Is the Bose Soundlink Max Worth it? My honest review and Sound Comparison

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Chapters:
0:00 intro
1:00 features
1:40 how similar is the sound to bose flex
2:00 more features
2:55 sound test
4:39 Sound Impressions
4:55 Bose Max vs Marshall Middleton
5:13 Bose Max vs Soundcore X600
5:38 Bose Max vs UE EpicBoom
5:54 Bose Max vs Marshall Kilburn II
6:27 Bose Max vs 2 Bose Flex in Stereo Mode
7:00 I hate begging you

Song Credit:
Almost Barely - Letting Go

[Betancourts]

Switching around from various speakers with a song no interruptions instead of play talk play talk is why you are the best review!

[kingkobra]

I'm listening to the Max right now for first time after receiving it yesterday. The black was on sale at a discount, but I love the blue so I had to pay full price for it. My rule is to never pay full price, but on very rare occasions rules have to be broken. It sounds excellent as it should being Bose. It is basically the big brother of the Flex. Bose has created a masterpiece of excellent sound and power. The extended battery life was a necessity for long listening sessions. Bose claims twenty hours of of battery life, but manufacturers claims are at low volume. I am going to test the twenty hour claim at normal volume. Well done Bose because you have knocked it out of the park with the Max.

[ericmartinez]

I love the bose MAX. It is overpriced but it's BOSE. It expected. It's an INCREDIBLE speaker. I been enjoying mine a couple weeks now. I use it without the EQ and love the sound. Very smooth and full. Very nice solid build. Clarity is very nice. No regrets on my purchase. WOULDA been more reasonable for maybe 325$- 350$. But still love it. If can't afford the bose max, my second favorite speaker is the soundcore Boom 2. Very bass heavy for its small size and only 130$ .

[vokso]

My simple rule with bose products: NEVER BUY RETAIL, WAIT WHEN IT’S ON SALE.

[craigsphillip]

Hey Danny, extremely helpful and descriptive review on the Max. I purchased two micros for the stereo set up (totally okay for their size) and the Revolve II (disappointing in its lackluster performance). I have two Soundlink Mini bricks and they are still reliable. I also have a soundbar for streaming video which I still love, six years later. I finally wore out my Soundlink mobile (the silver rectangle) which was my absolute favorite for its bass and crispness and clarity of the higher range but mostly because, even at max volume, it sounded great and didn't distort. With it, I was the "DJ in Charge" of playing the music at many get-togethers with friends and family. Everybody complimented me on my silver rectangle and they couldn't believe the beauty and largeness of the sound coming from such a small speaker. Since it stopped working, I have missed it tons for the quality of the sound. I tried a Sonos and it was good. I tried a Marshall and it was good, too. But I really miss my silver rectangle. Now that you have reviewed the Max in this video, it looks like I may have found the true replacement I have been looking for from Bose. Thank you for posting such a detailed review about the Max and its functions. The comparisons you demonstrated with other comparable speakers including the ones from other brands was a genius move. Those comparisons are brilliant and were total eye-openers. I have been a Bose loyal customer since forever that I have never really been curious about their competition from other brands. Your demos totally blew me away. I mean, I'm still on board with the Max because of this review and I think it will finally cure my sadness over losing the rectangle, lol. However, I very much enjoyed those side-by-side comparisons, very impressive information you are providing here and entirely convenient. So glad I don't need to go out unnecessarily and spend money on various models to hear these speakers for myself. You got my "Like" and subscription and wow, you are totally worth it. Keep up the great reviews and your informative, exhaustive, and helpful videos. Gonna go get me my Max now! Peace, DP! -cf

[walterk]

Hi Danny, after watching your videos several times, I finally pulled the trigger on the Bose Soundlink Max! I just ordered it through your affiliate link to Bose. Thank you for your videos and for doing all the research I really appreciate it. Aloha and Mahalo from Hawaii

[geomessi]

I really appreciate the way you reviews .. I didn’t see any genuine and clear reviews like this from last one year from YouTube

[tacho]

Great review 👍The explanation on the comparison with other speakers is really helpful for making a choice.
Thanks.

[Spinks]

My god what a fantastic review. Honest about the faults, excellent sound test editing, perfect length because you didn’t read a spec sheet that anyone can. Subscribing.

[traceur]

Thanks to you I purchased a UE HYPERBOOM a month ago but I still enjoy watching your videos. Thanks and greetings from Italy!

[danielworrell]

Listening on a Bose sound link color I’ve had for 11 years and still going strong

[d.]

I was waiting for this, you're the best reviewer for bluetooth speakers, thanks Danny!

[musicstream]

Great review on this bose sound max, I just recently bought minds and it's very impressive with quality, volume and the extra 🔊 bass.

It's definitely worth the buy if you looking for extra sound vibes.

Thanks again and see you on the next one.

[seangreenop]

Brilliant review. I love your presentation. You allowed me to hear each speaker properly and with some good music. I am definitely a fan. 😊

[rahulchatterjee]

Whenever I buy a Bluetooth speaker, I always end up viewing your videos and your conclusion really enlightens me about the product very much. Thanks Danny! 😊

[MrPhinn]

I stayed and got my "Bose Star". I have 2 Bose Flexes for Stereo Pairing. I use them at my work desk and they're excellent at low volumes. I wouldn't be interested in the Max until you can get 2 of them to pair. BTW, your videos are excellent and honest. Thanks.

[hadarbatat]

Really great to hear you’re review. thanks a lot

[indiatelescopeshop]

Hello Danny..love your style and honest reviews, dedicated effort to lay bare pros n cons of speakers..after countless you tube reviews (yours including) n several visits at retail outlets, I chose Bose soundlink Max..I am a fan of JBL..i had charge 4, gifted to my son, who is overseas, then bought charge 5 (recently)- camouflage, a beauty n equally good on sound, but again ended up gifting to my nephew(cldnt upset wifey 😅), was yearning for finally one for myself..I almost ordered camouflage Jbl extreme 4 basis youtubers, but chose to cancel n visit retail stores for that first hand experience. I couldn't find extreme 4 but listened to extreme 3 n it was a let down. I listened to Marshalls too first hand. Acton 3 was great but wired only, stanmore, woburn, tufton were good, but hefty n not portable.. it was a close call between, Middleton n bose Max.. Middleton matches bose a lot upto 50 %volume in terms of bass plus that cool retro look n those easy knobs, to control bass, treble ..but..at more than 50 % volume, Max blows Middleton in terms of depth in bass while still retaining clarity..What finally, swayed my decision for bose(a first) was everything best /decent at so compact a package..Smaller things get used most
..n max is like omnipotent toy..to entertain you, be at beach, , party, in a room or a open terrace..its difficult to ignore, if you can pay its premium.

The dusky blue blue colour has a killer looks..i have a stationary lg boombox OM 4560 at 220 watts (still crisp n doing great )n bose tries to challenge its hegemony, that is its USP, being second to none..but frankly, Yes LG scores more being big on RMS n girth. At end...keep on doing the good work..we always support you. With Love, from Mohit- India.. apologies for a longish monologue

[jasjulkat]

Ok I bought a soundcore X600 because of this review. I am very happy. The sound is awesome. Clear and very little buzz in the bass even at very high volume. I did turn off the bass boost button on the device to improve that.

[andremalha]

Stayed till the end! Love your reviews! I still divided between the Middleton and the Max. Classic look of the Marshall's it's very appealing!