Sadly, it doesn’t appear as if the iOS app has been updated in several months, with only the Redemption ANC 2 earbuds compatible at the time of review. When not testing headphones or listening to music, he loves to travel, rage at the latest PC games, and eat off-the-beaten-path but not too off-the-beaten-path food. House of Marley is an audio brand that emphasises the use of sustainable wood and textiles in its designs, helping to reduce some of that impact and giving its products a uniquely earthy aesthetic.

A longer press of the EQ button allows the user to switch between four languages or an electronic drum fill for on/off and pairing announcements. On the back of the speaker, there’s a power button placed above a button to switch between the EQ modes. The Marley No Bounds Bluetooth Speaker by House of Marley is made from exclusive Rewind Fabric, Regrind Silicone, Regrind Cork and Recyclable Aluminium.

Whether you’re looking for speaker designs that zig where others zag, or you just want to patronize a company that’s reducing its carbon footprint, the three speakers in the House of Marley Get Together 2 line deserve considered listening tests.

The lack of AAC or aptX support for might be a deal-breaker for some, but the actual listening experience is good enough to suggest that an overemphasis on specs might be misplaced. With quick-charge technology and a convenient USB-C charging port, the Get Together 2 XL lets you enjoy 20 hours of playtime for all-day listening. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.So, for just a little less, the House of Marley Get Together Duo provide an extra speaker and plenty more functionality, though the JBL Charge 5 does have a more balanced sound.