Bose - SoundLink Mini

I would always say Bose soundlink mini mk1 (not mk2!) - you can find it secondhand for about 80€, and it produces unbeatable sound, indoors and outdoors.

Was going to suggest Soundlink mini also. I have 2, the original, and the II.

Bose soundlink mini have had mine for almost a decade now still one of the most impressive small speakers

Here’s a vid of some public 404 action. Using a Bose Soundlink Mini 1. Great sound, zero latency or “power saver” silence. https://youtu.be/MkzghF33_JQ?si=9NvkJpmWQEnEnZOZ

Go get the w-king D20 for 250 it's the best! I have the bose soundlink mini and a bunch of other Bluetooth speakers and the D20 is the best 200w rms and it is portable...

I have the Bose bluetooth speaker and I love it. Great sound and bass https://www.amazon.com/Bose-SoundLink-Bluetooth-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00D5Q75RC

JBL Boombox 3 Wifi. A pair of Bose Soundlink Minis.

I love the soundlink mini. Much better than the flex and it’s under $200

This is true , I did some crazy experiment swapping the Bose mini passive radiators into the flex ( the passive radiators are of same form but a different design) though the passive radiators of the mini were much heavier than that of the flex.....result; the flex could barely drive them haha , I was expecting that the bigger speaker driver in the flex would be more capable of driving the mini's radiators but was surprised to see it couldn't and with my experience of speaker designs the conclusion is that the tiny Bose mini speakers have some tremendous power to be able to drive those radiators and also that Bose has been tuning down how deep the speakers can reach in terms of bass performance....the flex sounds clearer than the mini but the mini has deeper more powerful bass than the flex but the disadvantage of such heavy radiators is that at higher volumes the dsp will bloat/reduce the bass depth to prevent distortion , this is where the flex has the upper hand , the less heavy radiator will make for a better controlled bass response at higher volumes

Very happy with my bose sound link mini. Been going strong for 10+ years

Everyone will have their favorite. I know the first time hearing the Beats Pill, and the Bose SoundLink Mini, they were mind blowing to me. My go to "brick" speaker is the Soundcore Boost (2021 upgraded version). I like its confident bass output and the warm midrange and treble balance.

"Bose soundlink mini". It might cost bit more than most of small speakers but i assure tht this speaker pumps best sound n strongest bass. Ihad it for long time n its built quality is superb. I used to used big studio monitors but i got soundlink for mobility, this sound so good not much less, even vs studio monitors n u can carry around easy n get 2 for ultimate.

Soundfreaq Absolutely changed my “uppity” speaker-snob mind. Bose SoundLink Mini as well, to a certain extent. But I go back to early 2000s with my Logitech and Bose iPod sound docks. That was pretty revolutionary for me. I still have my Riva Turbo X from 2015 that sounds damned good for being 10 years old.

My Bose Soundlink mini has two speakers and is in stereo. But with the speakers are so close together to even matter.

I have the Bose Soundlink Mini and upgraded to a JBL Authentics. It's bigger but has great bass and plays loud enough to fill any room.

I’ve had the Bose Mini Sound Link for 11 years and at the time it was $99 at Costco but I think their price has increased since then. It sill works really well and holds a charge for hours. I’d check Costco for some other recommendations from here they tend to offer a slight discount.

my Bose Soundlink Mini has held up well for years. I’m not very hard on it but I shower everyday with it and travel with it thrown in bags.

FYI, mine stopped taking a charge after 5+ years. For under $40 was able to order and solder in a replacement battery.  Good as new.

These are like alien technology. So much sound from a small package. If you can still buy one definitely one of the best speakers made.

Same here barely holds a charge so gotta keep it plugged in for long use

The four I own are the Bose soundlink mini. Great sound for the size and take anywhere. The Harmon Kardon go+play 2. Really punchy sound and good separation. The Harmon Kardon go+play 3. More bass than "2" and a much smoother midrange. Can get plenty loud. The Vifa Oslo. Fantastic midrange and clarity. Probably my favorite all around that I own.

Skullcandy barrel, flip6, motion boom, zealot s67 (customized), bose soundlink mini, soundbot forgot the model, Skullcandy kilo

I have the mini and the roam. The bose has better bass and the Sonos has more clarity. So it’s up to you on what kind of music you play it with. For me if it’s more bass heavy music I use the mini. Both are very portable and the roam is lighter than the mini so roam is better for traveling. The one benefit of the roam though it can switch between Sonos network and Bluetooth. If you’re not planning to buy more sonos than that is not a benefit.

The bose isnt bad at all. There plenty out there that actually sound bad. Also its the only thing i've no latency issues or connection issues. Every jbl i've had has had Bluetooth issues, latency, and broken on me. With bose i've never had a single peice of equipment fail on me since my first acoustimass back in the day

I agree as well. I dont experience any distortion at max volumes. Can vary on audio sample quality as well.

I find the Bose to be most pleasing of anything available in the market and did not hear any distortion when testing it thoroughly - waiting for some discount on this side of the world before I buy it !

I have been finding this to be troublesome while hunting for a new speaker I have an oootz speaker that’s cheap and does the job as well as a old Bose one but most speakers being sold don’t have aux ):

I love JBL, but BOSE sounds cleaner and better by a fairly large margin.

Bose SoundLink. I have a iPhone 11. Smooth Wi-Fi connect. Great for room and shower use on the daily. Ambient sound in like a group setting.

I have to say that, for as much as I love the Bose speakers I own, battery drain is far more noticeable than with other brands I own. My Bang & Olufsen speakers have the absolute least battery drain while idle; JBL is great for power retention, too.

Idk if this is really the place for this question but I sorta like the JBL Bluetooth speakers. But I have a Bose portable one (surprisingly) that I really like too.

I compared Bose SoundLink, Jbl charge 5, Jbl flip 6, Soundcore Motion X600, Klipsch Nashville and HK luna. I chose Luna from all. The best balanced sound for this price range. I found JBL highs to harsh, bose pretty good but not so open , Klipsch missing any lows, and Soundcore...I liked it but when I listened side by side with Luna...well..I ended up with Luna :)

I've found that bang for buck if you don't need portability comes from soundbars with bluetooth subwoofers. You don't get portability, but they connect pretty easily and they're getting pretty cheap. You'll need to plug in to an outlet for the main unit and another outlet to power the sub. If you need portability, I've found the Bose soundlink sounds great at low volumes. I like the jbl xtreme 3 for big volume and outdoor activities, but it's not great at low volumes. Waterproof speakers lose some clarity at low volumes.

Bose soundlink is a good option. A little out of your price range, but worth checking out IMO.

Yeah, I have the old soundlink and I have no issues with it. I can only imagine the new version is the same if not better.

I have them. They’re cool to show off to your friends right up until the moment that you turn them on. They have zero depth, zero bass, and really aren’t that loud. My Bose SoundLink sounds 1000x better and is much louder. You’ll get better sound from just turning on your stereo and rolling down the windows. I was highly disappointed. I don’t have any connectivity issues like a lot of people. As soon as I drop the gate, it turns on and immediately starts playing music from my phone. I really wouldn’t spend the money unless you hear one in person and decide it’s worth it. Because it’s not.

Using an old Bose sound link Bluetooth speaker when I need more sound that the mini provides.

I’ve got a Bose Soundlink, worth every penny.

Flip 6 and Bose SoundLink are both excellent options, but for me personally, after owning both, I’ll go for the Bose. Deeper bass and clarity.

Bose Soundlink. I am notoriously bad about not taking care of things and them falling apart or breaking. These things are indestructible, provide bose sound and all three of mine link together despite the fact that my oldest one is 13 years old. I love them.