I had no problem hearing them on the speakers - but those on the other end complained about background noise - and that I was not easy to hear

No one would hear it, it would just be more background noise

Outside, with some background noise from the street, a conversation is more of a yelling match within 5-8 feet of it at full volume, and it's loud enough to fill a sizeable garden with music

If you are going to use this speaker inside in a place that is not got a lot of background noise this speaker is perfect

It's still not loud enough for the beach or anyplace with a lot of background noise, but it's so handy for hearing my iPad or Phone better that I use it a lot

There is a big bass hump between 60 to 90Hz so R&B, dance and similar music sound good but not natural on it

Ive recommended it to many of my friends as, having owned other small speakers in the past that we at best a bit functional,this speaker with its voice instructions,is truly very special

While the bass and overall sound quality is slightly better with the Bose, the battery drains as you let it sit!

One would expect a speaker, that is designed as well as it is claimed to be, to last longer than 1.5 years

Rugged design and water proof no negative as of now

On occasion I would have to blow the water out of it, because it wasn't as loud and crisp as it had been after getting wet.

And just b/c the volume may be louder on other speakers, doesn't mean it's quality volume.

So for $151 I have an ultra rugged portable bluetooth speaker with solar charging panel and a G boom lunchbox that will blow you away!

So for $151 I have an ultra rugged portable bluetooth speaker with solar charging panel and a G boom lunchbox that will blow you away!

There is a big bass hump between 60 to 90Hz so R&B, dance and similar music sound good but not natural on it

I went with fugoo because I was looking for something that had good sound that I good take out on the beach when I went on vacation

its great!!!!i may get another one when the unit goes back on sale.

I was sent a Tough S with only a 15 hour battery life when the description reads a 40 hour battery life