The 10 Best Speakers for The Shower of 2024

While many people love to sing in the shower some prefer proper music. Who would have thought that someday our technology would have advanced to the stage where you now have the luxury of listening to your favorite music or radio station while in the shower? The thought of answering that important phone call normally when you are in the shower from within the shower, that’s mind-blowing.

We take a look at the 10 best speakers for the shower below. While they are all great options, the INSMY C12 IPX7 stood out as our favorite. It is a compact Bluetooth speaker that looks great, works, well, and is affordable. 

The 10 Best Speakers for The Shower:

Below is a list of options for your specific style, requirements, and budget.

1. INSMY C12 Shower Speaker

IPX Rating	IPX7
Play Time	12 Hours
Charge Time	3 Hours

The INSMY C12 is an IPX7 Waterproof Shower Bluetooth Speaker, the speaker is a fully portable wireless speaker for outdoor and indoor use. It has high-definition sound, greater wireless range, and a more stable Bluetooth connection. This is achieved through the advanced antenna design with Bluetooth 5.0 that will provide an effortless connection for all Bluetooth devices. These include smartphones, tablets, and PC. It supports micro SD/TF cards. 

Suction cups make it easy to stick the speaker on the shower wall or mirror is an added advantage for this compact little speaker that can produce loud clear stereo quality sound under the normal shower noise.

With a high IP rating, you can use it outside in the rain on hiking trails fishing, or whatever your heart desires with no worry of damage due to water ingress. The Playtime battery life on this speaker is 12 hours at 70% volume. Recharging will only take about 3 hours.

This smart little speaker comes complete with a built-in mic for hands-free calls from your phone while still in the shower, now that might be a plus or a nono for some.

2. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 Portable Speaker

IPX Rating	IPX7
Play Time	13 Hours
Charge Time	2.6 Hours

The Wonderboom 2 is made by a well-known manufacturer called Ultimate Ears.

This nifty little device is one of the ultimate ears top wireless Bluetooth shower speakers. With an IP rating of 65, it’s waterproof and can kick out some serious sound with some extra bass. The battery life of this all-around shower to an outdoor speaker is 13 hours.

The easy play/ skip /pause function is easily controlled right from the speaker, without having to reach for your phone.

Don’t worry about dropping this bad boy in the shower, it’s drop-proof from a height of 5 ft. / 1.5 m and can even float if you are in the hot tub.

The Wonderboom 2 has a Bluetooth range of nearly 100 feet / 30 meters. Wow, you don’t even need to take your phone close to the shower. This speaker is recommended to be used with smartphones or tablets. With this speaker, if you need some serious music in the shower it can be paired with another speaker to get the full stereo effect.

Who are Ultimate Ears?

This business started in California in 1995 can you believe it in the back of a Van Halen tour bus. The team had a simple mission and that was to create the best ear monitors that will revolutionize the music industry. The company Ultimate Ears was born, with the craftsmanship and great innovation, they became the monitor of choice for some of the world’s biggest artists to the liking of Sir Paul McCartney and many more.

Decades later the company changed from ears for pros to ears for the fans. They created the world’s first iconic circular and very rugged portable speaker with 360° sound.

If you are looking for something for more than just a shower, take a look at The Best Bluetooth Party Speakers.

3. JBL CHARGE 5 Portable Speaker

IPX Rating	IPX7
Play Time	20 Hours
Charge Time	4 Hours

The JBL Charge 5 is proudly manufactured by Harman International Industries.

This speaker is manufactured with an official IP67 rating, which means it can handle submersion up to 1 meter of tap water for up to 30 minutes, perfect for the shower.

The charge 5 does not come with sucker cups to temporarily mount it in the shower but you can put it on any flat surface with ease in your bathroom for great sound. You can connect the JBL Charge 5 through Bluetooth 5.1 with ease through your smartphone or tablet. 

The battery on this great speaker lasts up to 20 hours. Charging your other devices through a useful USB-A port from the speaker using it as a power bank will reduce the battery usage by a few hours. To recharge the speaker you will be using a USB-C port that has a cover for water protection when not in use. Charging time is about 4 hours to get the battery full indication.

An indicator light on the Charge 5 will blink indicating the battery charge state. When the light flashes the battery will be full. Flashing half white is an indication that the battery is half full. The Charge 5 comes in 8 different color selections of your choice to fit with your shower color scheme.

Who is JBL?

JBL is owned by Harman International Industries. They were formally known as Lansing Sound or Vibrater 9000. This company also manufactures headphones, amplifiers, and loudspeakers.

4. iFox iF012 Shower Speaker

IPX Rating	IPX7
Play Time	20 Hours
Charge Time	3 Hours

The iFox iF012 shower speaker comes complete with powerful sound output and a very easy pairing ability to any Bluetooth system. This Bluetooth shower speaker should add to the luxurious look of any shower with a sleek, shiny black look. The suction cups stick well to the shower wall or mirror and will not slide down or move.

