Even if a different speaker had demonstrably better sound, you wouldn’t take it out into harsh outdoor elements if it ran the risk of damage. In fact, you could make the argument that it is an even more important feature depending on how you plan to use it. One online reviewer likened the sound to “A Bose with a cold” due to a slightly loss of clarity in comparison to the larger, non-water-resistant models.Īside from sound quality, the durability of the Bose SoundLink Micro really steals the show.
While it still sounds good, it has a different characteristic compared to other Bose speakers. It’s likely Bose had to alter the construction of the speaker internals to withstand moisture damage. This may simply result from the reduced size, or it could also stem from the need for water resistance. Given that we’d normally have it strapped to our gear, we wouldn’t anticipate any problems listening unless it was an extremely loud environment.Īs good as it sounds, the caveat will always be, “For its size.” Though the Bose SoundLink sounds better than other lesser competitors of similar sizes, it doesn’t sound as good when comparing directly to larger Bose products. Even in outdoor use without walls holding the sound in, we had no trouble hearing our music from 10-20 feet away.
While it won’t replicate the experience of a dance club, the SoundLink Micro certainly has the ability to fill a room with quality sound. The end result of this dedicated engineering is a sound larger and richer than it has any apparent right to be. For the SoundLink Micro, Bose custom designed a transducer and paired it with silicone passive radiators to amplify the volume and richness produced by such a small speaker. Moving air produces sounds, and a small speaker has less opportunity to move air. Though we know Bose’s reputation, to a certain degree speaker size does matter. Our expectations for audio performance were relatively low. By leaving these out, Bose removes the temptation for consumers to focus on these details.
Micro boom speaker driver#
While many other manufacturers boast hugely inflated Wattage information or brag about driver sizes, Bose has always maintained that listener experience matters more than numerical statistics. The Bose SoundLink Micro is prepared for anything.īose has a reputation for withholding detailed specifications of their speakers. As devices continue to get smaller and more portable, it’s natural that people will want to bring them into a variety of challenging conditions.
Micro boom speaker free#
Between the SoundLink Micro and Bose’s recent SoundSport Free wireless headphones, it appears that Bose has chosen to take particular interest in the active, outdoor segment of the market. This is a welcome surprise from a company not generally known for designing outdoor gear. We’ll address it in more detail shortly, but the silicone exterior and water-resistant technology show that Bose designed this speaker from the beginning with rough, outdoor use in mind. On the underside of the speaker, a latching, tear resistant silicone strap allows you to connect the SoundLink Micro to your belt, straps on a backpack, the handlebars of your bike, or anywhere else you can think to attach it. In addition to the standard black, the SoundLink Micro also comes in Midnight Blue and Bright Orange, which could come in handy should you ever misplace it outdoors. The only design elements on the speaker are those demanded by function, the speaker grille, microphone holes, and buttons. Square shaped with rounded corners and a silicone rubber exterior, the SoundLink fits easily and comfortably in the palm of your hand. At a mere 10.24 ounces, it’s light enough to slip in your pocket or clip on your gear and forget about, even with a long day of activity.Īesthetically, Bose generally designs products with a simple, elegant style. Measuring just 3.87 inches square and 1.37 inches tall, the SoundLink Micro is only about the size of a thick drink coaster. As the word “Micro” in the name implies, the tiny size of this speaker will strike you first.
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