If you set it on a hard surface it really projects well, if it is sitting on a couch cushion some of the sound is absorbed.

Sound quality in specific conditions on a hard surface in a small room is good, however this unit has no usable volume, and bass or any lower frequencies are non existent

Every aspect of the core unit is protected by this impressive Tough cover, I have no doubt if dropped on a relatively hard surface such as a glass surface or hardwood floor it would likely inflict more damage than it would endure

He swam about 15ft down, swooped it up, and without missing a beat (pun intended), broke the surface of the water and re-synced with my ipod to keep playing it’s well balanced, 360 degree sound

I find there are only a few environments in which it was disappointing- my noisy and hard-surfaced 300 sq' shop, and outdoors at anything more than ten feet

The 360 degree sound is excellent, but if you want loud sound towards just one direction then put a hard surface on the other side so as to reflect the sound.

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

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.