Bose® SoundDock® Series II Digital Music System

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sound, too pricey

    • Written by from San Diego

    I bought it and loved it. Found no problems with it until I tried to use my iPod Touch's apps. I have an ambiance program to play sounds as I sleep as well as the new Sirius XM Online App. Looks like the docks shuts itself off after 30 minutes of not playing "iPod Music" rather than detecting sound/music period. So any apps running isn't detected by the dock and it shuts off after 30 minutes. I don't like this and wish I could get another dock.

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Great sound but...

    • Written by from Plymouth

    Great sound, but a pity it will not charge the iphone/iPod when in dock. Pity too that it will not work with earlier Ipods

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    BOSE SoundDock 2 + IPhone 3G + latest GreenDay album

    • Written by from Singapore

    Awesome bass quality and guarantee it will rock your world

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Sheer BOSE Brilliance

    • Written by from Wigan

    Got this with a touch but didnt get on with it.
    Swapped for 120gb classic and am now in heaven.
    Got a pair of bose speakers about 20 years ago, still great sound so knew this was gonna be quality.
    Sound is great, set eq to ROCK for best sound but really doesnt matter, small footprint big sound. Who needs floor shaker speakers, a pair going cheap on ebay.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Fab Speaker

    • Written by from Melbourne

    This is quite possible the best purchase I have ever made, I have taken it away on holidays with me to have tunes ready to go, as well as using in the home. The sound quality is nothing short of brilliant and it charges at the same time, so even when playing music all night, it is ready to go to the Gym the next afternoon! I love it! Worth every cent!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Bose SoundDock II

    • Written by from Bridgwater

    Okay, I confess I am a Bose fan, so this review is, right from the start, totally biased. There are good reasons for being a Bose fan: they produce systems which are both delightful to the ears and the eyes. The SoundDock II is a perfect companion for the ipod/iphone, producing a rich warm tone with a good base and solid treble. The speakers are expensive at £220 but the quality will be appreciated for a long time to come.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Fit for purpose

    • Written by from LONDON

    I always believe in sound systems you pay for what you get. Yes it is expensive but for a single module the range of sound and the quality is stunning. I have had mine over a year now and charge my i-pod touch through it so I don't understand the previous reviewers difficulty. I love digital radio and play my radio through the speaker too.

    In essence if you want a simple high quality sound in a small home office (or bedroom) as I do and with the added bonus of being able to take it into the garden or on a picnic or by the pool this is for you. Fit for the purpose it was designed for.

    41 of 42 people found this useful

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    A Good Solid Performer!

    • Written by from WORTHING

    The sound from this dock is relatively good considering it's size. The design is fantastic and the remote is nice, the sound is good overall, although, don't expect a lot off bass. My only problem with the sound is that it doesn't really hit the low notes at all, but it is small, so you can't be picky. My other problem is the price, I think it is a little much considring how other companies have something that sounds as good at a lower price, but the Bose is nice and easy to set up though, so I can't really complain there either.

    If you are looking for a bedroom type iPod dock that will impress your mates with a very loud sound, this is the one for you!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Expensive, but worth every penny

    • Written by from Birmingham

    I had just brought my first ipod with this, and i can safely say that this is the loudest and best quality sound device i have in the house...
    It was quick and easy to use, just plug in your ipod and off u go. The sound is of the highest quality even at the loudest volumes. On the subject of volume, this music system will blow u away at 70% volume, never mind full volume.
    It is expensive, but without a doudt worth every penny.
    A well deserved 5 stars, could not find anything wrong with the product, or the remote control it comes with.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    bose great but apple poor

    • Written by from torquay

    used bose docking station with nano and it was great.Just bought i touch but it is incompatable with bose with regard to charging,So i touch has to be returned.Why isnt there a clear warning that the i touch will not charge on the bose system??

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    You get what you pay for. Brilliant!

    • Written by from UXBRIDGE

    If you're unsure about forking out over £200 for this unit, do what I did. Go along to John Lewis, or another store that has it on display, with your iPod in your pocket, dock your iPod into the display unit and have a play with it. Simple! You will not be disappointed. The sound quality is the best I've ever heard from a portable unit of this size. I am discovering sounds from tracks which were produced decades ago which I have never noticed before. I would like to be able to turn up the volume a bit further than I do, but as I live in a terraced house with cardboard walls, I have to consider the neighbours. For my enjoyment though, this is the DB. I was considering the Zeppelin, but the Bose is better on so many levels.
    Still having a bit of trouble mastering the use of the remote control track-finder facility. Maybe it's just my age!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    FANTASTIC

    • Written by from Sugar Land

    I bought this as a gift for my husband and he absolutley loves it. The sound quality is great. Everyone who visits has commented on the amazing sound quality and compact size of the dock. It is very user friendly. We are very happy with our purchase and would not hesitate to make a recomendation.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic sound! - Minor glitches

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    I have had this system for 1 year now, and i am yet to find a better sounding system for the money - It sounds fantastic!- The only minor floor with the dock is the volume adjustment buttons on the side sometimes don't work. Over all this is a great sounding system for the money - I highly recommend it.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Popping with iphone 3G

    • Written by from zaragoza

    It was working very good with my old iphone 2 G now with my new 3G Is an absolut disaster. Popping every 5 minutes

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    returned 2

    • Written by from Lynchburg

    i have new ipod touch. the bose charged my phone and had great sound. took ipod off dock and later placed it back on dock-- it did not work at all!!! i tried the trouble shooting suggestions but still did not work. returned and brought another one home. same thing happened. i have just ordered the jbl 200id to try out.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Two Years and Still Loving It

    • Written by from Chester

    Our experience with our Bose Sound Dock has been very good. We have not experienced the problems described in a few of the reviews written here. We are two years into ownership and are as satisfied with our sound dock as we could be. Actually quite amazed at how long the battery will still play after a charge and always appreciate how it leaves our ipods and iphones charged when we are done with the sound dock. Quality of sound is quite amazing for such a small box. Get one soon.

    51 of 56 people found this useful

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Dock and Rock

    • Written by from Richmond

    I was astonished something so small could sound so big and fill a room with such quality of sound. My only complaint is that the remote occaisionaly falters. Shame.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Bose sound dock is dissapointing

    • Written by from Walnut Creek

    I would not buy another one. I am on my second one. The plug in the back of this player is somehow defective. If you move it around too much it falls out and cannot be plugged back in, rendering it useless!!! I have tried to fix it, but it eventually falls out again. If it was made to stay in permanently it might work better. I am disappointed and will not buy another.

    73 of 97 people found this useful

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    INCREDIBLE

    • Written by from thornhill

    I got my bose soundock about 2-3 years ago and i have only had to take it in for repairs ONCE. it is fantastic. the sound quality is great. its not very compact but i dont think its meant to be moved around a lot. but 10/10 forsure

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY

    • Written by from East Stroudsburg

    That's right! Do not waste your money on this system. First it started with a poping sound, the next day after playing for about 20 minutes it died.

    Reputation doesn't mean anything for Bose anymore.

    It's just a waste of money and time.

    54 of 89 people found this useful

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