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Bose Wave SoundTouch Music System IV Espresso Black Compatible with Alexa
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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Total Reviews
551
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Review Analysis - 247 recent, verified reviews
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Sound Quality
123music, radio, music system, soundtouch, wave
+99%
" ... The sound is absolutely clear. ... You can hear every instrument. ... "
" ... Even better sound than we expected! ... "
" ... I have had several Bose products over the years and have always been impressed with the quality of the sound they are able to get in such a small package. ... Shortly afterwards, I bought 2 of the smaller CD/Wave Radios with a convenient remite, which delivered superb sound in a small footprint. ... "
" ... An excellent music system from BOSE. ... "
" ... Also the sound was not up to Bose standard. ... My Bose system that I bought 7 years ago had 5 times more power and a much cleaner sound. ... This thing sounds like a cheap radio alarm clock. ... "
" ... Same sound as the previous models, but the with updated options of technology. ... "
" ... We have two other Bose Soundlink bluetooth portables (the Soundlink II and Mini) and I think our expectations for the Wave were just set too high. ... Honestly, the sound from the Wave is not significantly better than the Soundlink II. ... I bought this to listen to music. ... "
" ... This is an okay sound system, the price is for the name in my opinion. ... My son has an inexpensive boom box in his room with better options and sound. ... "
Device Compatibility
25wifi, pandora, music, connects, via
+76%
-24%
" ... I'm sure I will be able to access all the music on my computer - and there is a bunch, using wireless WiFi or Bluetooth. ... "
" ... I find the bluetooth capability particularly nice with it connecting to my phone or pad and providing music or news through inumerable sources. ... "
" ... It is the only Bluetooth audio system that works perfect with the iPhone 7. ... "
" ... The ability to play and control from another device (for me, my computer) is great. ... "
" ... Connectivity to my iPhone via Bluetooth was easy and trouble free and I used an Ethernet cable to connect to the internet for streaming services (Sirius Xm and pandora) and internet radio. ... And I found the iphone app to control the unit works well from my iPhone. ... "
" ... You can operate the entire system from remote control that is included, from your phone, computer! ... "
" ... you can link up to other speakers with an adaptor. ... "
" ... I can operate it from my tablet or iPhone and can stream different music services. ... "
Ease of Use
19set, easy to set, easy to use, learning, great sound
+95%
-5%
" ... Unblievable sound for such a small unit and the remote is user friendly. ... "
" ... great system and easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set! ... "
" ... I'm still learning to use the system but I'm very pleased with it. ... "
" ... I looked it up on SoundTouch and was able to download it to my radio. ... I was thrilled that it was so easy to do. ... "
" ... Easy to use ! ... "
" ... super easy to set up. ... "
" ... It's great, easy to use & set up. ... "
Volume
19system, music, fills the room, bose, volumes
+89%
-11%
" ... I love, just like the orchestra is in the room! ... "
" ... Music is even throughout the room and maintains it's sound level from room to room. ... "
" ... It is so clear and the music just flows to the room. ... "
" ... The Bose certainly fills the room and more with clear rich sound. ... "
" ... I mostly use it at night for relaxing music. ... "
" ... Fills the room with concert hall sound. ... "
" ... It easily fills a largish room with fine sound but don't expect to throw a rave with it. ... "
" ... Its small, it takes up so little room. ... "
Price
17bose, money, cost, wave, pricey
+94%
-6%
" ... So the Wave just doesn't measure up from a value standpoint. ... All in all, not up to our expectations for Bose at this price point. ... "
" ... I put off purchasing a Bose Wave for a long time, due to the cost. ... "
" ... costs about 4 dollars! ... "
" ... Absolutely awesome, expensive tho ... "
" ... Bose is almost always worth the investment. ... "
" ... I would rate this system a 5 or even higher. ... "
" ... Worth the cost. ... "
" ... You could buy a 60" inch smart TV or HUGE Stereo System for the same amount of money. ... $600- I would say I spent for something I did not regret!!! ... "
Apps
15software, updates, spotify, soundtouch app, pandora
+60%
-40%
" ... The Soundtouch app is really a great feature too, we like being able to play all our amazon prime music playlists on this system! ... "
" ... Does everything it's supposed to do, works well with iOS app. ... "
" ... And I found the iphone app to control the unit works well from my iPhone. ... "
" ... I can use my Spotify account. ... The best thing what I love in this speaker is the fact that I can control it from my app phone. ... "
" ... It's really to manage with the XM iphone app. ... "
" ... It can be controlled with an app on my phone and it can be turn on by tapping it's head which is quite interesting. ... "
" ... However, you MUST use the SoundTouch App on a "smart" device (phone or tablet) to fully control the units as a group. ... "
" ... LOVE that it streams my Pandora . ... and leaves it set to the last way I set it up on the app, regardless of what I do in meantime with Pandora on my iPad. ... "
FM
15stations, fm, music, internet, pandora
+100%
" ... Can even install iheart radio and Pandora on this radio which is another plus for this system. ... "
" ... I'll still keep the old system as a portable radio. ... "
" ... I got the external antennae to pull in some distant FM stations and it works well. ... "
