Digital Radios

Bose Wave SoundTouch Music System IV review

Bose Wave SoundTouch Music System IV

CHOICE Expert Rating

59%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • AM radio.
  • CD player.
  • Display screen is significantly larger than average.
  • Excellent reception performance.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • On-board control is limited to ON/OFF. Everything else requires remote control.
  • Cannot display digital radio bitrate.
  • Remote control uses a coin cell battery (keep away from children).
  • The dipole wire antenna is really only suited to a semi-permanent installation.
  • Very poor standby energy performance.
  • Supports internet radio and streaming, but requires SoundTouch app on iOS/Android smartphone.

Type

Radio type
Benchtop

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
59%
Sound quality score
76%
Reception score
63%
Ease of use score
56%
Standby energy score

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
Mexico

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$999.00
Annual standby energy cost
$10.40

Specifications

Number of speakers
2
Claimed power output (W)
Not stated
Info shows bitrate and codec
Carry handle
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
14 x 37 x 27
Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)
95 x 22
Display lines x characters
1 x 14
Weight (kg)
4.5
Battery type
N/A
Website
bose.com.au

Features

Bluetooth
AM radio
FM radio
Number of DAB+ presets
6
Streaming
Internet radio
Wireless network streaming
Stereo aux input (3.5mm)
CD player
USB input
Yes (for servicing only)
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Remote control supplied
Remote control app available
Clock in standby
Number of alarms
2
Alarm snooze button
Not tested
NFC
Play/pause controls
Not tested
3.5mm line out
Screen dimmer control
Not tested
Batteries supplied
N/A
Rechargeable
N/A

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