JBL - Pulse 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black

Let me just say that the JBL Pulse 4 speakers are very fun and unique speakers. I would say that If you want to have a speaker that is fun for the house parties, dorm, bbq's, picknicks, camping. The Pulse 4 is perfectly adequate albeit expensive for what it offers. So, I purchased two speakers to have the full stereo experience It claims to be able to provide. Points that I would like to make: 1. The sound comes from the top and the base from the bottom. I would say that the sound is relatively loud. Especially when the two are paired in Partyboost mode (2x speakers), It doesn't give you that defined directional feel that many of the other 360 speakers provide though. I have heard the sound of some other higher-end type Bluetooth speakers. Their sound is a little richer and defined. Unless you have walls and ceilings for the sound to bounce off of, the sound projects upward and is lost outdoors a little more. This was of course to accommodate the visually impressive light show. 2. The lighting is awesome and entertaining. I would say that these speakers are semi-portable. There is no handle to carry them and the polycarbonate shell is definitely fingerprint prone, and can easily scratch if not protected. Plus for smaller hands, it may be a little hard to carry. It can be slippery. So if camping, for example, you should invest in an aftermarket case. 3. The JBL Connect app. It is terrible and buggy. I have spent hours trying to connect the units with my phone or together in stereo. Sometimes it works sometimes it won't recognize the app. It does go into Party Mode easily by pressing the PartyBoost button on the unit (same sound out of both speakers=louder), but I find trying to get stereo mode (L-R separation) is near impossible. If any suggestion to JBL is to clean up this app. To pair these speakers especially in Stereo mode is like doing the Hokey-Pokey....Do this step, then that step and hope it connects, if not start all over again. During a party or get together that's not what you want to be doing. JBL hardware is outstanding software...please do better. 4. The speakers are using an older Bluetooth Codec. not the newer AptX HD for example. So they are not for watching videos. The sync will be off. The newer codex allows a higher bitstream I gather, so more fidelity and a more defined sound. 5. Minor, but there is no AUX connector either. 6. Also note, The Party Boost mode is not backward compatible with the JBL Connect and The JBL Connect+ systems. Only with like Party Boost systems. It is supposed to have better connectivity between two like units. These speakers are really fun and a conversation starter. They are for a person who likes the visual party vibe. They are a really good speaker, with good loud clear sound. There are better sounding ones for the money out there but you need to know how it will suit your lifestyle. I just wanted to point out some of the limitations that would make this a truly awesome speaker(s). It is an investment, especially if you buy two as I did. Good luck.

Party tiime!! Turn down the lights and turn up the fun with the JBL Pulse Bluetooth Speaker! Offers portable music and party lights on the go! Have your way with programmable lighting effects to pump up or smooth out the mood for some goodtimes with friends and family during birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, you name it! Use the built-in JBL party mode to link up to 100 JBL Pulse 4 speakers anywhere anytime! This blue tooth party speaker is water proof so you can listen to your favorite tunes while at the pool, in the shower, or just catching up on some dishes with no worries! (A must have for those who love lava lamps!) Certainly a one of kind product with the quality that JBL always delivers. Good punch. Loud sound. Great times.

The sound that comes out this thing is high powered quality by far. It definitely recommend this to the music lovers out there and if you into audiobooks you can be in the next room and never miss your stories

It gets loud and I don’t have to turn my volume up all the way. The sound is awesome and the bass is strong. I love the lighting feature, using the app helps out a lot with choosing a light pattern and color. I use it daily and the battery holds a good charge. Would buy a 2nd speaker just so I could pair them together.

I love the way you can change the colors and patterns with the JBL app. The battery life is insane and the quality of music is amazing. I take it to the beach often and the colors are vibrant. Even with sand particles, the glass is still intact and not scratched up. Love it! Also pairs really quick.

This speaker is definitely different from others I have purchased before. The biggest draw is the lights show. It is the best feature of this speaker and will be the only reason you choose this speaker over others in the price range. The sound is good but not as good as others in the price range. Sound comes out of the top and the best place to play it is indoors as this setup allows the sound to bounce off the ceiling. This speaker is definitely not for outdoor use. The weight of the speaker is much heavier than other speakers, and the acrylic outer shell is not gonna be the most durable if you drop it. Also because of the top firing speaker not having a ceiling outdoors will make sure that the volume will be diminished. I would definitely recommend if you plan to use it only indoors. But if you want an outdoor speaker I would tell you look elsewhere. Also I would recommend waiting for a sale like I did as the sound quality doesn’t warrant full retail price.

This speaker is gorgeous for one and the sound quality is amazing for it to be so small. Everyone who I’ve showed it to are amazed and now wants one too lol. As soon as I opened and felt the weight I knew it was quality, this is not a little flimsy speaker and is worth the price. I may even buy another one. For reference I’m a techy person who had 12 inch subs in their trunk in highschool. I grew up with Sony boom boxes and radios. So yea I know sound and the bass/ dept are great also. Can’t wait to buy more JBL speakers.

Awesome speaker! I always wanted the Pulse but never purchased because I didn't like that the LEDs didn't encompass the entire speaker. Great sound quality. I haven't done much research if it has the ability to take calls but from my use I can't answer calls with it, which is a bummer. It's nice to have a little light show during hangouts. I just wished it was priced around $150-$199. $250 still seems steep for what it is.