This JBL Party Speaker Is on Sale for $600 Right Now

The JBL PartyBox 520 is the type of speaker you buy when phone speakers and compact Bluetooth boxes just aren’t enough. It currently costs $599.95 at Woot, a steep drop from its usual price of $879.95. Price trackers show the lowest ever was $699.95, so this is the best deal yet. Prime members get free standard shipping and the deal lasts for three more weeks or while supplies last. This is a large tower-style speaker located above the PartyBox Stage 320 in JBL’s PartyBox range.

Weighing just under 57 pounds, you don’t carry it over your shoulder, but its wheels and telescoping handle make it maneuverable. The big advantage here is flexibility. You can run it on battery power or plug it into the wall, making it easy to place where the party is actually happening. And once you have it set up (patio, garage, garden), the 520 does what it’s supposed to do: brings the boom. Two stacked woofers and two tweeters deliver stereo sound with enough power to fill large outdoor spaces. The bass hits hard, but the mids and highs remain clean, even when you push them. The companion app lets you change EQ settings or enable Bass Boost, while the top panel lets you manually control sound, lighting, and custom effects. It has just about every input you could want: Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C audio, AUX, and two mic/instrument ports with gain knobs. Battery life is rated at 15 hours and actual usage is closer to 12 hours, which is still plenty for a long event.

However, it’s not for everyone. It only plays properly in an upright position, and the forward-facing design means you’ll get the best sound in front of it, not to the side. It’s also heavy, and the plastic wheels aren’t made for trails or bumpy lawns. There’s no voice assistant, no speakerphone functionality, and no real smart features. But if your only goal is to log in, press play, and turn your space into a veritable rave or karaoke party, this deal makes a strong case for it.