JBL Charge 5 vs Charge 4 | Not At All What I Expected | With Sound Sample

Taking a look at the JBL Charge 5 and comparing it to the JBL Charge 4 Bluetooth speaker.
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[@Bottosunderman]

The Charge 5 has a more detailed sound, in my opinion - a clearer separation between low-mids and bass. While the Charge 4 may sound "fuller," it comes at the expense of clarity.

[@jasonbuchanan7591]

Put a jbl c 4 driver with a jbl c 5 tweeter Best of both

[@ITGETLIKEDAT]

Right

[@shagarcool]

The sound of the speaker can be heard perfectly in your video. Deep bass sounds very good, especially in your video. Thank you for recording the sounds so beautifully and so well and presenting them to us. I can't decide which speaker I need without watching your video. Love you dear. sh 15.06.21 7.21pm, Tu.

[@iAM-BOT]

Finally! Have been waiting for this video from you

[@Hayden_Agar]

Finally I've been waiting a while for this

[@saulmirandaaliaga]

Thanks for your video man, it was very informative, even 2023!

[@junaidulislam6170]

Surprisingly the Charge 4 sounds fuller 😂😂. His disappointment thought😂😂

[@jord7873]

Yea, so i bought the xtreme 2, becuuse it was the same price as the charge 5 My neighbour/friend has a charge 4. But the xtreme is clearer and has more bass than the charge 4

[@sethnubbe8815]

@@jord7873 where did you find xtreme 2 for same price as the charge 5?

[@gaborkiss1425]

No damned way in Hell. I have just compared my Charge 4 and the Charge 5 in a local electronics store. I almost cried. Charge 5 is so much fuller and louder.

[@lespoop4214]

I think the charge 4 just has more distortion and thats why it sounds fuller and i found that annoying. But there is no other difference. No reason to upgrade and if you just want a speaker just take the much cheaper charge 4...

[@gaborkiss1425]

@@lespoop4214 I just bought it and there is a huge difference, Charge 4 is pale in comparison. But outdoors Charge 4 sounds better.

[@gr8.unknown]

I bought both. First the 4 and thought the sound was muddy. Then I got the 5. Way brighter and clearer soundstage. And the bass was not bad. I’d made my decision to return the 4. Then I updated the 5’s firmware and WOW! The 4’s sound is embarrassingly bad. The 5 is louder, brighter, clearer, and the bass is deeper and much more integrated into the sound rather than living under it. It’s enjoyable! Very! Extremely!!! There is absolutely no reason to buy a 4 unless you’re stuck in the JBL Connect ecosystem.

[@Copilot1204]

I bought a charge 5 for $150 at Walmart is that a good deal

[@mikejames8290]

@@Copilot1204 definitely

[@milhouse14]

The charge 4 has AUX input and its an established fact that music sounds better through line mode

[@adekunleomole]

@Rodney, how did you update the firmware?

[@milhouse14]

@@adekunleomole Download the JBL app

[@0525ohhwell]

Thank you! This is exactly what I wanted to see. Love the Boombox 2 but it's not very practical to take on a vacation involving a plane. Was looking at the Charge and Extreme models and seeing the Charge 5 has a Tweeter is pretty big for me even though it doesn't sound dramatically better in your sound test. To me the tweeter does help, the difference is pretty noticeable in "Like Whoa" and "Do You Want Some More".

[@gabrielqueteimportante8499]

Xtreme 2

[@garitube09]

Now that Charge 5 is here perhaps Charge 4 will become little more affordable. That's definitely something to look forward to.

[@circasurvive9891]

used C4s are $100, new ones are the same price as new C5s

[@BATTOUSAIBEATS]

@@circasurvive9891 going to get one today for $60. Love it

[@angelomiguel8228]

Thks for the video bro..I own a charge 4 and I was thinking about getting a charge 5..this video clear all my doubts

[@boballard6040]

Excellent review. As of current pricing I can't see spending the $60 more for the 5 and your opinion was well delivered.

