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 somewhat boomy, and a bit prominent. Midrange, such as guitars, horns, and voices from music or podcasts, is fairly even, but it is a bit hazy. Treble, which may include cymbals or the upper range of violins, is fairly extended, but it is smeared and sizzly. 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. 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.
