The $149.99 House of Marley No Bounds XL is an eco-friendly Bluetooth speaker that delivers audio from a waterproof, dust-tight frame. It's capable of rich low-mids, so that deep voices sound even deeper, but it lacks the bass depth to deliver true sub-bass that would beef up the overall sound signature. It also lays on the digital signal processing (DSP) pretty thick most of the time, which can result in tracks sounding a little squashed in the dynamics department. If audio is your top concern, you can do better for the price. But if having an eco-friendly design that is also fully waterproof and dustproof matters more, few speakers can match the No Bounds XL. Design House of Marley is an FSC-certified brand, so most of the materials the company uses are eco-conscious. Thus, the 4.0-by-3.5-by-10.0-inch (HWD), 3.8-pound No Bounds XL, available in black or gray, is made from a mix of recyclable aluminum, recycled silicone, fabric comprised of recycled plastic, reclaimed hemp, organ...
The House of Marley No Bounds XL is an eco-friendly Bluetooth speaker with a waterproof design that offers average audio performance.
Rich bass response with crisp, bright highs; Eco-friendly, waterproof design
DSP squashes dynamics; Drivers are weak on deep bass; Speakerphone offers weak, fuzzy signal