I read all the comments here but still have not decided what to buy. Soundlink mini or Soundlink 3. Give advice.
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i like the sound of the mini better, but the 3 gets a lot louder. I'd say if you don't need a loud speaker, go with the mini. Save money and the sound, especially at lower volumes is more crisp on the mini.
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Now we're getting into personal preference. I own both, and am happy with the sound of both speakers - but I like the added punch of the Mini, and prefer its bass response to that of the III. Overall, I'd say the III is better balanced, but they're close enough in sound that I'm thinking about returning the III - the Mini covers my needs. Besides, the III is $100 more than the Mini, and it's not nearly $100 better. Setting sound aside, the Mini has better build quality and it's more portable.
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I own both as well, the mini sounds GREAT for it's price, almost nothing to envy towards the SL III, however, the latter is more siutable for bigger spaces, so, if you are new to the bluetooth-speaker world, and on a budget you might as well start with the Mini. If you got the extra 100 bucks, go with the SL III. It's bigger, sounds louder and doesn't have that extra bass that not everybody might like. SL III gives you the purest sound.
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Both are really great speakers. The mini is easy to carry and sounds great but the soundlink three is the best of the best and it sounds a lot better then the mini.
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There has been a lot of discussion regarding this question on www.avsforum.com where you'll find TRUE audiophiles. The general consensus from those that have owned both setups is that the RC-Micros are the way to go, despite their smaller size, because they're of a higher build quality. But, if you'd like to research yourself, go to the website and do a SEARCH for the thread.
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I have been happy with the bass from the Boston unit given the context of what it is. I have only listened to the soundlink mini from Bose, but not directly compared the two. The bose unit is good but in my opinion the Boston unit is a better value at $150. It does fill the room with sound well and should work great in a 12x 12 room
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I have own all three series (2, 3, 20) and have to say that the 3 is easily the best because of the separate sub-woofer. But when comparing the 2 and 20, the 20 has a much richer bass and I love the remote with the volume and I/O mini jack ports. Is it worth twice the price? That's debatable. If money is not the issue then the 20s are the way to go, but then again, if money isn't the issue, go for the series 3.
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I prefer the M-Audio for sound, but these are pretty good too and I like the size of the Audioengines better for my desktop. If I were recording music, I would go for the M-Audio. I am just listening to podcasts and music at my desk with the Audioengine speakers and they are great for that. Hope this helps!
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I would say yes as the Mont Blanc amp is supposed to be fantastic, but I wouldn't buy one just to pair with an X3. The X3's amp is pretty damn solid and I think the difference would be neglagable, unless you're using cans that need a lot of current. Now if you're buying the amp anyways and are going to use it on different devices of course pair it with the X3 ;). I mean the main purpose of the X3 is an awesome sounding all in one device, so you don't have to lug around a seperate amp. I've been the separate amp route and I've spent way, way too much on portable audio stuff - so I appreciate the value and simplicity of the X3. The X3 and a nice mid high end set of iem's is all I need in my portable setup, and my wallet thanks me! Sorry about rambling on lol, there is better sounding gear for sure, but how much do you want to spend and when do you reach the point of deminishing returns? I don't visit sites like head fi anymore, keeps me out of trouble ;) They are always coming out with bigger and better things damn them :)
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I can only answer for the UE Mini Boom. It has FANTASTIC bass. I literally have to watch where I put it. I had it on my kitchen counter one day and it vibrated the glassware on the counter and made quite a racket. Sound is crystal clear, and the bass is awesome. There is a ton of sound in a 1 pound box. Not that you asked, but the battery life is fantastic. Using it about an hour or two a day, a single charge lasts for like 10 days. Good Luck and have fun. :-)
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I have found the sound to be good with low frequencies, clear and full at mid and high frequencies, which of course is a subjective answer. None of the mini's are full fidelity speaker systems, so all involve compromise. The BT 2.0 compares nicely to other mini's we considered, all of which were much more expensive. Hope this helps.
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yes it worked for me but unfortunitly my i groove crapped out on me bought the bose soundlink mini blows it away
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I do not have the Bose SoundLink Mini Speaker and would not know the answer. I suggest you contact Creative through their website:http://support.creative.com/Contact/custsup.aspx?h=5Click on Customer Support and ask them the same question.
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This might not be the answer you want since I have never heard either, but this Yamaha sounds better than the Bose wave iii , which I mentioned in my review. I also have a recent model Onkyo mini system, which sounds quite good, but the Yamaha beats it out also. I think the Yamaha is well worth the price!
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I recently bought the mini and really like it. I have no experience with the larger Jambox. As it it's smaller than the Jambox, I think the biggest difference will be the capability of generating sound in the bass range, because you need the larger physical dimensions to generate strong low frequency sound. Despite its size, I think it has great bass for music which is where I think it matters most. The features I really like are the compact size - take it anywhere, and the talking battery level.
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I bought this for my son so he did the research on other products. He likes the sync because of the sound quality...he tells me the Sync are clearer and gives a quality sound with music...and the fact that he can use them wireless with his phone to play music. If you can try to sample both items but for my money the Sync is head and shoulders above the rest...hope this was helpful
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Hey, the soundtouch uses a wifi connection instead of a bluetooth. Wifi is a lot better. Cheers!
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The SoundLink Mini power supply is not compatible with the Soundlink III. Parts for the SoundLink III can be ordered by calling 800 367 4008.
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Well, JBL is definitely not portable in the sense that it requires being plugged in. Bose is pretty much top of the line, so I'm not sure what you are looking to improve on over the Soundlink? Maybe a higher model Bose?
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I had problems with the one I purchased, then found out that there is no product support at Numark for this unit. I sent mine back. If you can determine the bit rate of your onboard sound device, and it's 24bit, you won't find anything better under $300. I have a Soundblaster Xfi HD model SB1240 external USB sound card for my laptop (which has a 16bit sound device) and am very happy with it.