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

If you're like me and wanted to upgrade from the micro-USB version, either because the port started to become problematic or because you're tired of having those old cables around, there's good news and bad news. If you're not, you can skip to the last paragraph for a more general summary.Bad news:The sound quality doesn't seem to be quite as good. It's not a massive difference by any means, but it seems like the bass isn't quite as good, and music can sound slightly more muddled on it.Good news:It seems to be more responsive to inputs. With the old model, when you skipped a track forward, there was a substantial gap between when the track skipped and when you could skip the track again. You had to really develop a rhythm if you wanted to skip ahead multiple tracks at a time. With this model, you can almost spam the button to skip tracks forward.Subjective news:The power button now requires that you hold it down 1-2 seconds in order to turn the device on. I personally like that the older model just required a single press to turn on, but it's true that it made it very easy to accidentally turn on when you just wanted to stow it in a bag or something. The current model's functionality in that regard is probably more responsible, but it's a matter of preference and ultimately a small detail.Overall though, I'm really happy with this new variant, as I was with the old, and it's a great bluetooth speaker compared to others I've tried in the same size and price range. The sound is good, the volume is great, and it's a pretty rugged build.

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 super and versatile speaker with good sound. It works as described and was ell worth the cost. I definitely would recommend this speaker.

I bought a 2 of these speakers 5 years ago, and they are still working as well as the day I bought them. Most recently, I had to replace a different brand of speakers that pooped out. I shopped through the various brands, but kept coming back to these. I bought 2 of them for stereo sound, and I love them. I use the new set in my bathroom, and the older set is being used as the replacements in my basement work area. Since I had kept the older set plugged in, I was concerned this would wear out the battery, but the batteries on both speakers still hold a charge and connect automatically when I turn them on.My husband also has a set of these speakers that I bought him for Christmas 5 years ago that he uses on an enclosed back porch that is his workshop. Both of us have these speakers connected to Amazon Alexa devices to listen to radio and a couple of music apps. When connected to the Amazon Alexa devices, I turn the volume on the speakers to maximum so the volume can be controlled by the Amazon Alexa device.So, why do I love these speakers?1) The cost for 2 doesn't break the bank.2) The stereo sound is superior. When using 2 speakers in stereo, the sound seems to come between them. For input that is stereo, you get a great separation of sound.3) Once you connect the left speaker as the main speaker, and pair two speakers, they connect automatically when you turn them on. Connecting two speakers in stereo mode is very easy, and they reconnect even if you turn the off.4) Whether kept plugged into power or not, the speakers work equally well. I kept one set plugged into electricity all the time and the other was plugged in only when it needed to be charged. Both work equally well.5) When using 2 speakers, both are controlled by the first speaker connected. If you increase volume of the initial speaker, it also controls the volume of the second speaker. If you shut off the first speaker, it automatically shuts off the second speaker.6) Sound quality, bass, and stereo separation is superb in my opinion.I really do love these speakers, especially if you get two for stereo sound, and would highly recommend them. These speakers are not expensive, and, in my opinion, beat the sound quality of more expensive speakers. In addition, the life span of these speakers makes them more than worth the cost.Update 3/20/23:The speakers pictured and described were bought for me by my husband November, 2021 that I installed in my bathroom, and moved a set I bought April 24, 2018 to my basement work area. I had also bought a set for my husband for Christmas December 11, 2017. All of these were the same and used the same micro USB cable for charging.December 5, 2022, I bought another set just to have an extra set in case I needed it. In March of 2023, I discovered that one of the speakers I bought in 2018 was no longer charging. So, I bought one more of these speakers to replace the one that was failing. This speaker had the same mini USB charging cable, but would not pair with the older speaker that was still working. When I took out the speakers I bought 12/5/22, I discovered the charging cable on both of these was USB-C and neither of them would pair with the older speaker or the one I just bought in March of 2023.I finally did pair the two speakers that had the USB-C charging cables after a lot of frustration and aggravation. I found that every one of the orders is linked to the same sales page on Amazon. The newest speaker I bought uses the same charging cable as the older speakers, and the set I bought just previously to this on uses USB-C.This makes me wonder exactly what you are getting when placing an order on this page. Judging from my experience, I wonder if you get an older version when you buy only one speaker. They all look the same, so how could you possibly know. At any rate, the single speaker I bought would not pair with the older speaker having the mini USB power cord nor would it pair with either of the speakers that had the USB-C power cords. I am returning the most recently purchased speaker since it won't pair with any of the other speakers I have.I hope this review was helpful for you.