SOUNDBOKS 2, Black: Loudest Portable Bluetooth Performance Speaker (126 dB, Wireless, BT 5.0, Swappable Battery, 40Hr Playtime, Big, Powerful Subwoofer, Waterproof, Outdoor, Party Boombox)

To those that were disappointed with this product, I feel your expectations might be a little unrealistic. I bought this because I am a slackliner and needed a louder music solution when we started rigging longer lines and using more space at the park. This product not only solved the problem, but exceeded my expectations in every possible way. Especially with the new discounted price, I don't know why I stalled on this purchase. I should have bought one years ago. Not only does this solve my park problem, but I keep finding new uses for it and it has re-invigorated my enjoyment of music.Pros:1. Loud enough to fill almost any space indoor or outdoor.2. I thought this was intended strictly for outdoor use and would therefore sound terrible indoors. I was very wrong. It's not exactly audiophile quality, but it has an indoor setting and it performs far beyond my expectations. At high volume it shakes the wood floors in my house without distorting the mids and highs, which seem far more clear and balanced than I would have ever imagined. Surprisingly, it also performs quite nicely at low volume, creating a very full and rich sound that isn't overpowered by the bass. It's even clear enough for listening to podcasts without needing an EQ.3. Battery life that seems to defy the laws of nature. With my first charge of the device, the battery lasted nearly 5 days of blasting it at full volume for hours on end. I don't even know how that's possible. Also, it'll charge to full capacity in less than two hours when plugged into AC power, and that's with it still on and pumping.4. Bluetooth software is flawless. So often with these bluetooth devices there is wonky behavior or difficulty connecting occasionally, or certain devices not being able to connect while others seem to have no problem. This thing just works instantly, every time, from any device. No waiting, no frustration, select SOUNDBOKS and you're in business.5. Speaker does not shut itself off to save power. That might seem like a con if you have no experience with the device, but with the nearly unlimited power this thing provides, it's not so much of a concern. This is great because you don't have to mess with the machine after taking a break. Stop the music when you want, then start back again at any time without any lag time. When you want it off, for real, you manually turn the switch off. I love it. Great design.6. Lightweight. Considering the size of the unit, the quality of construction, and the volume of sound it can create this product again seems to defy the laws of nature. It is somewhat awkward to carry, but only due to it's size. It's easily lifted and carried with one hand. It weighs about half of what you'd expect from looking at the thing.Cons:1. The Soundboks app is not compatible with this model, only with the new model. That is a bummer, but honestly I don't often have a use for that. I'd use it if I had the option, but for the discounted price I'm not going to cry about this one. It's an issue, but a minor one.2. Fair warning, you may have ol' Karen go balistic and chase you away from your girlfriend's pool citing neighborhood CCNRs and threatening to call the police, but you'll be proud of what you did and most of the other people at the pool will see you as a martyr of summertime leisure.3. Nothing else.

Alright I took a little bit in order to write a review so that I really have this a try. It is definitely a very awesome speaker that is for sure. For the price I'm glad I wasn't very disappointed. It's extremely loud that's for sure. When I first got out I gave a try with it in my neighborhood at my house to see how it sounded and got met by some upset neighbors and the cops being called on the account it was to loud.It's a very different kind of loud. Like you could stand by the speaker with it at max volume and doesn't seem that loud but the sound carries very well. I've noticed that you can make it louder and sound a little better if you use like a equalizer on your phone. It's crystal clear when the music is turned all the way up and won't have a problem with a loud abnoxious sound. Doesn't have as much bass as I would have thought. The blue tooth is a little weak you don't want to get your phone very far from it or it will start cutting out. I mean all of like 25 ft away. The battery lasts insanely long. I bought the extra one and didn't even make it thru half way on the original one.I used it for 5 days recently at a festival camping and didn't have an issue with it at all. Battery lasted perfectly. Sounds amazing and makes people come over and check it out. Your really not going to use it as much as you think at full volume. Unless you're throwing a party. Very heavy built, handled the sun and heat, and the weather elements very well.Is it something you need. Probably not. I wouldn't buy another one again but when you use this thing it meets my expectations. I'll be using it at festivals when I camp just so I can have some loud clear music for everyone and since I don't have to worry about the thing dying. I only do primitive camping so no way to have any electricity. Very cool speaker tho and definitely fun to use. You'll over power anyone else's music so make sure everyone around you likes your songs haha. Thanks