Bose SoundLink II Speakers
I have had these speakers for about 2 years now, and I couldn't be happier with the design. It is built in such a way that it feels solid through and through yet not encumbering in the slightest bit. The best way to describe it would be dense and compact. The speaker connects via Bluetooth, and it is hands down some of the best sound quality I have ever heard from a standalone Bluetooth speaker. The battery life is surprisingly long, giving about 5-6 hours on above medium volume. Speaking of volume, this speaker is LOUD. I mean loud enough that, on full volume, it actually warranted a noise complaint from neighbors a few apartments away! My favorite design feature is the double duty protective covering.
It is designed in such a way that when closed, it acts as a rugged protection for the speaker screen. It does a great job in both protecting an adding extra aesthetic quality to the speakers. When unfolded (as seen in the first picture) it acts as the stand for the speaker itself. This duality of essential purpose is something I have always admired in designs; having more than one function that is a core part of the product just shows ingenuity and a real understanding of the product being delivered. This speaker set isn't perfect though. The bass is passive, which means while it is remarkably strong, it needs some object behind it to reflect the bass to the listener to really get the full effect. Otherwise, it is diminished quite a bit, though it is aided slightly by the angle of which the stand rests the speaker. It bounces the bass of the...well...base it is resting on (be it a table, the ground, etc.). The stand itself is rather short in the back, so knocking the speakers over is rather easy. Other than these small things, the Bose SoundLink 2 is a Bluetooth speaker system I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a durable, portable, and powerful speaker (I found mine refurbished for just shy of $200)
BEST SPEAKERS EVER. The little plastic padding is a great feature. Its extra security that makes me feel like I'm not the Hulk and unlikely to destroy it.
ReplyDeleteActually use your speakers quite often when I need to. I have to say that these are truly amazing. They seem really durable and they are plenty loud and still manage to have bass, even though they are such a small set of speakers. Also to have the peace of mind that they are really durable and can hold up to harsh outdoor weather is really awesome. They seem like they were specifically designed for the beach. I might pick up some of these. They are an awesome design and really make listening to music though these so much better.
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