Sound quality: The Soundcast Melody had good overall quality. Bass has good impact but lacks tightness and doesn't go deep. Midrange is somewhat nasal and muffled, yet it has an upper midrange peak; it also has a plastic resonance. Treble is pronounced, uneven (with an upper treble roll-off), and has a dry and spitty overall sound. The midrange and treble sound somewhat harsh. This model does a so-so job of recovering room ambience----the sense of an acoustic space, such as the hall or room, in which a recording was made--and lacks fine detail. We found no significant difference in sound quality whether we used a wired or Bluetooth connection. This model can provide a decent volume level in a small to medium-sized room.
Ease of use: We found the speaker very easy to use. Bluetooth pairing was easy, and the controls on the unit are obvious and well positioned. This model doesn't come with a remote control. That's not an issue if you're nearby or using it with a portable Bluetooth device that can act as a remote, but it could be inconvenient in other situations.
