The dad who hosts, runs the club presentation night or plays a bit of guitar. Not the neighbour-conscious townhouse owner, and not anyone looking for hi-fi accuracy, because this is built to be loud outdoors rather than exact.
What it is
A 240W party speaker on telescopic handle and wheels, IPX4 splash rated, with a swappable battery JBL rates at up to 18 hours. Two inputs for a microphone or guitar, and a light show that follows the music.
Why we picked it
The wheels and the pull handle are the feature nobody notices until they own one: a speaker this size that cannot be moved by one person ends up living in the same corner forever. This one goes out to the patio, down to the cricket club and into the back of the car without a second pair of hands. The swappable battery matters at an eighteenth or a Christmas party, because the music does not stop at the point where everyone is finally dancing.
