The Houl Zallee Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker is a rugged portable speaker built for water, with an IPX7 rating that lets it sit fully submerged at 3.3 feet for half an hour. It also floats, so a fall off a dock or a raft isn’t a problem. Four drivers and two passive radiators put out 40 watts, or 60 at peak, and the battery lasts 32 hours on a single charge. A USB output on the side turns it into a power bank for your phone. A carrying handle is molded into the body.
Head over to Amazon to get the Houl Zallee Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker for just $60, down from its usual price of $100. That’s a $40 discount and 40% off.
A powerful Bluetooth speaker perfect for any occasion
Here, four hard-working drivers handle the work. Two 15W full-range speakers handle most of the frequency spectrum and deliver adequate volume, while the remaining two 5W tweeters handle high frequencies. Two passive radiators work alongside them to extend the low-end response without drawing additional power from the 40W amplifier. That is why a speaker this size can deliver decent bass.
When shopping for something that will go near a pool or lake, IPX7 is an important rating. It refers to submersion at a depth of 3.3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. In addition, the Houl Zallee also floats, making it easier to retrieve. Rain, splash, and wave exposure are all acceptable, and the ABS and metal construction should protect against the remainder of exposure associated with outdoor use.
You’ll want to know how long you can listen to music before needing to recharge your speaker. Thirty-two hours of playback seems like plenty, especially if you’re camping for a full weekend and don’t plan to carry a charger. In addition, the internal battery doubles as a power bank, with a USB output beneath a rubber flap that lets you charge a dead phone at a remote campsite.
The Houl Zallee features Bluetooth 5.0 with EDR, providing connectivity up to about 66 feet away. Leave the speaker by the pool and take your phone indoors. The built-in mic allows for hands-free calling. As mentioned earlier, a Type-C charging port sits under the same rubber flap as the USB output.
This is where things get particularly interesting for those interested in buying two. When connected in True Wireless Stereo mode, pairing a second Houl Zallee creates a system with 80 watts combined, with each unit operating independently to create a stereo image, one speaker operating as left and the other as right. While a single speaker can certainly fill a small area such as a yard, two create a considerable improvement in overall volume.
The Houl Zallee Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker is discounted to $60 from its original retail price of $100. Rather than attaching separately, the carrying handle is molded directly into the speaker body. Blue, black, and several other color options are available, and the box includes a Type-C charging cable.
