I got this speaker as a Christmas present, and decided to take it skiing. One bump to many and the strap popped open, and the speaker was gone by the time I realized I'd lost it. The sound itself is fantastic, and as long as you don't try and use it for recreation, you won't regret buying it.
I've had this speaker for just under a year and a half (ordered Oct 2018). Bought for work - It has been in a shop environment for the majority of the time, so I will say it is probably fairly heavy use (like 6-10 hrs a day on the belt). This speaker has the best sound quality for the size and is quite rugged.
It would be a perfect 5 if not for the strap which broke at the clip and is no longer usable. If you are buying for work or heavy use be warned it might not last much more than a year.
Response from bose.comBy Tori Mae, Customer Support , December 19, 2019
Hey there,
I am so glad that your speaker is meeting your needs. I too agree that this little speaker is so very powerful and clear. I am sorry to see what has happened to the strap. Please do reach out to your local customer support team as there may be something we can do to help!
You can do this by clicking this link here: http://bose.life/globalsupport, selecting your region, scrolling to the bottom of the page, and selecting contact us. In some regions, you can also reach us via social media as well.
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