Amazing, warm and full bodied sound. This thing is a killer.
I have used: Jbl Flip 2,4 / JBL Charge 3,4 / HK Aura Studio 3 / Soundcore Boom 2 / Marshall Stanmore 2, Middleton 1 / Bose Soundlink Max............alongside my Kef HiFi. So believe me when I say that this little guy is the best bang for buck in the quality speaker segment.
Everything from bass beats to guitars, it sounds amazing. This little guy has detail in its music, and sounds just as good in low volumes until 80% volume. Beyond that the DSP reduces bass and focuses on the highs, but the bass is still present. You can not go wrong with this, whether be portability, long listening hours or as your only room speaker. etc.
Personally, It is my palm sized Hi-Fi even if it is Mono. Get it for 120€ then its a good deal.
**Just wanted to circle back on this:** Thanks for all the feedback on the jbl vs sony. I ended up going with a [**JBL Boombox 4**](https://redditsc.com/product/B0F1H9CTPQ?i=6fkfkp-g) after seeing so many of you mention how loud it gets without distorting and how long the battery actually lasts. Been using it for a while now and it's way better than my old one. No more crackling past half volume.
Hi, I am writing this post because I am in urgent need of a new bluetooth speaker. My current is the JBL Flip 4 one and it's been my one and only for like 4 years now. The battery barely lasts an hour now and it starts crackling whenever I turn it past half volume.
I've been reading on here and and come to a realisation to either get a [**JBL Boombox 4**](https://redditsc.com/product/B0F1H9CTPQ?i=6fkfkp-g), [**Bose SoundLink Max**](https://redditsc.com/product/B0CVL1K7DX?i=6fkfkp-g), [**Ultimate Ears EPICBOOM**](https://redditsc.com/product/B0BPC7K89B?i=6fkfkp-g) or [**Sony ULT Field 7**](https://redditsc.com/product/B0CXL5P51Q?i=6fkfkp-g). I don't want a tiny pocket speaker so something big with a handle and real bass is a must for me. My budget is $500 so I can afford each one. I thought to be loyal to JBL and get that Boombox, however I might be missing out on something better.
I honestly can't wait anymore as the summer is almost here, school is over and I want to take it to the beach, park and backyard BBQs with a new speaker. Basically ready to pull the trigger so please help me make the final decision!
In 2025, you're not getting something that last years. To put on perspective I still daily drive a JBL Charge 1. And prefer it over my Flip 4 that's battery decided to kick the bucket after 3 years and had to replace 2x and my brother's Flip 6. There's even the Xtreme 4 still having battery issues. You want something to last get an older speaker find a way to replace the battery with Lithium Solid State batteries and add fans and Sensitive speakers. In short DIY as if a part breaks then you can replace that part.
I have owned the JBL flip 4 and 6.
The Flip 4 was miles ahead of the 6. The sound signature has changed a bit.
The Flip 4 developed battery issues after 3 years. It still works when plugged in.
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