Customer Ratings & Reviews

This was such a great purchase. It’s reasonably priced & a great radio for the garage. Amazing speakers & sound.

The Best Speeker Exellent I heve ever Buy lrecomend ebryone buy one

Great sounding for the price$$ Better than the jBL in my opinion!

I truly believe that the LG XBOOM is nearly perfect. It has excellent audio quality with the use of the "SOUND BOOST" button. The LED lights are smooth, consistent, and bright with several easy to change effect options. There are two rubberized handles which makes it easy to carry without slipping. The speaker is designed to sit upright or sit horizontal on its side. It has stellar Bass. There are inputs for both Mic & Guitar (with separate volume knobs). You can use the speaker without being forced to use the mobile companion app. The inputs are covered by a rubber flap that can be held open by hidden magnets when in use. The speaker is water resistant and is wireless and comes with a battery that lasts well over 10 hours. Most importantly (for me) is that it appears to be one of the only name brand speakers to play audio from a USB Drive. I have used several water resistant speakers and I find it quite annoying that the audio source is always my cell phone. I would prefer to not leave my super expensive smartphone sitting next to the pool. Or, I would prefer to walk around using my phone without worrying that I may walk out of range, or receive a phone call that pauses the music and stops the party. I am finally able to load a USB Thumb drive with a playlist and let the speaker do it's thing without tying up my phone. (The music format has to be WMA or MP3 - sadly this means iTunes libraries aren't compatible...but who uses iTunes anymore?) While this speaker is absolutely fantastic, LG appears to have skipped out on some of the finer details. - The speaker does not have an NFC (Near Field Communication) pairing feature that would automatically sync to your phone when it is placed on top of the speaker. This makes Bluetooth Synching slightly more difficult - especially because the device is not called XBOOM within the Smartphone. Look for a device called LG-XL5S(7A). - The Power, Play/Pause, & Light Effect buttons light up, but the volume buttons do not. This is odd because the volume buttons are probably used most often while the device is powered on. - The speaker does not have buttons that allow you to change the track while playing audio via Bluetooth. Typically the Volume + and - buttons also change the track. Sadly they do not on the XBOOM. - The battery is not easily removed. When it comes time to replace the battery (which shouldn't be for several years) you will need some tools and some online tutorials to extract & replace the battery. - The speaker does not have any place to store the power cable. Sure the speaker has a battery and can be used without the cable, but if the back compartment had been made just slightly larger (or more recessed), the cable could be stored inside and would not get lost. - The audio sounds a bit flat when not in "Sound Boost" mode. I can't imagine not using sound boost all of the time. - The speaker does not have any mounting options. If you are a musician, or DJ - just be aware that this speaker will be sitting on the ground. - The XBOOM logo does not rotate when the speaker is laid down horizontally. This is a very minor complaint, but companies such as Bose & Sony do make sure their logo can rotate to be legible in any position. For me, being able to use a playlist on a USB Drive makes the XBOOM absolutely more useful as a party speaker. This speaker is absolutely my favorite for LOUD music on the go as it is ready for anything. There's always that one guy who pulls out a guitar on the beach - now he can plug into the XBOOM and serenade the whole party.

