ON THE GO: Soundfreaq Pocket Kick –> If your stream in your bed, at your desk, and everywhere in between, you’ll want a speaker that moves around with you. At 1.2 inches thick, the aptly named Soundfreaq Pocket Kick ($100) fits in your back pocket—if you’re willing to walk around with a slightly bulky butt—or takes up little space in your bag. It sounds better than most ultraportable Bluetooth speakers because it packs two drivers (the things that create sound in a speaker) inside, meaning you get true stereo. The Pocket Kick is great at voices, so you can hear dialogue better.

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NO HANDS: Life n Soul BM211 –> Holding your tablet for the length of a movie sucks. Your thumbs cramp and your hands are worthless for the rest of the day. Life n Soul built a speaker that doubles as a stand. Spread the two halves of the BM211 ($80) into a V, prop the tablet up and sit back. Problem solved. The V-wing design also creates virtual surround sound—basically making the sound seem like it’s coming from a wider area than it is.

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IN THE TUB: G-Project G-Drop –> If you are like some people I know, you dream of sitting in a bathtub watching all the videos in the world while submerged up to your neck. You probably know the trick about putting your tablet in a Ziploc bag to keep the water from ruining it, but that only makes the sound worse. Hello, G-Drop ($50). This thing’s not only waterproof—it floats. Now, I understand that throwing a powered device into a tub of water seems questionable, but I tried it and I’m still alive. For those who prefer fewer risks, you can confidently place it next to the bath and fear not when water splashes it.

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EXTRA POWER: JBL Charge 2 –> Streaming kills your battery. If you’re planning on binge watching while away from an outlet, the $150 JBL Charge 2—in addition to delivering big sound—doubles as a portable power unit. Connect your charging cable to its USB port and you can recharge while you watch. The Charge 2 delivers booming bass—especially awesome for action movies.

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DOUBLE DOWN: UE Boom –> If you’ve got a laptop with a big screen, a small Bluetooth speaker still might not produce enough oomph to match the sights you see. A single Logitech’s UE Boom ($200 a piece) may meet your needs—but doubling down can only increase your odds of hitting the audio jackpot. Using the free app, you can link the two speakers together for stereo sound. The tubular design works perfectly next to your screen if you stand it on end, one of either side. Though not cheap, the UE Boom delivers best sound quality of the five speakers in this article, excelling on both dialogue and bass effects.

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