Klipsch - New York Music City Bluetooth Party Speaker - Black

I’ve been extremely impressed with the Klipsch New York. The sound quality is outstanding, especially for movie scores and orchestral music. It delivers powerful bass, crisp highs, and excellent clarity even at higher volumes. The speaker is large and definitely has some weight to it, but the built-in wheels and handles make it much easier to move around than you’d expect. The only issue I ran into was the initial Bluetooth setup. It wasn’t immediately obvious that your phone and the Klipsch Connect Plus app both play a role in the pairing process. There were times when the app showed the speaker as connected—I could adjust the volume and trigger sound effects—but no music or phone audio would play, and the Bluetooth light on the speaker continued flashing. What worked for me was holding the Bluetooth button on the speaker for about five seconds until it plays a tone. That puts the speaker into pairing mode. Then connect to it through your phone’s Bluetooth settings first, and after that open the Klipsch app and connect there. Once I did that, everything worked perfectly. The good news is that this is really only an issue during the initial pairing or when connecting a new device. Once your phone has been paired, reconnecting is quick and painless. Overall, I absolutely love this speaker. The sound, build quality, and portability are excellent, and after getting past the initial Bluetooth learning curve, it’s been a fantastic experience. Highly recommended.

The Klipsch New York Music City Bluetooth Party Speaker is an absolute powerhouse. I love the look, the sound, and the overall feel of this large speaker, it has that classic Klipsch presence and build quality that immediately stands out. The audio performance is excellent: rich, full, and capable of getting very loud without losing clarity. The controls are simple and easy to use, with quick access to volume, lighting, mic settings, and input selection right on the top panel. Klipsch also gives you a solid range of inputs: Bluetooth, Aux, a dedicated microphone input, and even an instrument input, which makes this speaker surprisingly versatile for parties, events, or casual jam sessions. One thing I wish Klipsch had added is a dedicated treble and bass control for regular Bluetooth audio. You get EQ knobs for the Mic/Aux input, but not for standard music playback, so any sound tweaks have to be done through the app. Physical EQ controls would have been a great addition. This speaker is big, and heavy. At nearly 60 pounds, it’s not something you casually pick up. You’ll be rolling it from place to place, and Klipsch clearly designed it with that in mind. For me, the trade-off is worth it because of the performance and features. Battery life is another strong point. You can get around 8 hours of use with the party lights on, and up to 12 hours with the lights off, which is impressive for a speaker of this size and output. Klipsch even added fun extras like built in party sound buttons (clapping, horn, record scratch), and it comes with a karaoke mic included, a great touch for gatherings. And being able to link it with other speakers in the Klipsch lineup is a huge plus, letting you expand your setup for larger spaces or bigger events. Overall, it’s a fantastic speaker with serious output, simple controls, long battery life, and tons of connectivity and entertainment features. Just be ready for its size and plan to use the app if you want to fine tune your sound.

