While most of Ryobi’s speakers are engineered with basic functionality in mind, the 18V Cordless VERSE Clamp Speaker definitely takes the crown when it comes to form factor innovation. Workshops can be messy, and you don’t always have a nice, clean spot to set your speaker. That’s why the VERSE comes with a built-in 1 ¾” clamp designed to make it easy to position your speaker right where you’re working. You can clamp it to the edge of your workbench, a nearby shelf, a wall stud, or even the hood of your car and blast your tunes without taking up valuable workspace. The speaker itself is also positioned on a mount that allows you to angle and pivot the speaker in whatever direction you need.
Ryobi and Home Depot also sell these individually or in combo packs. This is particularly nice since the VERSE technology allows you to set up multiple speakers and synch them all to the same device without the need for an additional app. On top of that, it has the highest Bluetooth range at 250 ft. and boasts over 32 hours of runtime on a single charge.
The basic single unit has a 4.5 out of five on Ryobi’s website. Most fans liked the versatility of the clamp and sound quality, though some complained that they had trouble connecting it to their phone. Pro Tool Reviews wrote a review of this as well and stated, “There are so many great ways to use these speakers that it’s impossible to list them all, and the sound quality is enjoyable. The only twinge of regret I have is that they’re not waterproof.”
