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If you're looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker with a little more bass depth and less distortion, we like the JBL Clip+ ($79.95 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), the Logitech X300 ($59.99 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), and the Jabra Solemate Mini ($60.02 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window). The passive radiator makes bass response seem more powerful, and at moderate levels, the audio is clear and better than you might expect for a speaker this size and price. But for a speaker this size and price, it's an above-average performer. The sub-bass synth hits on this track are a bit more implied than delivered-we hear their top notes, but not much in the way of deep bass. The sustain of the loop also has a prominent low-mid presence, providing a solid thump, while the vocals float cleanly and clearly over the entire mix. The kick drum loop on Jay-Z and Kanye West's 'No Church in the Wild' is delivered with just enough high-mid presence, giving the attack a sharpness that edges its way through the dense mix. The overall sound here is mids-focused, crisp and full, bringing out the guitar strums and pushing the drumming a bit back in the mix. At moderate volumes, Callahan's baritone vocals have a pleasant richness to them, and plenty of treble edge to keep them crisp. The distortion is not a huge surprise-this is an inexpensive, tiny speaker.īill Callahan's 'Drover,' a track without much in the way of deep bass, does not distort at top volume levels, though it's clear there's some sort of digital signal processing (DSP) that tamps down peaks when the volume is at a higher level. delivers a solid sense of bass at moderate volumes, but at top volumes, things get quite distorted-and, as mentioned, if the speaker isn't secured, its passive resonator moves it across surfaces as if possessed. On tracks with powerful sub-bass content, like The Knife's 'Silent Shout,' the Swimmer Jr. The Swimmer Jr. takes about 2 hours to charge. Polk estimates the Swimmer Jr.'s battery life to be roughly 6-8 hours, but your results will depend on your volume levels. The included micro USB power cable connects to the speaker via a covered compartment on the outer panel. Pairing the speaker with an iPhone 5s was a simple, quick process, and the speaker automatically re-pairs with the same device when powered up. (Opens in a new window) Read Our JBL Xtreme Review Of course, this is not an intended feature, so the point is: You need to use the tail to secure this thing, or powerful bass will eventually send it shimmying off of flat surfaces. I thought I was looking at a living creature that wiggled and writhed across my desk, complete with tail. I can safely say I've never seen a portable speaker dance around on tabletops quite the way the Swimmer Jr. You cannot navigate tracks on the speaker itself, nor control playback-that must be done on your Bluetooth device. A status LED tells you whether you're paired or not, and there's also a pinhole mic for the speakerphone feature. Along the outer panel, near the tail, are buttons for Power and Volume-the volume controls work independently of your mobile device's volume level, and the Power button doubles as a Bluetooth Pairing button.

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The speaker grille covers a single 2.5-watt driver that works with an internal passive radiator to provide an impressive sense of power for a speaker this size.

Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. ( See how we test everything we review (Opens in a new window).) The flexible, moldable tail is a little over 6 inches long. The diameter of the bell-shaped speaker is about 2.7 inches, and its height (tail not included) is about 2.4 inches.

The end of the tail tucks through a hole at its base in order to form a secure ring. is waterproof (rated IPX7) and has a unique design, thanks to a flexible tail that can be wrapped around objects (think showerheads, bike handles) in order to secure it. Like the original Boom Movement Swimmer, the Boom Swimmer Jr. offers solid performance for its size and price. If you're expecting mega-bass or lots of power, you'll need to spend more money on something heftier, but the Swimmer Jr. is a solid budget option for those who want a waterproof speaker that can fasten to showerheads or be easily taken on the go.

is a miniature, more affordable take on the Boom Movement Swimmer we reviewed favorably a couple years ago. The company formerly known as Boom Movement has been rebranded by Polk Audio, and we now have some familiar-looking Bluetooth speakers with new names.

Will roll across tabletops if not secured.

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