This speaker is awesome. Wonderful volume capabilities
934992
This speaker is awesome. Wonderful volume capabilities. Purchased it to use for our group exercise studio when our amp broke it has been a great thing to keep us up and running and keep the energy high during the workouts.
4008303
All I can say is this is a fantastic speaker.  I bought one a while back just for mixing and it sounded so darn good I couldn't help but get another.  One of the clubs I spin at has no monitor in he booth. (Yeah I know) and so I bring one of these with me and even with the room is really loud this speaker is loud enough and has enough bass for me to properly mix and I don't have the greatest hearing at this point.  They look really different with the yellow accents and the inputs on the back and the controls are awesome.
2855233
Omg this speaker is amazing! I have not charged it since January and it is playing music as I am typing this right now IN JUNE!! I really like the volume but it can get pretty loud so just be weary of your neighbors. I would recommend that everyone purcahse this!
4412798
This speaker is great. I love that you can use the 12v or 20v battery and can even just plug it in. That versatility is convenient. The sound excellent also.
4751534
This speaker has already exceeded my expectations, for several reasons. Don't let the product photo fool you...the purple is a rich, deep purple similar to morning glories or pansies, and the turquoise is very close to the color of its mineral namesake. The two photos I've included capture the hues pretty well, at least on my screen. My inner color snob is quite happy with both shades, either way. The stand on the back is a little stubborn to pop out, but I'm sure it will loosen up with use. As another reviewer mentioned, the suction cup is removable, but falls out of the mount too easily. Connecting the speaker to my Kindle was a cinch, even for someone normally pretty oblivious about technology. (My fiance has given up on getting me to co-op on his PS3...I get stuck in the floors and stairs too much. Dang camera toggle.) The device charges pretty quickly, and if I ever lose the charge cord, his cell phone charger fits perfectly. Charges more slowly, though.
About the sound...WOW. I haven't used it in the shower yet, but I'm pretty impressed with the sound, considering how little I paid for it. Have been going through one of my totally random playlists for a good hour now--Michael Nyman, RUSH, Maroon 5, Seether, Linkin Park, Frank Sinatra, you get the picture--and everything has sounded just fine. Granted, you won't get much bass from the tiny speaker, but too much bass will screw up your ears anyway. Speaker works beautifully with my Kindle Fire--HD 7 model, if that makes a difference...?--and has had no issues with Spotify. Love it to death, really, and 'Temples of Syrinx' is just as sweet played through this speaker as on the old record player I first heard it on.
I do have one small issue with the speakers, though. As mentioned by another reviewer, the device notifies you when it's connecting, connected, turning off, etc, by a pre-recorded vocal message. Problem is, that one bit is REALLY LOUD! I can have the volume practically OFF, and the message doesn't go any quieter. Hurts my ears, really. Probably just going to stuff it under a pillow or something when setting up the connection, lol.
Overall, quite happy with the purchase, and find the few small unpleasant bits easy to work around--a great little speaker for the price.
3637691
This speaker is awesome. I love it. Way better than the others out there! I'll prob be buying another one for surround sound while camping!
1364094
This. Is. A. Great. Speaker.

It has almost everything you want from a speaker, and more.

Lets start with sound quality.
The sound quality is great. Actually, a lot better than I expected. For a speaker of this size, it has a decent amount of bass, and yet does not have any bass-distortion. It seems like it has a passive subwoofer (Passive meaning that the subwoofer does not have its own power supply and amplifier). The separate subwoofer is probably at least partially responsible for the nice bass and lack of distortion.
It can fill a large room (think dining room or living room) with enough music at a comfortable listening volume. It's not a stadium speaker. But it's loud. Bring it to a party, and it will put any other puny bluetooth speaker to shame. Whoever's playing music will stop, and bow down to yours.

It has enough bass response that you can just feel it from a few feet away. Highs are a little toned down, just enough so that it's more pleasant to listen to at high volumes. Some other speakers will give piercing highs at louder volumes, which is not what you want. It's overall a very pleasant speaker to listen to.

