Anker Shower Speaker, Soundcore Motion Q Portable Bluetooth Speaker, 360° Speaker with Dual 8W Drivers for Louder Sound, and IPX7 Waterproof Speaker for Outdoor Activities and Pool Parties

!! REVIEW UPDATE 7/30!!A man needs to admit when he's wrong- and I was and am admitting it fully.After writing my original review Anker's amazing customer service team contacted me. Most companies would typically fire off a generic form letter apologizing for your disappointment in their product and offer a refund-NOT ANKER!!I received a well crafted, extremely professional letter discussing every single issue I brought up in my review-responses crafted by the individual teams responsible for the development of the Soundcore Motion Q. It turns out my device did have a faulty Bluetooth receiver that created a crackle/pop at random intervals. Luckily Anker explained that when rolling out new products that they are produced in small batches. This limits issues in manufacturing to a small handful of devices and allows Anker to keep a tight grip on quality control and product improvements.I also learned in speaking with Anker's incredibly competent customer service team I learned that the Motion Q was not intended to be a follow up or improvement to their earlier Soundcore line-but an evolution. I assumed based on the higher price point, increased power and improved IPx rating that the Motion Q was a follow up to Ankers Soundcore 2, the "Gold Standard" of portable Bluetooth speakers.It is not, and I was wrong.You know what they say about assuming...don't do it. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A POWERFUL, CLEAR, WELL BALANCED PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER THE MOTION Q IS YOUR SPEAKER.I assumed with the Motion Q sharing the Soundcore name (and legacy features found in the original line) that the Motion Q would be a more powerful Soundcore 2 in a new form factor. It isn't.The Motion Q is Ankers effort to expand the Soundcore line with speakers that are tailored to different listeners and users. Not everyone is a fan of the Soundcore 2's "warm/rich" sound profile that spotlights Ankers ability to craft impressively low frequencies in a surprisingly small form factor. The Motion Q however, focuses on producing the most accurate, clear and balanced performance that some users look for in a speaker.As I learned - The ACTUAL successor to the Legendary Soundcore 2 is the SOUNDCORE BOOST. Anker was kind enough to replace my Motion Q with the Soundcore Boost as they were aware that was the listening experience I was expecting from the purchase of the Motion Q.I made the wrong choice based on an assumption-and Anker went above and beyond to make sure I was paired with the correct product. Not many companies will go this far for their customers these days- but Anker did.In doing so, they further cemented my commitment and loyalty as a longtime Anker customer.So, if you are in the market for a near bulletproof speaker that looks amazing and is shocking clear- look no further than the Motion Q. But if you are looking for the evolutionary following to the Soundcore 2-the SOUNDCORE BOOST is your device.Thanks to Anker's Customer Service Team for taking the time to address my issues and offer a solution few other companies would go out on a limb and offer further proving Anker is not your average company.*Original Review*: As a longtime Anker customer/fan I've watched courtside the evolution of Anker from a company known for it's high quality USB Cords, Chargers and External Battery Packs slowly evolve into a Technological Powerhouse.First Launching an incredible line of portable speakers known for providing an unmatched level of performance for the pricepoint and footprint. The Original Soundcore line put the major brands on notice and set the benchmark for what is possible when a company focuses on specific products to the point of mastery.That's why it is so incredibly surprising and ultimately disappointing to find out the fanfare for the long awaited updated and expanded New Soundcore lineup fall short of their previous line bearing the same name.Since the introduction of Ankers original line of portable speakers the market took notice of the overwhelming attention Ankers products have garnered and has scrambled to claw back market share ever since. But during that period a host of companies have turned up to the party bringing worthy competition to what has been called "The Best Bluetooth Speaker on the Market" by scores of magazines, tech blogs, and media outlets-The Anker Soundcore 2.That brings us to the Soundcore Motion Q. When Anker announced new Soundcore speakers there was a collective gasp of excitement across the internet. How on earth could they top a speaker that to this day hundreds of people stare at daily with an uncomfortably large and involuntary smile as they try to comprehend what magic/voodoo/alien technology was utilized to produce the Soundcore 2?!It truly pains me to say this but-They couldn't, and didn't.The Soundcore Motion Q follows the current market trend of obtaining an ever increasing IPX Rating and focuses on the esthetic experience with soft touch fabric over a solid matte plastic base.The first foreshaowing of reality should have been the lack of any silicone footings to isolate the all but guaranteed sonic experience of which fables are crafted. I was too distracted at picked fibers that had been snagged or pulled during manufacturing or shipment process along with visible "pilling" of fibers around the top of the speaker leaving it looking like a messy old sweater. I was able to push most pulls in the fabric back into the weave with a stainless steel dental pick. With mild to moderate handling this material will be trashed in short order. If you are the type of person that likes to throw your devices in a school backpack/messenger bag/purse often-expect for your device to fair poorly. The overall presentation was to the point that it was somewhat underwhelming. I was willing to overlook the visual distractions and perceived quality flaws once I heard that sweet, sweet all new Anker Soundcore performance.Pairing was quick and drama free save for a strange "Pop and Crackle" that presented itself on multiple occasions before queuing up the first song. With music now streaming to the device I set volumes and anxiously await what was sure to be an amazing performance. While waiting for the "hook" of the first song to drop and put on display the Motion Q's pedigree-it never came. The highs were sharp, Mids were clear but the lower 1/3 of the song was nowhere to be found. I fumbled around the device thinking I had failed to activate something or had touched something that had prevented the lower frequency notes from being represented.Then it hit me. The lack of Silicone or buffer material on the bottom of the device to limit movement generated by vibrations of the lower frequency notes. There was none. No indentations