[@thjuank210]

Really Nice new desing in the charge 5, but I'm still in love with my charge 4!

[@jimbo4203]

Had the charge 5 for a week and it sounds great ! Sounds even better party boosted with my flip 5

[@leogmafire001]

Great video. I had no idea there was going to be a Charge 5 until I saw your review.

[@ajmartinez1906]

Thank You for your review of the JBL Charge 4 vs Charge 5, just looking forward to seeing your comparison to Charge 5 vs Charge 3.

[@str1xt]

Better separation on the 5 with the mids and highs. highs are definatley crisper on the 5. The 4 sounds quite muddy, some would say smoother. Can't comment on the soundstage. The crispness in the uppers will change once its broken in. For what they are, they are great. I get my 5 tomorrow, for my fishing trips. I will say I like the smaller logo. I dislike huge branding. We know its JBL, now it just shouts at you. Plus small carrying buckles would have been great, for hanging up somewhere. Great review though. Maybe the 5 will grow on you. Change is a funny thing when you are attached to something else. I have looked at the Bose, Dali, Sony, B & O and a few others. This ticked most of the boxes for what I wanted it for. Its a shame they don't do better codecs for it.

[@davidbossa5047]

Got the charge 5 three weeks ago and I’m still blown away by how awesome it sounds. That thing is insane!! Also, are you from Uganda by any chance?

[@derplaga]

He's is from Uganda. .though I'm kenyan

[@yingmustang67]

I gonna subscribe to you! I like your style of explaining things. Careful and with some humor! 👍

[@Piolo.]

FINALLY I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!

[@abilbatman9406]

*me too*

[@Piolo.]

@@abilbatman9406 visit his channel everyday for this content ;)

[@DLXWillington]

🙌

[@pacoavalos8971]

Hahahahaha the same, finally, because he’s my best reference with the speakers 🙌🏻❤️

[@Piolo.]

@@pacoavalos8971 he's the best

[@Virgo2486]

I have the Charge 4 and I love the bass but now that I've listened to this video with my a top end headset, I can say that the Charge 4 is bassy as hell but the Charge 5 is alot clearer with the added extras + the much loved bass.

[@collinm.2408]

Awesome video as always! I think the C5 has deeper bass, instead of upper bass like the C4, but there are people that like both. Seriously wish that JBL would add an EQ so everyone can be happy lol. Also don't really like the new design too much, the rubber feet on my GO3 have started peeling off lol, and the new design looks a bit bulky. Edit: spelling and grammar, etc.

[@DLXWillington]

I do like the rubber feet but didn't know they come off so easily because that wouldn't be good, I haven't had that issue yet though so time will tell

[@ej1025]

Yeah, EQ would be great. Agreed with that design I prefer the older one. Wish I could get the Charge 4's design with the 5's lower bass.

[@niceoneyt2492]

When comes a Soundboks comparison to Jbl Partyboxes or so ? I would really appreciate that.

[@sagew7377]

Look into Ion BlockRocker series. Best value for $ imo, soundboks will still be louder and clearer but with two Ions linked together, you’re getting awfully close.

[@earlwest3502]

Very good analysis- your really good!!!!

[@hoomanmn]

This sample that was sent to you needs to be updated and the problem can be solved with the update. I also had the same problem, but the update that really changed and got better.

[@saicharannattam2396]

What does that mean

[@Muddzdk]

Which problem?

[@NewStuffTV1]

I've gotta say, the latest JBL speakers have been really underwhelming... With the exception of the Clip 4. That thing is way overpriced, but I I still love it and use it all the time.

[@luisignaciogarciaguarda6626]

The Xtreme 3 is crap.. but i really think the CH 5 sounds way better than un this vídeo.. more deep base.. hope u get ir in ur channel! The ND VERSION!

[@felixf5211]

What drives deaf people to comment on audio components?

