The sound of a revolution

Advantages: Great sound, sturdy, easy to use
Disadvantages: Only runs off mains power

...Before I got my iPod and sounddock, I was one of those who refuses to subscribe to the technological revolution. Prefering hi-fi and compact disc to the digital music phenomenon. However, within a week (once I'd worked out how to use it), I was hooked on my iPod and once I got the sound-dock, there was no turning back. I think it's fairly safe to say that the era of compact disc players and tape decks is over... The only reason I still have a normal cd player in my house is to listen to the radio, and those few albums that I just haven't got around to putting on my iPod yet. The Bose sound-dock is a piece of mastery in the area of audio technology. Beautiful, sleek and streamlined; it's large frontal speaker provides both volume and sound quality. The music I play on the sound-dock sounds almost incomparably better than CDs...

cocoklo 11.12.2005 · Read review
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Bose SoundDock is remarkable quality, clear and crisp sound

Advantages: stylish, perfect clarity, long lasting, valuable remote
Disadvantages: none

...In my opinion the Bose sounddock was a great spend. I was looking for a quality product to enable me to listen to my iPod. I shopped around and tried out a few other speakers, e.g. JBL onstage. The Bose sound was remarkable. It was so clear it was unbelievable. I got a surround sound feeling whilst listening to the speakers and there was no sign of the low hum or odd crackle one sometimes finds accompanies certian speakers. I have now had my Bose speakers for a year. One year on and they still look new (the newer model still looks the same) and the sound is still clear and precise. It is very easy to function and from my point of view speakers which come without a remote are an uneccesary hassle, fortunately the Bose Sounddock comes with a very well equipped remote. Not too small to lose it among you things, and not too large to be...

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Bose SoundDock Digital Music System Review

Advantages: Superb Sound, Very Loud, Ideal for Ipods
Disadvantages: not go to travel with, Extremely Expensive

...Bose SoundDock Digital Music System I happened to get this as a gift and it turned out to be quiet interesting Summary: This dock is used mainly for ipod and allows you to connet mp3 players to it and listen to high quality music via speakers. It is idle for homes and small gatherings, although I would not run a party off these. Pros: This system has terrific sound and can go very load despite its relative small size. As with almost all Bose speakers the quality is amazing, so long as the source you are playing it from is high quality it will allow the speakers to each its potential. I have a surround sound Bose set up in one of my rooms but now prefer to use this product as it is very simple to operate. Just plug the mp3 player in and press play and your set. Can't get much simpler. It also runs off a wall...

plunt 05.04.2008 · Read review
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B -eats O-ther S-ound E-quipment

Advantages: Good Sound, Charges Ipod
Disadvantages: Mains Only, No computer connection No aux input

...either so it's designed for ipod only. The remote is very basic for such an expensive device. There is no off switch on the system so your ipod is either charging or displaying charged. Although I don't think it will damage the battery on the ipod I unplug the unit to be sure. There is no USB connection so you can't link it to your PC. I have been using the Unit for 6 months now and it seems to be fairing up well. No damage to anything no signs of wear and tear. I use the dock daily. It is expensive compared to others but it is BOSE. I paid 250US for mine. If you're looking for a stylish good sounding speaker/dock system that you can place permanently in your home or office for your ipod this is it. Due to its weight, size and lack of battery power I wouldn't class this as a portable set of speakers. However if you want to take it...

free_peace_sweet 14.07.2006 · Read review
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Bose Sound Dock (2nd Generation)

Advantages: Incredible sound from such a small unit, good build quality
Disadvantages: Price

...I bought this unit in November this year. There are two models, the original sound dock which I think is about £199 and the second generation one (the one I bought) which was £279 from John Lewis. The second generation one is basically the same as the first except: a) it has a rechargeable battery b) it has a swing out dock c) it has an auxiliary (3.5mm) jack input If you just want a basic model, then go for the first gen one. I got the second gen one because I thought the battery was a useful addition as is the auxiliary 3.5mm input - I have mine connected to an apple airport express that streams itunes from my laptop to my bedroom although I have used it in a friends house with my ipod too. The sound quality is good for its size which is about the same as a hardback book and it weighs in at about 1 kilo. You can take...

