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Bang & Olufsen's Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) is a speaker that packs a serious punch for its size. Normally priced at $299.99, it's down to $139.99 on Woot for the next 13 days or until stock runs out-and if you have Amazon Prime, shipping is free. Non-Prime members will have to pay $6, but either way, it's only available to the contiguous U.S. (no shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, or PO boxes).
Bang & Olufsen's Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) $139.99 at Woot $299.99 Save $160.00 Get Deal
Get Deal $139.99 at Woot $299.99 Save $160.00 PCMag gave this Bluetooth speaker an Editor's Choice award when it launched in 2020, and it's still a strong contender today.
At just 1.2 pounds, the Beosound A1 is not exactly light for its size, though it comes with a leather lanyard for easy carrying. With an IP67 rating that can handle dust, sand, and submersion, it's ready to accompany you on outdoor adventures. Setup is handled through the Bang & Olufsen app, which also enables its built-in Alexa-though you'll need to link accounts first. It's Bluetooth 5.1-compatible with support for AAC and AptX Adaptive codecs, though it doesn't have LDAC support for high-res listening. The battery life of the Beosound A1 is rated at 18 hours, but that'll depend on your volume settings.
This little speaker gets loud, driven by a 3.5-inch woofer and a 0.4-inch tweeter, both powered by dedicated 30-watt Class D amps. The result is a deep bass (enough to shake a table but without the speaker itself moving around) that stays full even at moderate to high volumes. It's a bass-heavy tuning, which makes sense given its size-though at max volume, the DSP kicks in to prevent distortion, thinning out the sound slightly, notes the PCMag review. Its frequency range of 55Hz-20kHz means you'll get solid lows and clear highs, but don't expect a perfectly balanced studio monitor sound. The app's EQ adjustment isn't the most intuitive, using a circular chart instead of sliders, but it offers some control over tuning.
If you're looking for something newer with the latest Bluetooth tech (and one that's a little more budget-friendly), the Beats Pill is currently $99.99 (down from $149.95) and might be worth considering instead.