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Manufacturer: Bose Corp. Part number: 35703
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- If you don't mind the high price and lack of an auxiliary input, the Bose SoundDock will turn your iPod into a nice bedroom or office stereo system.
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CNET editors' review
Bose SoundDock (white) price range: $199.00 - $220.00
- Reviewed by: David Carnoy
- Reviewed on: 10/13/2004
- Released on: 09/15/2004
The good: The Bose SoundDock is simple to set up and use: attractive design; sounds good compared to other iPod speakers; charges iPod while docked; includes basic remote.
The bad: Expensive; works only with iPods (and iPod Minis) equipped with a docking connector.
The bottom line: If you don't mind the high price and lack of an auxiliary input, the Bose SoundDock will turn your iPod into a nice bedroom or office stereo system.
User reviews
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Absolute waste of money at 300 dollars!!!!!
by remotia on July 26, 2005
Pros: It can be returned
Cons: Where do I start?
Summary: Let me just say, for those know think Bose is high quality and fine audio, I will tell you that I don’t and most audiophiles (people who know a ...
Summary: Let me just say, for those know think Bose is high quality and fine audio, I will tell you that I don’t and most audiophiles (people who know a lot about speaker) don’t either. But let’s not lay on assumptions about before giving this product a real evaluation. By itself, it’s not half bad. It makes adequate sound to fill a mid sized room (provided people are not yelling as in a party situation) It’s easy to use, simple, and elegant. It even comes with its own remote and a Bose logo slapped on the front, but that’s about where it ends because the way I review products is how they compare to other products in either their same respective class or appropriate price range. The fact is you would not have a hard time finding a $50 pair of PC multimedia speakers that would not outperform this system in SPL (loudness) frequency range, distortion, bass, midrange and treble. In fact, basically what I saying is, for 50 bucks you can have a superior audio system. Well then, what about comparing a 300 dollar product? I propose this: I give anyone a chance to find a 300 dollar product that is inferior in sound to the SoundDock in any possible way! I claim it can NOT be done! For 300 bucks you can have a multimedia system that will blast sound in your room with far more clarity and far less distortion than this little SoundDock. There is nothing magical about the "Bose" name. The only difference with other audio products is you don’t have to pay for name brand markup. Furthermore, most any other audio brand relates to far higher quality standards than Bose. I’m not saying a multimedia system is high quality, but for 300 dollars, there is not one that I know of that can’t blow this Bose clean out of the water. Sure there is not much to choose from if you want an iPod exclusive speaker system with a dock, but you can still spend your money on a better speaker system and have more then enough left over for an iDock.
There are many shortcomings to the SoundDock. For starters it doest even offer stereo soundstage. For a system that claims to be a “stereo,” this is borderline fraudulent. The left and right speakers are stuck together, so how can this be true stereo imaging? The fact is, the SoundDock is mono. You can buy yourself an inexpensive pair of Klispch 2.0s’s ($100) which give you stereo soundstage, four midrange drivers that provide far more accurate sound midrange and deeper bass, and two 1” tweeters than actually give you frequency response up to 20,000 Hz. The Bose speakers only go up to 10,000Hz. That’s literally 1/2 the actual sound that is stripped out of your recordings by the Bose SoundDock. It’s unacceptable for a 300 dollar product to represent only 1/2 the human hearing frequency range! This is why the Bose soudndock is dull and lifeless next any other speaker for its price, and even ones 1/3 of its price as I just demonstrated.
If you have an urge to spend a lot of money on an ipod system (ie such as 300 bucks), go with the Klipsch iFi, its so far superior to the Bose, I can’t even begin compare them. Just go ask or a side by side demo in your local apple or shaper image store. Other that that, you can find 150 dollar solution from Altec, Cambridge Soundworks or Swans that could all make the SoundDock sound like a pair of tin cans getting kicked around.
The SoundDock is a fine system by itself. Take it home in your own bedroom and it will sound even better due to room acoustics. There is really nothing wrong with it other than the fact, that everyone else makes a superior system for less money! If you can live with that fact, and you really must have the Bose, then I’m sure you’ll love this system. Just don’t ever listen to anything else or else you’ll regret wasting your money. If the SoundDock was less than 100 dollars, I would say it’s a good product, but for 300, it’s a bloody rip-off and don’t let any armature who owns it convince you otherwise. Would you pay $75,000 for a Honda Accord? If you bought the SoundDock, you already did. (metaphorically speaking)
For most inside about Bose, please read this thorough article.
http://www.intellexual.net/bose.html29 out of 37 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Never buy Bose
by tbcass on June 9, 2005
Pros: sounds OK but
Cons: grosely Over Priced
Summary: Bose is a bad company. They sell average products, advertise heavily while lying about it's capabilities and sue reviewers who critize their products (look it up!). I will never ...
Summary: Bose is a bad company. They sell average products, advertise heavily while lying about it's capabilities and sue reviewers who critize their products (look it up!). I will never buy any product made by Bose. Hook your iPod (or any player) up the Klipsch 2.1's for less than $200 and it will offer VASTLY superior sound quality for a lot less money (I am an audiophile).
