I bought this speaker as soon as it came out & I love it. I had the pulse 4 before it, and they are both great. This new one sounds better, has better bass, and is larger. It’s great that there’s an equalizer option in the app. I really like that they put a strap on the back so I can carry it easier too. The lights are awesome, and better than the pulse 4. One thing I miss that the pulse 4 had and this one doesn’t, are the buttons to pause music, and change the volume on the speaker. The pulse 5 doesn’t have those buttons, but it’s not that big of a deal to me. I still love it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Its audio quality is really good for a Bluetooth speaker and I'm impressed with its volume output. A party speaker that’s designed to look almost like a lava lamp with a 360-degree light show, it syncs to the beat of your songs, dancing along with loads of vibrant colors and patterns. The App lets you change the color schemes and patterns, there are also ambient sounds built in that can be used when not streaming music to set the mood such as rain, crickets, traffic etc. I just received the speaker before the holidays and it turned out to be a to be a superstar at all my holiday gatherings and now that holidays are over I use it at the gym and pool to provide motivating beats. I know I will use this in the backyard, at the park and by the beach as it is water and dust proof with 12 hours of battery life. The light show is amazing, not sure if my pictures do it justice, especially at night by the pool. I was also able to connect another JBL Bluetooth speaker for stereo sound.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a two in one. It has an amazing speaker with disco lights that change according to the music played.
JBL is truly on point with their innovation and market capturing decisions.
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This speaker is very neat. It has good sound and the lighting effects are very cool. I like the mood it sets along with the music. There are several presets that can be selected in the app. I especially like the campfire effect. I think the bottom light around the speaker is a cool effect. The bass is a little light, but that is because the lights are more of the desired effect. Overall I think the sound is good and a little better than earlier pulse models. I intend to use this speaker while camping because it will provide a bit of light around the campsite.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Who knew a speaker could be so pretty. The colors are extraordinary. I'm not sure if it's glass or what it is made from but it just looks awesome. I really like the strap to carry it with. I did find it to be a little heavy considering its size. There's a subwoofer on the bottom that I accidentally pushed on when I was holding the speaker. (apparently I didn't hurt it) There's not a covering over it. It is very sturdy on the table top. I'm not sure how it would stand up on uneven ground. Maybe it would lay down. Overall I love it though.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Pulse 5 is a nice sized portable speaker with powerful sound & bass. The quality sound is strong and clear no matter the genre of music or entertainment being played on it. The colors the speaker projects are so vibrant & captivating, you can't help but stare at it while awesome tunes play! This speaker commands attention with the cascade of light it gives out. It's perfect for gatherings or just hanging out.

The sound is great. Clear bass. Easy to adjust levels in the app. The Bluesound app is easy to use. Very happy with the purchase.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Immediately from when I unboxed this speaker I fell in love with it, what could be better, a versatile party speaker that is a boom box with a built in disco light. It has the signature JBL “Looks can be deceiving” (a relatively small innocent looking speaker that can blare at unearthly decibels) all while maintaining the clear crisp sound. It feels sturdy and well built with a stylish design and is actually waterproof ( I took it into the shower, see attached video). My one complaint is that there are no volume controls on the speaker, but everything else makes up for that. All in all a must by any party. FIVE STARS

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This speaker truly is an incredible product. From the first moment out of the box and every single test or experience exceeded expectations.

From a sound standpoint alone, the range is very impressive. Testing throughout a variety of ranges, from classical to rap, the treble maintains clarity at all volumes and the bass is never so heavy to affect or influence the quality. Cranking the speaker to full volume yielded similarly impressive results. The sound could easily be heard from across the street in a residential neighborhood with the door closed.

The light show, while it wasn't initially an appealing factor, is really cool. Paired with the waterproof feature, the speaker is great by the hot tub (although it's easy to let the volume get carried away!)

App integration is actually one of my favorite features for the speaker. As soon as the app is downloaded, you can set a variety of different features including: light color and speed, equalizer preferences, and even integrate ambient sound for a neat sleep feature.

Overall, this speaker is fun with outstanding features and while the price point is on the higher end of the spectrum, it certainly delivers on performance!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Pulse 5 is AMAZING! I recommend it for anyone who is looking for a smaller size speaker with great sound and a great lightshow to boot. My daughter used this for a party at our house recently and the kids went wild over the lights. JBL's app let's you control the lights with your phone. Another big plus! The sound is JBL crystal clear. The Pulse 5 stayed charged for the entire party and there was no need to charge the next day either. It is supposed to have 12 hours of play time, but we did not let it go dead. I love the carry strap. It looks like a large coffee cup when not plugged in! No need to worry about rain. This speaker is water resistant. It looks SUPER COOL! I recommend it for anyone, but especially anyone with a child at college. This is also a great dorm speaker. I'm buying one for both my girls.