Bose SoundDock digital music system for iPod

Product Review

Get Bose quality sound from your iPod or iPod mini with the Bose POD1 SoundDock Digital Music System. Simply dock and play to fill the room with vibrant, detailed sound that will revolutionize the way you experience your iPod. The SoundDock digital music system was specifically designed to expand and enhance your enjoyment of the music stored on your iPod or iPod mini. Just slip it into the docking cradle for the BOSE sound your favorite songs deserve. The iPod charges as it plays, so you enjoy music without interruption. Its sleek, slender design fits almost any room's decor. And the included remote lets you control the SoundDock system from across the room. The SoundDock system is designed to play your favorite tracks with crisp clarity, allowing you to discover subtleties in your music that used to simmer beneath the surface. A host of proprietary technologies add vitality and realism to your tracks. As a result, the music seems to come from a surprisingly wide soundstage. And an optimized port design delivers a full, rich sound that's greater than you'd expect from a system this small. The SoundDock system is easy to operate. Just plug it in, pop in your iPod and play. Your iPod works as long as it has a dock connector on the bottom. There are no extra wires or adapters. The included remote allows you to control your music at the push of a button. And a stylish, sophisticated look means it can blend in or be the center of attention wherever you place it.

Product Features

Renowned Bose performance from your iPod
Compatible with iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod with color display, iPod with video
Docking cradle charges the iPod as it plays, with no cables or adapters
Credit card-sized remote controls volume and basic iPod functions

Accessories

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(153 customer reviews)

592 of 605 people found the following review helpful

Best sound in a stand alone system., January 30, 2005

PeteTechGuy (Woodside, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bose SoundDock digital music system for iPod (White) (Electronics)

Between my wife and myself we own a JBL On stage, an InMotion IM3 and this Bose SoundDock. They each have their advantages and purposes:

The Bose SoundDock has, by far, the best sound of all three: Absolutely beautiful, clear and rich, with powerful base. Note that it's too big to easily throw in your suitcase for a 2 week vacation, but is small enough to easily move between rooms. If you want great sound, are OK with generally leaving this home, and are OK with the price, this is the one to get. IMO the remote is just the best for these kinds of systems: It has an instant off button that will turn off your iPod backlight and screen while it continues to charge (this issue is a bit of a hassle on the other systems), as well as buttons for next/previous track (or scan within track) and volume control.

The InMotion IM3 is the only one I have which will play on batteries, is extremely portable and includes a decent remote. It's the most cost effective and...Read more

260 of 273 people found the following review helpful

Best iPod Speakers out there, January 24, 2005

Muhammad Miguel Ali Hasan "Film Director & Po... (Sunset Beach, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bose SoundDock digital music system for iPod (White) (Electronics)

I did my own field review of all Apple iPod speakers (inMotions, JBL, etc)

Sound quality wise, the Bose clearly outperformed all other speakers

However, this unit is pretty big, so for portability, I wouldn't recommend it, in comparison to many others

However, if you're looking for a stereo replacement, then look no further - this unit will provide you with sound that rivals most stereos

The price is pretty high, but if you're big on music, then its well worth it

Despite user complaints, I have found the remote to work pretty well

And yes - iPod Minis work great in this thing

117 of 132 people found the following review helpful

Two stars for the concept and design., March 1, 2005

Kammy Wood (Wichita, KS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bose SoundDock digital music system for iPod (White) (Electronics)

Before I write anything here, I'd like to say that I believe people should buy what they want, especially when it comes to sound systems. I've worked in a music store for over five years. What people do or do not hear musically varies widely from person to person.

I have to say my experience with the Bose SoundDock was not good. After about two weeks of owning mine, the speaker was rattling and the bass was (literally) nauseating even at low volume. I was told by a rep that it was broken and the frequencies were obviously out of whack. They promptly shipped me a new one.

Strangely, the imaging was actually better on the first one, the one that was broken. The bass was still overpowering, and changing the EQ settings on my iPod did nothing but make the overall sound quality worse. My Peggy Lee album sounded like it was recorded in the early '30's. I tried a Delius piece that's almost entirely for string orchestra -- all midrange frequencies. I heard static over...Read more