Bose SoundDock Series II Digital Music System for iPod (Black)
I bought this about 8 months ago and love it superb sound for my bedroom (med / lg space) Very easy to use But WARNING: It does not fit the new 4th Gen iPod Touch nor the newest iPhone DO NOT Force it on or you will break the SoundDock Either or your iPod (the iPod Likely). I have previous iPods I can transfer new music to play to Them. But do Check The Compatibility Chart. It's a great product in Spite of this problem.I can adjust, but only if your iPod is the newest Touch or iPhone. Do not Buy It If you own iPod models discussed earlier, it's room-filling sound is great.
UPDATE: 29 November 2010The SendStation Dock Extender (available here on Amazon) will get you back up and running with the combination of iPod Touch 4th gen Bose SoundDock II and SoundDock 10. These Bose speakers are pricey investments and Were compatible with iPod Touch up to the newest. Best I can figure, the angle of the docking mechanism was changed by Apple to Accommodate the thin form. The SoundDocks do not fit the new angle and if forced will break your new Touch. These two are still compatible with Bose SoundDocks previous iPods. For some reason the Portable is not an issue.
The SendStation Dock Extender allows the 4th gen (and all previous models) to charge and play With Both the Sound Dock II and SoundDock 10.
Bose. If you are listening, this is a no re-engineering solution Involving Possible "good-will" with inclusion of new Purchases Either Of These SoundDock models (II and 10)
Apple. If you are listening, I checked in a number of retail stores where you stock your Both Of These models and the floor staff were clueless That the new iPod Touch does not work with Bose SoundDocks II or 10 Stocking the extender is the answer to a "Happy Customer" experience. As opposed to the return of the speakers and the broken iPod.
I am so pleased with this solution so I do not have to juggle my music all around, back to older iPod models in order to use my speakersThe Bose SoundDock has the Bose sound quality you would expect. It is a great way to play your iPod, just plug it into the dock and play. You do not have any control over bass and treble, just volume. The remote has a good feel to it and Responds well. There is a small green light That lights up in the dock Each time you press a remote button. Usually you will use the remote to change the volume, select the next or previous track and turn it on / off. The SoundDock Itself only has 2 buttons for volume up and down.The volume goes louder than I expected and I have never turned it up all the way, Even When the kids are playing Their iPods.
There Are A Few things They Could have improved ...... The power cord has the transformer built into the middle of the cord, it Should Have Been Built into the unit. The power cord plugs straight into the back of the SoundDock with a small round plug and it will come out raised easily if the unit is moved. The docking station is a seperate piece and That Is attached it moves around a little Which Makes it feel loose. Is not there an on / off switch on the unit, just the remote, so you have to turn off the IPOD or use the remote to turn off Them Both, or just pull out the iPod. My SoundDock was missing one of the stick on rubber feet on the bottom. I called Bose support and They mailed me one free.
Overall it's a great quality unit where it counts but Bose cut corners where on They Could the rest of it.
