Bose SoundDock® Series III Digital Music System (with Lightning Connector)
Bose SoundDock® Series III Digital Music System (with Lightning Connector)
Product Information
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Overview
The Bose® SoundDock® Series III digital music system produces rich, room-filling music from any iPod or iPhone model with a Lightning connector. Its unique combination of small size and proven performance is the result of Bose's commitment to research and exclusive Bose technologies.
The SoundDock Series III system includes a remote that controls the system and basic functions of the iPod or iPhone. It even allows you to switch back and forth between playlists. The system also includes an auxiliary input that lets you easily connect other audio devices, such as another iPod. Simple to use, it offers dock-and-play capability and also charges your iPod or iPhone while it's docked.
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Highlights
- Proprietary acoustic design delivers a unique combination of small size and proven performance
- Convenient remote controls the system and basic iPod or iPhone functions, including playlist navigation
- Works with and charges iPhone and iPod models with Lightning connector
- Auxiliary input allows use with other audio devices
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Did you notice?
The remote controls the system and basic functions of the iPod or iPhone; it even lets you switch among playlists. -
Apple Recommends For
Experience rich, room-filling music from any iPod or iPhone model with a Lightning connector. -
What's in the Box?
- Bose SoundDock® Series III digital music system
- Remote control
- Power supply
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Tech Specs
- Speaker Configurations : 2.1
- Height : 6.625 in./16.83 cm
- Width : 12 in./30.48 cm
- Weight : 2700 g
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Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- Mfr. Part Number : 310583-1130
- UPC or EAN No. : 017817598132
Warranty
- Note : Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
- Warranty : One-year limited (For details, please visit http://www.bose.com/customer_service/owners/warranty/index); Apple is an authorized Bose dealer.
Compatibility
iPhone models
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iPhone 5
iPod models
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iPod nano 7th Generation
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iPod touch 5th Generation
Ratings & Reviews
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Absolutely wonderful sound!!
This is easily the best-sounding dock for my iPhone and iPod that I have heard, and I have heard several by other manufacturers th at are owned by friends/family. The music is full, rich and deep, no loss of highs or lows, and no "tinny" or mechanical aspect to the sound. Also,the ease of use along with the remote capabilities are exemplary, especially since my iPhone and iPod are both equipped with lightning connections; the remotes on other makers' products may not work well (if at all), even if using a pin-to-lightning adapter. Leave it to Bose to have the first lightning-equipped docks on the market. I am so happy with this Bose product that I have ordered another to keep in another area of the house. If you love music, why not use a product that makes your music sound wonderful?! Absolutely no complaints!! …
- Written by Sheila R from Clinton Township
27 of 28 people found this useful
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Surprisingly good
I have never been a big Bose fan, but I wanted a dock for my office so I could listen to Pandora, Songza, and iTunes. I've tried Bluetooth speakers (such as Jawbone) and have been underwhelmed by the sound quality. Ditto with some all-in-one systems from Polk and Creative.
So I reluctantly purchased this system and it actually sounds very good for what it is. This is not designed to drive a large room but it does offer very good sound for the money. Easy to use with the iPhone 5 and the included remote is a nice bonus. …- Written by David K from SHAKOPEE
17 of 17 people found this useful
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Not Bad
Sound quality is consistent with other Bose docks. I listen to mostly heavy metal and if I had to nitpick I'd say that the bass is ever so slightly muffled and cymbals sound somewhat too tinny. Anything in the mid-range sounds great though. I'm still working on tweaking the EQ on my iPhone to see if I can get the sound exactly the way I want it.
The sound does fill a room quite nicely, and I can turn the volume up a bit and hear this thing almost anywhere in my house. My previous Klipsch dock sounded great up close, but volume seemed to diminish greatly once you started getting further away. Not so here. …- Written by James K from Springfield
16 of 18 people found this useful
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great product with one major disadvantage for me :(
i just bought this dock a day ago with my first paycheck (i am 14) and i opened the box and realized that you have to have the doc k plugged into the mains for the dock to work :( which for me is a major bummer for me as i love to listen to music while moving around the house. I was also expecting a tad more bass from this dock but otherwise a great purchase. …
- Written by Sushil N from Ilford
3 of 7 people found this useful
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excellent
just got this dock. the sound is amazing. fills my room. same as the 2nd generation but now compatible with the iPhone 5. there is even an included AUX input for non-iPhone compatible devices …
- Written by aichao W from Vancouver
5 of 8 people found this useful
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Outstanding Sound
Bose has done a excellent job at producing a compact, aesthetically pleasing sound system that produces superior sound for small t o medium spaces. Throw in a well designed remote and the addition of a Lightening connector it's a near-perfect package. The only thing missing is a Lightning connector capable of docking both an iPhone and an iPad. …
- Written by Joseph Y from Eden Prairie
8 of 9 people found this useful
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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would this system work with iphone 4s
- Asked by Nancy K from Rogers
- Mar 17, 2013
Answer
Yes, through the aux. input. Just like you would connect to your car.
- Answered by David S from Shreveport
- Apr 2, 2013
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can i use it in europe? does it have 110-230V?
- Asked by Andreas K from Venice
- Apr 2, 2013
No answers yet
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Will the Bose Series III work with an older ipod(4-5 yrs)?
- Asked by Tom H from Ft. Myers
- Mar 20, 2013
Answer
No. You must have a Lightening connector on your device. Currently this is only for the iPad 4, iPad mini, iPhone 5, iPod touch 5 gen and a few others. …
- Answered by Eric R from New Dundee
- Apr 3, 2013
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Will this system work with IPhone 4G?
- Asked by Kathleen L from Scottsdale
- Jan 18, 2013
Answer
The SoundDock III is specifically designed for and equipped with a lightning connector, such as foun d on the new iPhone 5 and iPod 7th generation, and this makes the remote control and charging capabilities work perfectly if you have the newest Apple products. You may find that although docking products made with a 30 pin connector will work with the newer Apple products (if you use the 30-pin-to-lightning adapter or an auxilliary cable), the remote controls for those docking products may not work to full capability (or at all). So, if you have Apple products equipped with the new lightning connector, this SoundDock III is great. I have two of these SoundDock III, use them with my iPhone 5 and iPod 7th gen, and I love them!! They're the best music dock I have heard, bar none!! …
- Answered by Sheila R from Clinton Township
- Jan 25, 2013
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work with my ipad mimi?????
- Asked by Farid C
- Jan 26, 2013
Answer
Yes, this works with the Mini! We just bought our son the Mini for his birthday and he is always ste aling the Sound Dock 3 from my wife and I for charging and playing music. …
- Answered by Eric R from New Dundee
- Apr 3, 2013
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Will my I pad work with Bose sound dock series 3.if so how do I connect to it
- Asked by David M
- Jan 17, 2013
Answer
If you have an iPad 4 (lightning connector), yes it works. However, you have to remove a small black cap (very easy, can be placed back afterwards) in order to fit it. The only thing is that the IR sensor is then positioned behind the iPad, so you can't use the remote then. I use my BT keyboard to solve this issue.
Note: I see that your model no. corresponds to an iPad 2, so for you iPad it is not possible to connect it. …- Answered by Dick & Monique I
- Feb 19, 2013
