos app, AirPlay 2, or your choice of voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. Don’t let the elegant design fool you either: This speaker is durable and waterproof, more than ready to accompany you outside, and has plenty of audio oomph.
JBL Go 3
JBL makes excellent Bluetooth speakers for all kinds of outdoor adventures: This model in particular is made to be super portable, with a loop at one end that you can hook around anything you want. While it may not be filling an outdoor party with sound, it’s an excellent little companion for solo gardening, as you can hook it on your belt and listen to some private tunes while you work.
JBL Flip 6
Private music is fine for a little bit of gardening, but if there’s more than one person around you may want something larger than a personal speaker. The Flip 6 is designed to be that larger solution, a more powerful Bluetooth speaker, known for its deep bass and party-friendly nature, including the PartyBoost mode for easily connecting multiple Flip speakers and filling an area with big sound. Don’t worry, though: Even a single model is enough to supply a backyard space with sound with its up to 13 hours of battery life.
Ultimate Ears Megaboom 3
The Megaboom 3 is the perfect speaker for perching on a nearby deck, bench, table, or chair while you are in the garden. The simple design includes easy onboard playback controls, plus Bluetooth support. It’s incredibly durable and very waterproof, including the ability to float, so you don’t need to worry about using it poolside.
JBL Boombox 2
Imagine you’re really serious about your backyard gatherings. Sometimes you’re eating on the deck, sometimes you’re playing on the lawn, but either way, you want a portable speaker that’s going to be bring real sound for a party that multiple people across a larger area can enjoy. The Boombox 2 is a larger option perfectly designed for outdoor gatherings, including noteworthy base, sound that reaches much farther than smaller speakers, and a massive 24-hour battery life.
Klipsch AQ659 Speaker Pair
If you want serious — and permanent — sound in your garden space, this Klipsch speaker pair is made for outdoor installation, such as under your eaves or in other spots where they can fill your yard with sound without getting in the way. The Klipsch 85W design reliably provides excellent sound that’s hard to find with more portable models, with each speaker including a 1-inch tweeter and 6.5-inch IMG woofer.
