Sound Quality: Overall, we found the speaker delivers middling sound quality. Expect some distortions or other audio issues. The bass, which covers instruments such as bass drums, bass guitars, or stand-up bass, has good impact but deep bass is lacking, and it is boomy, and somewhat prominent. Midrange, such as guitars, horns, and voices from music or podcasts, is even, but it is a bit hazy. Treble, which may include cymbals or the upper range of violins, is fairly extended, but it is somewhat smeared, a bit subdued. Does a decent job of recovering room ambience. The soundfield extends well beyond above and to the sides of the speakers, and while individual instruments and voices are identifiable, they only have a two dimensional quality. Volume is enough to fill a medium sized room. If you choose to pair this speaker with another, the stereo set can be placed to provide better separation than other models.
Ease of Use: The speaker has many features or accessories that add convenience during daily operation. Shortcut buttons on the console include: volume, input selection. A handle is conveniently included to help with carrying or moving the speaker. Its rating of IP55 means some dust may enter but won't affect operation, and has protection against low-pressure jets (e.g., from a nozzle).
Versatility: It has many features users typically want and need. You can connect wirelessly to this speaker via a direct Bluetooth connection. Connection ports on this speaker includes a 3.5mm input, as well as: micro usb and pc audio connection. It has a proprietary party mode function for broadcasting music to other compatible Bose speakers. If you have two of these speakers, you can use TWS to pair them for a wider stereo experience. There are no tone control or EQ settings for customizing your listening experience. There is speakerphone functionality with a built-in microphone.
