I tied this puppy to the handle bars of my bicycle and cruise around. Can’t be happier. Sound is so clean and the bass rips which I up the bass +3 and keep the mud and the highs at 0
You are soooooo right !!! I made a compulsive purchase and its better than the Middleton and all others in this size. They could come down with the price a bit. This is now my new travel speaker. Very Impressive Sound !!!
thanks for this input, i was considering this or the middleton- waiting for the soundlink max to come to my store so I can get it at (a small) discount, theres really no other options for a speaker this portable, durable, with superior sound, AND aux support. i’ll take your word that it’s better than the middleton, just gotta wait a bit longer 🫡
"Love my Bose SoundLink Max, but I wish I could turn it on/off via my smartphone. As someone in a wheelchair, this feature would make a big difference in my daily life. I know emails are for professionals, but this issue is important enough that I had to reach out. @Bose, please consider adding this feature and inform your retailers! 🙏 #AccessibilityMatters #BoseSoundLinkMax #Bose #InclusiveDesign #TechForAll"
It will time out if it doesn't receive a signal, but that doesn't help you turn it on. Of course, this would mean never really turning it off. But it is definitely something they could enable by default if it was plugged-in. Thanks for the comment!
My stereo paired mono soundlink flex speakers are still a near audiophile experience A major YES to this $400 120 watts powerhouse but I'll wait until pairing mode is released so I can spend $800 for 2 speakers 🔊 🔊
comparing this to the competition, bose really delivered on this very specific category. it’s more portable than a JBL extreme or Sonos MOVE, infinitely better sounding than any of sony’s speakers-with no unecessary gimmicks like ult/bass mode-it brings the modern standard of usb-c, as well as having the option for lossless playback via AUX. the only direct competitor to this very niche list of traits is the marshall middleton, at least from what I could gather. and while the price is much steeper at 100-150 more, the soundlink max does seem like it is the superior option for sound
I would love to try the Marshall! I also asked JBL for a loaner but they haven’t responded. Scared, maybe? I tried the original Soundlink yesterday and there is no comparison. I know it’s expensive, but the Soundlink Max is an incredible piece of gear.
I’m not saying that this speaker sounds better than the Bose, but overall is a much better value for what it offers compared to the Bose, at a much more affordable price of $129.99. Right now it’s on sale on Amazon for$109.99. The Soundcore Boom 2.
That’s the rub…how does it compare to other speakers? At 4x the cost and 3x the size of my JBL Flip 5-which still amazes me-does it delivers 4x the audio experience? Like much in tech life it probably boils down to the use-case. If the use-case includes “will almost certainly get you laid” then I may get out credit card. Otherwise I am hard-pressed to want to see the value proposition.
If you plan on using it inside only, sure. For outdoor use, there’s better & cheaper options for the money being spent. For around the same price, you can get the EXTREME 4 which was made & designed specifically for outdoor use.
Im a bose fan but soundcore products are awesome i have the boom 2,soincore motion, and select pro. I ditched my soundflex, mini, and my sountouch for soundcore products. They are cheaper but sound quality they are awesome.
wow, 5/5 you're making me wanna remove the Marshall middleton out of my cart. 😅 I'm ready to accept all the negatives of the middleton in exchange for getting that classy design. But now.... I might need to think again. 😅
I bought a Bose sound link 2 years ago assuming it would sound good…. It was horrible!! I spent a lot on it for bt speaker and it was a total mess. I gave it away then bought a jbl flip for a fraction of the cost of the Bose and it sounded great. Bose is crap, they get by on past reputation but there’s no substance.
Damnit, I have so many expenses right now I can't really afford another purchase like this, but now I "need" it! Maybe I'll just get it anyways... ;) In terms of low base in small format, Audio Pro is a brand that tend to do that. I've had a T9 for probably 10 years or so, but it seems to have stopped working recently (and it's slightly bigger, narrow sound stage and no battery). Think it's specced to go down to 45Hz, which is impressive for its size, but I bet this Bose Soundlink Max does something similar.
I couldn't find any specs on the Bose, but while running a bass frequency sweep I think it kicked-in around 30Hz. I have a 15" sub on my main system and that is better of course, but for its size, the Soundlink Max has outstanding low frequency response. As for justifying another purchase, we all have a birthday coming up, right? ;)
The sound is very good. My only issue right now is not being able to stereo pair it. They say it's coming, but Bose tends to drag it's feet on stuff like that.
I tied this puppy to the handle bars of my bicycle and cruise around. Can’t be happier. Sound is so clean and the bass rips which I up the bass +3 and keep the mud and the highs at 0
It’s a masterpiece! Thanks for watching!
