10 standout Cyber Monday deals on speakers - from the likes of Bose, Sonos, and JBL

A waterproof, submersible, all-around disaster-proof speaker that fits into a cupholder

WOW-SOUND 17-9000 Bluetooth Floating Waterproof Speaker, $147.45 at Amazon (originally $208.77 — you save 29%)

This is the be-all and end-all of outdoors speakers within most reasonable budgets. It floats, it fits into a cup holder (which means, like, in your cooler seat, in your console, in your pool toys, or pretty much anything with a cupholder). Plus, the 360 degrees of LED lighting comes in handy as one might imagine, and the company claims that it'll hold a charge for over 50 hours of playtime. Oh, and it sounds pretty darn good with a four-inch passive bass speaker and omnidirectional Hi-Fi sound. You get the idea. It's worth it.

A slim and sleek but loud subwoofer system

SONOS SUB Subwoofer System, $599 at Amazon (originally $699 — you save 14%)

If you're looking to fill a room with dense, deep sound, and get over 100,000 free radio stations along with it, look no further than the SONOS SUB Subwoofer System. Fair warning, though: It gets loud.

A space-age-looking, punch-packing wireless speaker system

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, $139.99 at Best Buy (originally $449.99 — you save $310)

This might be the steal of the week. Sleek and streamlined as anything, this flat little device produces an astonishing basso profundo. You'll likely not see this deceptively loud disk on sale anywhere near this price until this time next year when something newer, and potentially thinner and better, takes its place. The only downside is that the five-hour lithium-ion battery charge won't last, which, together with its over seven-pound weight, keeps it prohibitively dysfunctional as a portable device.

A portable waterproof speaker from JBL (at a steal)

JBL Flip 4 Portable Waterproof Speaker, $59.95 at Amazon (originally $110.95 — you save 46%)

Water-resistant down to one meter for 30 minutes (IPX7-rated, this lithium-ion-powered speaker lasts up to 12 hours and boasts great sound (if a little light on the bass end, but then it can be connected to other speakers).

A much louder, but less portable and waterproof JBL speaker

JBL XTREME Portable Wireless Speaker, $149.95 at Amazon (Originally $299.95 — you save 50%)

The JBL XTREME takes the cake for small speakers with big sound due to its dual external passive radiators and small feet that put out a solid low end. It also allows you to connect three devices at once so you won't have to fight (as much) over the Bluetooth connection. The only downside is that it's not waterproof, and barely water-resistant (though it is splashproof).

The water-resistant portable Bluetooth speaker of the year

Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM Portable Bluetooth Speaker, $99.99 at Best Buy (originally $249.99 — you save $150)

A massive 100-foot Bluetooth range and an astounding 20-hour battery life made the UE Megaboom one of Insider Picks' favorite speakers this year. Water-resistant down to one meter for 30 minutes (IPX7 water- and shock-proof), the UE WONDERBOOM is a favorite around the Insider Picks office with superb 360-degree sound and near indestructibility.

A highly portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker

Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM Waterproof Super Portable Bluetooth Speaker, $49.99 at Amazon (originally $99.99 — you save 50%)

This is just the miniature version of the speaker above, which if you can spring for it (and of course, pack it), is worth the jump. Water-resistant down to one meter for 30 minutes (IPX7 water- and shock-proof), the UE WONDERBOOM is a favorite around the Insider Picks office with superb 360-degree sound, a long charge, and a cute little lanyard loop.

An affordable, portable Bluetooth speaker for under $10

Insignia Wave 2 Bluetooth Speaker, $9.99 at Best Buy (originally $39.99 — you save 75%)

Are there bigger, better, louder portable speakers? Of course. But at $9.99? Good luck. I tested the Insignia Wave 2 beside a SCOSCHE's BOOMBUOY, which I bought for my boat, and liked its sound better. The only problem was that it wasn't waterproof. Still, for a knock-around speaker, this is hard to...knock.

A ceiling-bouncing addition to their (or your) surround sound system

Klipsch R-41SA Powerful Detailed Home Speaker Set of 2 Black. $249 at Amazon (originally $399 — you save 38%)

100-watt power handling capabilities, a four-inch copper-spun woofer, and a one-inch aluminum tweeter that conform to Dolby Atmos specs mean you can stack these things up for the surround sound experience of your dreams. Just the pair will also do you just fine, though.

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