This device is exactly what I wanted and exactly what I wanted to pay. If you have trouble getting it to synch, read the directions (again) and this time do what they say! There were times it didn't go as loud as I wanted it to but that was probably a good thing.

You can't easily get big sound out of a small object, and when a speaker is designed first and foremost to be tiny, you can be confident it won't rock the house. Sony's Bluetooth Wireless Mobile Speaker SRS-BTV5 is proof of that.

Compact; Attractive; Easy to pair

Weak bass; Tinny treble; Speakerphone feature isn't very loud

You can't easily get big sound out of a small object, and when a speaker is designed first and foremost to be tiny, you can be confident it won't rock the house. Sony's Bluetooth Wireless Mobile Speaker SRS-BTV5 is proof of that.

Compact; Aesthetically smart; NFC and Bluetooth pairing

Weak bass; Tinny treble; Speakerphone feature isn't very loud

Awesome quality for its size; wonderful build; works as a hands free

No cons may be should be $10 less

Alas, while it sounded fine for what it is, it didn't sound better than all the other little ball speakers out there, some of which cost less. For example, the Philips Sound Shooter Wireless sounds superior and costs $50. Despite my problems with the NFC, I liked the Sony SRS-BTV5.

The Sony SRS-BTV5 is a sleek and compact ball-shaped wireless Bluetooth speaker that offers a good feature set; including a built-in rechargeable battery; speakerphone capabilities; an auxiliary input; and NFC one-touch tap-to-pair technology

In terms of sound it fails to distinguish itself from the pack; and the NFC technology proved problematic

Tiny wireless Bluetooth speakers -- particularly the ball-shaped variety -- continue to proliferate, and Sony has gotten in on the action with its SRS-BTV5, a $69.99 model that comes in black, white, and pink.

The; is a sleek and compact ball-shaped wireless Bluetooth speaker that offers a good feature set; including a built-in rechargeable battery; speakerphone capabilities; an auxiliary input; and NFC one-touch tap-to-pair technology

In terms of sound it fails to distinguish itself from the pack; and the NFC technology proved problematic

Great quality speakers which makes life so much easier

Portable; great sound quality; wireless; also acts as a hands free speaker phone

There are cheaper alternatives on the market which may be sufficient

Overall, I am happy with this purchase. This little guy does pack a punch for its size, and im only giving it 4 stars becsuse it is not as full and bassy and I would like. Guess it is pretty small so I can be too picky.

Great sound for a little speaker. Only complaint is process needed to pair with bluetooth device. I would recommend this little beauty to friends.

Great design and build quality. The size makes it very portable, but it also limits the sound. The sound isn't very loud. If you want something that's portable, looks good and sounds better than your average phone or tablet this will be fine, but don't expect a drastic improvement.