I see comments that this speaker get distortion sound on the high volume. Is it true ? Thanks.
You are soooooo right !!! I made a compulsive purchase and its better than the Middleton and all others in this size. They could come down with the price a bit. This is now my new travel speaker. Very Impressive Sound !!!
Thanks for watching!
thanks for this input, i was considering this or the middleton- waiting for the soundlink max to come to my store so I can get it at (a small) discount, theres really no other options for a speaker this portable, durable, with superior sound, AND aux support. i’ll take your word that it’s better than the middleton, just gotta wait a bit longer 🫡
"Love my Bose SoundLink Max, but I wish I could turn it on/off via my smartphone. As someone in a wheelchair, this feature would make a big difference in my daily life. I know emails are for professionals, but this issue is important enough that I had to reach out. @Bose, please consider adding this feature and inform your retailers! 🙏 #AccessibilityMatters #BoseSoundLinkMax #Bose #InclusiveDesign #TechForAll"
It will time out if it doesn't receive a signal, but that doesn't help you turn it on. Of course, this would mean never really turning it off. But it is definitely something they could enable by default if it was plugged-in. Thanks for the comment!
My stereo paired mono soundlink flex speakers are still a near audiophile experience
A major YES to this $400 120 watts powerhouse but I'll wait until pairing mode is released so I can spend $800 for 2 speakers 🔊 🔊
It's going to be a wild ride! Thanks for watching!
comparing this to the competition, bose really delivered on this very specific category. it’s more portable than a JBL extreme or Sonos MOVE, infinitely better sounding than any of sony’s speakers-with no unecessary gimmicks like ult/bass mode-it brings the modern standard of usb-c, as well as having the option for lossless playback via AUX. the only direct competitor to this very niche list of traits is the marshall middleton, at least from what I could gather. and while the price is much steeper at 100-150 more, the soundlink max does seem like it is the superior option for sound
I would love to try the Marshall! I also asked JBL for a loaner but they haven’t responded. Scared, maybe? I tried the original Soundlink yesterday and there is no comparison. I know it’s expensive, but the Soundlink Max is an incredible piece of gear.
Good review....you have sold me ....
Thanks for watching!
If you purchase it you will feel great about your decision!!!
Great review !!! Enjoyed
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the triboss tip. testing my Bose QC Ultra's right now 🔉👍🏻
Thump it up! Thanks for watching.
Harmon Kardon go play 3 is $350 and is a step above in sound quality and deeper bass. Love bose but give it a try and review and I think you'll agree
I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the suggestion!
It also can pause and play video if your watching youtube etc...
I never thought to try that. Thanks for the tip!
I’m not saying that this speaker sounds better than the Bose, but overall is a much better value for what it offers compared to the Bose, at a much more affordable price of $129.99. Right now it’s on sale on Amazon for$109.99.
The Soundcore Boom 2.
I reviewed that speaker. It is a good value for the money but not in the same class as Bose.
That’s the rub…how does it compare to other speakers? At 4x the cost and 3x the size of my JBL Flip 5-which still amazes me-does it delivers 4x the audio experience?
Like much in tech life it probably boils down to the use-case.
If the use-case includes “will almost certainly get you laid” then I may get out credit card.
Otherwise I am hard-pressed to want to see the value proposition.
@@stevekatz3832 For the money spent, the Soundcore Boom2 is pretty close to the Bose at a fraction of the cost.
If you plan on using it inside only, sure. For outdoor use, there’s better & cheaper options for the money being spent.
For around the same price, you can get the EXTREME 4 which was made & designed specifically for outdoor use.
I'd love to try it!
you’d be hard pressed to fit an extreme 4 into a backpack though. this one at least seems doable
@@computerpwn Yeah, JBL should’ve made a handle on it. However, it does come with a shoulder strap & it really isn’t that much larger than the Bose.
I love mines, haters who can't afford it will put it down, but this speaker sounds alsome.......
Can you upload a bass test video of the SoundLink Max?
Once you hear it you understand how they can charge more.
Use Bose for interior sound, Tribit StormBox Blast for anywhere 🔊🔊😎
I'll try to get one for review. Thanks for the suggestion!
Mine has been making a really annoying cracking noise. I thought it was Spotify app, but now even RUclips has the same problem. At 30% volume
Ouch. Is it out of warranty already?
Just aswell it was cheap, eh?
Im a bose fan but soundcore products are awesome i have the boom 2,soincore motion, and select pro. I ditched my soundflex, mini, and my sountouch for soundcore products. They are cheaper but sound quality they are awesome.
