I received this unit about a week ago and set it up immediately upon arrival. The primary reason I purchased this was to replace a Sirius XM tabletop radio that we had for several years. The radio still works but the display is no longer readable. I researched this purchase for a couple of weeks and considered other types of devices such as new Sirius radios, Internet radios that would receive stations other than Sirius XM, plain Bluetooth speakers and this Bose unit which does everything all the other devices do and more. It does cost more, but I like the sound and the functionality it provides.
The sound quality is terrific. I read many reviews and several said that the bass was too high and the reviewer had to turn it down in the app. I have not experienced this situation at all, in fact I was expecting a little more bass that I am getting (set to maximum in the app). I realize that the music content has a great deal to do with the bass delivery as does the position of the unit in the room. So I will give this speaker the benefit of the doubt until it is well broken in and I have tested it in other areas of the house.
I have a Network Attached Storage (NAS) drive that I have a great deal of music on and the Bose Soundtouch can play all of the music easily. I really like this feature and I am working to add more music to the NAS.. Ultimately I will have my entire music library there. I can control the Bose from our iphones, ipads, and computers with ease, playing from Sirius XM, Amazon Music, iHeart radio, Pandora, my NAS, etc.
One issue I would point out to others is that my router (and many others) supports both 2.4G and 5G wifi network speeds. I have internal networks at both of these speeds and guest networks for both speeds as well. I used the 5G speed for the Bose (it does operate on both speeds which I appreciate) in an attempt to reduce buffering if that might be an issue. I have had no trouble with buffering or disconnects at all. The unit has run for several long days without a single issue. But we have had issues with our iphones not finding the speaker on occasion. After leaving home and returning, the iphone might select any of our internal networks for wifi connection. I learned that if I have trouble finding the speaker, I can make sure my iphone is using the same network as the speaker and it finds it immediately.
I have read many reviews complaining about the app, but I don't have any problem with it. It seems to do everything that I expected it to do. Also people have complained about having difficulty setting this speaker up. I had it connected to my network in less than 5 minutes after plugging it in. Then I had to establish an account and set up the preset buttons as I wanted them. Setup was really no problem at all.
I strongly recommend this speaker. The only complaint I have is that I would like to have more preset buttons, but that's a minor issue since the app allows me to make any changes necessary quite easily.
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| Price | $699.95 | $219.00 | -20% $119.00 List: $149.00 | -9% $299.00 List: $329.00 | $248.00 | $699.00 |
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| Sold By | dB Direct | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Adorama | Amazon.com |
| power source | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Wireless | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth |
| speaker type | Multi Room | Multimedia | Portable Speaker | Multimedia | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Amplifier |
| mounting type | Tabletop | Tabletop | Floor Standing | Tabletop | Plug Mount | Tabletop |
| weight | 18.52 pounds | 1.46 pounds | 1.3 pounds | 2 pounds | 4 pounds | 5.1 pounds |
| control method | voice | voice | application, voice | voice | application, voice | application |
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Get the music you love—easily, and anywhere
You want instant, easy access to millions of songs, thousands of radio stations and all your stored music any time you want it. And you don’t just want to hear it; you want to really feel it. Especially for holidays and big get-togethers you love to host. So choose the SoundTouch 30 wireless speaker, the best-performing wireless speaker from Bose. It’s engineered with proprietary waveguide technology and high-performance drivers to fill your largest rooms with deep, rich, true-to-life sound.
