One of the most comprehensive apps we’ve seen, it uses its interface efficiently; all music available can be found on a pull-out bar, where you can also access ‘recently played’ songs. The OLED display of the speaker shows exactly what you’re listening to and the built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity gives a smooth access to the speaker from every corner of the house. This latest version looks more or less the same as ever – a shrunken SoundTouch 30 – with its chunky exterior’s clothed front, clearly readable OLED display down the middle and glossy top, which has simply been given a more attractive pattern. Hi Fi Excellence operate custom install services for all Bose premium products, our installation team generally cover an area of approximately 50 radius of Coventry but we can cover further if requested.

Despite being on a standard WiFi network, the Bose exhibited a similar level of reliability, and thoroughly trounced the drop-out prone Phorus PS1. The SoundTouch® family of products is the most comprehensive in the industry, and today it welcomes the new SoundTouch 10 speaker.

It's worth noting that the six preset theme is very similar to the scheme found on the now-defunct UE Smart Radio. It has few features that the Sonos doesn't offer, such as Apple AirPlay support, and Bose has built its user experience around the concept of six preset buttons that are designed to get you to your favorite music quickly. SoundTouch also has the world’s most popular music services built in -- Spotify®, and Deezer -- each accessible through the intuitive SoundTouch app. dual-band Wi-Fi, the SoundTouch connection is stronger and more reliable with less interference and drop-outs.

Like Sonos, the system doesn't tell you tell you which format your music is in, and if it encounters a file type it can't play, the player can simply halt without a warning message (Bose engineers told us this happened because we were playing files from a networked server). He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, including headphones and speakers. He's also an e-reader and e-publishing expert as well as the author of the novels Knife Music, The Big Exit and Lucidity. Bose feels that multiroom audio is the future and is investing heavily in making its SoundTouch system better. Bose® innovations have spanned decades and industries, creating and transforming categories in audio and beyond.The SoundTouch 20 wireless speaker brings it all home, packing enough clear, robust sound for bedrooms, kitchens and most other rooms. The app lets you set six personalised presets to any music service playlist, artist or internet radio station, and change them whenever you want. While we handed the previous version of the 20 a less-than-generous three stars – its good looks and clear sound were let down by limited file compatibility and overstated bass – the product has come a long way since.

With its sleek design and high-quality construction materials, the SoundTouch 20 Series III ensures reliability and durability over time. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Connecting your product to a wireless network lets you access streaming music services, group multiple Bose products, control your product and settings from the Bose app and more. This Bluetooth speaker allows you to control the music from anywhere in your house and even lets you listen to music from sources like YouTube wirelessly. With SoundTouch, you’ll be able to play it through Bluetooth, from our app or theirs, or at the touch of a button. And even control where it's playing—from the speaker in your kitchen to the speaker in your bedroom.They’re all friendly and compatible, they all talk to each other through walls and ceilings, and now they all include Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi®. So, SoundTouch systems are easier to use than anything else available, they sound incredible, and now they let you listen to anything from your phone or tablet in as many rooms as you want. Switching from the SoundTouch app to the Spotify app is seamless; you’ll pick up wherever you left off. It’s a comfortable listen – insightful and clean – and while it may favour a club beat, doesn’t turn its nose up to the more folksy sound of a man and his guitar.

The SoundTouch 10 speaker joins the new SoundTouch 20 and 30 Series III speakers, new SoundTouch soundbars, and new SoundTouch home cinema systems. The home is one of the places where we want to deliver music fans innovative experiences,” said Jorge Espinel, VP, Global Business Development at Spotify. This compact music system lets you play music directly from your phones and tablet using the Bluetooth connectivity feature.

The speaker supports DLNA playback from remote devices as well of the file formats MP3, WMA, AAC and Apple Lossless -- FLAC support is on the way. Whether it was Internet radio or DLNA, wired or wireless, the Bose was able to pull content from multiple sources without issue.