[@angelojoshuaandeo9884]

Go 3 is amazing!

[@selfelements8037]

@@luisignaciogarciaguarda6626 Why is the Xtreme 3 crap? I own a Charge 4 and it kind of suk. Even the Flip 5 is more balanced.

[@demetriuslopes]

@@selfelements8037 Xtreme is good, unless you like to listen genres like hip hop, EDM or like that. It's very balanced and accuracy between 40% util 80% of volume, with very good soundstage and you feel the stereo. It gets loudness, without distortion and little artifacts at maximum volume, but there is unbalanced sound with more highs, but it exists in Boombox 2 either.

[@Mattstyle699]

I’ve got 2x charge 4 and in stereo mode in that price the sound quality is perfect.

[@liteasmr7794]

🔥🔥🔥What a wild competition

[@tonyaudiotest]

Excellent 👏🏻 Jbl Charge 5 vs Bosé Revolve Plus. Please 🙏🏼

[@jGRite]

The 5 sounds better, but not we-removed-the-3.5mm-jack or I-regret-getting-the-Charge-4-last-week-for-$98 better.

[@mykyta_go5hko]

Charge 5 have aux in type-c port and you can use it. Combination (play+bluetooth) to activate this mode.

[@christopherjetson]

The design on the 5 encasement could be what helps with the cleaner sound the grey addition on the cover .

[@001strawberrydelight]

This is the best review I've seen on these speakers

[@jblfamily02]

Ngl i Still Like the old style camo Then the new camos new camos look like offbrand jbls 🤣

[@fastnfuriousformula]

It would be cool if JBL added a pixel camo design like what is shown on modern day military uniforms.

[@carter.coleman]

@@fastnfuriousformula like 8 bit‽

[@Terrymateo]

@@carter.coleman yes

[@JaDAX_RC]

JBL have to go out of the box lol

[@Rexxark1ng]

Wow.. amazing video. Thank you.

[@umoruanointing4226]

Finally ...i have been waiting for you review 😅😅😅😅

[@mohammedalpha1]

Nice vid as always...could you please add ear buds to your reviews...would like to know your opinions on those too.🔥

[@destressfrlyf843]

TY for a great comparison

[@Hayden_Agar]

Did anyone else watch his other videos just to listen to his voice and especially the way he says binuriol microphone

[@Hayden_Agar]

@@Danyopharaoh um ok then

[@dinjer2461]

Nope only u

[@Hayden_Agar]

@@dinjer2461 damn bro I missed the guy he didn't upload for about a month man

[@Hayden_Agar]

@@dinjer2461 don't gotta be so rude about it

[@Piolo.]

Birural

[@mencken8]

Many thanks for the extensive A-B comparison sequences. Although the volume levels are quoted as the same, were they actually tested with a Db meter and shown to be identical? From this test, I am convinced that I made the correct decision. I started shopping for a Charge 4 after hearing a friend’s Charge 3, but in the process I found a refurb Charge 5 for the same price. No doubt in my mind the C5 is superior.

[@lucasshije9249]

aux input on a 5 would have been my dream scenario for these JBL's, I ended up picking up a 4.

[@achilesashes]

I like that last part... I feel you bro...

[@amatimproduction]

🤣💔💔

[@thelegendaryfk7922]

Thanks for being honest with your review a lot of the other ones are just saying how great of an upgrade this is but realistically it’s just a charge 4 with a Twitter added

[@Julian-Willemsen]

And slightly less bass

[@mikecorleone5911]

One of the best man i can rely on when it comes up to bluetooth speakers! keep up the good work, brother!

[@jonathandiaz6]

Leave it to JBL to keep raising prices but no real improvement, I'll buy jbl charge 4 for a way cheaper price

[@circasurvive9891]

I dunno, on Amazon it's the exact same price as the Charge 4 used to be. No price increase

[@jonathandiaz6]

@@circasurvive9891 at the time I wrote it it was raised by over 50 bucks

[@palszenesi9385]

@@circasurvive9891 its 205$ in hungary thata hella expensive imo

[@yingmustang67]

I bought today on marketplace an nearly new, only 1 month old for 100 euro. That's a great deal, don't you think?

