Review of Bose Soundlink Wireless Mobile Speaker

[@chatrkat]

These are one of the nicest Bluetooth speakers I’ve ever seen. I own two of them. They contain 4 speakers. The front and rear middle opening# are passive radiators. Battery access is simple, only remove the two bottom screws and slip the folding cover off. Battery is accessible at that point.

[@IAmKAZMO]

I just purchased one bc it won't turn on for the owner. I think it just needs to be Reset.? Have you had this issue?

[@manassehmukuwa1072]

@@IAmKAZMO press and hold the mute key until it shows all w Hire led

[@manassehmukuwa1072]

White led*

[@chatrkat]

@@IAmKAZMO sorry I missed your question. I realize it’s 3 months after you asked, but no I’ve never experienced a problem with mine.

[@perlewitzaudio]

Well, I personally don't like too bright of a treble, because it may sound delightfull at first, but listening to a lot of trebly sound can cause fatigue over longer listening periods. I like the BOSE because of the deeper bass response, and well balanced and natural sounding. Not a harsh trebly sound like the Altec Lansing has. Great review though, keep up the awesome reviews!!

[@Lazy_KOT]

Yesterday I bought an old Mercedes, and today I was cleaning the interior and found this ancient device. There was no charger, but at home there was a cable from an electric clock. the sound of it is impressive. two good old things almost in one day))

[@michaelerbreviews]

You are lucky. Yes the speaker sounds great in spite of its age. I still have mine as well.

[@michaelerbreviews]

@stonelenny It's not difficult to understand. You are changing the audio output of the computer from the built-in speakers to the SoundLink. If you change the volume on your computer it will change the volume on the SoundLink. And you can also change the volume on the SoundLink. As always the case, if you max out the volume of the source you may run into distortion and if you max out the SoundLink you may start getting distortion as well.

[@michaelerbreviews]

That is true. I am also wondering about the long-term durability of the hinged case with frequent folding and unfolding. So far no issues.

[@michaelerbreviews]

Not directly I don't think. You could use a microphone hooked up to your computer and then connect via bluetooth as you normally would. the Bose also has an aux in but that won't directly support a microphone.

[@SeanReifschneider]

Thanks for the review. I ended up buying the Jawbone JAMBOX after listening to both at the store. The Bose I thought sounded really terrible, very boomy, the JAMBOX sounded more natural. I really wanted to like the Soundlink, I loved the form-factor, but I knew I'd quickly get tired of the sound.

[@michaelerbreviews]

The loudness of the sound source will also affect the loudness that the Bose is capable of producing. If the sound source is not very loud to begin with then the Bose will not generate the max loudness it is capable of producing.

[@chezeccleston8164]

Bro u literally made my day it worked. Keep it up man respect

[@michaelerbreviews]

Thanks for your comment.

[@MrGnapf]

I'd like to listen to jack johnson and nora jones. Should i take the bose soundlink or the altec lansing?

[@michaelerbreviews]

@jikonko28 No. It's not a dock, nor does it have a USB connection. It' uses a power adapter and battery combo.

[@michaelerbreviews]

Choosing a speaker is personal preference. Speaking only for myself, if the only consideration were the sound quality, I would prefer listening to Norah Jones and Jack Johnson and similar artists on the Altec Lansing InMotion speaker. It provides more clarity and mid and high range to my ears.

[@MrAdamFel]

Hi, what about listening Internet radio stations, that it seams to me, only support AirPlay. Would you be able to send the sound from Internet radio iPhone app to the Bose speaker?

[@michaelerbreviews]

@appel1800 Of course you can. But at a certain point you'll either max that out or it will be distorted.

[@michaelerbreviews]

@mamalekimsn Your welcome. Glad you are finally happy with a speaker. Altec Lansing InMotion is a good choice. It is priced right.

[@citomendoza]

which would you prefer, bose sound dock portable or the sound link??

