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Erin Bashford

Need a last minute NYE party speaker? Here's the 3 I recommend — starting from $99

The tribit stormbox blast 2 bluetooth speaker, 18 inches long and weighing 19 pounds, with multicolored LED lights and a carry handle.

If you're hosting a New Year's Eve party, you'll want to know you're using one of the best Bluetooth speakers to soundtrack it. New Year's Eve is a time for revelry, for new beginnings, and for tarnishing relationships with neighbors. New year, new you, and before the clock hits midnight on December 31st, anything can happen.

I've rounded up the 3 best-party speakers I've tested this year. I've probably spent about 100 hours testing and reviewing audio products at this point — at least half of that on speakers. I've reviewed products by big-name brands like JBL and Bose and also lesser-known, up-and-coming makes.

All three of these speakers have wired 3.5mm jack aux and Bluetooth compatibility, so you can choose which one suits your needs. So without further delay, here are the 3 best party speakers to soundtrack your New Year's Eve. And what's even better? With Amazon Prime, you'll get all of these speakers in time for NYE.

JBL 104 BT speakers

First on this list is a pair of desktop speakers I tested back in the summer. While these aren't necessarily portable, if you're having a house party, that won't be an issue. Simply plug them into your outlet, place them on your table, kitchen counters, desk, wherever, and boogie on down.

Tribit StormBox Blast 2

Now this speaker looks the part, and boy, does it sound it, too. While playing, you get an epic LED light show and with the 'X-Bass' setting, you can amp up the bass until you feel it in your eyeballs. It's portable, too, which makes it great for parties that span multiple floors, or, if you feel like bracing the winter chill, outside.

Majority D40X

The D40X speakers are outlet-powered, like the JBL 104 BT speakers, but these also have Bluetooth connectivity. These are just $99 and perform like a much more premium set.

Which speaker is right for me?

There are three respective use cases for these speakers. Let me walk you through them.

Got a low budget?

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If you only have a little to spare after the holiday season, don't fret. The speaker for you is the Majority DX40 at just $99.

Moving the party around?

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If you're going to be flitting between rooms or venturing outside, you'll want the more portable Tribit StormBox Blast 2.

House party of the decade?

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If you want the best overall speaker to soundtrack the party that will go down as legendary, you'll need the JBL 104 BT speakers.

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