Let me break my review by parts:
1. Size and Build: Heavy for its size! BUT, you know that heavier speakers are usually better than lighter ones.. and this statement is true in case of the S715i. Size is pretty chick - I was nervous when I first looked at the size of the package, but buried deep underneath, the S715i is extremely portable.
No handle, but, you wont need it for its size... really!
Build quality is VERY good for its price.. The mesh in the front has wider pores than my laptops speakers, so, its easy to blow dust away.
The stand pops out from bottom on the Bluetooth version (has a button for that and locks it in when you close).. and its pretty sturdy as well.
2. Excellent Sound quality - nice bass and treble; Most other controls are left with the Mobile phone you are using.
Not so great when playing at LOUD volume; but it is still music till about 80% of volume. Works for me since I dont expect to play it at a Disco ;) When it comes to filling my room with music, I am 100% satisfied.
- I had doubts if the Bluetooth connection will keep the Audio quality at its peak and I must admit that I can`t tell the difference between running songs on USB vs on Bluetooth. No loss of quality while streaming music on Bluetooth that is..
3. Ease of Use: VERY VERY VERY easy to use. Easy to pair with Android and Apple products. Just the On/Off, Bluetooth detect, and Volume up/down buttons on the player. I like it when I can control the rest of the things from my iPhone - Playlists, Equalizers etc...
4. Value for Money - TRUE value for money. I haven`t tried the BOSE Sound Dock so will refrain from comparing those 2 products. But, for 120 bucks, this is a truly portable, no-compromise, feature rich and EXCELLENT music player. Sometimes, I look at the player and wonder how it producing such loud volume..!
Other petty things:
It ran on battery for at least 4 hours. It is true that the volume and sound quality drop when you unplug from the power source, but, I can understand that the battery wouldn`t have produced the required bass. Necessary compromise for the portability, battery size and weight of the equipment.
- Cannot really speak for the number of recharge cycles of the battery, but, it comforts me that this is the same battery that you find on most Cordless phones; So, the battery is easily available outside and it is easy for users to swap it by themselves. +1 for being repairable by End user.
Who does this product best cater to?
- If you are on the move and do not want a cluttered and space occupying Music player. Does not compare in sound quality with full fledged Music systems, but is very close.
- If you are looking for your FIRST Sound dock and do not want to blow up 250 dollars on the Bose. Remember that the Bose Sounddock portable 2 does not offer playback on battery not Bluetooth connectivity.
- If "GOOD Sound Quality", "Affordable" and "Value for Money" are all on your Must-have`s list....
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Carbon impact
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were measured, reduced and offset.
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Carbon Neutral Certified by SCS Global Services Carbon Neutral Certified by SCS Global Services enables companies to demonstrate carbon neutrality for their products by reducing carbon emissions throughout their operations and offsetting their remaining carbon footprint through the purchase of carbon credits. SCS Global Services is a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development. SCS is a chartered Benefit Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices.
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I was sent the non Bluetooth model
I was sent the wrong model without Bluetooth this is the one with the iPhone dock but it was advertised as the wireless one
