Sounds amazing. Connects to Bluetooth devices easily
937768
Sounds amazing.  Connects to Bluetooth devices easily.  So awesome to take your music around the house or outside to patio or porch!
2481402
I have to say, the device really surprised me with how nice it sounds for a speaker its size and how easy it was to set up.  First of all, depending on the surface on which you use this, the sound will differ.  I had it on top of a granite countertop and the sound was very loud and easily heard.  When I moved it onto an upholstered couch, it was much quieter.  That being said, in a bathroom with mostly hard surfaces it should do very well.  Or on a wooden nightstand or desk, etc.

I didn't give it five stars because of two reasons.  First, the USB charger has a specialized very small round plug on the end that fits into the speaker to charge it, but unfortunately, there isn't a positive click when inserted.  On my unit, if the charging end is inserted too deeply, it does no charge.  Pulling it back just a hair starts it charging again.  It's not a big problem, but one of those things that's a bit inconvenient.  Maybe only this particular unit has this issue. Also, if you lose the cable, I'm not sure how easy it is to find another one.

Second, the instructions are a little unclear on how you need to sync this.  In particular, the instructions say that from the "off" mode you press the on/off button until the light alternatingly flashes between red and blue.  However, that's only true if the unit is charging (the red light is on).  For my unit, the speaker is in bluetooth sync if from the off position you press the on/off button until the blue light flashes rapidly.

Other than the above two issues, the sound is loud, distortion free and surprisingly good for such a tiny unit.  After i played around with it for about 10 minutes, my daughter used it for about half an hour and asked that I get her one.  She loved the thing and just wanted this cheaper one rather than a pricier one that I suggested.  I think she wants a simple device that she can throw in her purse without worrying about breaking or losing it.

Even though I received this speaker as an evaluation unit, I have to say that I'm genuinely pleased with it.  And my daughter's reaction is very telling as to how well received it was. We were both very pleased.  We did not test out the waterproof feature.

I really recommend this product.  With a surprising 2-year warranty, it's pretty much a no-brainer impulse purchase item.
2318665
however the sound is amazing!!  I would highly recommend this for someone wanting a Bluetooth speaker, but not wanting to spend a small fortune.
3150293
First and best portable Bluetooth speaker I've ever purchased. Sound quality is amazing for the price. Build quality is right there with others premium Bluetooth speakers that cost triple. I've tested the range so far its able to keep connection from more than 50ft away. I have not yet able to test the battery life, but so far it lasted me more than 8 hours on full charge. Great Bluetooth speaker. I just wished they offer in different colors.
3846865
This is the best-sounding wireless speaker I've ever heard. It's also a very sleek, attractive unit. Its size makes it powerful enough to fill any room with balanced sound, yet small enough to transport easily.

Setup is easy enough: Download the HEOS app on your phone, connect your phone to the speaker's AUX port on the back (unfortunately you can't use the headphone jack, which is conveniently exposed on the side), enter your wi-fi password, and within seconds the speaker is connected, available to play music from any device on the same network.

The devil is in the details. When I picked a first song to try out, it BLASTED out of the speaker. The default volume level is LOUD! Then I was prompted to download a software update for the speaker. It took about 15 minutes. On iOS, the HEOS app can only play audio from the device's iTunes library and from specific apps that can connect to it, like Spotify and Pandora. (I used Spotify for all of my testing.) I was disappointed that there's a 2s buffer time; even pressing pause or adjusting the volume takes 2s to take effect. Also, the app interface feels very clunky. It's not nearly as slick as the Sonos app. Hopefully they'll give it a makeover soon.

Thankfully, you can also connect to the speaker via Bluetooth, avoiding the HEOS app entirely. Just press the Bluetooth button on the back and connect your device. Much simpler! Bluetooth necessitates audio compression, but the effect on audio quality is negligible. Bluetooth lets you play audio from any app on your phone. And it seems to have less of a buffering delay (about 1s, though that's still a bit disappointingsome Bluetooth speakers have no discernible delay). If you're planning to set up HEOS speakers throughout your home, you'll want to use the app. But if this is your only HEOS speaker, save yourself some trouble and stick to Bluetooth. One weird quirk, though: The max volume level in Bluetooth mode seems to be the current volume level in HEOS mode. Since the default HEOS volume is very loud, that's not a problem. But if you switch to HEOS mode and set it to a reasonable listening level, you may find the volume too limited in Bluetooth mode. I hope they fix this in a future update (ideally by moving "Max volume" to a setting in the HEOS app).