" ... I'm totally pleased with this radio. ... "
" ... Radio has superior receiver strength on stations even without the FM antenna. ... "
" ... So far I figured out that I can listen 100000000 stations from any country in the WORLD with stereo quality and for FREE!! ... "
" ... It has a cd player, but you will seldom have to use it because such great music is available on the radio. ... "
" ... Love my Bose radio. ... "
Setup
14easy to set, easy, system, soundtouch, setup
+93%
-7%
" ... And now I'm going through the whole setup routine again . ... "
" ... great system and easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set! ... "
" ... Set up was a breeze, took 2 minutes and by the way, I am an idiot at all things technical so for me to say this was easy, it was EASY! ... "
" ... super easy to set up. ... "
" ... I was a little nervous about the setup but I did my homework and all went well with the SoundTouch installation. ... "
" ... Instructions were easy to follow. ... "
Capacity
14room, living room, house, footprint, fills
+100%
" ... It is SO CONVENIENT to be able to access everything with my app on the tablet, even from a different room. ... "
" ... I love, just like the orchestra is in the room! ... "
" ... It's also attractive and looks good on a table in my living room. ... "
" ... Its small, it takes up so little room. ... "
" ... My granddaughter was ecstatic and began dancing around my living room. ... Currently, it's in the living room so we can have music throughout the house. ... "
" ... But- I wasn't looking for 60" or huge stereo system that will take a lot of space in my small living room. ... "
" ... can be played "whole house". ... "
" ... sound fills the house ... "
Bluetooth
14wifi, soundtouch, wave, via, music
+86%
-14%
" ... I'm sure I will be able to access all the music on my computer - and there is a bunch, using wireless WiFi or Bluetooth. ... "
" ... Best Wifi, Bluetooth radio I've ever owned. ... "
" ... We have two other Bose Soundlink bluetooth portables (the Soundlink II and Mini) and I think our expectations for the Wave were just set too high. ... "
" ... I find the bluetooth capability particularly nice with it connecting to my phone or pad and providing music or news through inumerable sources. ... "
" ... It is the only Bluetooth audio system that works perfect with the iPhone 7. ... "
" ... As advertised, the sound is incomparable, but haven't played with the Bluetooth yet. ... "
" ... Love the blue tooth and wifi interface capabilities. ... "
" ... One thing I'd like to say is when I play songs through my phone via bluetooth, the speaker sometimes creates a glitch. ... I can still use my phone to play songs via bluetooth on various bluetooth speakers, like in my roommate's car, and they all work fine. ... "
Product Reliability
11wanted one, 14, works, working, work
+55%
-45%
" ... After "Reading Disk" to went to "Not Playable" Tried other CDs and got the same result. ... "
" ... A lot of improvements over a our first BOSE which lasted 14 years. ... "
" ... I've wanted one of these for over 40 years and it is everything I had hoped for. ... "
" ... Last one lasted 18 years ... "
" ... Works fine now. ... "
" ... This is the best radio I've ever had in my long life, so far. ... "
CD/DVD
11player, play, radio, plays, music
+100%
" ... Bonus is it comes with a cd player as well. ... "
" ... It also plays cd's well. ... "
" ... And so much more features, I just wanted to make sure I can play CD ! ... "
" ... Much better soud than my 2 broken CD players. ... "
" ... Its a lot of money for small Radio/CD player . ... "
" ... It has a cd player, but you will seldom have to use it because such great music is available on the radio. ... "
" ... The CD Player is awesome!! ... "
" ... a quality radio, as well as a CD player. ... "
Returns
11would, return, refund, back, bought
+9%
-91%
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I had to return this item the next day I received it. ... "
" ... Returned it for refund. ... "
" ... I would very much like to return this piece of garbage to Amazon. ... "
" ... I just returned it back! ... "
" ... Had I used my real money to purchase, I probably would have returned it. ... "
" ... so returned it. ... "
" ... I returned it and have a replacement on the way. ... "
As Gift
10christmas, wife, loves, present, husband
+100%
" ... My wife is just as impressed as I am, as was my neighbor, so we are making it a joint Christmas gift to the both of us. ... "
" ... This was a present for my husband and he absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... It was purchased as a gift for my wife and she loves its. ... "
" ... bought it for my wife as a gift we absolutly love it ... "
" ... Got it at Christmas with gift money and have not been disappointed. ... "
" ... This was a gift, and of course well liked ... "
" ... So Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday to Me! ... "
" ... Thank you for saving Christmas. ... "
Remote
10sound quality, controls, user friendly, stations, presets
+80%
-20%
" ... Unblievable sound for such a small unit and the remote is user friendly. ... "
" ... Clear directions and great little remote. ... "
" ... You can operate the entire system from remote control that is included, from your phone, computer! ... "
" ... Sound quality is first-rate, and I also really love the Bose remote. ... "
" ... 2) All three units come with remote controls. ... "
" ... Love the remote access and the many capabilites it has. ... "
" ... We were already in the habit of keeping the remote by our older Bose, so that has not been a problem. ... "
" ... Excellent sound quality, nice and small functional remote and an visually attractive unit. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
FM Radio: Yes
WiFi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
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