![]() The bass offered quite decent volume and punch, which also suits electronic music well. Of course it would not offer stereo imaging for obvious reasons but he sounded a lot bigger than it actually is. In the listening test, a somewhat spacious ambience being well detached from the speaker, was particularly noticeable and surprising. (Photo: Stefan Schickedanz) Bose Soundlink Flex in terms of sound quality ![]() (Photo: Stefan Schickedanz) Not sure about functions? Check the manual in the app! (Photo: Stefan Schickedanz) Various Bose models can be linked to form a party chain using the Connect App. Not a killer app: But Bose Connect offers some useful features to the Soundlink Flex. However, Bose is not alone in this and the lack of an EQ is not really a problem. Unfortunately, playback can only be controlled from the Bose Connect app if you have previously started it with another app like Spotify or the music player of the mobile device. It can be used, for example, to set the time span for automatic standby, the language of announcements. It is available free of charge for iOS and Android and offers the option to register via a Bose account. However, the latter requires the compatible Bose Connect app. But you really have to read the manual prior to trying it.Īdditional features include a party (daisy-chain) mode and stereo pairing for two Soundlink Flex. Useful little tricks like automatic standby timer can be accessed by several key combinations. Holding it longer is said to activate voice assistants (either Siri or Google Assistant). The usual play/pause/skip functions are hidden behind this one using either single, double or triple click. Main functions are controlled by touch sensitive buttons on the top, which are labeled quite inconspicuously: Besides volume control, there is on/off, Bluetooth pairing, and a multifunctional key with cryptic dots. Battery lasts up to 12 hours, which is practical but not record-breaking. The Bose Soundlink Flex is minimalistic when it comes to music playback and connectivity. (Photo: Stefan Schickedanz) Minimalism plus app (Photo: Stefan Schickedanz) Immerse it in water but it would not submerge: IP67 protection as practically testes. (Photo: Stefan Schickedanz) The Bose Soundlink Flex has a speaker grill on the back for the rear bass radiator. The buttons of the Soundlink Flex are easily recognizable. At a width of just 20 centimetres, a true stereo sound image is only possible to a very limited extent anyway, or at the expense of other aspects of sound quality. A reasonable choice given the small dimensions and advantagous in terms of sound especially for outdoor use. The Bose Soundlink Flex is thus a purely monaural speaker. The whole thing is driven by a single 1.75″ fullrange driver on the front. A position sensor detects how the Soundlink Flex is positioned and adjusts the bass accordingly. As some rubber feet give it a few millimetres of respectful distance to the desk, it might be placed on a table with wandering around or causing distortions. Surprisingly, we found one slim passive compound driver not only in the baffle, but also a rear one behind a grille. But we are inclined to highlight its versatility: while competitors either need to be placed in upright position OR lie flat, the Soundlink Flex can do both as well as hanging on the strap. Very nice idea: The Soundlink Flex is lighter than water and therefore does sway in the pool! The sturdy strap with carabiner hook might hint to campers and hikers to prefer it. A hard-to-beat IP67 ingress protection making it waterproof and dust-proof. The Soundlink Flex is significantly wider than its internal rival somehow reminding us of mobile radios from the 1980s. Who would reject some nice pastel shades of blue and red plus matte metallic lacquer and steel grille? And both cut a fine figure in the living room in various colours and pleasant design. Pricing, depth, weight, features – both seem to aim at very similar buyers. Some might wonder what it sets apart from the Bose Soundlink Color 2, which we have already reviewed some time ago. Bose´s Soundlink Flex is an alltime classic in the segment of mobile, stylish bluetooth speakers.
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