I tested a living room full of cheap Ikea speakers against Sonos and Bose

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April 1, 2026, 4:30 PM

• •The Kallsup is a simple, colorful, and affordable $10 Bluetooth speaker.
• •It offers decent sound quality for its price, suitable for background listening.
• •Users can connect up to 100 speakers, though setup and charging can be cumbersome.
• •It's a great value for adding sound and color to a space.

The Ikea Kallsup is a $10 Bluetooth speaker that offers a fun and colorful design, sounding better than its price suggests. While the speaker lacks advanced features and bass response, it excels for background music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Users can connect up to 100 speakers to increase the volume and coverage, though the setup and charging can be time-consuming. Despite its simplicity, the Kallsup is a great, affordable option for adding sound to a desk, shelf, or kid's room.

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