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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]
Acoustic Wave Music system
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]
SoundDock series I
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]
The 'SoundDock Series II' was introduced in 2008.[26][27][28] Changes included iPhone compatibility, a 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 was 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]
Version | Dock Connection | AUX In | Battery | iPhone Certified | Video Out |
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SoundDock series I | FireWire | No | No | No | No |
SoundDock series I v2 | USB | No | No | Yes | No |
SoundDock series II | USB | Yes | No | Yes | No |
SoundDock series III | Lightning | Yes | No | Yes | No |
SoundDock Portable | USB | Yes | Yes | No | No |
SoundDock Portable v2 | USB | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
SoundDock 10 | USB | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
SoundLink Air[edit]
SoundLink Air
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]
References[edit]
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- ^Moskovciak, Matthew. 'Bose Acoustic Wave music system II Review – Audio Shelf Systems – CNET Reviews'. Reviews.cnet.com. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
- ^Laiq Qureshi. 'Bose Acoustic Wave Music System II'. Tech2.in.com. Archived from the original on 2012-08-21. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
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- ^Howard, Bill. 'Bose Wave Music System'. www.pcmag.com. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- ^Jimin Brelsford (2009-10-21). 'Bose hops on the wireless streaming bandwagon'. Crunchgear. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
- ^ abJoseph Palenchar (2009-10-21). '2ND Bose Tabletop System Gets Wireless PC Streaming'. TWICE. Archived from the original on 2009-10-24. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
- ^ ab'Wave SoundLink adapter manual'(PDF). Bose.com. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
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- ^Boland, Michael. 'Ten O'Clock Tech: Bose Goes PC'. Forbes.com. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
- ^'Bose MP3'. www.mp3newswire.net. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- ^'WRPC Web OG.book'(PDF). Retrieved 2012-11-17.
- ^'Wave/PC Interactive System USB Adapter Kit – Installation Guide'(PDF). Products.bose.com. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
- ^'Bose Wave/PC Review – Audio Shelf Systems'. www.cnet.com. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
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- ^Paul Miller (2008-08-21). 'Bose SoundDock Series II heading to a den near you this September'. Engadget. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
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- ^David Carnoy (2008-08-21). 'Bose unveils SoundDock Series II for iPod--and iPhone'. CNet. Archived from the original on 2012-02-06. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
- ^Mark Wilson (2008-08-21). 'SoundDock Series II Allows the iPhone to Visit'. Gizmodo. Retrieved 2008-09-18.
- ^John Herrman (2009-09-15). 'Bose SoundDock 10 Has a Subwoofer In Its Belly, $600 Tag On Its Forehead'. Gizmodo. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
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