16 out of 27 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Muddy Sound, Cabinet Vibrates
by BllyShears on April 6, 2005
Pros: Convenient way to play iPod music quickly.
Cons: The sound was extremely disappointing. There was no detail to the midrange and it seemed as thought the bass had been boosted so much that it drowned out the clarity of the highs.
Summary: Terrible performance for the money. Sound is distorted with no means of adjusting bass or treble. Low end has been boosted so much that the cabinet vibrates. I also had ...
Summary: Terrible performance for the money. Sound is distorted with no means of adjusting bass or treble. Low end has been boosted so much that the cabinet vibrates. I also had to unplug the system twice to "reboot" (as Bose tech calls it) because a glitch in the SoundDock was randomly advancing tracks on the iPod in the middle of the selection I was trying to listen to.
11 out of 19 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Zvox 315 Is Better According To CNET
by audioman777 on June 8, 2005
Pros: sounds decent
Cons: costs 299, 100 more than Zvox 315 and Zvox sounds better
Summary: Cnet thinks the Zvox 315 is a better performer and i agree look up the review on cnet heres a quote.
" and it surely sounds richer and more substantial than ...Summary: Cnet thinks the Zvox 315 is a better performer and i agree look up the review on cnet heres a quote.
" and it surely sounds richer and more substantial than Bose's iPod-only SoundDock while listening to music."Updated
coming out soon and will probably follow zvox 315 in terms of performance.5 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fine if your not an Audiophile
by Estilo64 on July 24, 2005
Pros: it's for an ipod, looks okay....,hides bad encoding
Cons: Sound Quality,construction, remote
Summary: Bose, everyones perspective of "Top of the line". BS, I debuted this Speaker at Conns, and I'm pretty unimpressed. The sound quality sounds very bloated, has no soundstage, treble ...
Summary: Bose, everyones perspective of "Top of the line". BS, I debuted this Speaker at Conns, and I'm pretty unimpressed. The sound quality sounds very bloated, has no soundstage, treble is very rolled off, no overall balance. People's idea of good sound quality is bloated bass, and screeching high trebles. I admit that It would be good to purchase this item if it was $70 dollars, but $300, no. Audiophiles, stay away. Look into Klipsch for a better balance of sound.
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I'd like to correct myself after reading obnoxious comments, I know it doesn't take an audiophile to know that bose is crap, but after spending time at Conns, Best Buy, Compusa, it appears that marketing on this shoddy product works on this product.4 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Don't even consider the other contenders
by MPD on April 27, 2005
Pros: Superb sound from a single speaker unit
Cons: Build quality could be better
Summary: First impressions out of the box...the unit could be better constructed. The lip that holds the Ipod could be sturdier.
Set it up on a desktop, dropped my 60GB ...Summary: First impressions out of the box...the unit could be better constructed. The lip that holds the Ipod could be sturdier.
Set it up on a desktop, dropped my 60GB Ipod Photo into the cradle and was amazed at the sound reproduction. Bose have done an outstanding job!
Thought that the cheaper units would probably not be too far away in sound quality. So I bought the i-Station...to leave in work for when I was working in the evenings. Well...
The sound doesn't even come close to the Bose unit. It is like comparing the sound of a F1 car to a compact car.
Yes the Bose unit is expensive.
Yes the Bose unit is not portable.
Yes the Bose unit is built only for the ipod (btw it works with all the units including the 60GB photo...only the shuffle misses out).
Yes the Bose unit isn't the most sturdy product.
BUT...and it is a BIG BIG BUT...
The Bose speaker is the best sounding unit on the market...if in doubt...go and listen to the sound in the shop and take in any of the competitors to compare...if you have the money...you'll walk out with the Bose under your arm!
Wow!5 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Amazing sound reproduction
by spits on April 21, 2005
Pros: Bose quality, exceptional sound.
Cons: High price for great quality
Summary: From the first song, the SoundDock was plain unbelievable. All the subtleties of the music are revealed. Even though it is in one piece, it separates the stereo sound. It ...
Summary: From the first song, the SoundDock was plain unbelievable. All the subtleties of the music are revealed. Even though it is in one piece, it separates the stereo sound. It has enough power to play at any party, or fill up your house. Just don't think about the price, and go buy it. You'll have it forever, and you'll be glad you do.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very Good, Unbeatable
by juanl110 on August 25, 2005
Pros: Supercharges your iPod
Cons: are there any?
Summary: nothing is better than this for playing music in rooms
Summary: nothing is better than this for playing music in rooms
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great sound - Good Bose Experience
by lyriclover44 on May 12, 2009
Pros: Spectacular clarity in sound
Cons: design - wish the power cord was permanent
Summary: I have other Bose products and love their sound so when it came to my iPod, I wanted the best and knew Bose would deliver. Despite some negative reviews, I ...
