Frost088 July 22, 2024, 11:04 a.m.

Need advice on portable speakers for ipod touch (6th gen)

Hey all! I know I might be behind the times, but I'm still happily using my iPod Touch (6th generation). It's been my go-to music player for years, and I'm not ready to jump on the smartphone streaming bandwagon.

My old portable iPod speaker recently died, so I'm in the market for a new one. I'm looking for an external speaker for my iPod that has good sound quality and is portable enough for weekend hikes or trips to the park.

I know the iPod Touch has Bluetooth, but I'm also open to speakers with a regular aux input. Battery life is crucial too, since I enjoy marathon listening sessions.

Any recommendations for a solid portable speaker for iPod that'll do justice to my carefully curated iTunes library? Should I stick with a dedicated iPod speaker system, or is it time to consider upgrading my whole setup?

Wi-fi80 July 22, 2024, 11:40 p.m.

If you go for a Bluetooth speaker, make sure it supports the audio codec your iPod uses. Some older devices don't play nice with newer codecs like aptX or AAC.

neo 1 July 23, 2024, 1:09 p.m.

Nice to see another iPod user! I'd say go for something with Bluetooth, way more convenient. Just make sure your iPod's battery can handle it - mine started draining like crazy when I used Bluetooth a lot.

Fear941 July 24, 2024, 10:10 p.m.

Dude, I feel you. Ditched my iPod last year and kinda miss it. Anyways, I got the JBL Flip 6 recently, it's pretty sweet. Good sound, long battery, and it's tough - dropped mine in a puddle and it kept on playing lol.

Frost2002 July 25, 2024, 12:51 a.m.

iPod Touch in 2024? Respect, man. Why not just use your phone tho?

los1000 July 25, 2024, 9:02 p.m.

Check out the soundcore 2. Cheap but decent. Had mine for like 2 years, still going strong.

seamore July 26, 2024, 11:58 a.m.

Before you buy any portable speakers for iPod, check out "8 things to consider before buying a Bluetooth speaker" on whathifi. Really helped me narrow down my choices.