BoseSoundLink Max Portable Speaker, Large Waterproof Bluetooth Portable Sound Speaker, Up to 20 Hours of Battery Life, USB-C, Built-In 3.5 mm AUX Input, Black

I spent a while looking through reviews of comparable speakers and finally bit the bullet on this one.For audio I typically gravitate towards Sony, but was put of by the sheer size of the comparable speakers; for me, the priorities are sound quality (signature), portability (moving from room to room) and durability (something this expensive needs to last!).I am pleased to report this beauty ticks all boxes, and has exceeded expectations.Of most note is the sound signature; I tend to drive the speaker through a portable HIBY DAP player, and the pairing is excellent providing a wonderful layered sound. (Also have the option of driving a wired connection)Also worth noting the Bose app is brilliant - simple and effectiveThis one is an investment, and the build suggests it will stand the test of time.

Absolutely fantastic small speaker with a lot of bass. It is just as described, perfect for the garden which is what we purchased it for. Very easy to set up. From the weight you can tell its great quality & its nice & compact to move it around. Beautiful sound.I would very highly recommend this speaker if you want a small portable speaker with a great sound.

I bought this because the Sonos speaker I bought some time ago disappoints. This is smaller but the sound quality is very much better - as ‘What Hifi?’ Recommends, I’ve turned the bass down a bit (I listen mainly to Classical and Spoken Word). If you are a bass fiend, this won’t disappoint. The sound is full and rich, clear in the treble. The volume is awesome; it fills my high-ceilinged Victorian rooms without trying.About the size and weight of a housebrick, it is solid and waterproof. The handle makes it easily portable. Very easy to pair with ipad.I’m delighted by this. Am tempted to buy another one so I can pair them for stereo.

Beautifully made. Nice simple quality design rather other speakers which look like a tacky disco box.Sound is epic. Huge base. You’ll need to turn it down with the eq in the companion app.App is ok, limited but that’s all you need. Option of being able to pair 2 for even bigger sound but I don’t think you’ll need too.I had a SoundLink mini before which epic but this is 3 times louder.Battery is great and you can even charge your phone from it.Is it worth £400 at release last year? No. But you’ll find them for £300 here on Amazon on prime days and that is a good price for what you’re getting.I also love the fact that it’s waterproof dust proof and impact proof and you link it to your Bose home system if you have one.

I bought this to replace a Bose SoundTouch 30 speaker which was much too large for what I need it for nowadays - mostly as a desktop speaker when working from home.This is a solid, weighty and well made speaker, with a sound that very nearly matches the quality of the SoundTouch speaker - perhaps lacking a little of the warmth, but still very detailed. I mostly listen to "classical" music and BBC Radio 4, and very impressed with the virtual soundstage and clarity. I find the EQ perfect and not too bass heavy, but the EQ option via the app works well if you need it.My only cons are: I wish there was a way to turn off the 'on' sound. Can't it just turn on without the announcement? And the volume increments need to be more nuanced - there's a huge leap in volume from just one notch! It's often difficult to get it at just the right volume.

So. I started to panic once I ordered when I noticed from Amazon “frequently returned items” Well. No need to worry. Yes £300 is a lot of money but first party over and I have no regrets. In fact I’m going to buy another as you can easily link two for stereo or party mode. Worth the money. Recommend

Simply amazing . Deep rich sound from a small object . An engineering marvel . And it looks so stylish too . Very cool

Amazing sound!!Easy set upCharge lasts very wellSturdy