Whether you’re taking a warm, relaxing bath or a refreshing shower in the morning, you can also do something good for your ears. Music lovers don’t have to go without a speaker in the bathroom. But it takes the right model and a few precautions in places where electronics are exposed to hazards like splashes and high humidity. Learn how to identify bathroom speakers, what to look for when using them in the bathroom, and how to place them safely.
Speakers for bathrooms and waterproofing
Normally sound quality, appearance and price are the top considerations when purchasing loudspeakers. When it comes to a sound system for the wettest room in the house, however, the criteria “water proofing” needs to be considered.
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Some bathrooms are equipped with ventilation systems that effectively remove moisture from the air. This minimizes the risk of damage to a speaker system. Most bathrooms, however, are exposed to high levels of humidity on a regular basis.
It’s therefore best to look for Bluetooth speakers designed for damp outdoor conditions or humidity-resistant Wi-Fi speakers like the One SOpens in new tab. Also, both of the streaming options via Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi dispense with the need to attach any source devices. Some speakers even come with preset buttons for getting streams up and running without a smartphone – perfect for sleepy mornings.
What qualities make for a good bathroom speaker?
When choosing a speaker for use in the bathroom, you should ask yourself the following questions.
The product description of the speakers should explicitly state a protection class in the form of “IPXX”. The first X indicates protection against dust and particles, the second X indicates protection against water. Bathroom speakers rated IPX3 are protected against splashing water and damp mist: This should be the minimum in a bathroom. The higher the number, the better the protection.
Rubberized buttons on the speaker are ideal for operating the speaker with wet fingers. In addition, impregnated covers in front of the membranes protect the sensitive inner workings of the bathroom speakers. A rubberized, shock-absorbing housing is ideal for when the speaker slips out of your fingers.
A compact shape is ideal if you want to use the bathroom speaker flexibly. After all, most bathrooms are not really space-saving and the speaker should stand securely even if it is placed on a narrow shelf, the toilet cistern or the edge of the bathtub.
Practical or not, you want to listen to music, so the bathroom speaker has to deliver. Compact size and a protected exterior do not mean compromising on sound. Good bass and clear mids and highs are especially helpful in bathrooms, which are usually tiled: otherwise the sound can become muddy due to the stronger sound. Wide dispersion is also ideal so that the music spreads well, even if the speaker placement is not ideal for space reasons.
Cables on the speaker are obviously not a good idea in the bathroom. Ideally, the small speaker should have Bluetooth or Wi-Fi so you can stream your favorite music. People who like to start the day with the latest news in the bathroom will also appreciate a radio connection with direct selection buttons.
Teufel’s Perfect Bathroom Splash Partners
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▶ MOTIV® GOOpens in new tab: With its elegant design, this Bluetooth speaker will look good anywhere. The MOTIV® GO is IPX5 certified to protect against water splashes from all directions, so you can enjoy your music in style wherever you go.
▶ ROCKSTER GO 2Opens in new tab: Let the ROCKSTER GO 2 provide the background music for your shower songs. The outdoor speakerOpens in new tab is IP67 waterproof and can even withstand a quick dip in the water. Therefore you can place it directly on the edge of the bathtub.
▶ BOOMSTER GOOpens in new tab: The BOOMSTER GO not only fits in every handbag, but is also suitable for the bathroom. It has a rubberized housing and is waterproof to IPX7. In addition, it not only looks good – you can choose from five colors – but also has a powerful sound that can also unfold well in the bathroom. Once placed centrally, nothing stands in the way of waking up in the morning with Spotify and co.
Our conclusion on suitable speakers in damp rooms
- Bathroom speakers should be insensitive to moisture and splash water.
- The speaker should be placed in the bathroom so that it does not come into direct contact with water – prolonged immersion is not recommended, even with a high IP rating.
- Models designated as outdoor devices are generally suitable as bathroom speakers.
- To ensure the right sound and space in the narrow tiled bathroom, the device should have good mids and highs, emit sound widely and have a compact shape.