The LG XBOOM XL5S Portable Tower Speaker with LED Lighting is a quality sound producer for DJs, street musicians, backyard parties, or beach days. Unboxing and Setup The speaker was well protected in the box by Styrofoam packing and a protective cover. A power cord, a ferrite core, and a quick start pamphlet are included. I'm surprised that the speaker does not have a built-in storage compartment for the power cord. The speaker cabinet is solid and built with a metal mesh front face, heavy-duty plastic with decorative sides, and a rubber access panel cover on the back. Rubber control buttons and LED indicator lights are on the top of the tower. The top and bottom handles are brightly colored and textured. Calling this a portable speaker is an oxymoron. It does have handles, but the weight of 23.6 lbs. means if you're my age, you'll be using both handles to carry it. The speaker took a little under four hours to fully charge. During that time, I scanned the iOS QR Code in the pamphlet and downloaded the app to my iPhone. I could check the app's features after the speaker was fully charged and connected via Bluetooth. The App The smartphone app has many features for controlling the speaker, music playback, DJ options, and special effects. These include: • Bluetooth pairing • Volume control • EQ with Standard, Sound Boost, and Custom EQ • Woofer Lighting with presets and custom color control • Party Strobe for flashing the smartphone light in sequence with the speaker • Wireless Party Link for attaching to multiple speakers. • DJ has scratch disc, sound effects, and sampled sounds. • Sampler Creator records 5-second samples • Karaoke for singing along with pitch adjustment and mic sound filters. • Speaker power management • Software update • Owner's manual • My Playlist for building custom playlists • My Music File for selecting and playing from the device library Playing Music I am impressed with the sound quality of the tower. There's enough volume and quality to fill an auditorium or large yard. The bass is deep, and the mid to high range is crisp and clear. I could use My Music File to start a random selection from my iPhone library of over 3800 songs via the app. The basic EQ has three 100, 1k, and 10k Hz settings. I started to create a playlist within the app till I discovered you couldn't search for specific songs or artists, and the list of songs couldn't be filtered or sorted. Selecting what I want to listen to from the Apple Music app is much easier. I was excited about the Karaoke mode. The pitch of the music can be changed to make it easier to sing with. There are many different mic effects, such as Bass, Soprano, Helium, Robot, etc. One of the buttons on the app is for removing vocals from the playing song. However, it could work better. It mutes the music to a low volume, and the vocals remain. So, for an authentic Karaoke experience, it's best to play karaoke videos to sing along with. I was a performing musician, and this speaker is the perfect combination for a street musician. It's wireless, has inputs for a mic and a guitar, is water resistant, and has up to 12 hours of battery life. The speaker can also play music from a USB card. It supports MP3 and WMA formats, up to 2000 files, and 200 directories. Unfortunately, USB 3.0 is not supported—only USB flash and USB 2.0. Controlling the playback from the USB can be done from the top control buttons. The play/pause button is a toggle with a single press; a double press advances to the next song, and a triple press goes to the previous song. Summary I almost gave this three stars due to the lack of usability of the LG XBOOM smartphone app. The voice effects are gimmicky, the Karaoke mode button does not work, it's impossible to build a playlist without being able to search, filter, or sort the list, and the auto power-on mode does not work. It would have been nice to have a storage compartment for the power cord. That being said, the speaker itself and the sound quality are outstanding. So, I'm only taking one star off and blaming the LG programmers for a poor smartphone app. Features • 200 Watts, 6.5" woofer, two 2.5" tweeter cones • USB flash drive, 2.0 port • 1/4" Mic plug port • 1/4" Guitar plug port • Bluetooth 5.1 • Mic echo selector • Water-resistant • Front facing two strobe lights and rotating, pulsating LCD color ring around the woofer. • Durable casing with two carrying handles • LG XBOOM app for iOS/Android (See app features above.) • Support for multiple speakers, multiple smartphones • Tower top controls for Sound Boost, Lighting, Battery LED, Power button, volume up/down, Play/Pause, Function button, and Function LED. • Power saving mode • Up to 12 hours of playtime • 3.5 hours charging time

The LG XBOOM XL5 is an insane speaker with tons of features to take your music and events to the next level. This speaker comes up to my knee but is light enough to easily carry around if your party is on the move (going from indoors to outdoors or vice versa). It's equipped with customizable lights and rocks 200 watts of speaker power! You can turn off the lights to save a little battery life and there is a battery saving mode for when the speaker is not in use. They claim 12 hours of battery life and with the music at a decent volume I was getting battery life in that ballpark. The speaker can be standing or laying on its side and still look good. There is a bass mode that gets the party going but if you prefer less booming then the bass mode can be turned off. There is a mobile app that will sync with the speaker and allow you to customize certain equalizer, lighting and input settings. You can hook up a USB device, guitar or even a Karaoke microphone to the speaker and there are extra Karaoke settings in the mobile app. If you have trouble finding the inputs they are all under a flap on the back of the speaker, just remove that flap and you have access to the inputs and the charging connector. This speaker brings plenty of oomph and the lights add to the vibes.

