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I've never done this, but if I was trying to be charitable; in bear country, I assume making noise to avoid startling the animals is best practice.

I have worn a bear bell on my backpack when I’m far out but that’s a bit different than a speaker as you could imagine.

Parks Canada says bear bells are not an effective deterrent against bears.

I'm not in favour of speakers but it would be effective while a bear bell certainly won't.