[@jonathandiaz6]

@@yingmustang67 the 4 or 5? That's really good for the 5, but the 4 is on sale amazon for 109 usd

[@jpmavichana]

Great review. Can you use the USB-C port for charging devices?

[@beatmasteraudio7523]

I dont think u can

[@beactivebehappy9894]

Please request it again after using the 5 speaker at max volume for a week...

[@yagattackkakadu4528]

Thx a lot, like ure Videos...god bless u

[@hoomanmn]

After the update in the base and treble application, it will be much better

[@KT-si9rz]

no real difference, the game changer for me is the lack of 3.5 jack so that I can get consistent sound with my PC and the charge 5 doesn't have it. As a result I will go with charge 4

[@ronal6300]

Exactly why aren't more people talking bout it

[@nogamblinge2671]

Charge 4 in 2024 sounds like the better buy charge 5 is still $180 vs $99 for the 4. Unless you’re. A dj the “old” is more practical with the all the ports behind the plug. Idc if my port is water proof. It can’t be sand proof or mud proof. Charge 5 was better off putting all ports behind the plug cover. I like to take my speaker to the river , out fishing or working outside listening to podcasts it gets dirty out here. Imagine musty cheese. That’s my life.

[@drexlerani2741]

Xup" DLX 😀 wat do you think more bass than charge 4 and also when it comes to loudness..???

[@loveJesuschrist777]

DLX Wellington i have a great idea you should try out bass boosted songs and test it on all your speakers I think you will really love it 😉

[@DHawkBeats]

Sounds like the 5 has really crisp and defined highs but lack a bit of punch in the low end compared to the 4. I wish they could have one with the best of both lol

[@techderaudios]

I guess the black one is a TL 😅 ND bass works bit better on higher hz but both do the deeps pretty well atleast still better then Sony and ue 😅😅

[@anastasioskonstantinou8607]

I agree

[@johnantsn]

bah

[@joshking4679]

Why's everyone talking about speaker burn in though?

[@idonici]

but where is the option when you buy it ?...tl or nd ?Before you, I didn't even know there were two versions 😶,I had 4 I don't even know what version it was, now 5 is TL

[@anastasioskonstantinou8607]

Yeah but there's no big diffrence.It's again a great speaker for me.

[@joelkye132]

i just hate how they removed the 3.5 mm jack port

[@sndjdbvyzjd9337]

Me encanta tu canal 😍

[@guardiankitt3848]

C4 WINS....EASY!!! i owned 2 C4's and im loving it everyday...

[@SydHarewood]

my son has a JBL, (not sure which version) for uses primarily with Google Assistant as he studies. (he never travels without it) ... the Charge 5 is an improvement to me.

[@exploringwithmike4237]

Yeah, i'm getting a charge four. I waited 2 months for nothing, thanks JBL. Thankyou Willington, you're so helpful:)

[@deeptoot1453]

This is calssic JBL, they always screw up their initial product. They will probably release a software update soon and it will fix the issues. I wish they would make the charges and xtremes like they used to. EXTREME, more bass! I don't need a perfect blend of all the sounds and equalizer points, I just want good quality audio with a ton of bass and warmth to it.

[@exploringwithmike4237]

@@deeptoot1453 Yesss. I want that to. I want a decent speaker that can get loud, play nice warm deep bass, and still get the highs and mids if i turn the bass down for some cool listening.

[@billyidolrockstar522]

Nahh go get BOOMBOX 2

[@exploringwithmike4237]

@@billyidolrockstar522 Yeah, but that WAYY to pricy for my frugal ass:)

[@Jparker61980]

Seems like the mids and hi's are a little clearer maybe on the 5. I would take the 4 though I think. It just seems like an all around fuller sound. Have to hear them in person.

