Outdoor Portable Speaker

Fight the dust
It’s not just an aesthetic concern — dust is the number-one enemy of speaker performance. In severe cases, excess dust can damage the speakers themselves. To prevent dust, store speakers in a protective case while they are not in use, and clean the speakers to avoid any buildup.

Clean speakers regularly
Wipe the surface of the speakers with a soft, damp cloth to remove any dust. Avoid spraying any liquid cleaners directly onto the speaker’s surface; instead, spray an ammonia-free window cleaner directly on a soft cloth, then use it to wipe away dirt and other particles. Do not clean the speaker with solvents, chemicals or cleaning solutions that contain alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.

Circumvent heavy sunlight
Keep speakers away from windows, outdoor patios in full sunlight or yards subject to direct sunlight. Extended sun exposure can cause loudspeakers to overheat, primarily due to their compact design. A small fan can keep the Bluetooth speaker cool during periods of heavy use or outdoor heat exposure.

Avoid static electricity
Static electricity — the same energy that makes your hair stand on end — can also damage electronics. It’s a fixed electric charge, typically produced by friction, that can cause sparks or cracking. In addition to dust and sunlight, static electricity is a catastrophic enemy to speakers. A buildup in static electricity, typically caused by rubbing two objects together, can burn out a Bluetooth speaker. Simply put, static electricity is when two objects are rubbed together and one object gives up electrons to become more positively charged while the other object collects electrons and becomes more negatively charged.

Provide ample ventilation
Make sure there’s adequate airflow around the speaker to keep it cool while it’s in use. Traditionally, audiophiles will have fans blowing on high-end loudspeakers to keep them cool — the same tactic is just as relevant for portable Bluetooth speakers, too.