With a range of 33 feet, this speaker can pair with any electronic device in the range. When powering the speaker on it will automatically connect with the last paired device. The speaker has an internal speaker for the workaholics that can not go without answering that important phone calls.

Another nifty feature of this speaker is when you plug headphones into the paired device the speaker allows the headset to take over the pairing. You can create a dynamic right and left channel effect with this speaker by syncing two iFox portable Blue Tooth speakers through any device for the stereo effect.

The battery on this speaker will last between 8 and 20 hours depending on the volume setting you use. It will take you approximately 3 hours to recharge your speaker to full.

5. Ortizan S3 Shower Speaker

IPX Rating	IPX7
Play Time	24 Hours
Charge Time	4 Hours

Ortizan brings a new innovative function to the table with their LED RGB five-color lights shining to the beat of your music. This speaker is for the serious party animal to enjoy the light show while showering. Hopefully with your eyes closed while washing your hair. This is truly a unique feature of this speaker.

The S3 has a built-in 2600mAh rechargeable battery that guarantees 24 hours playtime. Wow, that’s a lot of showering. The loud stereo sound from this 8-watt speaker should overpower the normal shower noise even your vocals if you sign with the tune. 

Like most of the shower speakers on the list, the S3 also comes with sucker cups to stick to your shower tiles or mirror, and yes this speaker is also IP67 rated thus splashing water or even drowning this speaker should not affect the working of it.

Seeing that the Bluetooth 5.0 technology took over this speaker joined the race with a connection range of 66 feet and connects to any Bluetooth able device in the range of the speaker. This speaker not only pairs with a Bluetooth device, but you also have the option of FM radio or a TF card.

6. Ciyoyo Wireless Shower Speaker

IPX Rating	IPX4
Play Time	10 Hours
Charge Time	3 Hours

This slick-looking speaker can pack a punch with a few options to listen from FM radio, Bluetooth to SD card. The LCD screen will display the time, battery level, and volume level.

For the untimely phone call when you are in the shower you can easily answer the call from the speaker through the built-in microphone. Seems this is the latest trend of manufacturers to include this nifty function in their shower speakers.

Although the IPX4 rating will caution you from drowning your speaker, with the suction cups you can stick it in the shower where you don’t get direct spray from the showerhead.

The speaker uses a lithium-ion 1000mAh rechargeable battery, to have a long 10 hours shower time before recharging is necessary.

Bluetooth 5.0 provides a quick and easy connection to any Bluetooth-enabled music device. This includes iPads, Android devices, Laptops, Tablets, iPhones, and computers.

7. HOTT S602 Shower Speaker

IPX Rating	IPX4
Play Time	10 Hours
Charge Time	4 Hours

The HOTT S602 speaker uses the Bluetooth 5.0 technology that provides fast pairing with a seamless connection. The lithium-ion rechargeable battery will give you good superior sound quality for up to 10 hours before recharging for 3 to 4hours.

This speaker with an output of 3 watts comes with an FM radio band selection from 87.5MHz to 108.0 MHz to listen to your favorite radio station if you prefer. In the center of the speaker is the LCD screen that indicates the time, battery level, and volume.

Strong suction cups provide the stability to keep your speaker safely on the wall. The only drawback in my opinion is the fact that this speaker’s IPX4  rating makes it only splash-proof thus the choice is still yours to take the chance. 

Who is HOTT?

According to their company profile HOTT belongs to Hongfutai E-Tech corporation and has been on the market since 1999 and has become one of the leading manufacturers of the CD player, MP3, and MP4 player, Bluetooth speakers, and earphones. The Company adheres to international ISO 9001 standards for managing its processes to the highest quality standard.

The company has a 2,500-square-meter factory that is equipped with testing devices, and many production lines to guarantee product consistency and production capacity. Every product, even the spare parts, and packaging is strictly required to go through five testing procedures and at least 10 quality control steps.

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8. Rulefiss T7A Shower Speaker

IPX Rating	IPX7
Play Time	7 Hours
Charge Time	4 Hours

 

The T7A not only looks impressive but with its 5watt 360° High Definition stereo output it’s very loud, your neighbors won’t hear your vocals over the tunes. This speaker comes with a function to either have a disco effect with lights flashing to the rhythm of the song or you can switch it to LED light. Impressive.

To create a theater effect you can use the dual pairing future but I don’t think that will be necessary for the shower. The built-in suction cups provide strong suction against any smooth surface for the best quality music of your choice in the shower. 

The T7A speaker can play for about 7 hours at 50% volume with the aid of the built-in Li-Ion rechargeable battery. With the connection of a micro USB cable recharging the speaker back to 100% takes about 3 to 4 hours.

