Complete your bedroom with the absolutely perfect speaker

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Use this guide to find that will turn your bedroom into a Xanadu of grooves.

Aquiet bedroom just feels meh. You know it. We know it. A bedroom speaker lets you create your own world—whether it’s throwback 2000s R&B that turns your room into a secret karaoke club or twangy country ballads for your post-breakup malaise. With music, your bedroom becomes an entire island of you. Without it, something is missing.

Which is why you need a speaker in your sleep space; it’s a definite, a must, a non-negotiable. The big question is: What’s the best speaker for your bedroom?

That depends on you and your room. We’re here to help. So tell us who you are, and we’ll tell you what you need.

Your bed is your favorite spot on earth …

If this is you, the JBL Horizon 3 is the best bedroom speaker for you.

What is it?
A speaker, an alarm clock, a phone charger, a bedside light, and a radio rolled up into one.

What’s the style?
The JBL Horizon 3 has a modern design with a pronounced speaker mesh set around a bold, easy-to-read faceplate.

Where does it go?
As an alarm clock, the Horizon 3 wants to be right next to your bed—on a desk, table, or nightstand.

What makes it special?
The Horizon 3 boasts dynamic, room-filling JBL sound that puts serious oomph behind your bops, choons, and anthems. With a dedicated acoustic design, every genre sounds crisp, clear, and balanced. But it’s not just your streaming playlists that pop on this speaker—with built-in radio tuning, you can swing over to your favorite stations to hear the DJ spin or get the morning traffic report. On top of all that, the Horizon 3 is a robust, fully featured sunrise-and-sunset alarm clock. A built-in light fades and blooms to mimic sunrise and sunset, helping you ease in and out of sleep—no blaring heart attack alarms here. Accompanying those lighting effects is a library of ambient sleep sounds to nod off or wake up to, including calming waves, gentle rain, or tranquil forest sounds. Ahhh.

What’s the TL;DR?
If you want a speaker that’s also everything else your bedroom needs, get the JBL Horizon 3.

You forever want to be retro AND relevant …

If this is you, the JBL Authentics 300 is the best bedroom speaker for you.

What is it?
A retro-inspired speaker that brings premium sound together with modern voice features.

What’s the style?
The Authentics 300 channels that throwback amp look—understated, refined, timeless.

Where does it go?
This midsized speaker needs a little more room to breathe; it’s best on a shelf or desk rather than a nightstand.

What makes it special?
The Authentics 300 is more than a speaker. It’s a conversation piece. You may as well be an interior designer as soon as you drop this thing into your room; it classes up the space. And that’s before you even hit play. Once you do that, you’ll be greeted with 100w of smooth, stereo sound. One-inch tweeters bring out the fine details in your music, while a 5.25-inch woofer and downfiring 6.5-inch passive radiators deliver that deep, rumbling bass you crave. To top it off, this speaker doesn’t just look and sound smart—it acts it, too. With built-in Wi-Fi, the Authentics 300 boasts a connection with both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. So not only does it sound life-changingly good, it can answer your questions, schedule your meetings, and design your next favorite playlist. Fresh.

What’s the TL;DR?
If you want a speaker that combines throwback design with modern tech, get the JBL Authentics 300.

You believe music should be a whole mood …

If this is you, JBL Grip is the best bedroom speaker for you.

What is it?
A durable, portable speaker with more than one way to make a mood.

What’s the style?
The Grip will match your style—you can choose between bright and bold colorways, cool neutrals, or even camo.

Where does it go?
The Grip can go anywhere. With its highly durable IP68 rating, it’s fully dustproof, waterproof, and everything else-proof.

What makes it special?
The Grip is a portable Bluetooth speaker that packs plenty of sophisticated design into a humble, can-sized silhouette. First up: This little guy rocks powerful JBL sound, meaning your favorite tracks and content are gonna sound big, even if the speaker is anything but. It’s also equipped with our new AI Sound Boost feature, which analyzes audio in real time by using an algorithm—optimizing for volume while minimizing distortion. With 14 hours of battery life, you’ll rarely have to remember to charge the Grip. And here’s one of the features we’re most excited about: an ambient light built into the back panel of the speaker, boasting unique themes, color options, and brightness settings that can all be adjusted via the JBL Portable app. This speaker is a whole mood.

What’s the TL;DR?
If you want a speaker that’s suited to pretty much any setup, get the JBL Grip.

Your bedroom is a temple (of chaos) ...

If this is you, the JBL Go 4 is the best bedroom speaker for you.

What is it?
A palm-sized powerhouse that delivers top sound, without needing any space.

What’s the style?
With a range of colorways from bright to neutral, and one of our smallest silhouettes, the JBL Go 4 can be as conspicuous or discreet as you want.

Where does it go?
The Go 4 goes anywhere. No shelf space? No problem. Crowded nightstand? It’ll fit. Got attachment issues and never throw anything out? Just plop it on top of your hoarded junk.

What makes it special?
The Go 4 is kind of a secret weapon. You can stash it literally anywhere in your room, but as soon as you hit play, it fills the whole space with JBL sound. That means even with its small silhouette, big bass is always on the table. Or the chair. Or the nightstand. Or the desk. And because this speaker is so durable, you never need to worry about where you stick it. It’s built to handle spills, drops, and dust. So put it anywhere and don’t stress about the perfect spot. Plus, if you want to add even more oomph to your bedroom setup, you can get two Go 4s and pair them together to create a vibey stereo soundscape. Secret weapon indeed.

What’s the TL;DR?
If you want a bedroom speaker you won’t need to see, but will definitely feel, get the JBL Go 4.

In conclusion…

There’s a perfect speaker out there for every bedroom. We hope this guide helps you find it— and ensures that you never suffer the fate of a quiet, music-free bedroom ever again.

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