Denon has a sterling reputation for audio equipment, and it's great to see them trying to take Sonos head-on. But if they're going to succeed, they're going to need a better app.
4844140
Sounds surprisingly good. Easy to use. Looks and feels like a quality product. Instructions on how to hook it up to bluetooth devices are really clear and simple. Impressed with the clarity of sound. Very portable. Battery life is great.
1564914
Unbelievable sound quality from such a small device. Bluetooth pairs with no issues and battery life is outstanding. Have gone several days with 4-8 hours of use without needing a charge. Does not distort when volume is maxed out when paired to a device capable of quality audio output. Pairs well with the DSALL travel hard shell case which doubles as a stand for using your Soundcore in any active environment.
1495842
The sound quality is excellent. I was able to easily connect with my iPhone, but a friend's android wasn't able to pick up the bluetooth signal from next to the transmitter. It is easy to connect to bluetooth on iPhones since it pairs without pushing any buttons on the transmitter. This is great for connecting wirelessly if you don't have an audio in port!
3546970
Amazing audio quality. Easy to setup.  Compact.
3623170
I made a trip to the store to sample several of the wireless bluetooth speakers in the $199 range and well this one beat them all. The sound is amazing for the small size of the speaker. I tested it out with various different types of music and found all great sounding. The only adjustment I made was to turn off the bass/surround feature when playing metal trash music and it sounded much better. I also tried it with a movie and it sounds like your own personal surround sound-amazing (viewed on the iphone and ipad). The 8HR charge on the battery is what sold me and you know that although it is not as small or light as the pill, jambox, JBL and those similar ones, the sound quality is superior thanks to the better materials. Range is good and sound is great. I have not had any issues with the stand, my guess is those having the issue did not set it in the locked position. If you are having doubts do not this is a great speaker.
4114294
It sounds great and looks very nice. I am impressed. Connecting the Bluetooth was easy.
1684425
Sounds fantastic and battery lasts a long time. Only complaint is the bluetooth can be kind of grabby with your devices, which could lead to some awkward/confusing situations!
3919234
Exceeded expectations. Connect to Android via Blue Tooth in literally a few seconds. Tiny but deep, rich tone and much louder than anticipated.
2687734
This really is a phenomenal product. I've been using it only for a few weeks, but I have not had any issues.

The NFC pairing is ridiculously simple to do. Once paired, you can easily disconnect or reconnect if you have multiple bluetooth devices paired with it. Very very very convenient. I think everything should have NFC pairing capabilities.

Battery life is amazing. I am very good about turning the headset off when not in use, and I feel like the the battery lasts forever. I get a couple hours of use every day, and I'll go for a week without having the recharge.

Comfort is great too, but I expected as much from over-the-ear headphones. They don't collapse your ear and make you feel like your ears are completely glued to the sides of your head.

You can listen to music, take phone calls, plug it in, unplug it, toss it around, wear it upside down, frontside back and it just works incredibly well. No function is finicky as I would expect from other bargain-priced products.

Sound quality is par for the course for headphones of this price. Is the sound incredible? Definitely not. Is it incredible for the price? You bet it is!
3428352
awesome , sounds great connects easily , weather proof, cant ask for more
506611
Just got it today and I'm already pretty happy. It came fully charged so I was able to test it out right away. Connecting with bluetooth on my phone took literally 3 seconds. Only had to press the bluetooth button on the front panel, find the device on my phone's bluetooth settings, and pair.
I put it on a counter and stood in front of it, turned the volume up half way and could feel the vibrations on my chest. Turning it to 3/4 was loud enough to fill a large room. Any higher than that distorted the sound from the speakers, which bothers me a bit but not enough to take a star off because it was already loud enough.
3229908
This battery life is amazing.  I can go 2-3 days without charging it. This speaker isn't the loudest, nor does it produce HI-Fi sound.  However, it looks and sounds great when compared speakers in the same price range.  Did I mention that it looks great?  Most $30-40 bluetooth speakers look the part, not this one.  The reach of the the 4.0 bluetooth signal is far greater than expected.  I am streaming through 3 walls at a about a 15 M distance with no degradation in sound.  The sound is balanced and crisp.  Of course, it can't reproduce super low bass but that's to be expected given the size of the driver.  My only complaint is that it lacks controls to skip to the next song but I knew that going in.  I would buy another if they were able to be used in stereo over bluetooth 4.0.  Anker, get cracking on that.