Bose SoundDock II

414 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 9 expert reviews and 405 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 74/100 and users rate it 88/100. The average review date is Sep 17, 2010. We have compared these reviews to 13025 reviews from other iPod Docking Speakers. The alaScore™ for this product is 89/100 = Very good. Last update: May 21, 2013.

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Expert review by: HomeTheaterReview.com (hometheaterreview.com)

Bose SoundDock II Reviewed

You thought Bose was going to sit on the sidelines through the iPod boom? Not a chance. The loudspeaker giant has jumped right in the game with the Bose SoundDock II which is powered front and center by an Apple iPod....

The SoundDock II offers good build quality with minimalist cosmetics ; The SoundDock II sounds good right out of the box, making it perfect for most users ; The SoundDock will accommodate most past and current iPod and iPhone models, a...

The SoundDock II offers a pleasing but relatively inaccurate sonic portrayal, with limited dynamics, exaggerated bass and a compact soundstage ; The SoundDock II does not provide bass or treble controls, making sonic fine-tuning impossible ; The power...

The Bose SoundDock II offers a solid combination of build quality, convenience, compatibility and sound quality, although not in proportions that are for everyone. Its sonic shortcomings may not bother most, especially in light of its easy operation,...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by: Jeremy Horwitz (ilounge.com)

Review: Bose SoundDock Series II

Four years later, the world of iPod speakers has changed a lot. Now there are hundreds of all-in-one speaker systems, sold in different colors, shapes, and sizes, each with slightly different sound signatures and features. Most of them were...

Despite occasional speed bumps in Apple's release of new iPods and iPhones, there's no doubt in our minds that the company has continued to seriously push both technology and design forward-so much so that four-year-old products such as the original...

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review by: talaki3 (tigerdirect.com)

You get what you pay for

This is the fifth Bose product in my family. First in my house. It's amazing. Sound is on par with wave radios.

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: Jasonmr10 (bestbuy.com)

Another astonishing product from Bose

As a proud owner of the Bose Wave System, and the Bose SoundDock 10, I decided to invest in the Bose SoundDock Series II, and what a great investment it is. The sound quality is excellent and so was the price. The SoundDock 10 has even better sound,...

Small Size, BIG Sound

Not a thing

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: Liss (amazon.com)

liss esposito

I am very satisfied and happy because the product arrived just in time, attention and speed was great, I highly recommend them. thanks

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: alex (amazon.com)

Great sound

We bought this docking station to replace an older one that no longer works. Great sound, I'd buy it a third time.

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: Karen Kessel (amazon.com)

Great sound

Perfect for my ipod tunes, but I didn't read the description correctly, as I thought they had a battery option. NOT. So, must always find a place to plug it in. Guess rocking out to great tunes in the garden will have to wait until I can afford the...

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: DEnnis (jr.com)

Bose SoundDock Series II

Excellent quality, quick delivery.

Easy To Transport","Great Sound","Stylish

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: Jennifer Koutouras "j.koutouras" (amazon.com)

Good product

We use this dock quite often, and it is convenient and works well. I would say the sound quality is not perfect, but good enough for our needs.

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: JCaz (amazon.com)

Almost perfect

Great sound & look. I just wish I had more control over the music selection. It seems to shuffle the music regardless of genres.

Nov, 2012

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Product Specifications

The SoundDock Series II digital music system inherits all the award-winning traits of its predecessor, with sleek styling and additional features. If you want a proven performer for at-home iPod listening, the iPod speaker system now has even more to offer.The original SoundDock digital music system enabled you and friends to share your iPod tracks in Bose sound. The enjoyment continues with this next-generation SoundDock system. Just slip your compatible iPod or iPhone into the iPod docking station and bring your favorite songs to life. Hear subtleties you may never have noticed from tunes you thought you knew by heart. Bose proprietary acoustic design delivers performance greater than you'd expect from an iPod speaker system this small.