I recently tested the Soundcore 2 Boom. I love that speaker at its price point. But it doesn't come close to the Bose SoundLink Max.
I recently tested the Soundcore 2 Boom. I love that speaker at its price point. But it doesn't come close to the Bose SoundLink Max.
Prices will drop.. it's NZD$679.. $400 is what I'll wait for.. give it 6 months 😂
Makes sense! Thanks for watching.
I think you mean NO FEATURES and just a ridiculous price.
heh. I love the expansive sound stage. Thanks for watching!
wow, 5/5 you're making me wanna remove the Marshall middleton out of my cart. 😅
I'm ready to accept all the negatives of the middleton in exchange for getting that classy design. But now.... I might need to think again. 😅
Get both! ;)
Middleton is clearer and better sounding than the bose max!
Sounds like a hardcore Bose fan 😂
It's my first Bose product. I use Ohm speakers on my main system.
I bought a Bose sound link 2 years ago assuming it would sound good…. It was horrible!!
I spent a lot on it for bt speaker and it was a total mess. I gave it away then bought a jbl flip for a fraction of the cost of the Bose and it sounded great.
Bose is crap, they get by on past reputation but there’s no substance.
I'm glad you found something you like. Thanks for watching!
I have 2 Bose soundlink flex. If someone know if 2 Flex in stereo mode will sound better than the new Max?
It seems like there are no bad options there. Thanks for watching!
Keep the flex speakers, Bose is working on a firmware to connect the Max to the flex.
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I translated your comment to English but I still don't understand. Thanks for watching, regardless.
เครื่องเสียง marshall ลําโพงmarshall สีขาว ลําโพง marshallแท้ วางลําโพงmarshall ลําโพง cambridge Marshall Eberton ทองดํา-ดําและขาว Emberton เป็นลําโพงพกพาขนาดกะทัดรัดที่ให้เสียงที่ดังและสดใส มีเพียง Marshall เท่านั้นที่สามารถให้เสียงได้ Emberton ใช้ True Stereophonic รูปแบบเสียงหลายทิศทางที่เป็นเอกลักษณ์ของ Marshall ประสบการณ์ เสียงที่สมบูรณ์แบบ 360 °ทุกจุดเป็นสถานที่ที่ไพเราะ มากกว่า 20 ชั่วโมง ในแง่ของเวลาเล่นเกมคุณสามารถเพลิดเพลินกับเอฟเฟกต์เสียง Marshall ได้หลายชั่วโมง จบ ลําโพงน้ําหนักเบานี้มีน้ําหนักเพียง 0.7 กิโลกรัมแข็งแรงและยืดหยุ่น มีการออกแบบที่ทนทานและใช้งานง่ายทําให้ ต้องมีในทุกโอกาส ระดับการกันน้ํา IPX7 หมายความว่าคุณทําได้ ตะแกรงโลหะแข็งแรงและการตกแต่งด้วยอักษร Marshall อันเป็นสัญลักษณ์ ลําโพงสะท้อนมรดกทางดนตรีร็อคที่คุณรู้จักและชื่นชอบ ข้อกําหนดเกี่ยวกับเสียง ไดรเวอร์เครื่องขยายเสียง แอมพลิฟายเออร์ Class D 10 W สองตัว สอง 2 นิ้ว 10 W เต็มช่วง
Damnit, I have so many expenses right now I can't really afford another purchase like this, but now I "need" it! Maybe I'll just get it anyways... ;)
In terms of low base in small format, Audio Pro is a brand that tend to do that. I've had a T9 for probably 10 years or so, but it seems to have stopped working recently (and it's slightly bigger, narrow sound stage and no battery). Think it's specced to go down to 45Hz, which is impressive for its size, but I bet this Bose Soundlink Max does something similar.
I couldn't find any specs on the Bose, but while running a bass frequency sweep I think it kicked-in around 30Hz. I have a 15" sub on my main system and that is better of course, but for its size, the Soundlink Max has outstanding low frequency response. As for justifying another purchase, we all have a birthday coming up, right? ;)
Overrated and overpriced. Its a no!
The price tag is a barrier but you need to hear t this thing.
The sound is very good. My only issue right now is not being able to stereo pair it. They say it's coming, but Bose tends to drag it's feet on stuff like that.
bose is bose but too expensive 😂
it's a No 100%
Understandable. Thanks for watching!
That thing is a pile of s for $400!
This is a no-compromise experience that makes it difficult to keep perspective for speakers in lower prices points, but I try! Thanks for the comment.