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Bose SoundTouch 30 Series II

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3.8 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
We tested the Bose SoundTouch 30, a premium, powerful connected speaker with Waveguide technology.Read more
The 3rd generation SoundTouch 30 was a solid performer in 2016 - how does fare it two years later?Read more
Bose SoundTouch 30 (Speaker): 2.1 out of 5 stars from 8 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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Pros

  • stronger and more reliable
  • super high speed internet and have other devices that work perfectly
  • great speaker with a powerful sound

Cons

  • the LCD display in the centre of the mesh looks outdated
  • speaker bulky
  • it's also very heavy
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Bose SoundTouch 30 Series II - Pros & Cons

Bose SoundTouch 30 Series II

Pros

  • stronger and more reliable
  • super high speed internet and have other devices that work perfectly
  • great speaker with a powerful sound
  • Each voice was clear and resonated appropriately
  • versatility
  • features
  • and performance
  • understated design will complement most decor
  • understated design and premium sound quality
  • The OLED display is crisp and clear and does a good job of showing key
  • supports Alexa integration and has a dedicated Skill associated

Cons

  • the LCD display in the centre of the mesh looks outdated
  • speaker bulky
  • it's also very heavy
  • slight coarseness to treble frequencies and hardness at louder
  • lack of WAV and FLAC support
  • the speakers are removed and then reconnected to the wifi network
  • their SoundTouch app is USELESS
  • Only way to use it is to plug in
  • the internet connectivity is horrible
  • it has fallen well short of expectations
  • the Skill could not link fully to our Bose account

Bose SoundTouch 30 Series II - Technical Overview

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8391.46 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g

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Bose SoundTouch 30 Series II - Full Specifications

Units:
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Sound
Channels1.0
Supported formats
  • Apple Lossless
  • MP3
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Height9.72 in
Width17.13 in
Depth7.13 in
Weight296.0 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Streaming standards
  • AirPlay
  • Spotify Connect
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Silver
  • White
Built-in displayyes
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Connectivity
USByes
USB version2.0
Other connectors
Ethernet
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Wireless Remote
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportno
Bluetoothno
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Ethernet
  • Micro-USB
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
AirPlayyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
Electric (not USB)yes

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Bose SoundTouch 30 Series II Bose - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Bose SoundTouch 30 Series II Bose SoundTouch 30 Review
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Lifewire
Published: 05.11.2019
Bose SoundTouch 30 Review
4.5

We tested the Bose SoundTouch 30, a premium, powerful connected speaker with Waveguide technology.

By Bill Loguidice
13 minute read
Bose SoundTouch 30 Series II Home review
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whathifi
Published: 19.02.2018
Home review
3.0

The 3rd generation SoundTouch 30 was a solid performer in 2016 - how does fare it two years later?

By What Hi-Fi?
8 minute read
Bose SoundTouch 30 Series II Bose SoundTouch 30
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 24.03.2020
Bose SoundTouch 30

Bose SoundTouch 30 (Speaker): 2.1 out of 5 stars from 8 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

By Nauro64
9 minute read

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