Bose S1 Pro Portable Bluetooth Speaker System with Battery, Black

The Bose S1 Pro really delivers on performance and versatility. The sound is rich and full, with a noticeable lean toward bass-heavy output. Great for music and voice but something to keep in mind if you prefer a more neutral tone. It’s loud and clear even in open or noisy environments, making it a reliable option for small parties or event settings.I’ve used it for seminars and gatherings, and it performs consistently well across both spoken word and background music. The Bluetooth connection is strong and stable, and the addition of XLR and line-in inputs is a huge plus for plugging in mics or instruments. The built-in EQ is basic (just bass and treble), but it gets the job done for on-the-fly adjustments.Portability is decent. It’s not overly heavy, but it feels like carrying a bowling ball. You can move it around easily, but you probably wouldn’t want to carry it long distances without wheels or a bag. That said, the rugged plastic build feels durable, and I have no concerns about it holding up over time.The interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, which is great when you're managing sound in a live setting or just quickly adjusting volume between songs.Overall, I give it 5 stars. It’s an excellent choice for educators, small event hosts, musicians, and outdoor users who want reliable sound, great battery life, and versatility in a rugged, compact form factor.

I bought it for home karaoke and general use. I was so impressed from the first use. Voice sounds so clear and tone match function is superb! Sounds is just right, balanced with impressive dynamic range (low end starts at 35Hz), it is clearly optimized for vocals - astonishingly precise midrange. Very portable, good battery life and fast charging. Youtube karaoke has never been easier. Have a party at home bring it to friends house. I also used it outdoors in the yard for bday party and it sounded so professional, I got inquires about it from friends. I believe there is nothing like this on the market right now, this is a perfect family party speaker; never thought I’d say this but it could be the first underpriced Bose product ever. I only have two negatives to point out: 1) Mic volume when using wired mics (I use Shure SM58) is not loud enough even at the highest settings - okay for low key not for serious karaoke. When I plugged it my Shure wireless receiver and used it with wireless mics - it was much, much louder. The second negative is that I wish the speaker had a usb or any other power outlet port so I could make it completely wireless by powering my Shure receiver. Overall, I highly recommend this for family use even if you only use mic function occasionally. Forgot to mention, that this speaker has superb built-in mixer; even my Yamaha mixer has nothing like ToneMatch function.

I play my Bass pretty frequently. No, I'm not a pro, nor do I gig at all. Just casual play for about an hour a day. Obviously as a Bass player I enjoy the rich bottoms of a good speaker. I have quite a few Bose products other than the S1. Smaller speakers and a few sets of headphones. I've always enjoyed the quality and balance of the Bose brand. The S1 didn't let me down. For what it is, it delivers. Built solid with great ability to transport. I use it wirelessly with some NUX B-5RC wireless transmitter and receiver system. No dropout, no distinguishable lag or delay, no interference. Literally nothing to complain about, for what it is. I added the backpack as well, which is perfect since I enjoy taking my instrument on the road, wherever I go. It's not heavy or bulky and it has plenty of nice features for the novice that wants to sound like a pro. The bottoms are probably not going to be enough for someone who gigs in challenging acoustic venues but it will do in just about any other situation. This will suffice in a small bar or lounge or more intimate settings. Very clear and clean highs when I used the Bluetooth feature for just listening to a playlist on my phone. If you want to buy a nice backyard speaker, this is it. It kicks but it lacks for the big thump. But I'm a Bass player, so there can never be to much thump for me. I highly recommend.

I have a two good Behringer speakers and a great mixer with many features. I play keyboard and sing. So I'm testing this out thinking.. do I need to bring my mixer along so the voice sounds better? The S1 carried my keyboard left hand bass very well. Better than my Behringers. But at first I thought the voice sounded muffled through the S1. Then I realized there is a little switch that you flip for microphones. Once I did that I was amazed that NO I will not need to bring my rather big mixer to make the voice sound better because Bose had it all figured out, once again. I am thrilled that a 15 pound speaker is really all I need, along with my headset mic and synthesizer. This is not cheap, so you are paying for convenience and sound quality in one small package. But it's worth it. Bravo Bose!