Summary: I have other Bose products and love their sound so when it came to my iPod, I wanted the best and knew Bose would deliver. Despite some negative reviews, I purchased the Series II anyway and loved it as soon as I plugged it in. I bought it in January and it worked fine until one day in late April whenI went to plug it in and could get no power. I tried several outlets and finally called Bose to troubleshoot. My customer service rep was helpful and finally suggested I return it for repair as it was still under warranty. Though I was told it might be 3 weeks to get it back, I had it back within a week. Problem was, it still didn't work when I got it back. I called again; spoke with Nick and was prepared to do battle, but it was not necessary. He apologized, asked me to send it back again (with all accessories) and informed me that they would ship me a new one as soon as they got mine back. He said they wanted to keep happy customers, stood behind their product and they weren't going to keep messing with the defective unit. I never had to explain more than the fact that I was still in possession of a defective product. In my email the next day was a link to print a return shippping label at the expense of Bose, which I promptly used and took the product to the nearest UPS store late that afternoon. The next morning I received an email from Bose informing me that my new Sounddock was on its way! Once Bose knew I had returned mine via UPS, they immediately shipped me another one. I received it in 4 days and it works beautifully. I would have to say that's the way a consumer/customer SHOULD be treated.
I did have to pay to ship the first one back but that was my only cost. I suspected that possibly the adapter cord or the fitting for it was the problem, but I am still not not sure. When I returned my unit the first time I was instructed not to send anything other than the actual unit. When it came back and still didn't work and I experienced the exact same problem as before I shipped it to them, I thought I had good reason to believe something must be amiss with the power cord/adapter. That's also why I thought I was going to have to fight with Bose for my right to get a new unit, especially since they returned it telling me it had been tested and found to be in working order. Instead, once I had Nick on the phone, he couldn't have been more accommodating and willing to make me a happy Bose customer. This was the first and only time I have ever had an issue with a Bose product and I can't say that they did anything but try to make me happy. They stood behind their product and honored their warranty and I just want others to know that this is the case. I had originally read a review where someone said their unit stopped working 45 days after they received it as a gift. They advised that nobody should buy one of these because of how quickly theirs stopped working, but they must not have dealt with Bose directly on the issue. In their defense, Bose can't fix what they don't know is broken.
I would recommend buying this product from Bose and am happy with the sound that it brings into my room. I have a good ear for clarity and am still convinced that Bose is the best. When I listen to music, I want to hear every sound the artist intended me to hear and Bose gives me that. I have also hooked it up to my laptop to watch DVDs and it is awesome! I don't have the portable one because the price was too much for the advantage of using batteries, but the Series II is lightweight and easily portable anywhere in my house as long as I have an electrical outlet. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? You bet!!!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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lacks battery power and remote storage
by wifier on January 21, 2006
Pros: great sound
Cons: no batttery power no remote storage
Summary: i bought it, it is a great speaker system for the ipod but the lack of place to store the remote could lead to it being lost and it is ...
Summary: i bought it, it is a great speaker system for the ipod but the lack of place to store the remote could lead to it being lost and it is not mobile (can`t work it with batteries
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bose Corp.
- Part number: 35703
- Description: The Bose SoundDock digital music system was specifically designed to expand and enhance your enjoyment of the music stored on your iPod or iPod mini. Just slip it into the docking cradle for the Bose sound your favorite songs deserve. The iPod charges as it plays, so you enjoy music without interruption. Its sleek, slender design fits almost any room's décor. And the included remote lets you control the SoundDock system from across the room. Enjoy the songs on your iPod or iPod mini like never before. The SoundDock system is designed to play your favorite tracks with crisp clarity - allowing you to discover subtleties in your music that used to simmer beneath the surface. A host of proprietary technologies adds vitality and realism to your tracks. With Bose proprietary acoustic design, you enjoy a full, rich sound that's greater than you'd expect from a system this small. The SoundDock system is easy to operate. Just plug it in, pop in your iPod and play. Your iPod works as long as it has a dock connector on the bottom. There are no extra wires or adapters. The included remote allows you to control your music at the push of a button. And a stylish, sophisticated look means it can be the center of attention or blend in wherever you place it. The SoundDock system and your iPod share a commitment to simplicity, quality and above all, music. Now just introduce them and watch this pair becomes best friends.
General
- Product type Docking speaker
- Speaker type Portable
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 11.9 in x 6.5 in x 6.7 in
- Weight 4.6 lbs
- Color White
Features
- Speaker Type Active
- Magnetic shield Yes
- Audio amplifier Integrated
- Connectivity technology Wired
- Built-in devices Digital player charging dock
- Controls Volume,
Power on/off - Additional features Built-in iPod cradle
Connections
- Connector type 1 x Docking station
Compatibility | Accessories
- MP3 | Smartphone | Tablet compatibility iPhone,
iPod,
iPod classic,
iPod photo,
iPod touch,
iPod nano (4G) - Included accessories [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Miscellaneous] Power adapter,
Docking station insert,
Remote control - Remote control Remote control - Infrared
Power
- Power device Power adapter - External
- Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Bose Corp.
- Address:
The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701 - Phone: 1-800-999 2673
- Fax: 1-508-820-3465
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