[@mjobrien69]

I have a Bose Soundlink - I think it's great, only down sides are; There is no remote (yes you can change volume on your device, however only up to a specific range, then you have to alter your Soundlink volume to go higher/lower) It was pricey - but worth it in my humble opinion Seems to get confused with Skype sometimes although thats probably a computer issue. Trouble re-establishing connections between multiple devices - quite often you have to re-pair..

[@michaelerbreviews]

@ItsBenaWhile13 Probably around 4-5 hours. I've not really paid that much attention. At moderate volume it lasts 6-7 and maybe nearly 8 hours.

[@kerol1166]

I'm sold Altec Lansing it is, been looking to compare between this two, thanks

[@michaelerbreviews]

@napyelnats You push and hold the bluetooth button until it goes into pairing mode then it will sync to and remember the next device. You do this with all devices up to six at which point it will pair to the next device and forget the first device.

[@michaelerbreviews]

@RedStickSewingGuild I'd go with the SoundLink. Pairing should be easy. Put MacBook into Discoverable mode, push bluetooth button on SoundLink until it is Alternately blinking rapidly, it should simply pair right up.

[@Laverdadduele1]

A preamp between mike and Bose line in all you need.. Old cassette deck, boom box would work. R Shack might be able to help you, check their catalog, its on line. Cheers!

[@Lokenou]

Great review! I also tend to to the Altec Lansing IMW725 and I'm wondering how good the bass sounds. I'm enjoying all kinds of music but I'd like to use it for parties as well. Do you think the bass is strong enough for Songs with a lot of deeps like Hip-Hop/House? Thanks a lot and best regards from Germany!

[@napyelnats]

Hi there, thank you for sharing the Bose Soundlink speaker review.. You said the Bose can remember up to six paring devices. But I been trying to pairing the second devices and it seems doesn't work at all... What I do here is I have to forget my first pairing from Bose Speaker then I am allow to pair a new one. Can you help or advice ?

[@michaelerbreviews]

@MrAdamFel This is a bluetooth speaker, or it also supports a mini-plug line in.

[@stonelenny]

@cnymike Good!! And it depends on general volume adjustment? Or it mutes the MacBook? Can we got independent volume controls? (both Mac and Soundlink) Sorry for so many questions!! Thanks!!

[@michaelerbreviews]

The IMW725 lacks deep punchy bass but overall is well-balanced and sounds great. For the music you describe playing for parties, you may be disappointed. You've got to put this in perspective... the IMW725 is a small speaker and not intended to be a sound-blasting beast.

[@michaelerbreviews]

@ItsBenaWhile13 I do not have a Jambox. I can't say. I'd check for other Jambox reviews to see if people have mentioned battery life.

[@michaelerbreviews]

I don't have a db meter. But I believe you'll find the loudness sufficient.

[@kerol1166]

what's the model of the altec lansing, sounds way better compared to the bose

[@michaelerbreviews]

@basikb13 For their size, I think they get plenty loud and mostly distortion free even cranked.

[@michaelerbreviews]

I think it's a good speaker. Somewhat expensive and a bit "boomy" in the bass. But it's well made, solid, sounds good and can play quite loud.

[@RigoStar]

I really liked the Altec sound quality by the way..

[@sterublu]

i personally went to a Bose showroom to test it out. i have to agree with you about it sounding muddy, instrument separation is not up to the mark. JBL on beat sounds awesome, by the way. but one should also check out the harman kardon go+play, which sounds even better than the JBL in my opinion.

[@ownagekidwoody]

Hi, i think im going to purchase the bose soundlink soon, but i was told that you can download a app off of itunes for free and use it as a remote.. have you looked into this yet. quick question, when the bose soundlink is at its highest sound is the quality still good or not? Thanks !!

[@michaelerbreviews]

It's a 1700mAh battery and you only get 4-5 hours at loud levels and up to 7-8 hours at low to medium loudness levels.

