Klipsch The Austin Portable Bluetooth Speaker with a 1.5" Full Range Driver, IP67 dust and Waterproof Rating, 12 Hours of Playtime for a Premium Live Concert Experience

There's only so much one can reasonably expect from small Bluetooth speakers streaming music from the suboptimal DACs found in most phones and tablets. That's why I've got quality wired music systems in my home and studio for serious music listening. I do however use different Bluetooth speakers for different situations. I mainly listen to vintage jazz and some Americana at normal volumes. I'm pretty old and don't frolic on the beach or hang by the pool with vivacious young people listening to pop music on JBL Boom Boxes at deafening volumes. I have a little UE Wonderboom 4 for listening to podcasts while working outside. It's lightweight, rugged, inexpensive and sounds fine. For quiet background music while visiting with friends on the back porch I'll grab my Soundcore Boom 2 or Klipsch Detroit, both with decent sound, even at lower volumes. And I keep a used compact JBL Flip 7 that stays directly connected to my laptop for the occasional youtube video. It stays charged from the laptop and I don't have to connect it by Bluetooth every time I turn on my laptop. But for travelling by suitcase to vacation Air B&B's or condo rentals, I always take a pair of Klipsch Nashville speakers. Their shape makes them easy to pack, and once you figure out how to link them (!), they play in true stereo. They offer excellent, balanced sound with a tight, unmuddied bass. They are loud enough for a large room and feature good transparency and impressive soundstage. A close second choice would have been a pair of the Marshall Emberton II's. They have the same brick shape as the Klipsch but are even smaller and lighter. They too have very good sound but I prefer the the more robust sound of the Klipsch. And the Embertons do not link in true stereo separation, since each speaker plays "stereo sound." They would be a good choice however for someone travelling who wants to save even more space and weight. I went with the Klipsch because I found the sound quality and price (under $100 each) worth carrying the extra weight.

Awesome sound quality, no connectivity issues and decent sound level from this compact speaker. Battery life is excellent, played most of the day and only used half the battery. Overall a very high quality speaker at a decent price.

This speaker puts out great sound (even better with two in stereo!). It fills the room with beautiful sound. Two in stereo are even better. I did have a little trouble with connectivity, but even though I am not super tech-savvy, I got it worked out. (Update: one time I had to re-boot my phone to get it to link up, not sure why.) Downloading the app allows you to make a few adjustments, such as adjust bass, mids and treble, which I appreciate, because it was set at too much bass for me. I compared the sound with my old but top-quality Yamaha stereo system and found it hard to tell them apart. I like that there are speakers on both sides of the unit. This allows you to turn the name/logo to the back if you wish (some speakers 'scream' their name at you). It is a hefty weight, and therefore seems well-built. It goes off after about 20-25 minutes of inactivity. You can turn off all sounds in the app, which is great for retreats, bedtime, etc when you do not want operational sounds interrupting your quiet. Though the battery indicator is not always on, the exact level also shows in the app. You can also check it by quickly pressing the on/off button when the speaker is on. It has 5 bars that show up when it is full. So, each bar represents 20% of battery storage. They blink while charging, so you can watch charging progress (even without opening the app). Battery life seems good and in a pinch, it will charge your phone!! Update: I now have 2 of these for stereo sound. The instructions for linking them together for stereo are not clear. 1. You must have only ONE speaker paired to Bluetooth. That one 'feeds' sound to the other once they are linked. 2. With both speakers turned on and music playing out of the paired one, simultaneously press the power and volume down buttons on BOTH speakers at the same time for a few seconds. In a few more seconds, the 2nd speaker will pick up the other channel. If you do not want phone calls and other notifications interrupting your listening time, you may need to figure out how to stop them without using "Do Not Disturb", since that setting (on my phone, at least) shuts off the phone's sound output altogether (including output to the speaker[s]). I finally got around the incoming calls issue (the tough one) by forwarding all calls to VM. (Also need to turn off other apps' sound notifications.)

Excellent high quality sound- bass, mid, and treble. Reliable- no issues after over a year, and feels rugged. Easy to pair and charge. Loud enough to play along with an electric or amplified acoustic guitar at reasonable living room volumes. Only issue is that the buttons on the top are hard to see or feel unless in sunshine or right under a light. All in all, I would buy another one in a minute.

Feels like a great build and wanted to like it. It has full sound and much low end and crispy highs Except the highs (like cymbals) sounded garbled and splatty.. i read there may be a dsp chip; onboard computer conrolling the sound which made the treble sound weird. Couldve been a bad unit. Ive never owned Klipsch but know they’ve always been a reputable brand in the audio industry.

