Sound quality: Bose's Soundlink Mini Bluetooth Speaker II had good overall sound quality. Bass has good impact but lacks a bit of definition and doesn't go deep. Midrange is fairly even but is hazy and a somewhat grainy. Treble is smeared, a bit subdued and upper treble is muted. Does a so-so job of recovering room ambience and is congested and somewhat compressed. Bluetooth and wired sound quality are similar. Provides a decent volume level in a small- to medium-sized room, but better suited for near-field listening.
Ease of use: We found the Bose ease of use to be very good overall. Bluetooth pairing was easy as the unit is always in pairing mode when not already paired, shows a pairing mode indicator. Indicates when pairing mode has occurred and never times out. The speaker controls were generally well marked and intuitive but the multi-function button will require instructions for full comprehension of use. This unit lacks a remote; not an issue if it's being used within arm's reach or if it's being used with a mobile Bluetooth device which can be used like a remote itself, but inconvenient in other situations. Switching sources involves plug and unplug - The line input has priority over Bluetooth when plugged in with slight or no delay with clear indication of input selection. Unambiguous.