PeteLuv 28.12.2007 · Read review
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Can't say enough good things about the Bose SoundDock

Advantages: size, ease of use, sound quality
Disadvantages: can't connect to a computer, price

...I got this as a very generous housewarming gift after I had been lusting after it for months and I really honestly cannot say enough good things about it. The sound quality off of it is properly amazing, to the point where you can pick up all sorts of subtleties in songs you've been listening to for years that you may have never heard before. It's phenomenal how something so wee can produce such sound, this sits unobtrusively on a side table, and is hardly noticeable, until you turn it on. It's fantastically ease to use, the term plug and play was invented for this thing. I mean that's literally it, you plug it in, stick your iPod in and away it goes. It has a remote control too, which is only credit card size, and has few functions, limited to volume, skip, pause and off, so there's not an array of buttons that it takes a year to...

slt576 21.07.2009 · Read review
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Environmentally sound

Advantages: Beautifully conserved
Disadvantages: Hard to reach

...So there you are, having travelled nearly the full length of New Zealand north to south, arriving at Queenstown or Te Anau with just one day left of your holiday. What, apart from cursing your stupidity at not having allowed yourself more time, are you going to do with it? Most people would say "Visit Milford Sound," and, for all I know, they might be right. Milford is the most famous of the many Sounds - fjords - that carve deep furrows into the mountainous coastline of Fiordland National Park (see maps below). You can reach Milford by car or by coach, or by helicopter from Queenstown, saving yourself a four hour drive each way. You can even - if you apply early for one of the limited number of permits - spend a few days hiking to it along the reputedly spectacular Milford Track. Once arrived, there are many boats that...

torr 10.05.2005 (29.09.2008) · Read review
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Review of Doubtful Sound

YOUR MONO, ONE-SPEAKER TV SOUNDS BETTER...

Advantages: Relativly Cheap
Disadvantages: Very poor quality

...A sound station for you PS2 could provide the user with an increase in sound quality, but is this the one? ***SPECIFICATION*** · 300 watts PMPO · 3 way sub-woofer speaker system · Variable volume control · Variable bass control · Acoustically engineered cabinet · Purple/Grey (iMac Blue also available) · Ideal for use with consoles. · Also accepts output form a Walkman, Discman, MiniDisc, MP3 etc ***PRICE*** The price of this speaker system is a quite reasonable £39.99, which if you compare it to other sound equipment on the market, this isn’t bad. But if you actually see past the spec and price you will find yourself very disappointed. The range of feature available is very poor eg. treble adjust, Bass adjust ( it has go this sort of, but there is hardly any bass anyway) ***ACTUAL QUALITY*** In my...

jamespugh 21.10.2001 · Read review
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HI-FI SPEAKERS THAT LOOK GOOD AND SOUND GREAT.

Advantages: SUPERB LOOKS AND SOUND
Disadvantages: ABSOLUTELY NONE!!

...Castle acoustics,a british company based in skipton,north yorkshire,have been designing and producing high quality speakers inhouse, for many years now. What sets them apart from other manufacturers is,i feel,the ability to produce consistently good sounding and superb looking speakers. Every castle speaker that i have seen always looks like a piece of furniture. The company seems to take pride in their product and when you see the speakers,it is not difficult to understand why. Even though these are quality products,castle still manage to keep the prices affordable! On the down side,it is more difficult to find a dealer,although a quick browse through "what hi-fi" will help you to locate one. And when you do find a dealer,i think you will agree it was worth your trouble. Onto the subject of the review: castle pembroke...

iiyama1000 20.10.2004 (13.02.2005) · Read review
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ET Sounds Great - Sony Pascal Speakers

Advantages: Excellent value (£129), Lovely sound
Disadvantages: could scare you in the night

...OK.. So they may look like ET when lying on their side for centre use; and like an Ostrich egg if stood up on end for front or rear use, but the new Sony Pascal speakers really are a revolution in high quality sound. Beautifully crafted from solid aluminum, they are heavy little buggers. They are also magnetically shielded to prevent them damaging the TV or suchlike. I know its sad, but I really like my sound to be good, and these little eggs really let you believe that you are back in the movies. The sound is crystal clear and spine chillingly sharp, and the combined atmospheric effect they create lulls you into the movie completely. They have a 120 watt max handling power that makes them ideal for main speakers, however they would really have to be complimented by a subwoofer to reproduce the lower frequencies and give a well...

simon.page 30.01.2001 (18.01.2001) · Read review
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