Breakdown: Just to get it out of the way, I love this speaker. It sounds amazing for something so portable. Obviously the soundstage is limited by its width, but it seriously packs a punch for all genres of music. Size-wise, it’s literally built like a brick. The Nashville measures 7” x 3.2” x 3.1” (a brick comes in at 7.6” x 3.6” x 2.2”), and it has a good solid heft to it, though it ‘only’ weighs about half as much as a brick. I’ve seen a lot of talk about battery life, but I get an easy 12 hours at 50% volume. Yay!: 1. Sound quality and volume, obviously! 2. Looks cool! Not quite as retro as the Marshall speakers, but kind of along those lines. Honestly I’d like it if the Klipsch branding was a little more prominent even. 3. IP67 so it’s good to go in the rain, in the shower, or next to the pool. Nay!: 1. No strap, and from what I can tell, no easy or even semi-easy way to add one. I *LOVE* this speaker, but the lack of a strap limits it a bit. Tips: 1. No tip from me, but if you find a decent strap for it, pls let me know! Bottom line: Price-wise the Nashville falls into the JBL Flip 7 range, but in sound quality, there is no comparison. I don’t pretend to be an audiophile, but I know what I like, and this just makes music sound better. I haven’t tried the newest JBL Charge models, but to me the Nashville sounds cleaner (better!) than the Charge 5, although the Charge is louder.

I'm really impressed with the Sound Quality of the Klipsch Nashville Portable Bluetooth Speaker.The Sound Quality is Amazing For It's Size,I didn't have No Problem connecting To The Klipsch App.You can Customize it Rise The Volume Up To 16 To Make it Louder and It is,Just The Bass,Midrange,And Treble.Connecting was No Problem I Just Played A Few Songs From Library,It Blew me Away WOW..And For The Money You Spend it is well Worth it.Durability Is Rugged Soft Rubber around the Speaker.Battery Life So far is Real good Haven't used it all day Or Night yet To Check See Just How Long The Battery Last.I've Only used mine For and Hour I'm Going Right Back And to Connect my Klipsch Nashville Bluetooth Speaker And Listen To Some more of my Library of Multiple Albums Anyone Who Buys this Amazing Portable Bluetooth Speaker Will not Regret it I surely Didn't I am Not Disappointed at all,I am Truely One Happy Customer.. Update 1/20/26 I have been using my Klipsch Nashville Bluetooth Speaker Ever since I Bought I am not Regretting My Purchase Whatsoever Been Listening to More Music.I cannot get Over Just how Crystal Clear The Music comes through This Compact Speaker I'm so Impressed Clear Highs,Bass is Awesome,Mid.An Treble are superb An the 360 Degree Surround Sound Is Amazing.I will Definitely be buying another one.Don't Hesitate on Buying This One

After searching for over a year to find a really good Bluetooth speaker without paying an arm and leg, I finally found it - the Klipsch Nashville. It did need some tuning, but that was easy using the Klipsch software. This speaker excels with Rock, Jazz, Country, and Classical music. Put it to the test: Theme to "Raiders of the Lost Ark" by John Williams, at medium-high volume. Other speakers failed, but this one produced thrilling sound detail; if you listen for a particular instrument, you will hear it. Similar to the Marshall Emberton, there are speakers on both sides, which project sound that can fill a room (neither JBL nor Bose have this feature). I think it's very effective. If you travel a lot, the option of using the hefty battery to charge your cell phone comes in handy. These features, plus EQ software, set the Klipsch Nashville apart. One important thing to note: third-party cases can be found for other brands (Bose, JBL, even Marshall) but none for the Klipsch Nashville. So I found a product that works for this speaker, the MEIJIA IP67 waterproof hard compact camera case (8.12”x6.56”x 3.56”). Just take out the block of foam and put the Klipsch Nashville inside. It's very snug at first but the layers of foam at the top and bottom compresses for a perfect fit. Protect your investment. This speaker is the best in terms of sound quality and value for your dollar, especially if it is discounted. And, its made in the USA (Hope, Arkansas)!

Klingt für die Größe sehr gut.

Sounds amazing, great purchase.

El altavoz ha superado mis expectativas. Dudé bastante entre este modelo y el JBL Charge 6, pero al final me decidí por el Klipsch porque buscaba un sonido más equilibrado, con buena claridad y que resultara agradable incluso después de muchas horas de uso. En ese aspecto, ha cumplido perfectamente. La aplicación es sencilla e intuitiva, y la configuración se hace en pocos minutos sin complicaciones. En general, estoy muy satisfecho con la compra. De hecho, ya estoy pensando en comprar una segunda unidad para aprovechar las funciones estéreo. Además, el vendedor, Supersonido, ha ofrecido un servicio excelente. Se nota que conocen bien el mundo del sonido Hi-Fi.

Clip 5 przy nim brzmi jak tani głośniczek. Bardzo fajnie gra, można podłączyć drugi w stereo.

Preis / Leistung Top 🔝👍 Der Klipsch Austin hat mich wirklich überrascht! Für seine kompakte Größe liefert er einen erstaunlich klaren und ausgewogenen Sound. Besonders die klare Wiedergabe von Stimmen und Instrumenten hebt ihn deutlich von vielen Konkurrenzprodukten ab. Ein Hauch mehr Bass wäre zwar wünschenswert, aber insgesamt überzeugt der Klang durch seine Natürlichkeit und Präzision. Im direkten Vergleich gefällt mir der Austin sogar besser als viele Modelle von Bose, JBL oder B&W – und das will schon etwas heißen. Ein kleiner Wermutstropfen ist lediglich der etwas laute Ein- und Ausschaltton, der aber den sehr positiven Gesamteindruck kaum schmälert. Alles in allem ein großartiger Lautsprecher mit hervorragendem Klang, der in seiner Klasse absolut empfehlenswert ist!