- The best-performing wireless speaker from Bose. Waveguide technology provides enough power to fill the largest room in your home with deep, rich sound
- Works with your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices to stream millions of songs from music services like Pandora and Amazon Music, Internet radio and your stored music library
- Enjoy hands-free voice control of any SoundTouch speaker with any Alexa-enabled device, like the Echo Dot
- Part of a full family of multi-room wireless speakers designed to grow with you. Start with one; add more at any time
- Easy to set up, and easy to control using the SoundTouch app and intuitive remote
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Fill your largest rooms with musicProprietary waveguide technology and high performance drivers fill your biggest rooms with deep, resonant, true-to-life sound. So you can feel every moment, and hear every little detail at any volume level. |
One speaker for a world of musicWorks with your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices so you can play just about anything—millions of songs from music services like Pandora and Amazon Music, Internet radio and your own music library. |
Alexa, meet BoseTurn the volume up or down. Change tracks. Find out what’s playing. And even control where it’s playing—from the speaker in your kitchen to the speaker in your bedroom. Compatible with Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, SiriusXM and TuneIn. |
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Made to grow with youSoundTouch is a whole family of multi-room wireless speakers that work together. Start with one speaker, and add more at any time. Listen to the same music in every room or different music in different rooms. |
Instant listeningOnly SoundTouch lets you find your favorite stations, podcasts and playlists faster, with six presets. |
Fast, simple controlIt’s easy to set up and control your music. Just plug in your speaker, connect to your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth device and control it all with the SoundTouch app and the intuitive remote. |
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| Compare SoundTouch wireless speakers | The smallest wireless speaker from Bose delivers rich, full sound | Compact wireless speaker delivers clear, room-filling sound | The best performing wireless speaker from Bose |
| Works with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to deliver music | Works with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to deliver music | Works with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to deliver music | |
| Works with other SoundTouch speakers | Works with other SoundTouch speakers | Works with other SoundTouch speakers | |
| Set up and control your music with the SoundTouch app | Set up and control your music with the SoundTouch app | Set up and control your music with the SoundTouch app | |
| Compatible with Alexa-enabled voice control devices | Compatible with Alexa-enabled voice control devices | Compatible with Alexa-enabled voice control devices | |
| Save your favorites to six presets | Save your favorites to six presets | Save your favorites to six presets | |
| Stereo pairing | Display screen for time, song and information | Display screen for time, song and information | |
| 8.34" H x 5.56" W x 3.43" D (2.89 lbs) | 7.4" H x 12.4" W x 4.1" D (7 lbs) | 9.7" H x 17.1" W x 7.1" D (18.5 lbs) |
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Not worth the price: sound is not clear and bluetooth connection drops
As a happy owner of the Bose Soundlink I got the Bose Soundtouch 30 for an even bigger sound. Also, I wanted to be able to play music from my computer or home network. It does sound good but it does not sound as clear as a full stereo speaker system. It does sound a bit muffled and the bass tends to be lacking of definition. I am by no means an audiophile as do not own a Bowers and Wilkins system or newer Definitive. My closest audiophile system would be my old Definitive speakers.This speaker system uses the Bose Waveguide technology which is antiquated by today's newer sound technology. It's basically utilizing the bass reflex technology that many speakers have today. It channels the sound through a channel much like a nautilus. Bass reflex technology maximizes the bass response at the cost of definition. An enclosed speaker system that does not have a bass reflex port will have a better sound. But then that will entail the use of woofers which many speakers do not have. Most speakers today have a mid-woofer or a cone that handles all of the sound such as the bass and highs. It is rare to find speakers that have all three, the woofer, the mid-range and tweeter. Usually you get two.Another problem with this system is that the bluetooth will often drop connection. And that can be irritating when you are listening to a complex classical piece. And that's even with the iPhone 6 sitting right next to it. That is just not acceptable by today's standards. My Soundlink does not have that problem.When compared side by side, the Soundtouch 30 does sound louder and fuller than the Soundlink. But the quality of sound for such a bigger and much more expensive component is not very good. In some sense the Soundlink bests its newer and larger brother as it has better sound definition. It just can't put out as much sound as it is smaller after all. Further, the Soundlink does not utilize the Waveguide technology so it does not have that boxy bass sound.All in all, if you are going to spend $500 for a sound system, look elsewhere. The Definitive portable system sounds way better but costs a little more. The Bowers and Wilkins unit sounds better, too, and costs about the same. Denon also offers a better option with a unit that sounds clearer and livelier without all that boomy sound. These other options do have apps to allow you to use your smartphone as a music source. If you are looking for portability and are not looking for a big sounding unit, the Soundlink will do.
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Anuar Alarcon
La mejor bocina de la familia Soundtouch!
Reviewed in Mexico on November 25, 2017Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Cliente de Amazon
Excelente, pero solo por 6500 pesos
Reviewed in Mexico on December 17, 2019Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Cliente de Amazon
Reviewed in Mexico on December 17, 2019
El sonido es muy bueno y claro, muchos se quejan de que le faltan bajos, y la verdad es que sí, pero para mí no es problema, así me gusta. De cualquier forma, si se acomoda cerca de una pared o esquina (como en la foto) los bajos se levantan. La función de 6 atajos a playlists o estaciones de radio se me hace completamente inútil, siempre inicia las listas de spotify acomodándola en orden alfabético. Lo que es una joya es controlarla desde la aplicación de celular, conectas la bocina a wi-fi y puedes hacer de todo, prenderla y apagarla desde el celular y pedirle que se conecte por Bluetooth, o en todo caso, que reproduzca spotify por wi-fi pero igual la puedes controlar desde el celular con la app de spotify. El volumen que alcanza es impresionante, creo que podría llenar un departamento completo.
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Cliente de Amazon
Lo mejor que he escuchado de Bose!!
Reviewed in Mexico on December 19, 2018Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Cliente de Amazon
Reviewed in Mexico on December 19, 2018
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Tony M
Incredible sound & ease of setup & control!
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2016Color: BlackVerified Purchase
