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Bose - SoundLink Home Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Cool Gray
Average customer rating
4.6
(121 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 121 reviews
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Bose - SoundLink Home Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Cool Gray
Customer Rating
3
Quality BOSE Sound, Disappointed no WIFI
on October 9, 2024
Posted by: KTD824
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
The style of the new SoundLink speaker is smooth. Lines are stylish and it blends into the room decor quite well. Connecting via Bluetooth to the SoundLink is smooth and easy. Sound quality is great. Enjoy the rich bass.
Two Key Disappointments:
- No WIFI: Hard to believe a speaker in this space wouldn’t have WIFI and Bluetooth. Both are essential.
- BOSE App: Make the speaker compatible with the BOSE app for EQ and other settings.
Two Key Disappointments:
- No WIFI: Hard to believe a speaker in this space wouldn’t have WIFI and Bluetooth. Both are essential.
- BOSE App: Make the speaker compatible with the BOSE app for EQ and other settings.
Response from bose.comBy Jeff, Customer Support, October 14, 2024
Thanks for your feedback regarding the SoundLink Home Speaker! It's nice to hear you were impressed by the design of this model, and I'm glad you found connecting the speaker smooth and easy.
I appreciate your comments regarding it lacking WiFi; this isn't a 'smart speaker' and so WiFi is not needed. It also does not require apps such as Bose Connect or the Bose app to function as all functionality offered by the speaker can be initiated via the on-board controls and your smartphone's Bluetooth Settings.
Thanks again for your review. Should you need any assistance with using your speaker, our team are here to help! https://bose.life/3ET4mCs.
Jeff - Customer Support
I appreciate your comments regarding it lacking WiFi; this isn't a 'smart speaker' and so WiFi is not needed. It also does not require apps such as Bose Connect or the Bose app to function as all functionality offered by the speaker can be initiated via the on-board controls and your smartphone's Bluetooth Settings.
Thanks again for your review. Should you need any assistance with using your speaker, our team are here to help! https://bose.life/3ET4mCs.
Jeff - Customer Support
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome sound
on October 9, 2024
Posted by: Ngreen
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
I’ve only had this speaker 3 weeks and loving it already! First impression is awesome sound. I tried the speaker in a large warehouse and the music did not echo, the sound was clear and the bass was bumping. Only down side is I have a SoundLink flex and a SoudLink Revolve that I can use the Bose music/connect app and pair them together to make surround sound style with the 2 speakers. I can’t get SoundLink Home speaker to connect and do the same thing.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Sleek design and unmatched listening experience
on October 9, 2024
Posted by: Scott
Gender:Male
Length of ownership:1 month
I am loving these new Soundlink Home speakers! The first thing that caught my eye was the design, it's a fantastic fusion of retro and modern aesthetics that would complement any room. Sound wise, they deliver, greatly.
Compared to my SoundLink Flex, I felt the audio was notably cleaner and more defined, especially in midrange. When pairing two of the speakers in stereo mode, the full surround sound experience was truly impressive. One of the best in my opinion from Bose’s portable speaker lines.
I did run into one hiccup… for some reason, I couldn't connect the speakers to the Bose Connect app. I'm not sure what the issue was, but it's something to note.
Overall, though, the Bose Soundlink Home speakers have been a great addition to my home and ever growing Bose collection. The combination of stylish design, excellent sound quality, and the immersive stereo mode makes for a fantastic listening experience. Despite the app connectivity issue, I'm still very happy with these speakers and would definitely recommend them.
Overall, though, the Bose Soundlink Home speakers have been a great addition to my home and ever growing Bose collection. The combination of stylish design, excellent sound quality, and the immersive stereo mode makes for a fantastic listening experience. Despite the app connectivity issue, I'm still very happy with these speakers and would definitely recommend them.
Response from bose.comBy Jeff, Customer Support, October 14, 2024
Hi Scott, thanks for your feedback on the SoundLink Home Speaker! It's great to hear you were impressed by the design and sound quality.
With regard to your problem using the speaker with our Connect app, please note the speaker is not compatible with Bose Connect or the Bose app. You can use the standard Bluetooth Settings on your phone to manage the Bluetooth pairing for the speaker.
Jeff - Customer Support
With regard to your problem using the speaker with our Connect app, please note the speaker is not compatible with Bose Connect or the Bose app. You can use the standard Bluetooth Settings on your phone to manage the Bluetooth pairing for the speaker.
Jeff - Customer Support
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Sleek & Powerful!
