Altec Lansing Portable Bluetooth Speaker HYDRABOOM 2.0, 32W Output Power, 16Hr Playtime, Party Sync, Qi Wireless Charging, Everything-Proof, Voice Assistant Compatible - Black

I’ve been really impressed with this Bluetooth speaker so far. It feels tough and well-made, and I don’t worry about taking it outside since it’s waterproof and shockproof. I’ve already used it at the beach and in the snow, and it’s handled both without a problem. The sound quality is way better than I expected. The highs come through super clear and the bass has a nice punch to it, so whether I’m listening to music or podcasts, it always sounds full and balanced. It gets plenty loud too, which is great for outdoor gatherings. Battery life has been solid—I can easily get through the day without recharging, and the fact that it has quick USB-C charging and even wireless charging makes it really convenient. The Bluetooth connection has been strong, and I love that you can link multiple speakers together when you want a bigger sound. The RGB lights are a fun extra. I didn’t think I’d care about them, but they actually add a cool vibe in the evenings. Overall, this has been a great mix of durability, performance, and little modern touches that make it easy to use.

Don't let the compact size of this speaker fool you, it may be small but it packs a pretty good punch with the sound! This speaker even has a wireless charger built into it so you can charge your phone while you enjoy the music. It's water resistant too, so I can take it to the river and not worry about getting it wet. The speaker lasts a very long time, even when using the wireless charger at the same time. Overall for the price and size of this speaker you are getting your monies worth.

Had to download a graphic equalizer to my laptop in order to get it to sound good. Super heavy Bass.

This radio is a POS. Fully charged and would only work for 5 min. Now it will NOT work at all. Called Altec and though the rep was polite, the language barrier was incredible. Spent good money and feel ripped off. Altec is sending a replacement but not sure what happens if the replacement is just as bad.

This speaker is ideal for bringing with me everywhere I go. It is compact and packs easily in a beach, tote or duffle bag so I can listen to music anywhere. The construction is super rugged, it feels well built. Not only that but it is waterproof, this thing could be submerged in water and keep playing. It even floats on water! There are several convenient ways to carry it from the built in handle to the carabiner or mounting brackets for a handlebar. One of the coolest and most thoughtful features is the wireless charging pad on top so I can charge my phone while I listen. All these features add up to a thoughtfully designed speaker that is really a pleasure to use. I haven’t even gotten to the sound yet, wow does this thing pack a punch. My music sounds loud and clear. I can really crank it up and it sounds incredible across all volumes. It was perfect for last weekend when I was working outside and I just set it up in the area I was working and turned up my tunes so I could hear it everywhere. Excellent sound quality and excellent battery life too. Even charging my phone while it plays, the battery lasts all day. An incredible speaker at this price point.

A bit heavy, but it works well. Nice and loud for what I needed. It may be a bit bass heavy, but that is what popular music over-emphasizes now, and for my use, it’s perfect. We also needed to use the Altec Lansing ‘party mode’, which is only on the v2.0 devices (so make sure you get any of the HYDRA products with the 2.0 designation if you plan to use their party mode).

This speaker is amazing! It connected to my phone great. It’s a good size speaker. It a fast charging speaker. It works very well. I like how durable this speaker is. It’s also waterproof which makes it great to use at the pool or beach. It has a 16 hour playtime. It’s portable and definitely worth the money.

If you even remotely appreciate clear music, you will not appreciate this speaker. No eq adjustment, speaker rattles and has terrible resonance. Anything above 30% volume pushes distortion. Bass heavy and very flat. Disappointed because it is very well made, seems to be nearly bulletproof however you can’t use the speaker for its intended purpose at normal volumes without heavy distortion.