Bose SoundDock digital music system for iPod (White) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Bose
Category: CE
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $209.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  135 reviews
Color: White*
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: 35703
Model: 35703
UPC: 017817357708
EAN: 0017817357708
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Renowned Bose performance from your iPod | | • | Compatible with iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod with color display, iPod with video | | • | Docking cradle charges the iPod as it plays, with no cables or adapters | | • | Credit card-sized remote controls volume and basic iPod functions |
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Product Description
The Bose?? SoundDock?? digital music system was specifically designed to expand and enhance your enjoyment of the music stored on your iPod. Just slip it into the docking cradle for the sound quality your favorite songs deserve. The iPod charges as it plays, so you enjoy music without interruption. Its sleek, slender design, in White or Black, fits almost any room's d??cor. And the included remote lets you control the SoundDock system from across the room. Enjoy the songs on your iPod like never before. The SoundDock system is designed to play your favorite tracks with crisp clarity, allowing you to discover subtleties in your music that used to simmer beneath the surface. A host of proprietary technologies adds vitality and realism to your tracks. With Bose proprietary acoustic design, you enjoy a full, rich sound that's greater than you'd expect from a system this small. The SoundDock system is easy to operate. Just plug it in, pop in your iPod and play. Your iPod works as long as it has a dock connector on the bottom. There are no extra wires or adapters. The remote allows you to control your music at the push of a button. And a stylish, sophisticated look means it can be the center of attention or blend in wherever you place it. The SoundDock system and your iPod share a commitment to simplicity, quality and above all, music. Now just introduce them and watch this pair become best friends.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 130 more reviews...
 Best sound in a stand alone system. January 30, 2005
565 out of 578 found this review helpful
Between my wife and myself we own a JBL On stage, an InMotion IM3 and this Bose SoundDock. They each have their advantages and purposes:
The Bose SoundDock has, by far, the best sound of all three: Absolutely beautiful, clear and rich, with powerful base. Note that it's too big to easily throw in your suitcase for a 2 week vacation, but is small enough to easily move between rooms. If you want great sound, are OK with generally leaving this home, and are OK with the price, this is the one to get. IMO the remote is just the best for these kinds of systems: It has an instant off button that will turn off your iPod backlight and screen while it continues to charge (this issue is a bit of a hassle on the other systems), as well as buttons for next/previous track (or scan within track) and volume control.
The InMotion IM3 is the only one I have which will play on batteries, is extremely portable and includes a decent remote. It's the most cost effective and portable of the three, and it has really decent sound.
The JBL On Stage is a nice compromise. The sound is quite noticeably better than the InMotion, most significantly in the low end. For a very small room, this unit is so good that you might not miss the Bose. It's small and light, so it's very portable, but unfortunately does NOT play on batteries, and has no remote. Note, we did have a problem with this unit as others have described (don't put your iPod in its cradle while the sound-stage is powered on.) It went bonkers, and the nice people at the apple store replaced it on the spot. No problems since. If you want this kind of portability and sound but feel you need a remote, you can buy the $50 navipod remote, which works with the on-stage for switching tracks. (It works with volume too but not if you put your ipod in the dock cradle, instead you'd need to use the on-stage's separate audio cable.)
I think one could be happy with any of these, depending on their usage and need for portability.
Pete
Best iPod Speakers out there January 24, 2005
253 out of 266 found this review helpful
I did my own field review of all Apple iPod speakers (inMotions, JBL, etc)
Sound quality wise, the Bose clearly outperformed all other speakers
However, this unit is pretty big, so for portability, I wouldn't recommend it, in comparison to many others
However, if you're looking for a stereo replacement, then look no further - this unit will provide you with sound that rivals most stereos
The price is pretty high, but if you're big on music, then its well worth it
Despite user complaints, I have found the remote to work pretty well
And yes - iPod Minis work great in this thing
Great Sound, Simple Design December 10, 2004
24 out of 26 found this review helpful
This is a simple docking station for your iPod (mini or older version)with amazing sound! I walked into a Bose store and this thing was playing and I was expecting some serious speaker set-up and instead found this simple, relatively inexpensive item (Bose had for $299). It's an amazing "accessory" for your iPod and worth every penny! I'm so relieved...I'm selling my huge CD player now with it's 5 mini speakers and replacing it with this. Makes intelligent use of your iPod investment.
Comparison to Apple speakers March 21, 2006
24 out of 26 found this review helpful
I listened to both at Apple store, and felt I needed a better test at home. So I bought both Bose and Apple. My report? Bose sounds a little richer, fuller. Apple has more user control capabilities to tune the sound for more bass, classic, jazz, etc. although none of these seemed to do much. Bottom line, both are good. I moved the Bose to my wife cuz she can't deal with making different settings, I kept the Apple so I could try a few changes in the settings and it was a bit louder and almost equalled the Bose in quality. If my wife told me to swap 'em, I'd be fine with that too. Slight preference for Apple controls and using ipod displays, slight preference for Bose sound richness. Uh, Bose does take up less desk top space. Sorry if I can't tell you that I have a definite pick, but it's a slight edge to the Apple for me (controls, visibility of what's playing) versus a slight sound advantage to Bose. Oh, should all our choices be so good.
Epiphany August 8, 2005
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
I've read the reviews, I've gone to Fry's and stared at it, played with it, turned it up to full volume, and generally tried to justify the cost. Of course, in the end I bought it and I don't regret it.
Pro's:
The sound is great. It's on par with anything I've listened to stereo-wise
The volume is sufficient. It'll make my ears ring. I can hear it clearly throughout the house (1,600 sq-ft) at half volume
The epiphany is that I can finally use the alarm clock function in the ipod, and I can certainly hear it in the bedroom from the living room.
The powersupply is a transformer, but the transformer isn't at the plug where it would grab two spaces from a power-strip. It's like a laptop powersupply. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Stereo separation is very good. You'd think that since the speakers are so close together that you'd lose the stereo separation, but you don't.
Small enough to fit anywhere and easily transported.
Cons:
Wish it could also run on batteries, but at the volume this thing can crank out, it would probably suck 'em down quickly.
But mostly I wish it had some kind of alternate audio input. As it is, it is a dedicated ipod-only device. Someday the ipod will croak and hopefully Apple will continue with this form factor so as not to make it obsolete too soon. Plus, I would love to run my TV through it.
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