Being a lifelong musician has been both a blessing and a curse. I have personally had the pleasure of not only playing music for most of my life, but also listening to music with a critical ear. I have owned and progressed through decades of innovative speakers and devices that somehow continually raise the bar in each of their respective fields. From bluetooth party speakers, to studio monitors, headphones, guitar speakers, PA speakers, sound bars, and even the tiny speakers in your favorite laptop, music and sound need a way to get to your ears with volume and clarity. In the past, I have relied on simple smaller bluetooth speakers for parties, get-togethers, and family functions. While those can get the job done in some scenarios, having the extra modern features of a large bluetooth party speaker can send a simple gathering of friends, into a full scale dance party. Enter the new Klipsch New York bluetooth party speaker. Where both sound and size are front and center. **** SOUND QUALITY **** To my ears, the Klipsch New York is tuned to be exactly as intended. Being that the New York is the largest speaker in this series, you can expect a fuller sound and more volume by default. Housed inside the rugged build (more on this later) are two 8 inch woofers and a separate tweeter in-between the woofers. Both the speakers and the tweeter are surrounded by lighting presets that can cycle colors, and of course, pulse with the music. The Klipsch logo on the sides are also lit up and look great. The lighting can also be turned off if you want to save battery power (more on this later), or simply want to hear the music, not see it. Back to the sound quality. The massive dual 8 inch woofers and separate tweeter provide an ear splitting level of sound if your event needs it. The bass, even without Ultra-Bass enabled (via the button on top) is what you would expect from dual 8 inch woofers. It is deep and full and has no problem filling the room and shaking the floor. I have honestly preferred listening to this speaker with the Ultra-Bass turned off, as I think there are more than enough low end frequencies by default. That said, if you want the extra thump for different genres of music, it is definitely available with a single button press. As with the bass, the high frequencies are also very crisp and present. The overall tuning of this speaker is as I expected coming from two industry giants, Klipsch and Onkyo. Ultimately, the overall size of this speaker, the size of the woofers, and the attention to detail in the design, make it an extremely hi-fi sounding bluetooth speaker that should satisfy even the most discerning ears. **** BUILD **** There is a lot to unpack here. This thing is huge. It is rugged and made of ABS and metal. Klipsch states that it weighs 56.5 pounds, which may be a lot for some, but thankfully there are wheels and a large handle making it easy to move around. They also state that this has an IPX4 water rating, which should withstand light water splashes if you use it at a pool. I do not plan on having it near water, but it is nice to know it won’t get fried with a few splashes. The speaker also has rubber covers over both the power and accessory input ports on the back giving it even more protection from the elements. Klipsch has also included small built-in rubber bumpers (see my review pics) on the bottom and both sides of the speaker in case you want to lay it on its side. This is a great addition to an already robust build, keeping the sides of your speaker free from unsightly scratches. The front grill is all metal as expected and should protect the woofers and tweeter from accidents. That said, water will still get through, so be careful. The knobs on the top of the speaker are super solid and easy to turn with the perfect amount of resistance. The buttons for Ultra-Bass, power, play, pause, bluetooth pairing, are all rubber and feel like they will last forever. There is also a cutout behind the controls on top to hold a tablet or phone. It is however, a little too small / thin to hold a device with a thicker case. This speaker also houses a giant 5000mAh battery that Klipsch states will last up to 8 hours with lighting turned on, and 12 with it off. That is a wonderful battery life for such a large speaker, meaning you can get a full day’s listening in remote locations that don’t readily have power. **** KARAOKE & APP **** While this speaker doubles as a karaoke machine, I have found that the included microphone could use an upgrade. The New York comes with a cheap microphone that plugs into the back of the speaker. In my tests, I have found that the microphone's diaphragm simply cannot handle loud vocals and will distort when someone sings with force. If you are using it quietly, it can get the job done, but if you are in a loud environment, you might want to consider upgrading the microphone to a better design. The speaker also has a few buttons for effects (samples) to spice up your karaoke session, such as a record scratch and a crowd cheer. While these are fun for some users, I feel like they could have included this in the free app instead of putting dedicated buttons on the speaker itself. The optional app has all of the lighting and EQ customization features you would expect, plus a few other noteworthy uses. Mainly the ability to link additional Klipsch speakers to create a multi-speaker setup. I can’t even imagine how amazing and loud it would be to have two of these in the same setup! **** IN CONCLUSION **** If you are in the market for a wall-of-sound speaker that has the volume to handle your events, the Klipsch New York is a massive sounding, well designed speaker that will fill just about any location with rich, full sound. With a great battery life and built in wheels, it is a portable party powerhouse. If you get the chance, stop by your local Best Buy to hear one in person. **** PROS **** Rugged excellent build quality Massive sound and LOUD if needed Great battery life Handle and wheels built in for easy transport Customizable lighting Additional units can be added into a group IPX4 water and dust rating **** CONS **** Microphone distortion

If you are serious about your outdoor audio, the Klipsch New York Party Speaker is a beast. I’ve been putting this thing through its paces lately, and honestly, it lives up to the hype. The sound quality is killer. Even though it's built to be loud, the musician voices stay clear and the instruments sound great. When you're ready to get the party started, hitting the Ultra Bass mode gives you that punchy sound that easily fills a big backyard. It’s a heavy speaker, no doubt, but the built-in wheels make it super easy to roll around the yard. I also love that it has side stand-offs, so you can lay it down sideways if that works better for your space. It’s water-resistant too, so you don't have to worry about splashes near the pool or hot tub—just don't go dropping the whole thing in the water. The light modes are a blast and really set the mood. You can change everything right from the app, which is a nice touch. For parties, the included mic is great for some random karaoke, and there’s an extra input if someone wants to plug in a guitar and jam along. The Bluetooth is solid. I was sitting on my porch about 30 feet away and didn't have a single skip. The app is also straightforward and actually easy to use. Battery-wise, I ran it for several hours and it was still going strong. I haven't hit the full 8 hours yet, but it seems like it'll get there no problem. Overall, the Klipsch New York is an awesome party speaker. Between the sound, the connection, and that classic look, it’s going to be the star of my next backyard get-together.

This speaker rules. The sound quality is outstanding, even over bluetooth at high volumes. Good deep bass with the boost function, and a wide range with clear, crisp highs, too. You can use it for a regular speaker to listen to music at lower volumes and then crank it for an outdoor party - it works great in both cases. The included microphone isn't a high-end prestige device, but it's impressive for an add-in. The seperate mic controls to balance the inputs are great and really gives you range to use this for everything from work events to karaoke. The battery life is quite good. I can't deliver anything specfic about this because I haven't run to the end of it... so that's an endorsement. I'm also impressed by the construction - the input and power covers are sturdy. The wheels have great motion. The handle feels good on the hand. Just a well crafted device. And then finally, it's fun. The case looks cool, and includes loads of cool lighting tricks (or you can turn it off if you're in some kind of unfortunately boring situation that requires such a thing). There are even some silly sound effect buttons - you can air horn your heart out. It's great. It's loud. It connects easy. The battery lasts a long time. Go have a party.