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Save $80 on the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 — how to get yours

JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
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Whether you're hosting for the holidays or just need to give your audio setup a bit of a boost, right now Best Buy has one of our favorite party speakers on sale.

For a limited time, you can get the JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 for $249 at Best Buy. That's $80 off and one of the best deals I've seen on JBL's massive speaker.

JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2
JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2: was $329 now $249 at Best Buy

This massive waterproof party speaker is going to be the center of every noisy party of get together that you host. Six hours of battery life keeps the party going, and the light pulse on the front matches the tunes you're pumping. This discount makes it cheaper than ever.

The PartyBox Encore Essential 2 is a fun speaker. It sports a grab-and-go handle that makes it easy to transport. It also has an IPX4 splash-proof design. If you want a bigger soundstage, you can pair two or link it with other JBL Auracast-enabled speakers for an even wilder dance party.

A single charge offers up to 15 hours of playtime. You can even use the JBL PartyBox app to control your playlist, add fun sound effects, and pick the perfect light show. Although we haven't tested this model, we have tested other PartyBox models and found that they offer ample sound for all your entertainment needs. So if you're looking to be the life of the party this holiday season — the PartyBox Encore Essential 2 won't disappoint.

Louis Ramirez
Deals Editor-in-Chief

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.