Top 5 wireless and Bluetooth speakers to take on the go

Everyone loves listening to music. In fact, the only thing better than enjoying your favorite songs is sharing them with friends and family.

What you need is a portable speaker. Just connect via Bluetooth and play background music at the pool, during road trips, at your next house party, or even in a relaxing bath at home.

Not sure which speakers are worth the investment? Check out our top five choices.

1. Perfect for the pool

JBL FLIP 5, Waterproof Speaker

This Bluetooth speaker gives up to 12 hours of playtime, is waterproof and is made from durable materials. Not only is it a versatile option, but it also comes in several solid colors, camo and black camo. Connect your phone or tablet to share all your favorite songs through this powerful speaker.

Promising review: "Awesome little speaker, perfect for my desk set up. Very happy with the sound in every genre from rock to classical. Bluetooth connection to my MacBook Pro was fast and easy. Rugged, water resistant design will also make it perfect for the beach, boat, or deck."

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$89.95 on Amazon.com

2. The best bass

Anker Soundcore 2 Speaker

Are you looking for a portable speaker with enhanced bass? This Anker Soundcore 2 speaker is the right choice. It comes in black, red, teal and blue for a personalized feel. The materials protect against snow, rain, dust and spills. Get 24 hours of audio any time, anywhere.

Promising review: "I've been very impressed with the sound of these speakers. They are small and very portable, yet sound like a much bigger speaker. Their battery life is quite good. I bought two so I could pair them. ... I highly recommend these speakers."

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$39.99 on Amazon.com

3. Great shower speaker

Travel Case Packed

Listening to music during your morning shower can really help wake you up. Listen to an upbeat playlist through this 6.2 ounce Bluetooth speaker. It might be small, but it's powerful. Get five hours of playtime or up to eight hours at 50% volume. Thirty minutes of charge time gets you three hours of playtime. It is waterproof, so you can listen while hiking, camping, in the shower, or taking a bath.

Promising review: "Wish I could give this amazing piece of technology even more stars. USB charge, no batteries. Surprisingly surrounding rich sound. And simple to pair and use. Buying one for stocking stuffers for everyone on my list. I just LOVE the quality and heft of this little techno-wonder."

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$21.99 on Amazon.com

4. Tiny but powerful

Sony SRS-XB13 Extra BASS

If you're a fan of Sony products, try this Sony SRS-XB13. It features waterproof materials, extra bass and up to 16 hours of battery life. It comes with a multiway strap so you can attach it to a hiking bag, purse, toolbox or whatever else you carry for work or pleasure. Choose between five great colors or buy one of each color and connect them to create a great surround sound system.

Promising review: "This is a great little speaker ... The sound quality is outstanding for such a small speaker when listening to music with clear highs and deep bass. It is loud enough to work around the kitchen or a small house and keep listening without carrying your phone. It has been moisture resistant when we took it out fishing. We really like it."

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5. It's party time

Brookstone Big Blue Go Speaker

For an excellent portable speaker for your next party, get this Brookstone Big Blue Go Speaker. The LED lights and exceptional sound quality help create a fun environment. You can link two together at larger parties or set one near the pool, in the living room, around the campfire or in your bedroom. Get up to 10 hours of playtime from this water splash-resistant speaker.

Promising review: "Best speaker in the price range. I ordered 3 similar speakers and returned the other 2. This one was by far the best. Quality sound in a compact package. Bass is as deep as one can hope for in a box this size. I really like the bass and treble knobs in the back. Also the built in wireless charger is a nice feature."

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$149.99 on Amazon.com

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