Get the Party Started With the Skullcandy Barrel Boom Box Speaker at $90 Off

With the holidays coming up, you may well be planning to throw a few get-togethers and parties for friends or family. While it’s important to think about food and drinks, you’ll want to make sure the Christmas tunes are pumping, too. If you’re looking for a great boom box to boost your party experience, check out this Skullcandy Barrel party speaker while it’s just $79. That’s $90 off — over 50% — and the discount applies to the black, beige and navy colors.

This speaker can fill a space with music, with an emphasis on the bass, and it even has some funky lights. It’s IPX5-rated, so it’s resistant to the odd splash, ideal if it’s going to be used in the vicinity of drinks or outside in unpredictable weather. It also has both USB-A and USB-C ports that can be used to charge devices with its internal battery.

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Why this deal matters

A lot of people go for mini Bluetooth speakers, as they’re generally cheaper, but their smaller size often compromises audio clarity and volume. If you can get something a lot more powerful for a similar cost, then it’s worth considering a larger speaker, assuming you don’t mind toting about something heavier. Plus, whenever anything is over half-off, assuming it’s a good product from a reputable brand, we like to shout about it.