Bose SoundLink Color II: Portable Bluetooth, Wireless Speaker with Microphone- Black

Firstly of course it's Bose, so you know it'll sound great. It's not stereo but that's the price you pay for small size. Saying that, it's got great depth of sound so no great issue. My version is the Black one, why the colours are worth 60% more who knows.I think that the battery power is OK, though I've never played it for more than 3 hours straight. My only concern is the buttons. While they perform perfectly, the covering skin feels like it won't last for years. Obviously that I can't judge fairly yet. Summary is, I'm happy for the price, but I wouldn't pay the £140 for a different colour.

I have been using a BOSE Soundlink Mini ii for sometime now in my room and am still amazed when I play anything through it. So much so that I was looking to buy another for in the bedroom to save me carrying it around and relinking it to different devices. They are no longer available, so I bought this instead. Glad I did.I spent almost as much time unpacking it as setting it up.. Doddle.It sounds great straight out of the box, and this will get even better as it runs in. It doesn't have quite the depth or separation between the ranges that the Mini has, but then the Mini cost a lot more. The Color is weighty and well built and a really engaging listen. If I need another speaker I will buy this model again without hesitation.One thing I have found is that the Mini sounds best with its' back four to six inches from a wall (it projects sound backward as well as forward) whereas the Color comes into it's own in free space (it projects sound forward mainly). Both however will benefit from not sitting directly on wood or melamine (shelves, desks etc), although glass is good.Update - the Soundlink 11 is back on the market so I bought another. Son now has the Color and he's over the moon with the sound and that he can take it into the shower room as it is water resistant.

Amazing sound, great customer after sales support.

Pondered for days before deciding to buy this without hearing it (I know!) But well pleased - the sound is unbelievable for the size, with plenty of bass (but not too much) and nice detail in all the other frequencies. I would imagine the more expensive Bose (can't think of the name, but it's around £169.95) might sound even better, but it's not as waterproof as this, also it's a bit bigger.I can see us being comfortable taking this to the beach, or by the side of the pool, without worrying too much about it getting splashed, or rained on.O.K. you can't throw it into the pool & expect it to still work, like some other speakers, but I can't really think when that would happen anyway . Got it working in a couple of minutes, and so far have paired it with my iPod, my Android 'phone, and my iMac, all without any difficulty.Not sure about the voice (which sounds like a female Stephen Hawkings - no disrespect meant) but I suppose it is helpful, as it tells you the charge level in the battery, and also when you're paired (and with what) So all-in-all, I'm thrilled with it. Obviously, I've only had it for one day, so no idea about reliability yet, but most of the reviews I've read didn't seem to have a problem in that area, so I'm hoping I'll still be this happy in a year or two

The positives. Great sound quality. Crisp and clear, whether you’re listening to something upbeat or mellow. Bluetooth connections are definitely smoother than I’ve experienced with other speakers (e.g., Anker soundcore). It’s a subtle thing but can be very frustrating when you’re struggling to connect the speaker to a device that’s already paired and was just working fine. Been using it for several months and no issues so far, seems pretty durable.The negatives. Battery life is less than other Bluetooth speakers I’ve used (again, Anker soundcore is my point of reference). If you’re listening at >80% volume starting on full charge, you’ll likely only get somewhere between 5-7 hours of playback. A small positive is that charging is reasonably fast (full charge takes around 2 hours). Because of the upright shape of the speaker, it’s also less balanced than speakers that are shorter with a wider base, and therefore easier to knock over.Overall, it’s a good speaker. If you value sound quality more than battery life, I would recommend it. With that said, I got it during the Bose sale and wouldn’t pay full price for it.

I bought this speaker for my husband to use in his garage workshop and he loves it. The sound quality is excellent and the battery lasted about 8 hours which is perfect for day to day use. The rubberised covering is very rugged which is great for the environment it's being used in. The controls are easy to use and it linked easily via bluetooth to my husband's mobile. We would definitely recommend this speaker

bose souldlink color II - the sound quality is way better than most single driver speaker in that price range.The design and user interface is simple, so easier to use.the look is very low key, this is in line with the idea of merge into the ambient. I do believe that people appreciate that indeed.As I have many bose products, this entry level speaker is a good addition to let me enjoy the radio and pop music anywhere.

I think I have been in a time warp. I don’t know why I had not purchased this sooner. A game changer.I’ve previous bought cheaper version that only last 2-6 months.It’s still early days with this one. The sound quality is perfect. Not too bassy or tinny. The Encanto sound track really comes as live when played through this. We have a b and o system in the car and the sound quality is very similar, obviously on a smaller scale.One of the best birthday money buys I’ve made in a long time.