SoundDock speakers

The "SoundDock" was an audio dock for Apple iPods and iPhones that was produced from 2004 until 2017.

## History

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The Bose SoundDock Digital Music System is a speaker sound system manufactured by Bose which is compatible with Apple's iPod and Apple's iPhone. The SoundDock series I was released on September 16, 2004 and allows iPod owners to access, control and listen to their stored music. On September 20, 2007 Bose released the SoundDock Portable, which has a rechargeable battery. By September 18, 2008 Bose released an updated SoundDock Series II replacing its previous version. The change was most likely accelerated because Apple changed the way they charge their iPods. On September 15, 2009 Bose announced the SoundDock 10 to be sold on the 21st. It is far more powerful than any of its predecessors and will be sold alongside the SoundDock series II and the Portable.

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## Background

Responding to a growing market of iPod-compatible speakers, the SoundDock is Bose's entry to the growing iPod speaker market.

The SoundDock systems are compatible with third, fourth and fifth-generation iPods, as well as the iPod mini and iPod nano. The Sounddocks are both fully compatible with the iPhone using the large dock adapter that comes with the Sounddock

The Bose SoundDock Digital Music System is a speaker sound system which is compatible with Apple's iPod and Apple's iPhone. It was released as Bose's entry into the growing market of iPod-compatible speakers.

## SoundDock series I

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The SoundDock included an infrared remote that can control an iPod from across a room. The iPod and SoundDock system can also be operated without the remote. When an iPod is docked, all of its controls are accessible, with one-button volume controls available on the SoundDock system's enclosure. The SoundDock can also charge (via firewire) and in the absence of the wall charger will charge up any iPod made before fall 2008.

The SoundDock's technologies are an amalgam of Bose's existing proprietary technologies. The SoundDock shares the Active EQ found on the QuietComfort family of headphones, the EM shielding found on Bose's computer speaker family, the compression circuitry and the integrated signal processing on existing Bose speaker systems. The Bose SoundDock is amongst one of the Bose products engineered using Bose Syncom programming.

The first generation SoundDock was introduced in 2004. 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 SoundDock. The SoundDock was the 2006 winner of the MacUser Reader's Award for Audio of the Year.

### SoundDock series I v2

After Bose released the SoundDock series II, the original SoundDock was discontinued in the United States. But as of 2009, a redesigned SoundDock version 2 is currently being sold in the UK along with all the other SoundDock products. The docking station for the SoundDock version 2 is now "Made for iPhone" certified and now charges via USB.

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.

## SoundDock series II

On August 21, 2008 Bose announced the *SoundDock Series II* system to supersede the original SoundDock effective September 2008. This edition is GSM-shielded for iPhone use, has a 3.5mm stereo jack for other devices (e.g., CD player), and the same sound infrastructure found in the Portable edition addressing sound problems from the original release. The system was released on September 18, 2008.

The "SoundDock Series II" was introduced in 2008. Changes included iPhone compatibility, a 3.5 mm input for external sources and playback hardware shared with SoundDock Portable.

## SoundDock series III

On December 8, 2012 Bose announced the *SoundDock Series III* for iPod and iPhone models with a Lightning connector. In addition to the Apple Lightning Connector, MP3 players and other smartphones can be connected through a 3.5mm stereo jack. The Bose SoundDock Series III was rated positively by Techskunk who found that it delivered a rich sound even at low volume.

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

## SoundDock Portable

On August 29, 2007, Bose announced the creation of the Bose SoundDock Portable, and it was released on September 20, 2007. As with the release of the QuietComfort 3 headphones, Bose made it clear that the portable version would be sold alongside the original for variety purposes. The Portable has a battery life ranging from 3 to 14 hours depending on bass and listening volume  Though slightly taller and slimmer than the original, it has an "air duct" on the handle and will use Bose's waveguide technology to alleviate three key sound flaws from the original. It also has a remote that can change between different play lists, and a line input. The portable package is $100 more than the original. In 2009 Bose made the SoundDock Portable iPhone compatible.

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

## SoundDock 10

At a press event on September 15, 2009 Bose announced the SoundDock 10. Priced at $599 (£699 in the UK, €799 in Europe and AU$999 in Australia) is sold along the SoundDock Portable and the SoundDock series II. It measures approx 9" high, 17" wide and 10" deep and weighs about 19 lbs. Roughly a third of the weight coming from a low-frequency transducer driven through a newly designed 52-inch bose wave guide. The SoundDock 10 system is "Made for iPod" and "Works with iPhone" certified.

The "SoundDock 10" was released in 2009. It was compatible with iPhones, included a remote control and could receive music via Bluetooth if an additional adaptor was purchased.

Bose has worked hard on this system for several years. It has a pair of 2 inch twiddlers outfront to reproduce the mid and high frequencies, and a monster woofer in the back that weights in a beefy 11.5 pounds, when matched to the 52" waveguide, results in very clean and dynamic bass performance. The woofer is custom designed and has a larger magnetic structure than most woofers, meant to create low notes that don't distort and that you can actually feel. This is by far their best sounding system for the iPod/ iPhone.

The system is firmware upgradable (mini USB on the back) and the docking station is interchangeable allowing it to be replaced with new docks. The thought is as new devices become established standards, new docks could be made available. Bose is currently selling a Bluetooth dock using A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for $99. This allows it to stream music wirelessly from a stereo Bluetooth music phone or laptop with Bluetooth built in.

There is also an auxiliary input for other devices in the back and a composite video output so you can watch a video from an iPhone or iPod on a TV while listening to the SoundDock 10. An infrared remote controls the system and the basic functions of an iPod or iPhone, including playlist navigation.

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## Awards

* 2004 Fortune Magazine's Best Products of 2004 - SoundDock series I
* 2004 Number 1 Must have Gadget of 2004 - SoundDock series I
* 2005 Red Dot award for product design - SoundDock series I
* 2006 MacUser's Audio of the Year award - SoundDock series I
* 2008 Red Dot Award for product design - SoundDock Portable

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