JBL - Charge 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - White

I really like the sound quality. I use this speaker at work, it syncs with my iPhone and shuts off if the phone leaves my desk. That usually happens when I leave for lunch or at the end of the day. When I come back I just connect the Bluetooth and push the On button and it continues to play. It works for me!

The jbl portable stereo speaker system worked as advertised plus it outperformed the more expensive BEATS pill stereo system in bass production and price point, my wife loves it also as any happily married man would admit that a happy wife is a happy life....

It has all the sound for its size cheaper than a bose but very competitive, i tried lots of speakers and this suited my pocket and taste great buy AND HAS A USB PORT FOR CHARGING!

I owned 2 JBL speakers of the first generation, but this one sound even better, and the black finish is great, excellent sound, quality, battery, I really recommend it.

I purchased this to use with iPhone and iPad. It performs as expected with no problems.

Bluetooth speakers are a great alternative to listening to music on your portable music devices when you don't want to use earbuds or use a physical connection between the music device and speakers. The JBL Charge 2 is roughly the size of a commuter coffee mug, has a large capacity 6,000 mAh battery, two speakers, and flexible end sound radiators that produce great sound. It comes in several colors. It has a USB port to charge portable devices such as smart phones. A USB charging cord and AC adapter is included (dual voltage). The 6,000 mAh battery is about 4X the capacity of my iPhone 5, so it can charge the phone multiple times, although obviously this reduces the 12 hour speaker operation time. The battery capacity of tablets tend to be much greater than smart phones, so the Charge 2 could refresh but not fully charge most tablets. The Charge 2 can also be used as a speakerphone, and there is also a social mode so multiple users can play their music through the speaker. (I haven't tested these two features.) The device reliably connects to my iOS devices and holds the connection. The sound quality is excellent, with plenty of bass and plenty of volume. The speakers fire forward, but flexible radiators in the ends enhance the bass response. I have a few minor criticisms. Apparently JBL included a carrying case with the original Charge. The Charge 2 does not come with a case, although I have found a number of cases available at internet sites for this speaker. Most of the key controls are backlit, but the volume controls are not, which makes them harder to see in dim lighting. There is a narrow flat surface on one side of the speaker that it rests upon. If the speaker is jarred, it could start rolling. Finally, as noted, the sound radiators on the ends of the speaker enhance the sound but are flexible, and could be damaged if you aren't careful. None of these criticisms have really detracted from my satisfaction with the unit, but are the reason I give it four rather than five stars. In sum, the Charge 2 operates reliably, has good sound quality, and its large battery can be useful for charging other portable devices like smart phones or music players.

I own a Bose Soundlink Mini , a TDK "For the Record" , a Sony X2 and finally this JBL. This has the best quality sound, for music playback, of all of them. More volume , great bass and the best overall clarity. A real steal on sale for $119.

My first portable Bluetooth speaker was a Jabra Solemate, which I still have. It's principally used in the bathroom during the time I spend getting ready for work or whatever. It has been a fine device, but it's sound quality was never anything to get excited about. I had been thinking about replacing it for maybe the last year and while there are a number of products out there with solid reviews, they all tend to be more money than i want to spend on something with such limited use. I had also purchased this model's predecessor for my daughter and was kind of envious as I thought it sounded noticeably better than my Soulmate. But to be fair the Solemate was an older product and I think it looked better. But this latest JBL... wow.... reviews had been solid and now I understand why. The sound quality is, in my opinion, a marked step up from my Solemate. The entire spectrum.. lows to highs... are much improved over my now relegated to the closet Solemate. (I'll find it a good home) This JBL looks good (I went with white, like my Solemate). Maintains a reasonable size (perfect for the bathroom: counter-top or on top of the towel rack). Feels solid and looks well-made. No connectivity issues or problems. But it's really the sound that leaps out. I knew my Solemate was what it was when I bought it: a $90 speaker. I got what I paid for. But at $120 I truly believe the JBL is worth every additional penny. The improvement in sound.. heck.. the sound quality stands on its own. It's easy to compare it to my Solemate, but if this were my first Bluetooth speaker I'd still be very impressed. The side-firing bass drivers really help kick up the impact of bass. The mids and highs are reasonably clear and accurate; more so than I expected. Or put it this way... why I purchased and first listened to the Solemate I was "Ok. This is fine." With the JBL I was "Wow. I didn't know a small Bluetooth speaker could sound this good." I can also report that I believe the overall quality of the mids and highs are improved by placing the speaker on one end. Or on the towel rack. There is something about the reflection of the music off the counter top that seems to muddle the mids and highs. Voices become less distinct is the biggest impact. And I don't find the bass impacted by placing it on one end. My only criticism is that it comes with a wall wart for charging. Just something to lose, unlike the Solemate which just had a straight cord for charging. If your needs are generally small and you understand that this is a portable Bluetooth speaker and not something meant to fill a bedroom with sound or have a party with, then you should be, I hope, very impressed.