Now, lets move on to design. It's VERY solidly built. When you pick it up, it feels like a high-quality product. It has a nice weight to it, and a nice metallic grille around the speakers to protect them without blocking the sound. The top of the device is a plastic with a very light wood-texture to it. It's very pleasing to the eye and feels nice. The buttons are a soft sillicone. Think silicone bakeware. It's a very nice material for buttons. The base is made of the same rubber, which gives it a good non-slip grip on whatever surface you put it on. Also, the rubber helps the bass resonate through the surface it sits on. Very good.

If you shine a flashlight into the front, you can just barely make out the rather large speakers in this device. On the top, are the buttons. They work well, easy to press, and they light up when your hand is near, via a thermal sensor. Wow. To the right of the buttons is a NFC sensor. It took about 5 seconds for me to pair my phone with the speaker using NFC. No more need to struggle with the bluetooth menu in your phone.
The back of the speaker is where all of the connections are. If you choose not to connect with bluetooth, you can use the AUX In on the back. Or, you can even use this speaker as a bluetooth receiver, and use the Line Out to output to a speaker system. Note that the Sharkk speaker will not play while using the Line Out function. Next, it has an AC jack, which is exclusively used to charge the device. AC charging is nice and fast compared to USB charging, and well worth the little inconvenience of a separate charger.
They advertise a separate charging pad, which is a great idea, but I did not buy it myself.
It also serves as a 6600mAh USB power bank, for if your phone runs out of battery. You didn't even know you wanted this functionality, but there it is. Nice backup battery bank.

If you're looking for a speaker, this is a no-brainer. It's a great portable speaker. Personally, I'm somewhat of an audiophile. I write music, I listen to music with nice headphones. This speaker passes the test. If it's this or a $40-50 speaker, definitely get this one. It is more than worth the extra price.

I received this speaker at a discounted price in exchange for leaving an honest and unbiased review.
I look to review honestly, because I wouldn't want to see a biased review myself. I hope these reviews help inform your purchase, and if so, please click the Helpful button under my review!
I hope you enjoy this speaker as much as I do.
4105600
The speaker is awsome and for its size it definately packs a punch!
2662108
This is an AMAZING speaker. I've paired it with my MacBook Pro and my iPhone 5. Both times it has worked so well. The sound is wonderful and the size is perfect to take along anywhere. It is roughly four inches in diameter and kicks out a high quality sound in such a small package. I'm planning to take this on vacation with me since the sound is so much better than just listening to my phone or computer. (however, the music did skip occasionally when listening to pandora from my macbook -- I never had that trouble with music or pandora from my phone.) We have a B&O A2 which my husband literally takes everywhere. We are thrilled with these speakers. I have not used the speaker as a speaker phone. When I do, I'll update the review.
2579900
This little speaker is amazing. It can be put in a medium purse or bag. Sound is awesome. Very very pleased with it
782434
This speaker has awesome sound quality, clarity and volume. It is really awesome! Can easily go into the next room & still clearly hear what's being played [I like audiobooks}Some speakers work much better if directly to the other device [iPad, computer, whatever] I have never had to try to connect it directly to another device as the bluetooth connects so easily and the quality and volume were never an issue. AND you can NOT beat the price, not for this quality. HIGHLY recommend.
1163858
This is hands down the best speaker I have ever purchased. It isn't perfect but it's damn close. I could not be happier with my purchase and would love to see more products from Libratone.

Aesthetics/Build Quality: What can I say? The speaker is beautiful. It's modern without being flashy and will fit into just about any space. Plus you can change the color by simply swapping out the cloth jacket. I have to say I thought the handle would be gimmicky at first but it really is useful. I find myself moving the speaker more often than I thought because it really is that easy to grab and go. The build quality is impeccable. I really could not ask for more here.

Sound Quality: The big one. This speaker sounds incredible. I've had a number of portable and wired speakers and this is truly better than any one of them. It is absolute leagues ahead of smart speakers (Echo, Google Home, etc) and on par with the higher end Sonos units. In terms of volume and sound quality it's somewhere between the Sonos Play 3 and Play 5 (probably closer to the 5). It's not a reference speaker so don't expect reference sound. The EQ is a V (as you should expect) and the DSP evens everything out incredibly well. There is absolutely no distortion at any volume, though maybe a bit too much base at around 20% volume. That being said you can tweak the EQ to your heart's desire in the app (which is quite good).

