(credit: BOSE) BOSE SoundLink Wireless Mobile Speaker | from US$299.95 | www.bose.com
the portable audio market is an expansive one and thus almost every audio equipment maker out there are putting their stake in it. BOSE is no exception, albeit being a little wee late but nevertheless, their latest offering by the way of SoundLink Wireless Mobile Speaker looks like a seller. first off, it bears a clean, minimalist design that harkens back to the 70s’ small audio equipment’s design and instead of AirPlay, it is equipped with Bluetooth connectivity that enables users to stream audio wirelessly from virtually any Bluetooth-enabled devices to it. if you know BOSE, you will know specifications are not something they tout about but rather, they wants you to hear for yourself. however, judging from its track record, it is of little surprise that BOSE pays such close attention to details in both aesthetic and audio design.
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four small drivers and combine with dual opposing passive radiators surrounded by “waffle” provides the system with a deep, distortion and vibration-free sound reproduction. the SoundLink even sports a built-in cover that not only protects the system but also doubles as a stand for the system, and when the cover is closed, it shuts off the system at the same time. a la-Apple Smart Cover thing. a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack gives it enough juice for up to 8-hours of audio streaming. the BOSE SoundLink Wireless Mobile Speaker comes in choice of two finishes, black that comes with a dark gray nylon cover ($299.95) or the silver that comes with a dark brown leather ($349.95). other cover colors in either nylon ($29.95 ea.) or leather ($49.95 ea.) are available as optional accessories.
BOSE via TechCrunch
