Especially for listening to vocal jazz, for example via the internet radio, I can recommend the very soft sound. Even verbal contributions are a delight, therefore suitable class for podcasts. For ultimate listening pleasure to continue no way around a proper sound system passes, but that is not the thrust of this device. For background and the way very good, fit for the iPad 2, the design and usability are great. The corresponding app is not great, but if you use the Alarm Clock function ok.