Skip to main content

Pop some brews and blast some tunes with Scosche’s new BoomBottle MM speaker

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Since they first hit the market, Bluetooth speakers have gone from a cheap-sounding novelty to a ubiquitous gadget for listeners on the go. Even so, we still see the occasional speaker that makes us perk up and take a look, like Scosche’s new BoomBottle MM, which is essentially the Swiss Army Knife of Bluetooth speakers.

Recommended Videos

Let’s start off with a look at the basic specs of the speaker. The BoomBottle MM features two 6-watt drivers, as well as dual 40mm passive radiators for enhanced bass. This is a rugged speaker, with a durable, military drop-tested design, and an IP67 rating — which means it’s both dust- and waterproof.

Rugged speakers often sacrifice a little clarity in the sound quality department in exchange for toughness, as was the case with Scosche’s BoomBottle+. We haven’t heard the BoomBottle MM in person, but even if it doesn’t sound as great as a high-end indoor speaker, its features will more than make up for it.

One such feature is Scosche’s MagicMount technology, which was first available as a stand-alone cell phone accessory. This lets you keep your phone magnetically attached to the top of the speaker, which is especially handy if you’re using it to play tunes during an outdoor party. The bottom of the speaker is magnetic as well, letting you secure it to a variety of different surfaces, and Scosche says that it’s strong enough to maintain its grip at nearly any angle. There’s even a built-in bottle opener, just in case you forgot one.

Speaking of cool features, the BoomBottle MM features auto-sensing indoor/outdoor EQ, letting it adjust its sound to fit wherever you are. Indoor/outdoor modes have been available in Bluetooth speakers for years, but they’re usually adjusted by a switch, not automatically. The speaker also has an extended battery that provides up to 12 hours of playback time, and you can even pair a second one for stereo sound.

The new BoomBottle MM retails for $130 and is available now, though you’ll only find it online via the Costco website. Select Costco locations also carry the speaker, which will be available for what the company says is “an exclusive membership price.” If the BoomBottle MM isn’t for you, take a look at our lists of the best Bluetooth speakers or the best outdoor speakers.

Kris Wouk
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Kris Wouk is a tech writer, gadget reviewer, blogger, and whatever it's called when someone makes videos for the web. In his…
How to download music from SoundCloud on desktop and mobile
Soundcloud Interface on a Macbook.

If you're a die-hard music fan, you probably keep a curated library of playlists packed with your favorite artists and albums on Spotify, Apple Music, or whatever your favorite music streaming app is. But how do you discover the best indie artists today? Some music-streaming platforms are better than others at celebrating the ‘unsung gem’ acts, but one of the most reliable forums for new, off-the-grid tunes is SoundCloud.

Founded in 2007, SoundCloud has always prioritized music that’s a bit under the radar. With over 320 million tracks in its library, the platform will even let you download a majority of its songs and albums.

Read more
The best kids headphones of 2025: for fun, safety, and sound
Two kids using the Puro Sound PuroQuiet Plus to watch something on a tablet.

Kid-friendly consumer tech is all the rage these days, so it’s no surprise that there’s an entire market of headphones designed exclusively for young ones. But when we think “kid-friendly,” sometimes we imagine products that are built to be a bit more throwaway than their adult counterparts. That’s not the case with the products on our list of the best headphones for kids, though.

We want our child-tailored headphones to include parental-controlled volume limiters, to ensure our children aren’t harming their eardrums. Pretty much every entry on our list checks this vital box, but we also wanted to point you and yours toward products that offer exceptional noise-canceling, built-in mics for phone and video calls, and long-lasting batteries for schooldays or a long flight.

Read more
How to master your equalizer settings for the perfect sound
An equalizer from eqMac.

While most people will simply flip on the radio or load up Spotify to listen to music, audiophiles like to dig a bit deeper and customize their experience. This often comes in the form of adjustments to the equalizer, which offers the freedom to tweak every aspect of the sound booming out of headphones or speakers. Even some streaming services now have built-in EQs, giving you more ways than ever to play with your music and find something that best fits your ears.

Tinkering with the equalizer can be daunting to newcomers, as there are tons of cryptic settings you can manipulate. And if you mess with the wrong one, your sound quality might take a nasty hit. Thankfully, learning the basics isn't too difficult.

Read more