At Green Earth, we have earned a reputation for developing innovative and unique products. From our 30 year Industry experience and our passion for the environment, Greenearth has earned a reputation for delivering products that truly make a difference. Like the JBL Pulse 3 and Pulse 4 before it, this latest fifth generation of JBL’s popular upright portable Bluetooth speaker is simply gorgeous. The entire outer shell of the Pulse 5 is clear plastic all around, save for the top and bottom caps which house the Pulse 5’s top upward-firing 0.6-inch tweeter and the bottom, down-firing 2.5-inch 30-watt woofer that gets just under an inch of clearance thanks to the device’s three rubber feet. Pairing the JBL 5 to your device, be it a smartphone, tablet, or computer, is as easy as pairing any Bluetooth device. Once paired, you can of course play music from your favorite streaming services, or push the sound to it from whatever you’re watching on YouTube or Netflix.

Why it made the cut: It’s truly a classic lava lamp that won’t overwhelm your room with psychedelic nostalgia.Why it made the cut: Make sure you get the big one if you want to make sure everyone who enters your house says, “Hey, is that a lava lamp?” We have only one objective: to ensure our customers achieve the highest level of capability and quality, and at the lowest possible cost. Our methodology ensures that our distributor partners have an edge in the market. Green Earth’s partners come to us with confidence that we have the expertise to take service to the next level of performance. While the Pulse 5’s focus seems to be more on the light show, for a mono speaker of its size it’s reasonably loud, sounds pretty decent, and will be enough to satisfy most people. For my test, I used Spotify (Tidal’s lossless audio would be totally lost on this speaker) and started with the EQ off on both the Spotify app and the JBL Portable app, as well. I first tested the speaker in my small home office my media sideboard unit about six inches from the wall.

I hope this provides you with a few reasons to get to know Green Earth better. Whether you are a potential customer, a small business partner, or a future employee, we look forward to finding out how we can work together.Fingerprints and smudges are very visible on the exterior, so make sure to use the integrated rope strap The only other features interrupting the flow of the Pulse 5’s clear shell are its sturdy nylon loop strap and a beautifully compact 3.5-inch long panel of physical controls that houses the USB-C charging port, power, Bluetooth, and PartyBoost connectivity buttons (for pairing multiple Pulse speakers together), as well as a button to control the LEDs (on, off, and a long-press lets you change the mode) and a power-level light. Derek Malcolm / Digital Trends

Separating it from the troves of Bluetooth speakers on the market, the Lava BrightSounds 2 throws in added features that’s likely to appeal to festival-goers and campers alike. Not only will this unit pump out tunes, so you’re not all sat around singing Kumbaya, but it also includes an integrated lamp and a USB port for charging your tablet or smartphone. On its own, a single Pulse 5 delivers mono sound (we’ll get into how it sounds below), but when connected to another Pulse with the PartyBoost feature, a stereo pair can be created. Or you can link multiple compatible speakers for a bigger sound. I only received one review unit to test out, so I was unable to try this feature. It looks a bit like a trippy missile, but this 16-inch lamp’s size helps it make a statement in a room. Green wax floats around in blue-ish liquid, which gives it a very sci-fi vibe. We know it’s wax in there but if you wanted to pretend it’s some kind of alien ooze, you could likely do so while still moderately sober. Unfortunately, while this all sounds great on paper, the BrightSounds 2’s delivery on these promises falls a little short – but, ultimately, its budget-friendly price means that it may still be worth considering. While this speaker offers an alluringly lysergic light show, it doesn’t replicate the viscous visuals of a true lava lamp

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The speaker part of the BrightSounds 2 is available in a choice of tasteful pastel shades, including blue, green, mustard, pink and teal. It’s worth paying attention to how the companies add the color to the lamp. Some add dye directly to the wax and liquid, while others use neutral substances inside and paint the outside of the container. Those painted on the outside may lose a bit of their luster after regular cleanings, but they’ll look more vivid in the meantime. Extra features The is mainly down to the lamp, which takes up about three-quarters of the overall height; only the top part is the Bluetooth speaker. I actually wish the Bluetooth speaker component was detachable, for when you have no need for the lamp. Green Earth’s culture is defined by a simple set of values that define how we operate every single day – Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride. They reflect how we interact with our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. We hold each other accountable for creating a company we can all be proud to work at. Why it made the cut: One device provides your trippy music and visuals thanks to a built-in speaker and a Bluetooth connection.

Pushing the psychedelic aesthetic even further, behind the clear shell is the speaker’s core of brilliant LED lights, which seemingly floats, moves, and color-shifts like a glob of melted wax in a more modern lava lamp.Speaking of sonics, new design elements in this fifth iteration push even more air out from the upfiring 30W woofer, while a newly added 10W tweeter extends crisp treble to help balance the mid-lows. The Pulse 5 outputs a surprising bass volume for a compact Bluetooth party speaker, while maintaining clarity. The phrase “lava lamp” typically evokes an eclectic, psychedelic color pallet akin to what you’d find at that store in the mall that always smells like patchouli. That’s usually correct, but it’s not always the case. Some lava lamps embellish their look even more by adding glitter and other fun pollutants into the mixture to liven up the light show. Others tone it down a bit and give off more of an ’80s Art Deco vibe. None of them are particularly subtle, though, so if you’re looking for something to complement your Kanye-style all-white living quarters, maybe it’s time to get a regular lamp. Lava lamps typically stand between 12 inches and 2 feet tall. Obviously, you want something that fits in your space, but you’ll also want to consider how patient you are when you’re waiting for those globs to start their dance. Larger lamps contain more liquid, which requires more heat to get things moving. For a speaker with drivers of this size, the Pulse 5 delivers exceptional clarity in the mids and highs, especially on vocals.