[@stonelenny]

Does it get any sound coming from a MacBook or only music from Itunes?

[@marcelcelis5219]

How many db does this speaker put out? I am deciding on wether to purchase this model or the soundlink mini. I am looking for something to fill up my living room with clear and loud sound, maybe use it outside at BBQs.

[@againstalllodds]

I LOVE MINE!! Had it forever, but now having a issue, Can you help me??? My Bose Soundlink mobile will not charge or turn on at all , No lights coming on and I’ve tried doing the rebooted steps, still nothing. It just happened all of a sudden.. It sucks Bc it was working great hours before. If the battery needs a replacement how can I double check that issue before I purchase one?

[@michaelerbreviews]

Bambi Caulder I think it is a reasonable assumption that after all these years the battery has just given out. Lithium Ion batteries can only go through so many charge/discharge cycles before they simply wear out. You would have to measure the battery voltage in order to determine whether it had reached the point of no return. I would contact Bose directly from their support page.

[@jikonko28]

So u can't charge this through your computer?

[@ikg2004]

Did you have the volume all the way up or like midway? I tried the demo at bestbuy and it was loud at all. :(

[@PaulaKoda]

Am trying to set up a wireless headset with the bose soundlink wireless speaker to use as a small pa system, any clues on how to do this?

[@michaelerbreviews]

@stonelenny It get's all sound as it becomes the new audio output/

[@thevault2317]

Good afternoon sir I just came across this and I did not know it was this old but I did purchase it either way. It looks to be pretty simple but I I'm trying to find out if I could listen to my music while charging and a blinking little red light indicates the batteries just dead or that it is a wrong charger because I bought this used and it didn't come with any manual but I'm pretty sure I could Google that too but I'm just looking for a quick response basically I got to read the whole thing and is the cover with the magnets replaceable

[@michaelerbreviews]

You should be able to listen to the speaker while it is being charged. If the battery is completely dead however, it might not be possible to do that. Replacement batteries are readily available on eBay and elsewhere. The cover is replaceable if you can find a replacement.

[@lucianafilhadorei9028]

Boa tarde saudações do Brasil 🤗… gostaria de saber se a SL1 é muito inferior a SL3 você recomenda em 2023? Deus abençoe.

[@michaelerbreviews]

@@lucianafilhadorei9028 I believe the SoundLink 1 still sounds good compared to any current bluetooth speaker in the same price range. If you can find one at a good price I'd say go for it.

[@lucianafilhadorei9028]

Que maravilha,obrigada por responder ☺️

[@basikb13]

are they very loud

[@RigoStar]

I guess you have to be careful where you stand your speaker, to make sure that there is no dirt going inside the speaker when you fold the cover.

[@pachirlo]

which is the 1st song??

[@mhattenbach47]

@citomendoza I have both. First I bought the one in this video, then bought the bose sound dock portable, so i had both to listen to and compare. I bought a refurbished sound dock for $290 including tax directly from a bose store nearby. It has same warranty as a brand new one. I'm keeping the sound dock because it sounds better (it is bigger, so that is to be expected.) I just ordered a 2' cable that I can connect my ipad directly to the sound dock.

[@Laurens_Weetjuhwel.]

you gotta push this 99 times :) btw very nice comment and review. keep it comming man!

[@benmata4369]

Hi, I hav been having one for the last seven years. Thanks for the review but my worry is the battery life. Mine is showing red n no DIY has helped.

[@michaelerbreviews]

Ben Mata The battery has reached the end of its useful life and will need to be replaced.

[@steadymighty8980]

Please what kind of red light are you having? Mine has red flashing light on. I checked their ifix site and was told to charge my product for 4 hours. I will update you if there is positive change

[@zootarootoot]

Bose were the first guys to really get deep bass from small products and started the BT craze BUT my speaker like this (Bose Soundlink Wireless - rectangular with cover/stand) actually has very bad treble. there is very little clarity from what was an expensive and premium product. its hard to understand why because getting treble was never difficult, only bass. anyone go any ways to improve treble on these speakers, maybe even add tweeters. its a great product in terms of battery, full sound, build quality, volume etc.... just that the sound quality and clarity is not there. i would love to improve it. Thanks!

