Hi all,

I've been reading up on this, and trying the speakers in-store. But I'd like to get your thoughts, especially those who have both or listened to both. I can get either at the same price due to boxing day sales and coupons online. This will be something that I'll buy but eventually give to my father once I go home. I honestly have no idea what my father likes more. He's just been asking for a speaker. It's most likely going to stay by his bed.

Admittedly, I have not found a store where both displays work. It's always just one or the other. But what I've noticed is that:

1. JBL is louder - but the sounds become "more together" in a way - like you can't hear the different instruments separately. Please let me know how that is supposed to be described (I've heard sounding more "open" being thrown to it, though I'm not sure if it's the same thing).

2. Bose is less loud, but the instruments seem to be more separated. I am a fan of hearing the lead guitars and such in music. I'm not sure but I think there is a puncher bass too, but that might be more due to the choice of sample music in the demos.

Overall, I feel like Bose has more "clarity", if that's the right word. And, I don't know if that's the only thing I should put most weight on, but it's the one I notice quite a bit when listening to stuff.

Please feel free to chime in as to which you think is better. Maybe help me get my sound descriptors correct? Haha.

I appreciate all of your feedback.

Deciding between these two. Mostly going to be using them in a room/house, for everyday listening. Prefer a good quality sound that is balanced, and good quality bass is also a very nice bonus.

Have read reviews and comparisons and still unable to decide

People say you can listen to Bose longer than you can to other non-Bose speakers. How is this so? Will my ears get tired after listening to a non-Bose speaker after 1 hour or so?

EDIT: Watched this comparison video, and isnt it clear that the JBL Charge 5 wins?

Thanks in advance