To determine the SoundDock version, use the date of manufacture (DOM) encoded within the serial number located on the product label Serial Number example - 040105AE Characters 8 to 11 identifiy the DOM - 7342 7342 = the 342nd day of 2007 Both products share the same name and most of the same mechanical assemblies. Locating the serial number Serial numbers are 17-digits long following “S/N” and contain letters and numbers. SoundDock XT speaker.

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Gone are the days when taking music or other content with you on the go meant sacrificing sound quality. Over are the times when blasting music from a speaker on the beach meant listening to tinny tunes. Mini speakers are powerful units that often seem to match the sound quality of speakers several times their size, so here are some tips that can help ensure that you'll end up with a good set.

There are several pros that come with getting a new or used Bluetooth mini speaker on eBay:

• Connectivity: Bluetooth connects to a huge range of devices, including smartphones, televisions and computers, making syncing really easy.
• Ease of use: Setup is extremely simple once the devices find each other.
• Space saving size: Bluetooth mini speakers are great in smaller sized rooms that don't have a lot of space.

Battery power is extremely important with portable mini speakers, especially if you're planning on using them outdoors. If you're planning on being out of doors for long periods of time, choose mini speakers that provide hours of battery life on a single charge. For extended indoor life, choose mini speakers that come with a speaker dock that charges the speaker while simultaneously outputting audio.

eBay has a large selection of these speakers, and they're not all created equal. There are several things you can do to help ensure that you're getting the best quality possible:

• Wattage: Check out the output power, or watts, of the device you're considering. If you're going to be in an outdoor setting or one that has a lot of ambient noise, choose speakers with a minimum of between 15 and 20 watts of power in order to get 80 dB of sound.
• Frequency: Confirm the frequency range. You'll want to find devices that can reach all the frequencies audible to the naked human ear, 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. This will ensure no sounds are missed.

There are some mini speaker options that permit you to connect multiple speakers at once. This feature is available on Wi Fi models as well as some Bluetooth models via a corresponding app. You'll be able to connect multiple speakers together to create a space that's filled with surround sound.

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Shelf stereo products sold by Bose Corporation are listed below.

• 1Wave systems

Wave systems[edit]

The Wave systems use a folded waveguide (a series of passages from the speaker driver to the speaker grill). The waveguide is claimed to improve low-frequency sound 'from a small enclosure by guiding air through two 26” folded wave guides'.^[1]

Acoustic Wave Music System[edit]

The first 'Wave' product was the 'Acoustic Wave Music System' (AWMS-1), which was a tabletop mini-hifi system that was introduced in 1984. The AWMS-1 consisted of an AM/FM radio, cassette player, two 2-inch tweeters, and a four inch woofer.^[2] In 1987, Amar Bose and William Short won the Inventor of the Year award from Intellectual Property Owners for the waveguide loudspeaker system.^[3][4] A model with a CD player was added in 1992.

The 'Acoustic Wave Music System II' was released in 2006 and added MP3 CD playback, a 'Boselink' port and a headphone jack. This system was judged to be expensive and lacking in performance and features compared to its competitors.^[5][6] The line of Acoustic Wave Music System products was discontinued in 2017.

Wave Radio[edit]

The 'Wave Radio' (which has since become known as 'Wave Radio I') was an AM/FM clock radio that was introduced in 1993. It was smaller than the Acoustic Wave Music System and used two 2.5-inch speakers.^[3] A 'Wave Radio/CD' model was introduced in 1998 and was essentially a Wave Radio I with a CD player. The end of the waveguides were tapered by 2%.^[7]

The 'Wave Radio II' was introduced in 2005 and was based on the Wave Music System without the CD player. It used a dual tapered waveguide and revised speakers. The 'Wave Radio III', introduced in 2007, was identical in appearance to the Wave Radio II and added Radio Data System (RDS) and a large snooze button on top of the unit.