or reference that ther should have been either.I was crushed.I shuffled through a dozen songs trying to coax the Motion Q into an Anker level performance. I was baffled how a company with such an amazing track record not only for performance but unparalleled customer experience had possibly missed the mark- and missed it so badly. The Motion Q's Dual 8w drivers-while able to pump out impressive volumes strain to single handedly produce all three ranges they are tasked with. While they are straining to perform both treble and midrange duties they are unable to respond quick enough to provide any low end frequencies. This leaves songs sounding as if 1/3 of it has been completely neutered from the performance. This is something that could have been solved by the inclusion of a tweeter to offload demand from the drivers that in this case are just tasked with too much to do. Without the majority of lower frequencies being created it leaves little for the passive radiators to do. At full volume you can clearly hear the highs and mids get pulled back while the driver attempts to render lower registers. This put on in full display something unheard of in previous Anker products: Distortion. With the complete loss of 1/3 of every single performance, the lack of overall fidelity and the less than Anker Level of aesthetic presentation due to a unfortunate use of the incorrect quality/grade of textile product that shrouds 3/4 of the exterior surface of the speaker-the verdict was in, and it wasn't good. It definitely wasn't how I expected this experience to end.I have never once been let down or disppointed in an Anker purchase. I honestly couldn't wrap my head around it. I've never had to send an Anker product back, never had one fail and have always felt like I had sold a Premium product. The hours, weeks, months, years of effort put into Anker's products have always been on full display. With every use you knew you were using a product of the highest caliber and quality.Sadly, that isn't the case in regards to the Anker Soundcore Motion Q. For the higher price point there are currently a small army of speaker available, in most all cases below the price of the Soundcore Motion Q. Most are almost half the price and far surpass the performance and quality of the Motion Q in its current incarnation. Some of these examples are shown in the included photo.When your companies 3w micro speaker (Anker's Pocket Bluetooth Speaker A7910 as shown in photo) has more overall fidelity and better low frequency response performance than your pricey new fuzzy 16w waterproof show pony- it may be time to redouble your efforts to take what you've learned and mastered in The Soundcore /Soundcore 2 and meticulously craft a worthy successor to carry the Anker name.Avoid the Motion Q in its current incarnation and grab yourself the (still) undisputed champion and reigning king of Bluetooth speakers on a budget, The Anker Soundcore 2. You will be much happier.If waterproof rating is an issue: The Aomais Ball (15w) (Pictured) is a awesome option. if you are a bass addict and don't swim with your speakers: The Tronsmart Element 6 (25w) (Pictured) is an outstanding choice that will have you smiling from ear to happy ear.

First off, for me Ankers customer service is second to NONE. They back their product with fierce customer support. Their product is always priced right. I own, batteries, cables, bluetooth speakers. I work in the IT Field and am a audiophile. I appreciate quality in everything. Phones, Computers, speakers, cars - you name it. I don't want to HYPE up this speaker just because I bought it and like it. This review will be to the best of my unbiased opinion. I've owned/Own everything from cheap no names to Bose & Infinity. I have JL Audio in my car, bose and sony in my home. I've owned other BT speakers such as JBL flip, Planet Audio, Sound Freaq, Harmon Kardon, Altec Lansing, Oontz Angle, Angle 3 and other Anker. At $40 this like waterproof guy is WELL worth it.It all depends on what you are looking for from a bluetooth speaker, budget, size, how and where you will be using it and so on.BUILD: I love the the look, feel and size of this speaker. Its compact but with good solid build and size. 360 mesh and smudge free surface are beautiful.Connectivity: This thing stays connected period! It connects fast and easy with subtle sounds & w/ out voices. I can use this in my bathroom with the door closed, my master BR door closed with my phone in the kitchen and it doesn't skip a beat. Now this can be because of my phone and its connectivity, BUT paired with this speaker it stays connected.Sound: I use the Soundcore Motion Q with either a ZTE Axon 7 mini (which has GREAT sound processing and Dolby ATMOS) or the Huawei Honor 8. Both work great with this. The Axon 7 Mini boosts the sound from it and decent amount and makes the music FLAWLESS at ANY volume level. With my Honor 8 at MAX volume gets the LITTLE bit of shaky voice sound from the passive radiators most likely, but NOT a deal breaker and its very subtle! I just tick it down ONE notch from MAX and its all good still great sound and volume. The sound is LOUD and crisp when using it in a small room such as the bathroom, being an average bathroom (5x10) this thing shines, bass, mids and highs! When we rock it in the kitchen or living room it still cranks without a doubt. 360 sound is on point, it fills a small to medium sized room perfectly with warm rich sound. The bass isn't going to knock your walls down, but impressive for its size and price point. I see reviews where people are saying "it falls short on bass". All depends on its environment, just like any sound system. Whether its a car sound system or movie theater. A 12" woofer will perform better in a small car VS a larger Movie theater hall. This is a small footprint speaker with 2-8 Watt drivers. If you need more bass and volume to fill a larger room, get a larger more powerful speaker - pretty simple. This unit doesn't fall short on bass for what it is. Its very clean and loud for a speaker for its size. I got this for $40, for me this makes this thing an excellent purchase for what I like to use it for. My sons Oontz Angle 3 is a very tiny bit TAD louder with the mids and highs but to me a bit harsh- the warm smooth sound and bass doesn't match that of the Anker, overall much better. The Motions Q produces smooth rich music with good volume. If you know of 'Skrillex' a solid test song "Summit - Feat Ellie Goulding". Highs are clean, mids are soothing and bass punches smooth. Battery life is as advertised, also volume can play a roll in longevity, I pay it loud most of the time - I usually get 8-9 hours. For me this speaker does what I need, BUT if you are a super bass head or want something louder to fill a larger living room may want to shop with a bigger budget.Thank you Anker for giving us great product selection with our budgets in mind & solid solid customer service.