Turtlebox Gen 2: Loud! Outdoor Portable Bluetooth 5.0 Speaker | Rugged, IP67, Waterproof, Impact Resistant & Dustproof (Plays to 120db, Pair 2X for True L-R Stereo), Field Tan/Blaze Orange

I am very pleased with my Turtlebox!! In the few days that I’ve owned it I’ve need able to listen to it by the pool, sync it with a friends Turtlebox, and listen to it while doing yard work. It’s been Great!! I would purchase again!! Battery life is excellent. I haven’t had to charge it yet. I do recommend.

Let me say one thing up front about the bass: if you want a speaker that rivals something in a tricked-out car, you will need 200 - 300 or more watts and an enclosure. You can push a Turtlebox to the limit by adjusting bass in your EQ but it's going to sound, at best, like a 50-watt system with a tiny enclosure because that's what it is. You can put this in a backpack or box and crank the bass and it will really thump, I mean really, really thump, but it will not match someone pushing 300 watts in a 36 inch wooden box. With that said, at the end of this review I'll include step by step instructions for getting superb sound out of this thing by using an smartphone or tablet.First thing that stands out is the size: it's big. I was expecting something the size of a lunch box but this is larger and wider by several inches. I think it will still fit in most (larger) backpacks but you can probably forget about carrying two while hiking unless you do some very creative packing or have another person carry the second one.The weight isn't bad considering how large it is. It's actually lighter than it looks. It's still heavy enough to knock you out or worse if it falls on your head, though. It feels very rugged and reminds me somewhat of a military-issue ammo box.I've seen these colored black and would have preferred a black one but that doesn't seem to be an option anymore. I would have bought two if they were available in more colors. Some companies just don't want my money, I guess.The instruction manual is clear, short and easy to follow.Charging time is two and a half to three hours, which is spectacular for a battery this large: It charges about as fast as a newer quick-charging smartphone. I have many smaller power banks and battery packs that charge much slower. The downside is that this has a custom charger and can't be recharged through a usb power bank like most small bluetooth speakers. That could be a problem for longer trips: you'll have to find a wall outlet every couple days to recharge this thing or carry some other kind of electric generator. That also rules out most smaller portable usb solar chargers.The sound is great, loud enough to make you deaf if you stand close to it at full blast. The bass is good if you have the right EQ settings on your audio player.My previous bluetooth speakers were the JBL Flip 3 and the UE MegaBoom. The MegaBoom is well-known for being very loud yet still lightweight and compact and easily dominates the JBL Flip in volume, however both are limited by small speakers which simply can't push much bass (the JBL Flip has non-existent bass) and both distort above 80% to 90% volume.At the time of writing this, to get a louder, bassier portable speaker than a Turtlebox (120 decibels) you'd need to buy either a Soundboks 2 (122 decibels, $999), a Teufel Rockster (122 decibels, $1059) or a DiamondBoxx XL (120 decibels, $1799). There are some other, cheaper options like the Aiwa Exos-9 (100 decibels, $299), the JBL Boombox (101 decibels, $499), the ION Audio Road Warrior (113 decibels, $269), the Sony GTK-XB90 (104 decibels, $298) or the ECOXGEAR Eco Boulder (112 decibels, $129) but they either are heavier, aren't very portable, aren't waterproof, limit their volume when they aren't plugged in, distort above 80% volume, or a combination of these things. This puts the Turtlebox in a very sweet spot of combining most if not all the best attributes of a bluetooth speaker into one smallish unit at a relatively low price.I picked this Turtlebox up during a flash sale. $300 is more than I want to spend on any bluetooth speaker, but at a reduced price this is an absolute must buy. I skipped lunch for a few weeks to afford it and don't regret it in the slightest. My housemates ooh'd and aah'd over it before I'd even taken it out of the box lol.To make this speaker sound amazing with an android phone (may also work for Apple, not sure):1. Buy JetAudio HD music player from the Google Play store, Amazon app store, etc.2. I can't remember if plugins are included or priced separately but buy/turn on the following JetAudio plugins:EQ: try making it V-shaped or inverted V-shaped and adjust from there (see pics)AM3D Audio Enhancer:Z-Bass 1: 25 - 100%Z-Treble: OffZ-Surround: OffZ-Boost: OnBongiovi DPS:Phoenix GeneralWide Expanded (Turn off for tracks that make popping noises during high treble)Crystalizer+ or HX:10 - 25%These are optional, and may not be ideal for all music:JetAudio Sound Effects:Hall Reverb around 25 - 75%X-Bass 1 or 2 as far up to 100% as it will go without distortionDone! Note that this will make any speaker or system sound much better (assuming it's powerful enough to handle it), but you'll want to tweak the settings slightly higher or lower depending on the track you're listening to. Don't try this with a weak or small speaker, it very well may break!

Have had my box for about a week now. Working in the construction trade I run across various conditions, from weather, job locations, job size, and ever changing job development.I was on the edge about the price of the unit..... EVERYONE!! Worth every penny. This unit is legit 👌A small amount of people complained about the bass. If you set this unit in the right corner and or floor and wall position... nice sound. Not going to have car shaking, windows rattling bass, it's just sound enhanced clarity that works for this unit.I have only one negative comment about this unit. It is heavy. I suggest the shoulder strap option for the True hiker, camper, ect.

I bought my Turtlebox a year ago and everything was going great. I used my Turtlebox from tailgating to going out on the boat. I notice that it wasn't charging completely up. I was only getting three green charging dots instead of the five. I called customer service and they sent a prepaid shipping label and I returned my Turtlebox. They said they would fix it or replace it. Unfortunately, they had to replace my Turtlebox. But, I was extremely impressed with the customer service and quick turn around on my new Turtlebox.

This speaker is everything the makers claim it is... (Well I didnt drop it in water...) The sound and clarity are amazing! I saw this pre-Fathers Day on one of the morning shows. One of the best gifts ever! I stream a variety of music in the yard and garage as loud as I want! Highly recommend. I can't wait to get another one to play them simultaneously!

Best speaker we have owned yet. Sound quality is great. Box is durable. Perfect for any occasion.

I saw these at the Southeastern Expedition Vehicle Expo in Stake Florida this year. Didn’t even know what it was. I was told the price and just walked away. But much like a stalker it came back into my life over and over. So I bought the Mossy Oak version. The sound is incredible. We used it for a town hall teams meeting recently and now…I need another one. Also great for neighborhood drive in theater night. Get you some.

The turtle box is pricey but worth every penny of it. Going to get one for a friend.

we've only used it once so far. but my husband is obsessed. its got amazing sound quality, and battery life lasted really well. he's going to be using it for a whole weekend for a bachelor party coming up - so that will really be the test. is directional sound (great for if you only want it a certain way), but you can just lie it on its back to face the speaker up to get overall sound.