Bose SoundDock Portable 30-Pin iPod/iPhone Speaker Dock

Bose SounDock Portable I'm not a huge fan of Bose, but I do own a few of their products. I don't buy Bose products solely because of their brand name; they do have some products that are simply not worth the money. Some of their earphones are downright awful. Some of their two- and three-year-olds are also two-year-old The Acoustimass module does not work well with piece speaker systems. I ended up replacing them with floor standing speakers from other companies, such as Polk Audio, because Bose products are so expensive. I own almost every Bose iPod portable speaker system, including the original SoundDock and SoundDock II. They were adequate for their time, but lacked an auxiliary port. br>For those of you who are unsure which Bose iPod player to choose, look no further. I wanted to give buyers an idea of what each has to offer and to help them understand the differences. br>The Bose SoundDock Portable has the following features:
1. Sound quality is superior to that of Soundlink. The SoundDock Portable's bass is simply superior to that of the Soundlink. Why? Because the SoundDock Portable has a true bass reflex port, whereas the Soundlink only has a transducer in the back that serves as a bass speaker.
2. The SoundDock Portable provides better mids and highs.
3. The battery is easy to replace. The battery is difficult to access on the Soundlink, which necessitates additional effort.
4. When played at maximum volume, it can last up to three hours on a single charge. If you turn down the volume, you'll have more play time. The Soundlink has a shorter battery life but charges more quickly. br>The Bose Soundlink has the following features:
1. Bluetooth functionality is available. But there's a catch: the sound from a bluetooth connection isn't as pure as it is from a direct connection.
2. Its small size allows it to be transported more easily due to its lower profile. You won't be able to take the SoundDock Portable on a trip with you. You'll need to think carefully about packing this item because it's bulky, and even though the iPod port can be closed, it's still a large device. br>3. It has a built-in cover that folds up when not in use.
4. The Soundlink charges much faster than the SoundDock Portable, which takes ten hours to charge. If you want better sound, the SoundDock Portable is the way to go. It has a more spacious interior. This is the way to go if you're looking for a full sound with a lot of bass. Although the Soundlink has bass, it can't compete with the SoundDock Portable's bass reflex port, and both speaker systems have an auxiliary port for those without iPods or iPads. The SoundDock Portable gets four stars from me because it's a good speaker system. When this product first came out, it cost $400, which was ridiculous. br>If portability is important to you, the Soundlink is the way to go. You do lose some of the sound quality provided by the SoundDock Portable, but it is far too large to carry around. In addition, because it lacks an integrated cover, you'll need a case for it. My photo has scratches from being carried around, as you can see in the photo. It will collide with various objects. Don't get me wrong: the SoundDock Portable is a tough piece of equipment. It's just prone to being scratched. br>My only complaint about this speaker system is that the tops of the highs and bottoms of the lows are clipped, which I also notice with other Bose speakers, particularly the cube speaker systems. It's as if the audio has been compressed in some way. But, on the whole, this system sounds good and still outperforms other iPod/iPad speaker systems. The sound quality of speakers with a smaller size is limited. A full-fledged home stereo system with full-sized speakers is unavoidable. But you can't take them to the beach or even your backyard, can you?.

Navy Luna

| Dec 13, 2021

This is my second Bose SoundDock; the first is still going strong after nine years. I wanted another for my studio, and it has excellent sound quality for its size, as you'd expect from Bose. "Used-" was the description on the ad. Good" and it arrived safely packaged, in good condition, and working perfectly.

Keily Poole

| Sep 21, 2021

Superior patented sound, particularly in a church cathedral: Bose is the best! ) It was well worth the money. I already own one and purchased this because it is the same model as the one that was discontinued. I'd like to let everyone know that BOSE CARES ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS! When the pin connection on my old one became loose (a common problem with these), I had to send it in to Bose for repair. They not only replaced the swing out deck, but also sent me a new remote and backup charger. I believe the entire building was refurbished. Not only that, but they also sent me shipping labels and didn't charge me a dime for any of it, despite the fact that the machine was practically brand new!.

Heidi MAHMOOD

| Nov 12, 2021

I'm a huge audiophile, and I'm always looking for new ways to improve my listening experience. This is a fantastic piece of work. I'm an audiophile who generally avoids BOSE products because I think they're overpriced junk, but I bought this for a trip to Ibiza with my best friend, and I wanted to be able to have some portable sound that could start a party on the beach or at the hotel pool. And that is precisely what this event accomplished. Even on battery power, I was able to fill an entire beach with great music and have people come over to join us in a dance party. br>br>The remote control is so simple and straightforward to use that it makes no difference how many banana daiquiris you've consumed. You're going to figure it out on your own! I wouldn't recommend it for a full-fledged house party, but it does produce some impressive sound for a quiet beach, hotel pool area, or simply listening to music on a balcony. br>br>My only complaint with this device is that I purchased it, went to Ibiza, and then returned to find that the iPhone 5 had been released while I was there. This thing is now effectively obsolete as a result of this. I'm sure BOSE will release an adapter to help alleviate this, but I'm guessing it won't include a remote control. Of course, you can always connect it to the AUX input on the back of the sounddock. br>br>I believe BOSE now has a bluetooth version of this, so if you want to be sure it's future-proof, get that instead.

Liana Doyle

| Jan 01, 2021

I've had this speaker for a few years and it's been fantastic for me. It has a much more powerful and clear sound than anything else I've heard of this size. The speaker has accompanied me all over the world, surviving rainstorms and a battered existence inside my backpack. The adaptor was the only thing that went wrong. It broke down, but I was able to locate a replacement for a reasonable price on the internet. It was even better than the original because it was smaller and easier to transport. This is a speaker I wish they would keep making.

Sierra Morales

| May 26, 2021