Sound quality: JBL's Charge 5 had Good overall sound quality. Bass has good impact, but is a bit boomy, and deep bass is lacking. Midrange is fairly even, but is somewhat hazy, grainy, and a bit dry.

As of Nov. 4, the JBL Clip 5 is on sale at Amazon for $49.95, the lowest it has been priced since it's release this summer.