Bose SoundDock digital music system for iPod (Black) by BOSE
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Digital camera reviews of Bose SoundDock digital music system for iPod (Black)
Digital camera Review: Big Music from a small package
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a complete Home Theater System (HTS) in my grand room (14' ceiling) including an ipod dock for my tuner, but I did not want to crank up the whole system to listen to music by myself. I bought the Bose SoundDock for this reason, and it has accomplished this in grand style. The sound quality actually rivals my HTS, and believe me I have a top notch HTS. My HTS has pairs of speakers located thoughout the house, but the SoundDock carries into the other rooms with the same high quality sound. I am very happy with the Bose SoudDock and highly recommend it to anyone considering puchasing an ipod docking system.Digital camera 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.
Digital camera Review: Bose
Summary: 5 Stars
The Bose SoundDock exceeded my expectation in terms of sound quality. I use it daily.Digital camera Review: Bose SoundDock digital music system
Summary: 3 Stars
We like the sound but the power cord connection is very fragile. The connection that goes into the dock has four very thin pins. After just a few months, they broke off. The power cord is very heavy and may put additional stress on the pins.Digital camera 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.