The brand new SoundLink Max Transportable Speaker provides a little bit of heft and a bunch of highly effective sound to the Bose line of SoundLink Bluetooth audio system, the corporate stated Thursday.
“This all-new moveable speaker has lasting energy, rugged sturdiness, and delivers unbelievable sound for its measurement,” Bose famous. “Now you’ll be able to set the vibe along with your favourite playlist regardless of the place you go.”
Bose SoundLink Max Transportable Speaker
We first wrote concerning the new Bose SoundLink Max Transportable Speaker in mid April, when a leak and an FCC filing predicted its imminent release. And the rumors turned out to be true, proper right down to the considerably hefty price ticket of $399. You’ll be able to preorder SoundLink Max at Bose.com with delivery after Could 16.
Bose stated the brand new speaker takes nice benefit of Bose expertise and audio know-how:
The system leverages a Bose Articulated Array with three transducers throughout the entrance of the speaker to ship a spacious stereo expertise that goes past the speaker itself. Two custom-designed passive radiators are liable for offering a stage of bass efficiency that additionally defies the speaker measurement.
Utilizing expertise present in Bose soundbars and proprietary digital sign processing that dramatically minimizes distortion, the speaker reproduces full, pure sound no matter what you’re listening to. The result’s a system that means that you can hear each instrument, clear vocals, and the beat of your music, regardless of the place you’re listening or the place the speaker is positioned.
Utilizing the Bose app, you’ll be able to personalize your listening expertise by means of adjustable EQ settings, together with bass, mid-range and treble.
Constructed for sturdy portability
SoundLink Max’s design makes use of a powder-coated, silicone-wrapped metal enclosure for a premium look. And it’s additionally powerful. Bose stated it withstands bumps and drops and resists peeling, flaking and UV-light-related corrosion. An IP67 ranking protects towards water, mud, rust and shocks. Bose stopped in need of saying it’s OK to drop it within the pool, nevertheless.
The system is just a little larger than others in its line, like SoundLink Flex, nevertheless it’s nonetheless compact for portability. It measures 10.42in vast, 4.73in excessive and 4.13in deep and weighes just below 5 kilos. Its built-in, detachable rope deal with makes it simple to hold round. And you will get a rope strap as an possibility to hold it over your shoulder. As well as, 4 elective coloration deal with equipment can customise the speaker’s look.
The speaker’s playback time runs as much as 20 hours on a full cost, in keeping with Bose. And its USB-C port can cost your iPhone or different cell units (just like the one transmitting tunes to the speaker through Bluetooth 5.3).
Hello-def and lossless audio
The brand new speaker helps SBC and AAC codec requirements, so it really works with most Bluetooth units, together with Apple’s.
Nevertheless, the highest-quality sound is reserved for units that help Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive codec (sorry, iPhone and iPad customers):
For prime-definition audio, it makes use of Snapdragon Sound with the most recent Qualcomm aptX Adaptive codec, which routinely adapts as much as lossless high quality. Snapdragon Sound expertise permits for extra seamless and sturdy connectivity with premium Android units. The SoundLink Max additionally presents Google Quick Pair for added ease-of-use when pairing Android units.
And the speaker isn’t simply wi-fi. An AUX enter enables you to jack in through cable from sources like turntables and MP3 or CD gamers. And the speaker’s shortcut button can change to or from AUX and allow Spotify Faucet, Bose stated.
The SoundLink Max is available in black or blue nightfall colours. You’ll be able to preorder now for $399 and it’ll ship after Could 16, Bose stated.
The place to preorder: Bose
Supply: Bose