I'm the same as any consumer today. I spent the countless hours of online research searching for the best portable speaker in this price range. I tested them all in store and even purchased the Beats Pill 2.0. I thought I was satisfied until my neighbor purchased the BOSE Mini Soundlink 1 and I heard how clear and crisp the highs were and the nice deep punch of the lows. I immediately knew that the Bose was the one for me. I saw that this newer version was only a few days away from hitting the stores so I waited for the Soundlink Mini 2 and its now our favorite portable speaker. Its made of very sturdy materials and just feels like good quality when you pick it up. We now carry it everywhere in the house and have found that if you place it about 3-4" away from a kitchen back splash or wall it truly will amaze you at how BIG this tiny package really sounds. I even placed it in my printer cabinet in my office just playing around and you would have thought you were playing a full size shelf system from the 90's (see below pic). We have used this speaker pool side and everyone comes and asks about it and immediately say that they need one...so dont walk, but RUN right now to buy this amazing piece of engineering from BOSE.

The low end is hard to believe as with most Bose products. It is also louder than I expected. The only negative is that it does not charge up in countries with 220 - 240 volts, even though the power supply indicated it will. It would only charge in the electric razor 110 volt socket in my hotel. It is small and light enough to slip in a briefcase or backpack.

I have always been a fan of Bose products. This speaker has a really cool looking small compact design which allows you to take it on the go, however I also recommend buying a cover which is available in order to avoid cosmetic damage. I have never seen a speaker this small that has such clear sound. I previously purchased the Harman Kardon One because it was on special for $79.99 instead of 199.99 original price. I got home turned it on and then proceeded to put it back in the box and took it back. The sound quality was no where near what I was looking for. So I decided to give the Bose Soundlink Mini II a try and I couldn't be happier with it. I highly recommend this speaker. It's not something you would use to throw a party but for personal use around the house and little get togethers it's a perfect fit.

The deep base with no rattle and the clarity of amplified sound brought to the speakers is beyond belief. I had a Jam___ speaker that I was totally satisfied with until I listened to this BOSE and bought this BOSE as a gift for my girlfriend. Now I cannot be happy until I get one for myself!!!

When you think BOSE you think quality. This is exactly what you get with this package. immerse yourself in quality sound in any environment, the aluminum body gives this thing BASS (even if it's just in your back pocket) and putting this bad boy in the corner of a room makes it sound even bigger. it's probably not the loudest out there, or has the longest battery life, but the sound quality makes up for it.