on October 8, 2024
Posted by: BBYBose
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 month
This may be one of my favorite products from Bose. The design is so sleek and the speaker itself can blend in with any apartment or aesthetic. This little guy packs a powerful music punch, the sound reaches and everything comes across clear. The design is new and innovative compared to current Bose products which makes it fresh and exciting. I think I would still use my SoundLink Flex for outdoor/pool activity, but this guy will definitely stay inside but it honestly competes with my TV soundbar for pure sound.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful and Modern
on October 7, 2024
Posted by: Mary
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 week
I've had my Bose Soundlink Home speakers for a couple of weeks now and I really love them! The setup was really easy. I didn't need to use the Bose Connect app (I'm an android user) which sometimes can be wonky for me. I listened to music while I cleaned the kitchen and noticed that the sound was clear and sounded "closer" than usual. I usually listen on a Soundlink Flex, but this speaker sounded more robust. The music, podcasts and books I listened to just sounded closer to me somehow. Sounds were clear and smooth. I have paired my two Soundlink Home speakers together to get stereo sound and I love it! I put one in my family room and one in the kitchen - the rooms are open to each other with high ceilings. These mighty little speakers really fill the room. The music sounds rich and clean. I like to listen to cello music while I'm working and the bass sounded full, the way I like it. My husband also used stereo mode to listen to his music - metal and classic rock. He said he preferred a little more bass but that was the only thing he would change. Our living area (kitchen, eating area, family room) has tall ceilings but the footprint of our family room doesn't leave much room for large speakers so these really fit the room and the aesthetic. The polished look of these speakers blends in well with the look of our home. In fact, if Bose came out with a brass/gold version I would quickly buy it! When moving the speaker I noticed that I tended to pick it up by putting my hand in the space between the frame and the speaker because I didn't want to put fingerprints on the cloth or the metal. You can really pick it up easily but I like things to stay looking pristine. I really appreciate the little details that Bose put into this speaker, not only the modern look, but the bottom of the speaker has a rectangle of silicone with little feet that make putting it anywhere stress free because it won't scratch your furniture and you don't have to worry about hurting the nice metal frame of the speaker. These thoughtful touches go a long way with me. These speakers really fit the bill for my home and family, we are going to get a lot of enjoyment out of them for a long time!
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
Bass AND Style!!
on October 7, 2024
Posted by: taschwartz
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 week
Looking for a speaker that can deliver Bose's amazing sound AND look sleek and stylish? Look no further! Soundlink Home has it all. My son loves to jam kid songs, while I like to jam songs with some good bass. Either way, our music sounds great!! And I absolutely love the new stylish look! Whether it's sitting on the TV stand, kitchen counter or on a nice display shelf, it looks amazing! I could even see someone wondering if its a speaker upon first glance. My one and only con on the Soundlink Home is that it will not link up to any other previous Soundlink speaker, but only with another Soundlink Home in stereo mode. All in all, if you are looking for a great quality speaker with great new looks, I highly recommend this speaker!!
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
5
This Speaker Rocks!
on October 6, 2024
Posted by: Mindy
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 week
I love this Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker! It sounds and looks amazing. The Bluetooth range is the best I've ever seen and i have yet to drain the battery.
The Sound
I'm in my late fifties with very ecclectic taste in music. I used this speaker to listen to a variety of music including Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand, Styx, Chicago, Led Zepplin and Chris Stapleton as weak as a few movies. It sounds great in every room of my house. The sound is rich, full and fills any room. I wasn't impressed with the sound at a very low volume in my office, but at every other level, the sound is impressive!
I'm in my late fifties with very ecclectic taste in music. I used this speaker to listen to a variety of music including Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand, Styx, Chicago, Led Zepplin and Chris Stapleton as weak as a few movies. It sounds great in every room of my house. The sound is rich, full and fills any room. I wasn't impressed with the sound at a very low volume in my office, but at every other level, the sound is impressive!
The Look
I have the light silver and it fits right in any room. It's sleek, modern look compliments any decor without standing out, unless you want it to.
I have the light silver and it fits right in any room. It's sleek, modern look compliments any decor without standing out, unless you want it to.
Bluetooth
This has the best Bluetooth range of any device that I have. I went upstairs without realizing that the speaker was still on and my husband couldn't figure out why the speaker was playing.
This has the best Bluetooth range of any device that I have. I went upstairs without realizing that the speaker was still on and my husband couldn't figure out why the speaker was playing.
Battery
The battery lasts forever! I have used this speaker for hours this week and have yet to drain the battery. When i received it, the battery life was 60% and after a half hour of charging, the battery was full. I used it for several hours for a few days in a row when i realized the battery life was still at 80% so i tracked my usage. I turned it on when it was at 80%, I listened for 4 hours and it went down to 60%, 3 hours later it was at 40%.
The battery lasts forever! I have used this speaker for hours this week and have yet to drain the battery. When i received it, the battery life was 60% and after a half hour of charging, the battery was full. I used it for several hours for a few days in a row when i realized the battery life was still at 80% so i tracked my usage. I turned it on when it was at 80%, I listened for 4 hours and it went down to 60%, 3 hours later it was at 40%.
I highly recommend this speaker to anyone looking for a versatile home speaker. If it wasn't so portable, I would buy one for every room. I still prefer my SoundLink Flex for on the go use as it is waterproof and lighter than this one.
Written by a customer while visiting bose.com
Customer Rating
4
Clear Crisp Sound
on October 6, 2024
Posted by: KDL
Gender:Female
Length of ownership:1 week
This little speaker packs an incredibly clear and clean sound. I have a number of Bose bluetooth speakers and the brightness of the treble on this one blows me away. This speaker is perfect for vocal and instrumental music. If you are after the bumpin' bass in a small, portable, bluetooth speaker, I prefer the Bose SoundLink Revolve. It provides big sound for such a small speaker and easily fills our living room. It also has a sleek modern look to it.
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