[@moriel01]

*_I have the Charge 4 and the Flip 4 and I always pair them for a surround sound._*

[@draculadicruz]

Can you please review it with Soundcore Motion+ ?

[@smokinjay6423]

Best damn review 👏 🙌 thank you

[@timothyhewitt6736]

Can you tell us what version it is please 🙂 I'd like to see a comparison between this and a Sony XB43 👍

[@christianjourneys2909]

Charge 5. All the way. Sounds great. The treble is the star for the speaker. The bass I’m sure sounds great in person. The mic pics of the treble from the 5 but I’m sure the bass is just as good as the charge 4

[@mykyta_go5hko]

Bass real better then on Charge 4

[@AudioyMas]

por ahora escucho mucho mejor el Charge 4, posiblemente con una actualización el Charge 5 será mucho mejor.

[@edwinfoster6788]

Hey líder saludos también veo tus videos muy buenos!

[@sampol8790]

well... Interestingly, in that particular space ambient the ch4 sounds better than the ch5. One thing people dont know is that these speakers NEED an atmosphere that give the resonance so one can appreciate some quality of sound. They do the job. Is just that people mistake them for some high-end loud speaker and but is not the case. These are for some occasional mid level ambient so people can enjoy talking to each other at their reunion.

[@marwanzainudin1661]

jbl charge 4 booming sound👀

[@mateuszkalkowski4264]

No jbl charge 5 sound

[@johnmadiana2689]

@@mateuszkalkowski4264 because its new but the truth is boomy sound of the charge 4

[@benjrgadgets7223]

Great review as always! I am also disappointed with Charge 5 that has a tweeter no huge difference, that why to link/pair with my Xtreme2 i will buy the old model Charge 4. My Charge 3 sounds good still better sound stage for it has Stereo dual woofers.

[@johnmadiana2689]

@@benjrgadgets7223 yeaa i would take stereo rather than fckining mono speaker

[@theundisputed3671]

Sound and bass in the charge 4 better than the 5?

[@renesorto4776]

100% agree with you!

[@RifetOkic]

Hey Willington, i got a great idea, since most of us are not audiophiles but audiofools ! ( including “audiophiles” ) When the audio comparison starts, first just show a “Speaker 1” and “Speaker 2” configuration. Let people decide which one is better, THEN, reveal the speakers.

[@anoopks7198]

Charge 4 🔥

[@Abr3200]

Still havr my charge 3 after 2 years and a half and still rocks 👌 even bsterry life its around 5 hrs

[@sirthomassage7798]

thanks for this.

[@maddydelphin7597]

Can you do a video comparing bose's latest portable speaker and the jbl's? Lookin to buy a portable speaker but not sure which to get...

[@ljorgp7961]

this is a sick video bro nice setup😎

[@BigDaddy66292]

You can hear his disappointed from when he started to finish

[@odinskolnationragnar9528]

@Digi16bit damnt Dwight that's what I said

[@frostedcupcakes2670]

I have the green woodland camo charge 4 and love it… I just bought the black charge 5 today and it also sounds great, better bass and to me it sounds a bit louder 🤷🏻‍♂️ and charge 5 is a bit larger

[@philjoysavio6805]

still using my ch3 ...the next xtreme will be as the same setup like the ch5 (mono)

[@DLXWillington]

wouldn't be surprised🤦‍♂️

[@fa14bi-78]

At 13:40 you can hear how you can both hear Bluetooth noises cause of low frequency sounds. Bluetooth just gives it a high pfeep background noise. Aux would solve this, but the Charge 5 can't

[@carloszs5873]

¡Thank you so much for spanish subtitles bro!

[@falcon81701]

This video compelled me to replace the battery in my charge 3 so that I can get another 5 years out of it. Was really hoping JBL would put the speakerphone back in. Sadly they didn’t.