The IPX7 rating makes this speaker a safe shower speaker as it can be drowned to a dept of 3 feet for about 30 minutes before you let the smoke come out. To ensure dust and shockproofing, the T7A is covered with a silicone case and interface design for better internal protection to the speaker.

9. Lrecat T7 Shower Speaker

IPX Rating	IPX7
Play Time	7 Hours
Charge Time	2 Hours

This shower speaker represents the fact that you get what you pay for. A bit more expensive than the previous speakers mentioned but with a twist. This speaker comes with all the bells and whistles and colorful light show with the beat.

The T7 produces Hi-fi stereo sound with a 5watt driver producing excellent sound quality under normal shower conditions. At maximum volume, the speaker produces distortion-free stereo sound.

With an IPX7 rating, you can enjoy your shower with some good tunes until the call comes through but don’t worry the speaker will switch over to the call and you can talk hands-free to your heart’s delight. As soon as the call ends the tunes will start from where it was last interrupted.

As with all the shower speakers the Bluetooth 5.0 wireless tech provides a quick and stable connection with almost any sound device with Bluetooth capability, from cellphones to laptops. 

The playtime is about 7 hours depending on the volume you set the speaker at. If you put the speaker on standby it should last about 360 hours from fully charged. The built-in Li-Ion battery can be recharged with a micro USB cable that’s included and should take up to 2 hours to recharge to 100%  

Out of the shower, you can dual pair this speaker with another to make it truly a 360°Stereo Sound system with the LED light display to the beat from both speakers the party atmosphere will be unforgettable.

10. Donerton Bluetooth Shower Speaker

IPX Rating	IPX7
Play Time	7 Hours
Charge Time	2 Hours

The Mebossco T7 produces the crispness of sound that makes every note audible and scratch-free. To achieve 3D stereo effect pair two T7 speakers together and listen to your music as clear as you will ever get but who needs that in a shower. That’s the versatility of this speaker system to be used outdoors as well as in the shower.

The IPX7 rating and removable suction cup make this speaker ideal for the shower where you can listen to loud music, FM radio, or answer your phone call with the built-in HD noise-canceling microphone.

The T7 was designed with the Bluetooth 5.0 chip that is compatible with all other Bluetooth devices within the 33 feet range. The ease of pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices in less than 5 seconds is fast. Devices such as smart TVs, smartphones, and laptops are no problem for this speaker.

The main attraction to this shower speaker is out of the shower where you can have a colorful rainbow light show phases, pulse, and glows with the beat that should change your party atmosphere.

The charge on the speaker last for 7 hours at a volume of 60% but the recharging takes about 2 hours. Any party lasting longer than 7 hours should be called a festival.

Buyers Guide

Like any product, a shower speaker comes in different sizes and shapes and has varying features. So let’s look at some small details to consider when making a decision on which one is best for you?

How long do you intend to use the speaker continuously?

To be able to shower with soft background music or rock and roll does not make a difference as long as the speaker performs as it should including the battery life. Most of the speaker manufacturers claim to be around 7 hours some even go as far as 20 hours. It all depends on how loud you play your music, the louder the more power the speaker uses 

Do you need to answer that phone call?

Do you want to be disturbed while enjoying the little comforts of live showering with background music or are you one of the workaholics that can not get off the phone and need your lifeline, then the shower speakers to choose will be the ones with a built-in mic.

Functionality

Using the speaker only in the shower seems to be a waste of your hard-earned cash, the speaker should be versatile to be used for hiking and any outdoor function. That’s why some of the shower speakers come with LED lights flashing different colors to the beat. Do you need a speaker with sucker cups to stick it on the shower tiles or mirror or do you prefer the standard standing speaker with a high IPX rating? The choices are out there for you to make and enjoy.

What will the water do to the speaker?

The IP or IPX rating will tell you how safe your speaker will be with water. IPX4 is splash-proof and your speaker should be fine for the now and then water splash. An IPX7 rating can be submerged normally 3 feet underwater for less than 30 minutes. The list below should explain the IPX rating better.

IPX0 – No protection

IPX1 – Protected from dripping water

IPX2 – Protected from vertically dripping water

IPX3 – Protected from water sprays up to 60°

IPX4 – Protected from splashing water, no matter the direction

IPX5 – Protected from water jets in any direction

IPX6 – Protected from powerful water jet

IPX7 – Protected in water up to 3 feet (1 meter)

IPX8 – Protected when immersed in water over 3 feet

Do shower speakers have wires?

No, they are wireless. Most of them use Bluetooth technology to stream or play your content. 

Conclusion

Whether you use the shower speaker in the shower, bath, or close to water let the sound of your preferred music soothe your mind and enjoy the richness of the sound coming from your chosen splash-proof or waterproof speaker.