At Engadget, we’ve tested scads of audio equipment. In our guide to the best Bluetooth speakers and smart speakers, we break down which, out of the thousands out there, are worth your money. Not surprisingly,

Not 48 hours before the writing of this piece was I entertaining a party with one of the very speakers on this list — the Soundcore X600, which is now $149 at Amazon — a $50 saving. It kept a group weekend in the countryside going with some incredible loudness, excellent sound, and top-notch battery life.

Prime Big Deal Days is just one day away. On October 8 and 9, the retailer will unleash a barrage of deals on just about everything you can imagine. While Amazon usually showcases its own products and services during the Prime Day event, plenty of other brands join in on the fun too.