Bose New SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen), Portable Outdoor Speaker with Hi-Fi Audio, Up to 12 Hours Battery Life, Waterproof and Dustproof, Black

Initial Impressions and Setup:At first, I found the Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2 a bit overwhelming with its bass. The strong low-end seemed to overpower the vocals and instrumentals, lacking the balance I typically enjoy. However, I followed a key approach: playing it 3 hours daily at medium volume without EQ adjustments for the first two weeks, as it seemed the sound quality benefited from some break-in time. The total time spent playing the speaker over 15 days at 3 hours per day is 45 hours for proper open-up. It’s also worth noting that this model sounds best when laid flat.Sound Quality Over TimeAfter two weeks, the speaker began to perform exceptionally well. The sound became fuller and more balanced, with bass that complemented rather than overwhelmed other frequencies. Vocals and instrumental clarity improved significantly, creating an immersive listening experience. Additionally, I found no EQ adjustment necessary after this initial period, as the sound naturally settled into an impressive balance.Design and Portability:The Flex Gen 2 stands out with its rugged design and IP67 water and dust resistance rating, making it perfect for outdoor and indoor use alike. Its compact size and durable, silicone-backed build make it easy to carry, while also handling drops and scratches well.Battery Life and Charging:Battery life lives up to Bose’s claim, delivering up to 12 hours on a full charge. Charging is efficient with the USB-C port, which also allows for a quick recharge. Overall, it’s reliable for extended use, whether indoors or out.Final Thoughts:For those looking for a portable, high-quality speaker, the Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2 excels. While it may require a brief break-in period to reach its best sound, the results are worth it. Avoid high volumes in the first couple of weeks, and you’ll find that it naturally delivers great audio without the need for EQ tweaks.

Little beast... Monstrous... Clarity sound.. music separation is excellent... So much of music packed in such a portable device... Equalizer is the highlight

This is my first Bose speaker and I loved the sound quality and the bass. It's portable and can carry anywhere and enjoy Best quality sound plus it's water proof and the built quality is top notch. I'd love to have the soundlink max in the future as it's also portable and awesome sound quality

Amazing little beasts which has power-packed quality music output. Always wanted to experience BOSE and trust me this a gem product. I have used multiple products from Sony and JBL but this is different, just played few songs couple of hours and the sound quality just soothes your listening experience. Must buy. Battery backup is good as it promises for 11-12 hrs. Will add more points in upcoming months post usage.

The media could not be loaded. Excellent sound. Very good battery.. Build quality very good.

It feels satisfying as soon as I turned it up . Covers everything which I expected. Way much better than marshall emberton 3. Bass is like from the alien tech. How such type of this small thing can throw so much bass and clarity as well. Go for it without second thought.

Sound is good and clear base perhaps don’t expect deepest base like we experience with ultra quite comfort earpods..although considering bluetooth speaker its good to buy during discounts atleast

Amazing product. Until you're connected to your MacBook and you receive a call on your iPhone(Which also rings on the Mac). I think the speaker freaks out. Wherever you accept the call, your device receiver acts funny. You stay disconnected until the person on the other side gives up and hangs up.