I’ve been trying to find a powerful portable Bluetooth speaker for my backyard for quite some time and I think I’ve finally found it! The LG XBOOM XL5 is a powerful and versatile Bluetooth speaker that’s perfect for backyard parties or beach outings. It’s sleek and stylish, with a built-in handle so you can carry it easily. The speaker also has a variety of features that make it ideal for use in different settings, including a microphone and guitar jack for Karaoke, and a variety of lighting effects. You’ll be rocking out to music for up to 12 hours, which should be enough for even the longest backyard parties. The XL5 sounds absolutely fantastic. It delivers deep lows and crisp highs while still providing excellent mids. The XL5 also has a variety of sound modes that can be customized to suit your listening preferences. I kept mine on “Sound Boost” and noticed that overall this was the best sounding mode for everything from hip-hop to classic rock and country. The speaker also gets very loud and should overcome most ambient noise, from waves to a loud crowd at a party. The unit comes with a strobe light and an LED woofer, using the LG XBOOM app you can customize these colors with the available presets or create your own. It even has a mode that flashes your phone’s flashlight with the strobe light which I think would be awesome at a party. Overall, the LG XBOOM XL5 is a great Bluetooth speaker for anyone looking for a powerful and versatile Bluetooth speaker. It is perfect for parties and backyards, but beware that it does way almost 30 lbs and can be a bit of a burden to carry, even with the built-in handles. Here are some of the pros and cons of the XL5: Pros: Powerful sound Sleek and stylish design Versatile functions and features Awesome and customizable lighting effects Cons: Can be pricey 30 lbs is pretty heavy More than 12 hours of battery life would be nice

OVERVIEW: The LG XL5S is a Powerful Portable Party Bluetooth Speaker that sounds absolutely incredible, especially at higher volume levels. I initially thought the 200-Watt rating would be Peak-to-Peak (an inflated power rating), but the manual Appendix states the 200 watts are RMS (a truer measurement of continuous power). And listening at close to max volume, pushing a lot of air, I did not notice any distortion, with the soundstage being clean and overall, well balanced. I also noticed when used upright on a wood floor, the bottom dual ported speaker appears to “load” the floor for additional bass response. The woofer’s circular strobe lights are interesting, just not my thing, but the grandsons do love it. Listening to all three recent (July 2023) Dead and Company San Francisco farewell concerts (my current go-to demo) was absolutely inspirational, especially outside and loud. Very impressive indeed putting a huge smile on my face. MINOR LIMITATIONS: 1) I do wish I could connect to Wi-Fi (Air-Play or Chromecast) for true multi-room music playing where I could use the XL5S outside on my screened in porch in conjunction with my two indoor Wi-Fi soundbars. 2) I could not turn off the dual strobe lights using just the woofer rotating multi colored ring lighting (unless I put black electrical tape over the strobes). 3) Auto-On is only available when connected to AC power. (I get it, it probably would be draining the battery awaiting a BT connection.) 4) There is a slight volume drop on battery power vs. AC power. 5) And finally, LG’s web site states the XL5 is a 2.1 system (Left/Right/Shared-Subwoofer). But with the dual tweeters being so close to each other (2” apart), the soundstage is perceived as mono, not stereo. One would need to purchase a second XL5 for “Dual Mode” to actually hear stereo separation. Again, minor limitations but worth noting. BOTTOM LINE: I sort-of want a second XL5S to test in true stereo mode. Nevertheless, I normally recommend systems that support WiFi connectivity, Airplay, and/or Chromecast being able to multi-link all of your other sound equipment, regardless of manufacture, into one whole home music system; hey, that’s me… On the other hand, if you only require a single BT speaker system, battery portable, with Mic & Guitar inputs, flashing lights, and DJ options, then the LG XL5 will not only suffice, it will appropriately impress your audience. Overall, a solid 4-Star Rating. PROS: • Loud - 200 RMS Watts (100w Sub, 2 x 50w Tweeters) • Sound Boost Feature • Excellent Bass Response, Flat Vocals, Overall Balanced Audio • Single ¼” Mic Input with Echo (Karaoke or Busking) and Single ¼” Guitar Input • Custom 3-Band (Bass, Mid, Treble) EQ with App • DJ Sound Effects with App (very cool for fledgling DJs) • Auto Power On (only when AC Powered) • Party (Multi) Mode (only with other LG BT speakers such as XL5S/XL7S) • Up to 12-hour battery life, @ 50% volume, without using the lighting feature • IPX4 Rating (4 = Protects from splashing water; X = No protection for dust ingress) CONS: • Heavier Than it Looks @ 25lbs (measured with a digital scale) • Awkward to Move Around (“portable?”, maybe not, my wife can’t move it) • Can’t Turn Off Strobe when using Woofer Rotating Lights • No 12-Volt DC option for Tailgating • No WiFi Airplay or Chromecast Support; Cannot multi-connect other brands of Bluetooth Speakers. • Although LG is a South Korean Company, the LG XL5S is Made in China .

