This $50 Bluetooth speaker doubles as a sleep machine

This speaker supports stereo pairing and built-in sleep sounds.

By Tony Ware

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TL;DR: The Soundfreaq Sound Spot II Bluetooth Speaker combines wireless audio, Bass Boost DSP technology, ambient lighting, built-in nature sounds, and stereo pairing for $49.99 (reg. $79.99).

There’s been an astonishing amount of discourse lately around the correct way to listen to music. Are wireless earbuds still winning? Are wired headphones cool again? Should audio now travel through your bones instead of your ears? But if your needs involve soundtracking social gatherings, your desk setup, or just your shower routine, you probably want something louder than a phone speaker without hauling around a giant audio brick. The Soundfreaq Sound Spot II Bluetooth Speaker fits that bill, and right now it’s on sale for $49.99 (reg. $79.99).

The Soundfreaq Sound Spot II is a Bluetooth speaker that combines wireless audio, ambient lighting, and relaxation features in a surprisingly compact device. With its Walnut and Black finish and eco-friendly materials, it’s clearly meant to look like something that belongs naturally on a shelf or bedside table.

For audio, the speaker uses Bass Boost DSP technology and a passive radiator to deliver clearer vocals and stronger low-end performance for music, podcasts, and hands-free calls. It also supports True Wireless Stereo pairing, allowing two Sound Spot II speakers to connect together for wider coverage.

Oddly enough, it also moonlights as a tiny relaxation machine. Beyond standard Bluetooth playback, the speaker includes built-in nature sounds, including rain, ocean, forest, wind, and chimes, along with warm ambient lighting and a sleep timer that can automatically shut everything off after 30, 60, or 120 minutes.

The speaker supports Bluetooth streaming, AUX input, and USB audio playback. Its rechargeable battery and splash-resistant design additionally make it practical for kitchens, bathrooms, desks, patios, and pretty much anywhere.

Originally priced at $79.99, the Soundfreaq Sound Spot II Bluetooth Speaker is available for $49.99.

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Tony Ware is the Managing Editor, Gear & Commerce for PopSci.com. He’s been writing about how to make and break music since the mid-’90s when his college newspaper said they already had a film critic but maybe he wanted to look through the free promo CDs. Immediately hooked on outlining intangibles, he’s covered everything audio for countless alt. weeklies, international magazines, websites, and heated bar trivia contests ever since.