[@RonaldGraham]

Why spend the time on the altec Lansing?

[@michaelerbreviews]

And I say why not? Always good to have a comparison.

[@weikueng]

how many hours playtime on a full charged battery???

[@appel1800]

So you cant turn the volume louder with youre mobile ?!?!

[@jojodeguzman74]

how to fix bose soundlink bluetooth speker not charging

[@michaelerbreviews]

@ownagekidwoody Depends entirely on the source.

[@michaelerbreviews]

@TheGav6280 I saw the JamBox for the first time just the other day while killing some time waiting for a flight at the airport. Though not a real review, I did listen to it for a couple minutes and fiddled with it. Sure is small but it can't really compare with the Bose Soundlink. It's a different animal. It does have impressive sound for how small it is and if battery life is as claimed, it's great. But for total sound quality the SoundLink is superior.

[@michaelerbreviews]

@soundmusiclover Prolonged listening to compressed mp3 sound further compressed by bluetooth will fatigue most ears. I'd rather listen to clean clear balanced sound via the Altec Lansing than the muddled bass that the Bose offers;

[@michaelerbreviews]

@citomendoza I prefer the SoundLink. I like the portability of the unit, I don't need or want a "dock."

[@michaelerbreviews]

Yes you can.

[@venzor13]

Great review !! Answered all my question I had!! Gracias

[@michaelerbreviews]

@djdijdiojs LOL. It does have 99 "steps." But you don't have to literally press it each time. Just hold it down and it'll ramp up or down, without all the pushes :-)

[@MrRamonRueda]

Thanks! It's good information.

[@michaelerbreviews]

I haven't heard that one. Maybe someone else will chime in.

[@andrewilliams9921]

Since it's been a few yrs.now,are u having troubles with ur Bose holding its charge? Cuz mines doesn't hold it as long as it should

[@michaelerbreviews]

I keep mine plugged in so I really can't say. Generally speaking Li-ion batteries will only last a few years if they are regularly going through charge/discharge cycles. Eventually the batteries will have to be replaced.

[@chuongtranviet3221]

@@michaelerbreviews Can I charge and play at the same time?

[@chuongtranviet3221]

@@michaelerbreviews Is it harmful to the battery?

[@michaelerbreviews]

@@chuongtranviet3221 I play mine mostly while it’s plugged in

[@chuongtranviet3221]

@@michaelerbreviews that increases the life of the battery???

[@michaelerbreviews]

@TheGav6280 It's always something, right? Whenever there are many choices, there are many decisions to be made about what's important and what's not. If portability and compact size is a priority than the Jambox might be for you. I did think it was pretty cool but it seemed quite expensive to me. The Bose is even more expensive but has better sound I think and I like its form factor. Everybody has a different set of needs and expectations :-)

[@michaelerbreviews]

@Harrahshow Exactly!

[@taximarn]

Great review. Thanks

[@aiken000]

remote control is your ipod if you're connected bluetooth to it!!

[@BoredThatsWhy]

this is what i think about the 99 setting -_______-

[@michaelerbreviews]

@jikonko28 OK. Now you're scaring me. I actually used to work in radio. Got out of it years ago.

[@jasonbourne3082]

You should at least let the BOSE mobile soundlink sound itself not your Altec Lansing. LoL!

[@jothugs]

like a bose..

[@michaelerbreviews]

@pachirlo Cupid by Jack Johnson kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHa2nKx4asZrhbs

[@Harrahshow]

Great review your wife just like the name bose

[@jikonko28]

Dude i have a man crush on your voice, get a job in a radio :)

[@basikb13]

@cnymike thanks