[@buwanakathalagala5814]

the charge 4 actually goes as low as 60hz on the Frequency response rating while the charge 5 only goes as low as 65hz

[@mykyta_go5hko]

Charge 5 have 60 hz

[@BangbizaFiza]

Which one should I get

[@MicroAppTheReal]

Thanks for the Review! I will buy the Charge 4 for 80€ on Amazon.

[@raylesire2101]

i feel like jbl , is kinda doing side steps instead of moving forward. they kinda shuffling different stuff and playing with the high and mid frequencies more. if you are a bass head like me, it does not hit the spot. onyx 6 is still the king bass in its category, without going oversized and the price is not bad either, only the battery life is still dissapointing .

[@houtsomnang2237]

This what I want♥️

[@martinomontalvo2519]

I have exact same both speakers and my honest opinion they both sound great , the only difference i see is the charge 5 is a bit louder and more clear but same time kinda harsh on high volume, either speaker are great and one cheaper then the other one

[@tim_tam_tom2638]

Does anyone know when the Charge 5 is being released in Australia to buy? The speaker has been out now for months and it still isn’t in Australia to buy.

[@codymackie]

It's available in New Zealand idk abt Australia tho

[@nelsona.3808]

Hi. Charge 4 is TL or GG ? Charge 5 which version ?

[@vaevR6]

was kinda hoping for a charge 3 comparison aswell cause i didnt buy the charge 4 last year as my charge 3 didnt feel different compared to the charge 4

[@buzzzer3]

Charge will be always the best, sadly 😢

[@muzikmon2267]

What's your hearing is coaxial speeker versus separates.. when you don't have a tweeter that is a coaxial design where everything is coming out of a central point. That actually gives you some advantages we are from a distance everything will hit your ears at the same time unless you have some type of processing inside the speaker for the timing issues with separates. AND YOU KNOW THEY DO NOT HAVE THAT FOR THAT SMALL PRICE POINT. You will get a tighter sound with coaxial.. The advantages of separates different amplifiers for each speaker will not so much of a difference in such a small unit.. in a compact situation coaxial is actually a better.. Coming to you from an audio engineer and an audiofile.. You have a good year for hearing that!! ;)

[@takumifujiwara9777]

But what's more powerful overall? JBL charge 5 or Charge 4?

[@mataroo]

Did you do a break-in on the 5? I know with all of the JBLs I've purchased, I run them at 60 percent for about 10 hours to loosen them up. It's made a difference with some of mine (charge 3, 4, xtreme, xtreme 2, boom box) It may be worth a try.

[@loganmw]

it wouldn’t be as significant with the smaller speakers, the bass will be slightly deeper, but the highs and mids will remain the same.

[@mataroo]

@@loganmw works for me. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Pirotehnika.]

What do you mean by break-in?

[@mataroo]

@@Pirotehnika. I explained it in the post.

[@Pirotehnika.]

@@mataroo sorry my english isnt the best. What do you mean to loosen them up? They will perform better after that?

[@christopherjetson]

But the deep bass of 4 borders on reverb. 5 tends to carry it. Every one has their own preference.

[@MegaMaxism]

The frequency response is 65 hertz on the charge 5 after a update to move back to 60 hertz just like the charge 4 so I got a deeper bass mids and highs so the JBL charge 4 it's a classic speaker now.

[@Ferris8228]

What version u got? I have a Flip 6 GG but I'm getting the charge 5 here only in TT and NT versions right now.. :(

[@jonathanstotts]

These little speakers always sound ‘shouty’ and need a good cut in the 1-4k range (EQ in Spotify is a lifesaver). I prefer the recessed vocals on the 5 to let you chat with friends while the tunes play. 🎶

[@edwingoes2013]

Does your jbl charge 5 audio crack sometimes after the new firmware update?

[@aliforde7155]

Wellington, what version the 4 running. I did a upgrade to 3.0.0 from 2.7.0 and it sounds so much better, like I noticed the difference immediately. It felt like a new speaker.

