Cambridge Soundworks OontZ Ultra Bluetooth 5.4 Speaker, up to 100 Unobstructed Ft Wireless Range, IPX7 Waterproof, up to 20 hrs Playtime, Black

I originally bought the original Oontz Angle 3 a year ago so I could play music in the shower or in the kitchen from my phone or tablet without worry. I wasn't expecting much from a (at the time) $30 blue tooth speaker but the sound quality was really nice for the price. Better yet, after a year it still performs like the day I first got it even after a few drops.So when I saw that Cambridge came out with the Oontz Angle 3 ULTRA and that it was going on sale for the same price as the original Angle 3, I just had to get one.There been some significant improvements over the original Angle 3.- Better design, closer resembling the Oontz Angle 3 XL.- Added track selection buttons on the speakers.- Splash proof. While I don't necessarily feel it any better than the original's, it always nice knowing I can put these in a bathroom or kitchen without having to freak out if they happen to get a little wet.- Better base. While the original Angle 3 had good sound quality and decent base, the ULTRA pumps up the base to the next level, all the while never at the cost of becoming distorted at max volumes. The ULTRA lives up to the "Oontz" brand name as it can actually produce base you can FEEL. I have a set in my bedroom about 3 feet from the foot of my bed and I can feel every beat in my foot board easily. Surprised the hell out of me the first time, I'm a little amazed how much they improved the base in a unit that's only slightly bigger than the original.- Speaker Pairing. A main reason I gave the ULTRA a shot was due to the fact it has the option to pair with another ULTRA speaker, something that was only available from the $80-$130 Angel 3 XL. While I had a little trouble initially pairing two ULTRAs together, they were never a problem once they were. You're given the option of having a dedicated Left and Right speaker for a stereo set up or you can do a duel stereo on each speaker which is ideal if you moving back and forth between two rooms and want to enjoy music or an audio book uninterrupted.- Better Bluetooth range. On the original Angle 3, if I were to leave my phone or tablet in my bedroom and then move my speaker to the kitchen which was about 40ft away through two thick walls the speaker would start to lose connection and break up. Not a problem for the ULTRA, and the same goes for paring between two speakers. I can now leave a speaker in my bed room and bring one into the kitchen and have no problem playing audio on both no matter what room my device is in.That all said, there still could be some improvements. When paired, turning off the main speaker (the "left" speaker) will turn both off, but turning it back on won't turn them both back on. That's is a significant oversight in my book. Also I occasionally have issue with my devices recognizing the speakers, especially if I have more than one device paired to them and I want to switch between them, but that might have more to do with my devices than the speakers themselves. Worse comes to worse, you'll have to repair but it doesn't happen very often.Finally and this is more of a tongue in cheek criticism but they kind of make the original Angle 3 obsolete. As I write this the Ultra is $33 and the original is $25. At those price ranges, the $7 you save by getting an original Angle 3 just isn't worth it because the ULTRA provides so much for only several dollars more. Honestly, If the ULTRA is going to be $30-$33 depending on sales, I wouldn't pay more than $15 for the original Angle 3 and considering how often they go on sale I sure you'll see one for about $20, but that still seems high...Then we have the other end of the spectrum. Up to now I was really debating on getting a $130 Oontz Angle XL, mainly for the increase performance and pairing feature. And while knowing it often goes on sale for around $75, I still probably won't get one now that there's the ULTRA at less than half the price. Granted, I'm sure the XL even crazier in performance, loudness, etc.. but the ULTRA does such a good job as is that unless I start hosting huge outdoor parties regularly, I don't have have a need or desire for it anymore. Two ULTRAs do a hell of a job already providing loud high audio quality music in any of my home's rooms so unless the XL starts going on sale in the $60 range, I'm good. But who knows, that might happen when Cambridge comes out with a Angle 3 XXL or XL ULTRA or roll out with an Angle 4 line of speakers.Overall the Oontz Angle 3 is a solid choice for a Bluetooth speaker. It's built well, sounds terrific, will hold up to test of time, can be paired and is water resistant, all at a fair price (if bought for it often sale price of $30).

This is the best quality portable speaker I have ever owned. And I've tried several.I bought two of these. One for me and one for someone else. We have had them for over two years now. Neither has ever failed. The sound isn't Bose but it is still pretty awesome considering it is only 14 watts. Must be due to the superior work inside the speaker. The sound really is very good. I have cranked this speaker up to its maximum volume and there was no distortion. The sound quality remained excellent.I also often use this speaker for watching movies on my laptop. Rarely are speakers, on a laptop, fantastic. So, this portable speaker allows me to have a more immersive experience while I'm streaming a show or movie on my laptop. The sound is amazing for this as well.The battery life is amazingly long. It really is 20 hours of continuous play! What I like about it is that if you stop playing your music, but forget to turn the speaker off, eventually it will turn itself off, which saves on the battery. Additionally, it charges back up pretty fast.It always quickly connects to whatever device I'm pairing it with. This includes my laptop or my phone. And its promise of a 100 foot range has been tested multiple times. This surprised me and I was glad to see that it delivered on this promise.It's triangular design makes it more stable and less likely to be knocked over (better center of gravity). It's weight is lighter than other portable speakers I've owned. To the point where it is light enough to carry, in one hand, while going on a long walk (if you want to take your music with you and listen to it). It really is that light. And, the triangular design makes it easier to carry around.The cover for its connections works very well to keep it waterproof. However, the cover is still easy to open which isn't always true for waterproof devices. Also, this cover is attached to the device. This means when you temporarily take it off to charge it (or connect with wires), you won't lose the cover.It says it can go under 3 feet of water. I haven't tested this out but do bring it into the shower daily. Its waterproof rating means that shower water running over it won't harm the speaker. I'm hoping, in the future, to have an opportunity to test it under water! If nothing else, I'd like to take it to the beach. That's another reason why this is an excellent speaker - you have to be really careful on taking any electronics to the beach, even if you don't plan on taking it into the water. Why? Normally, these things can ruin an electronic: the salty air, the sand, and any unintended splashes with salt water. However, this speaker would be perfect for the beach because it's built to withstand all of this!Another great feature about this speaker is you can connect multiple ones together to give yourself surround sound. Considering the incredibly reasonable price of these speakers, it makes it more reasonable (cost-wise) to do this. The controls, on the side, or easy to read and very easy to use.I highly recommend this speaker. It will last for a long time and will deliver everything it promises.

Gosh, how I love this whole series of Oontz angle speakers.This particular one, along with its same-size brothers and sisters that I have purchased before, creates a really well balanced sound in a very compact package. Not too big and heavy, not too smallThe battery life is phenomenal.The triangular shape makes it super stable when “lying down,” and one person I have gifted these to thinks it sounds even better when it’s “standing up.”They make a great gift. I wish they came in a better variety of color schemes.The larger ones in this series have even bigger sound, so I use them in place of a soundbar for a TV in a pretty large rec room, and I have enjoyed messing around with the directionality of the pair of them, aiming the L and R sound just right towards the listeners.But I digress — this review is for the medium size Angle, and I also use it (just one) very happily as a soundbar for a small bedroom TV.100% recommend, love this product!!