Bose SoundDock digital music system for iPod (Black)
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Customer Review: Incredible sound for small unit
Summary: 4 Stars
Bose makes an incredible product and this item is no exception. The pros definitely outweigh the cons when purchasing this item.
Cons:
-no external outlets to plug in other items
-(the worst con) bad remote control; unresponsive and impractical (mine is in a drawer somewhere)
-lots of cords to hide/tuck away
Pros:
-INCREDIBLE sound! I cannot imagine a better sound for the size
-size of dock is very small and not an eyesore. good for a small space-could be the only item I need in an apartment or lone bedroom
-price (I am sure others would debate this, but when you calculate the size of a home stereo versus the cost of ipod + this dock, it is well worth it {yes, I think this puts out that kind of sound})
Bottom line, if you know Bose, buy this... it will not disappoint. If you do not own anything Bose, this item is the best I have heard for the price and well worth your money.
Customer Review: Watch the volume
Summary: 5 Stars
Seriously, that's the thing about the Bose products that I do own to include the iPod SoundDock. The sound quality is so clear it becomes difficult to distinguish when too loud is reached.
I work in an office environment, and this system will carry crystal clear sound down the hallway and around corners, through walls, etc.
It takes a while to gauge what is 'acceptable' volume level, but where ever that may be the Bose is up to the challenge. Placed in a corner the rumblinb of the bass is extraordinary (I've had people look for the powered subwoofer).
Anyway, I really can't say enough good things about this unit.
In the interest of being fair though, I would not recommend this unit to be repeatedly portable like a more traditional 'boom box'... as the docking station section itself appears (I repeat: appears) to not lending itself to much, if any, structural stresses.
Customer Review: Bose & Kicker Comparisons
Summary: 4 Stars
I own the Kicker iK-500 Sound Dock. I was not dissatisfied with it, but decided to get the Bose Sound Dock to see if there was a major improvement. I think the Bose is a little more refined with its sound, but not a lot. The Kicker has treble/bass controls. This give the Kicker a slight edge over the Bose with the treble, but I could not set the bass control on the Kicker much beyond normal without getting distortion. I believe that the Bose is a little better with the bass.
The Kicker is heavier and more difficult to move. It has slots for grips which help a bit, but not much. The Bose is much lighter and easier to move.
All I use these sound docks for is to play my iPods. If I had to choose between them I would take the Bose, assuming similar prices. There is a fancier Bose unit, but I was informed by Bose that the sound quality is no different than the basic Bose. The more expensive Bose has additional features.
Customer Review: MONEY WELL SPENT....!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'd been contemplating buying this unit for quite some time....after much deliberation, and looking over all of the reviews, I decided to take a leap of faith....and I am certainly glad that I did. I wanted to be able to listen to my iPod while in my home....and I stumbled upon this unit on Amazon.
Of course, there is no denying the reputation of high quality that Bose has. This unit did not disappoint; I was thrilled at the sound quality that emitted from something of this size. The relatively small footprint lends itself to portability....and also allows it to fit in virtually anywhere. There is virtually no assemble required (just attaching the size appropriate dock for your individual iPod), and the remote comes ready to go,
What more can I say? If you're thinking about it....don't waste any more time. This piece of stereo equipment is definitely worth the expense.
DYB
Customer Review: Big sound/Big price
Summary: 5 Stars
The Bose SoundDock is as advertised. I compared it with a number of other speaker systems, and it was hands down the clearest sound of any, and it will fill any room in your house.
The one that came closest was the Apple hifi system. It actually builds in a sub-woofer which does give it more bass response. However, unless you listen to a lot of hip-hop or techno, I think the overall sound of the Bose is superior.
The size makes it easy to place in any room, (I use mine in the kitchen) but it has enough weight that I don't feel like it will fall over with an accidental bump. (a good thing for me!)
Obviously, the price is pretty high. However, I have been impressed with Bose for years (I have an Acoustic Wave Machine from 1989 that still works great), and if rich, clear, true sound if important to you then I would go with the SoundDock.