Classy Bluetooth speaker options?

[RedShift42]

I’m frustrated by the lack of classy minimalist Bluetooth sound systems I’ve been able to find, hoping for some suggestions. Most everything on the market looks like it was designed by and for 17-year-olds.

I have a very nice, very small guest cabin that needs music. As much as I’d dearly love to use one of my vintage systems, there’s just not space. What’s really needed is something under $250 that sounds great, easy to use by even a mother-in-law, and with looks (or near-invisibility) to compliment the cabin’s rustic timber construction. Bonus would be wall-mountable.
Bluetooth is a must, so sadly the current IKEA Sonos options are out.
Really hoping you guys know about something I haven’t seen.

 

[wasclywabbit]

Something like this?

 

[Conda]

Audioengine have a few products. High end. Not cheap

 

[kwkshift]

I like the Marshall offerings, myself.

 

[hjames]

I like the Marshall offerings, myself.

Yep - that stuff is kind of a hoot! Baby marshall stacks!
https://www.marshallheadphones.com/us/en/speakers/bluetooth/?

I got a small Marshall practice amp that's fun, but its not bluetooth!

 

[BillyTheKid]

I use Bose Soundlink III. No complaints at all.

 

[DavidTT]

I had a Bose Soundlink like the one pictured above that was pretty great as a background music machine on the deck while grilling. Not HiFi but very pleasing with surprising good bass and very convenient on a Summer evening.

 

[halkaloogie]

I use Bose Soundlink 111. No complaints at all.

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I have one too, as an outside music player, it's great. Not the best sound in the world, but for a portable player it's better than pretty much anything that I tried before by quite a bit.

 

[greymatter]

I heard a Creative Labs I Roar speaker and was blown away by its sound . Waited till it went on sale for 99.00.A AA+ for the quality and sound . Regular priced at around 129.00 get it for 99.00 on sale , I would not look any farther . This product is a steal ! With a build in woofer , it sound amazing !

 

[timofred]

Ruark Audio
sounds great
looks great
But over budget

 

[BillyTheKid]

I have a Tivoli Model 1 radio in my kitchen, and a buddy bought one for his rental cabin. That has a very classy look. They do make a model with bluetooth, as well as am/fm/aux.
Definitely within your price range, in several color combos.

 

[Bradbrews]

The Marley Get Together kind of has a log cabin vibe.

I have been satisfied with it as far as portable Bluetooth speakers go.

 

[Slosh MaGee]

I have a Klipsch KMC-3 I love it sounds sweet and packs a punch. The bass is incredible!

 

[peterp1]

In my opinion, Edifier speakers all the way at this price point. Vintage-esque with 2 small wood speakers, but no "receiver". Just Bluetooth to it, direct RCA inputs on the back, remote control, much better stereo separation than an all-in-one Bluetooth speaker, and sound very good.

Can double for TV sound also, with the TV audio outputs going to the Edifier RCA inputs (set the TV audio output to "Variable" if available so the TV remote/cable remote volume buttons still control the volume level through the Edifiers).

Only $150 without subwoofer output (they don't really need a sub), $180 with subwoofer output (worth it if you ever think you might want to add a small hidden sub because otherwise it's impossible to add a sub with active speakers).

Without Sub out: https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-R1700BT-Bluetooth-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B016PATXSI/ref=sr_1_11?crid=3V6X2LSQZRTLS&keywords=Edifier&qid=1649183782&sprefix=edifier,aps,102&sr=8-11

 

[glend123]

Parts express has a few different kits to build your own. you can put any spin you want on the basic design.

 

[KentTeffeteller]

Klipschorn with a miniamp which has Bluetooth (2 man lift).