inputs.text: big sound little speaker - ive couple weeks say impressed sound quality like speakers \\breakin\\ period item id recommend least 510 hours reasonable volume level certainly wouldnt hurt reviewers noted packs surprising amount bass something no \\box\\ speak also highs clear bright ive mine way start distort little highest volume settings not badly connecting ipad smart phone straightforward even though instructions bit cryptic drawingspictures really certainly not quantum physicsit capability daisychained similar units using mini plug although havent tried yettwo things compel rate 4 5 stars1 imo pricey coming 60 jbl always good name speaker quality durability unit solidly made would probably survive multiple drops onto hard surfaces theory no desire test said saddened discover made china isnt everything seems theyre cashing name brand would interesting know much actually cost make suspect markup unit quite high2 charging cable comes ridiculously short 1 foot recommend one [ [ asinb00c28l5uw b00c28l5uw ] ] finally liion batteries known survive _many_ chargesdischarges unit gives 35 years serviceability feel justified cost mostly overall happy unit wont purchasing second one unless price drops reasonable level say around 30 folks happy sound quality