The LG XBOOM XL5 touts itself as a party tower with 200W pushed through two 2.5” tweeters and a 6.5” woofer. Going beyond the sound production, the XL5 also has ring lighting around the woofer as well two strobe lights sandwiching it. Taking just those two things into account, one can see why it's called a party tower, but there is so much more. It’s not just a Bluetooth speaker because they also have inputs for a guitar and a microphone. That takes it to another level for guitar players out there as well as the karaoke lovers. Now, let’s take a deeper look at the appearance of the XBOOM XL5. This tower is sharp with its mostly black coloring. It really helps to make the lights pop since there aren’t any other colors to compete with. On the side, you have red accent coloring with XBOOM printed there. Then you have two red black handles on the back. All in all, it’s a pretty slick looking tower. From there, you can start pumping in the music to get the lighting going. There is a button on top to help change the lighting, but that can also be done through the LG XBOOM app on the phone. You can even do some customization with the colors or even add your phone’s flash to the party by syncing it flash with the music. The one thing that would be nice here is the ability to turn off the strobe lights or change the colors of them. It would be nice to see an update with the ability to leave the woofer ring light on while turning off the strobes. Alongside the button for the lights, you will find buttons for the Sound Boost, power, volume, play/pause, and the connectivity. There are also indicators for the Party Link option, Bluetooth, and USB connections. A lot of these pieces can also be found in the app. It’s nice to have that flexibility between the physical speaker and the app. On the back of the tower, you will find the inputs for the guitar, microphone, USB, and AC adapter. Right above the mic and guitar, you will find dials to turn them up or down. It’s nice to have the ability to amplify them or turn them down if needed. The last thing to mention about the tower’s physical nature is its size. They say it’s a “pocket handle” for easy relocation, but that’s not super easy. The XL5 is almost 2 feet tall and weighs about 25 lbs. You can definitely feel the weight when trying to move it with just one handle. You almost need to use both handles just to feel secure when carrying it. From a sound perspective, the boom is evident with the XL5. The 200W over the tweeters and woofer really produce some great sound. I was able to put it to the test with a couple of different music genres as well as some sports talk radio. Utilizing the Equalizer options in the app, I was able to get the sound I desired depending on what I was listening to. The Sound Boost is nice for that extra kick of bass or you can turn it off to enjoy things more at a normal level. Either way the sound won’t disappoint. There is also the option to use the app to jump into DJ mode and have some fun with various noises and a turntable. That’s a cool little feature to help with the party. Overall, the LG XBOOM XL5 lives up the billing as a Party Tower. I would like a second to link them up and get more of a stereo sound. However, I can’t knock it for that. The look, sound, and appearance are well done. The weight is just a product of the quality that’s inside. I look forward to using it at the lake when we are partying or when we have gatherings at the house.

This may very well be the last speaker I ever buy. This thing is so loud, and the sound stays crystal clear even at max volume. Not only that, but I can hook an electric guitar up to this thing. It really is amazing and the best Bluetooth speaker I've ever seen

Heavy duty, LOUD, Bluetooth compatible, portable, compact, LED lights are what caught my eye! It’s so cute and gets the job DONE! I’m so happy with my speaker, a great investment!!

Good sound ,good battery life ,easy to connect to tv and phones ..I love it ..price is good too

Disclaimer: I received an entry for a $400 gift card for writing this review but that did not impact my opinion at all. This thing is awesome. I had a lot of home renovations to do and my small bluetooth speaker wasn't cutting it. Got one of these and I can set it up in a corner and listen wherever I am in the house. Overall sound quality is great. I wouldn't mind if the bass hit a litte harder but for the sub that it has, I am more than happy with it.

The sound is crystal clear and the volume is great! I love how easy this was for my party! We used the mic for the speech and it was great! A great buy! I have not yet connected to my LG TV but plan to extend this!

Bought two of these and we have one inside to sing with. The other is outside and connects to my phone. They're loud, clean, and clear.

Awesome Speaker! Its LOUD, easy connection and has a lot of cool features! Great Speaker for Sporting events and Karaoke. Would highly recommend!!

Great sound. Portable easy to move around. We use for karaoke and music for parties.

Great Product, was excellent gift for my son Perfect size too

the best speaker!! it sounds incredible we use it all over the house and can take it easily on the go if we need!

Great speaker very loud good for bbq and outside fires