Amazon's Big Spring Sale is here, offering savings on several springtime categories, whether you're a Prime member or not.
One of the more exciting spring-themed deals, especially for us at What Hi-Fi?, is the humble Bluetooth speaker, which is perfect as the weather warms up for cook-outs, outdoor gatherings and trips to the park.
That's a solid $49 off the price we tested at and a 25 per cent discount. However, Amazon is only listing 11 in stock at the time of writing – we'd get in quick to get the Charge 6 at this price.
In case you hadn't realized, we're big fans of the JBL Charge 6. Not only did it nab our Product of Year gong at our latest Awards ceremony, but it's also our overall pick of the best Bluetooth speakers and best outdoor speakers.
It succeeds the JBL Charge 5, which was itself one of the most enduringly impressive Bluetooth speakers we've ever tested. The Charge 6 adds several meaningful improvements, including a jump from an IP67 rating to IP68 to ensure it's even more waterproof, dustproof and drop-proof than before.
Not that the all-important sound quality has been left out – internally, the Charge 6 features a 20m tweeter and a newly developed woofer that aims for deeper, more powerful bass than the Charge 5.
An innovative algorithm-driven ‘AI Sound Boost’ also processes audio in real time, optimizing speaker output for consistently powerful and exciting sound with reduced distortion.
Our expert testing team found that this all came together to produce Award-winning sound.
"The Charge 6 certainly sounds more powerful, but that muscle and authority is heard throughout the frequency range, not just in the lower end," our JBL Charge 6 review reads. "The sound is clearer and more detailed than before, with vocals given extra solidity and textural depth; the highs soar with punch but clarity."
The perks don't end there, however. JBL has packed in several cutting-edge features, including Auracast audio sharing and 24-bit/96kHz lossless audio via USB-C.
There's also 24 hours of battery life on board, with the Playtime Boost mode stretching this to 28 hours at the cost of some sound quality. The Charge 6 can even double as a power bank for your smartphone or other device.
Despite a somewhat rugged exterior, the JBL Charge 6 sounds balanced, subtle and controlled, and also boasts useful design tweaks and stacks of features. It's hugely fun to listen to, and highly recommended with $49 off at Amazon.
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