Features: So do you want to know what truly sets this apart from other speakers in its class? It has a battery and you can move it around! Try taking your Sonos with you to the park, or even just to another room - not gonna happen. And the battery lasts a long time, around 11-12 hours. It's integrated incredibly well with Amazon Alexa and also supports Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, its own app (Sonos style), and Airplay (a godsend on iOS devices, once you try it you'll never want to use Bluetooth again). The controls on top are responsive and appreciated. It also has a great "instant play" feature in which you can set a favorite playlist or station to play the moment you press play on the speaker (no phone required). I'm looking forward to a firmware update coming soon that will integrate Alexa directly into the speaker.

Conclusion: If you're looking for a portable speaker that actually sounds good get this one. Seriously, nothing else on the market offers the feature set you'll find here coupled with great sound quality and portability at this price point.
3940184
Build Quality 5/5
Sound Quality 4/5
Features and design 5/5
Volume 5/5

This product is AWESOME. Right out of the box I was super impressed with this device. This bluetooth speaker is really worth the money, even when the Bose Soundlink Mini is the same price. I also have the Bose Soundlink so I can easily compare the two.

Pros:
-The programmable LED light-show is AWESOME. There are a ton of options to use and you can change the colors with every option so everybody is bound to find a selection that is right for them. The LEDs wrap around the device too so it can make an awesome table topper at a party. This one feature sets this device apart from the crowd and its a great thing. You can also control the brightness so the lights aren't always blaring when you have the lights out or if you want to turn them down or off to make the battery last longer. If you
-REALLY loud. Volume is comparable to any bluetooth speaker I've ever listened to. It easily fills a room with music.
-The ability to stand upright is also different and a great feature. It allows the sound to really spread out and fill a room no matter what direction  its facing because it has speakers on both sides. Really great once you have it and you miss it when its gone.
- There is an app you can download to control the device from your phone. This is really great so you can change the light show, the EQ, the music, and also download firmware updates for the speaker straight from your phone. I have never seen a controller app that includes as much as this one.
-Really easy to connect to your phone or ipad. It took me less than a minute to setup and start playing music.
-Has NFC so you can just touch it with your phone to connect if you have most droids.
-Battery indicator lights are great. Most other bluetooth speakers don't tell you specific levels, but just if the battery is low or not. This comes in handy if you're going on a trip and don't know the exact battery level. Its more useful than you would think.

Cons:
-Sound is not terrible, but it could definitely be better for $200. It does not compare to the Bose Soundlink. All the higher levels are just as good, but the bass is lacking for sure. This is definitely disappointing for the price.
-The battery life is lacking when the lights are on. When the LEDs are on, even on low brightness, the battery life is significantly reduced.

Besides those two cons, this speaker is one of the best ive ever tried. Its really cool and would be great for the younger crowd or if you just want to set the mood in your bedroom as you're cuddling with your lady friend. Seriously, its great for that.
Awesome, awesome device.
3225125
This is a fantastic speaker. You will not get the hours of use on one charge as promised at full volume, but the sound is great and you can use it while plugged in. I use it in the garage while working on the car and I have used it on the lake while in the boat. Amazon had the best price for this as well.
2872003
This is an OUTSTANDING Speaker. My hearing sucks (from years of ear buds and loud music) and I can clearly hear the dialogue in movies and TV shows. However, be mindful of the depth of the speaker. It is nearly 10 deep, and my new Samsung LED TV is only 3 deep when attached to the wall. So nearly  a foot of the speaker protrudes out past the TV, which is not aesthetically pleasing.

To be perfectly clear, this is a great speaker and whole heartily recommend it, especially if you have hearing issues. Just make sure it fits with your set-up
254373
WOW!! I love the sound whenever you are using this product. I was listening to music full blast and it was actually able to shake my whole bed! It is a very capable speaker for its size and the sound easily fills up a medium sized room.

I only have one thing that happened to me that I did not like, my red light that indicates whether or not it's charging recently stopped working and I don't know why...
3406908
This speaker is by far the best speaker I've ever had. The sound is amazing, it has the best base I've heard on a speaker this size. Yeah, it's not waterproof and it doesn't have NFC capability, that's why I gave it 4 stars, but the sound is well worth it. This is very much an indoor speaker, it does work well outside but not the best. I recommend this speaker to anyone who listens to music or watches movies frequently. A great buy for anyone.