I use this product almost every day. I usually play some tunes while taking a shower and I can hear the music perfectly due to the sound of running water. And you normally expect a big speaker for this kind of performance, but this thing is about the size of a SOLO mug, so it's about as easy to carry as a water bottle. And the charging dock comes in handy when you turn on BBQ music and someone walks up to you with a dead phone.