JBL Xtreme Speaker: Enjoy high-quality audio at the poolside without worrying about getting this splash-proof speaker wet. Dual USB ports let you charge your USB devices for flexibility, and Bluetooth simplifies connectivity to your compatible mobile devices.
Excellent performance and superior design make this Bluetooth speaker my favorite for many reasons. I've been using the Xtreme for about a month now, and use it at least 4 or more hours a day. I listen to Spotify, podcasts, and iPad movies on it. I found my android phone has some minor connection issue that makes the audio drop out for only a fraction of a second. Most people don't even notice this little glitch until I point out. When the Xtreme is playing a signal from my iPhone, or iPad, the signal is flawless. I'm very sure the problem is with my android phone and not the Xtreme. I can't say enough about the design of the Xtreme and why I think it's the best Bluetooth speaker in its class. I spent 6 months reading reviews and watching videos about Bluetooth speakers, and this one always came out on top of all the ratings and reviews. Battery life, sound quality and overall design are the best I've ever seen. The sound quality is a well balanced blend of mid range and highs with a smooth distortion free base kick that is clean at all levels. If any distortion was found, I notice it was in the sound file itself. Comments from strangers in public places have been amazing. A few weeks ago I took the Extreme on a hiking trail. About 2 miles into my hike I encountered two young men looking in the bushes near the trail. When I asked what they were looking for, they said there was a car down in the bushes. "Listen", they said. "You can hear the car stereo". That's when I realized they couldn't see the Xtreme slung under right arm. When I told them what they were hearing, and showed them, they busted up laughing, and said they thought it was a car stereo. I've been having fun experimenting with the Xtreme in various places that actually add to the sound quality. Caves, warehouses, cars and trucks. It's all fair game when it comes to sharing the music I love. I'd really like to see a unit of the same design but about twice the size. Not that I don't like this size, its just that, sometimes, I like to frap peoples bones. If your looking for a.better price on the Xtreme, I don't think you'll see it for at least 8 months, or after Christmas, if your lucky. It's just too new, and too hot right now.