[@Datadell]

How do you update the speaker?

[@aliforde7155]

@@Datadell Download the jbl connect app in playstore Turn on the speaker The app will search for the speaker. If the speaker need the upgrade you will see a red dot at the bottom of the app. You press the button Make sure the speaker is plugged in How to know what firmware you are running? Turn on the speaker and press and hold the two buttons on the left. It should tell you 2.7.0 or 2.0.0

[@modampha4158]

Love your videos. Decided today to get a speaker, watched your Flip 5 vs Charge 4 and then this one. Will defo get the charge 4. I don’t think I would have been able to decide had it not been for your videos. Thanks

[@DLXWillington]

Glad you like them!

[@ThirdyAntonio]

I have both the Flip 5 and the Charge 4, I prefer the Flip's cleaner sound than my Charge 4

[@luisignaciogarciaguarda6626]

@@ThirdyAntonio CH 5 is way better un sound than the CH 4... Butt 2 flips 5 i think si the better sound of the brand.. is really really nice.. i don't know if it is better than the CH 5 tho

[@ThirdyAntonio]

@@luisignaciogarciaguarda6626 Charge 4 has deeper bass than the Charge 5 in this video, But I think it's because he just unboxed it, If he played songs on it for a couple of hours I believe the Charge 5 is better

[@anastasioskonstantinou8607]

Yeah...

[@binhocomceicao7185]

Parabéns pelo canal 👏👏 fais um comparativo da charge 5 com soundcore motion plus.

[@Saidifect]

My JBL 4 with a good equalizer app is a Beast

[@empoweryourself5403]

What app would you recommend?

[@Saidifect]

@@empoweryourself5403 I have Samsung sound assistant for me it's perfect

[@bengikonyo2512]

Why is the charge 5 speaker vibrating when you play music in charge 4? I could clearly understand why you put them so close.

[@RcFlashlight]

I got the JBL Charge 5 today, and I think the speaker sounds fantastic. I've had the Charge 4 since October 2020, and I also really love that speaker too. I decided to make the upgrade today and get the Charge 5 because I've heard it sounds better than the 4. Well, they're not wrong, but I do have issues using it with my phone. When I try to play music through my phone (LG L455DL), the music is constantly stuttering. I've never had this issue with my Charge 4 or Xtreme 2. I'm thinking maybe it's just my phone because it's not very good. I try it on my iPad, and it works flawlessly! The speaker sounds so good it sounds like the person is singing in the same room with you! Whenever I try to listen to music through my Charge 4, it sounds muffled compared to the Charge 5. The Highs, the Vocals, the bass... everything is just so good on this speaker. I discovered that the speaker needed a firmware update, so I did the update, and the stuttering has improved, but it's not completely gone when I use my phone. I am rather disappointed that it won't work correctly with my phone, but at least with my iPad it doesn't do that. Edit: After playing some heavy metal through this thing at max volume, IT JUST LEAVES THE CHARGE 4 IN THE DUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE VOLUME!!! It is so loud that it will hurt your ears if you're indoor. I am not exaggerating!! This thing could easily be heard 1/2 a mile away!! If you are listening to heavy metal and want the charge 4, forget it!! You would be much much happier with the Charge 5!! It is more expensive, but I now know why it is! Massive improvement over the 4 in terms of treble and over all volume!!

[@titas1876]

Do u know how tu turn on bass mode?

[@RcFlashlight]

@@titas1876 JBL Charge 5 doesn't have lfm. They removed that on the Charge 5.

[@SuperVegeta25Returns]

This is the comment I wanted to see lol. I listen to alot of heavy metal, thrash etc, thanks for the input!

[@yingmustang67]

I think the lfm is not so healthy for the speaker in the long running, I think. I also did search online for the Charge 5, and this was the BEST answer to manny fans!

[@yingmustang67]

@@RcFlashlight Why? Bit strange....