A lot better than the Xtreme 2. Big plus is the user removable battery and the 5 band EQ. Definitely is not as bass heavy as the Xtreme 2 unless you like to dabble with the EQ. Gets plenty loud for music and movies. Only problem I have with it is the switch from partyboost to Auracast, and the noticeable lag when connected with my Boombox 3.