The 'Wave Radio IV', introduced in 2015, had a significantly different appearance and controls to its predecessor, and dual alarms. Production of the Wave Radio IV ceased in 2017.

Wave Music System[edit]

The 'Wave Music System' was released in 2004 as a replacement for the Wave Radio/CD. It had revised speakers, a 66 cm (26 in) tapered waveguide for each speaker, and could play MP3 format CDs.^[8] The 'Wave Music System II', released in 2005, was nearly identical to its predecessor, and the 2007 'Wave Music System III' added Radio Data System (RDS) and a large snooze button to the top of the unit. Accessories included a CD changer (released in 2005) and an iPod dock (released in 2006).

The 'Wave Music System – SoundLink' was released in 2009,^[9] which used a Bluetooth USB adaptor to stream audio from a computer to the Wave Music System and send basic commands (play/pause and skip) from the Wave's remote to iTunes and Windows Media Player software.^[10] The SoundLink functioned as the computer's sound card, therefore it disabled the computer's speakers. Connection was via a 'Boselink' port^[11][12] A 'Wave SoundLink' accessory was also introduced for the Wave Music System II, which added Bluetooth streaming to existing units.^[11][12][10]

The 'Wave Music System IV', introduced in 2015, had a significantly different appearance and controls to its predecessor, and dual alarms. A 'Soundtouch' version was introduced, which added Wi-Fi streaming as an audio source.

Wave/PC[edit]

The 'Bose Wave/PC' was released in 2001 as a device to play mp3 files and digital radio from a Windows PC.^[13][14] It was based on the Wave Radio, sent commands to the computer using a serial data cable and received audio via an analogue output from the computer's sound card.^[15] Later models used a USB for transferring both commands and audio.^[16] The system was reviewed to have good sound quality, however it was criticised for its high price and difficulty in transferring commonly used files types such as WMA.^[17]

SoundDocks[edit]

The 'SoundDock' was an audio dock for Apple iPods and iPhones that was produced from 2004 until 2017.^[18]

The first generation SoundDock was introduced in 2004.^[19] It included a remote control and allowed all of the iPods controls to be used while docked. The SoundDock could charge an iPod while docked, however the lack of a direct input or pass-through Dock Connector means that the iPod cannot sync while being used in the SockDock.^[20] The SoundDock was the 2006 winner of the MacUser Reader's Award for Audio of the Year.^[21] The series I was discontinued in 2008, however it was re-introduced in 2009 as the 'SoundDock series I version 2' model. The version 2 model was compatible with iPhones and charged via USB.^[22]

The 'SoundDock Portable' was released in 2007^[23] and included a battery which provided a running time of 3 to 14 hours, depending on bass and listening volume.^[24][25] Compared to the SoundDock series I, the Portable was had an external 3.5 input and the remote control could change between playlists.^[24]

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The 'SoundDock Series II' was introduced in 2008.^[26][27][28] Changes included iPhone compatability, an 3.5 mm input for external sources and playback hardware shared with SoundDock Portable.^[29][30]

The 'SoundDock 10' was released in 2009.^[31] It ws compatible with iPhones,^[32] included a remote control^[33] and could receive music via Bluetooth if an additional adaptor was purchased.^[34]

The 'SoundDock Series III' was released in 2012 and included a lightning connector.^[35]A reviewer noted a 'rich sound' but also the lack of controls to adjust the tone.^[36]

SoundLink Air[edit]

The 'SoundLink Air' was released in 2012 and used solely with Apple devices, since it used Apple's AirPlay protocol instead of Bluetooth.^[37] Unlike other SoundLink devices, the Air was mains powered, although a battery accessory was an optional extra.^[38]

Reviewers praised the sound quality and build quality, but commented that competing systems may offer a better experience, and criticised the price of the optional battery and the bulkiness of the wall-plug adaptor.^[39][40][41] Sales of the SoundLink Air ended in 2014.^[42]

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