Sound Quality: Overall, we found the speaker delivers middling sound quality. Expect some distortions or other audio issues. The bass, which covers instruments such as bass drums, bass guitars, or stand-up bass, has good impact and goes fairly deep, and it is a touch boomy. Midrange, such as guitars, horns, and voices from music or podcasts, is fairly even, but it is a bit grainy and sibilant. Treble, which may include cymbals or the upper range of violins, is extended, but it is somewhat prominent and sizzly, a bit glassy. Does a decent job of recovering room ambience. The soundfield extends somewhat to the sides, and a bit above of the speakers, and while individual instruments and voices are identifiable, they only have a two dimensional quality. Volume is enough to fill a medium sized room. If you choose to pair this speaker with another, the stereo set can be placed to provide better separation than other models.
Ease of Use: The speaker has some features or accessories that add convenience during daily operation. Shortcut buttons on the console include: volume. A handle, and carrying strap are conveniently included to help with carrying or moving the speaker. Its rating of IPX5 has no protection from dust and objects, but has protection against low-pressure jets (e.g., from a nozzle).
Versatility: Some useful features may be included but others that users typically want may be missing. You can connect wirelessly to this speaker via a direct Bluetooth connection. Connection ports on this speaker includes a 3.5mm input, as well as: usb-a charging port also offers audio host mode, usb-c is charging port only. It has a proprietary party mode function for broadcasting music to other compatible Skullcandy speakers. If you have two of these speakers, you can use TWS to pair them for a wider stereo experience. There are no tone control or EQ settings for customizing your listening experience. There is no speakerphone functionality nor built-in microphone.
