Bose is launching a new generation of its
SoundTouch speakers, increasing the connectivity of its family of network-connected audio devices. The upgrade to the existing SoundTouch speakers is accompanied by the announcement of a new device in the range, with the
SoundTouch 10 being a compact a new smaller model that offers high-quality sound reproduction along with the same in-home streaming as the larger versions.
All SoundTouch speakers will now be able to connect to a smartphone via Bluetooth, allowing users to stream audio directly to a SoundTouch speaker locally. The Wi-Fi connection between the speakers allows them to stream the same song or audio feed throughout the network. The SoundTouch mobile app can also be used to explore integrated music services and set personalized presets for each speaker.
Bose SoundTouch 10
Users of Spotify will benefit from a few new additions. Starting next year, the Spotify app will be able to control SoundTouch systems directly, with seamless switching between it and the SoundTouch app. ReadySet with Spotify will be included with all SoundTouch systems, with existing Spotify accounts and presets for Spotify playlists able to be preloaded onto the speaker before it arrives at the user's home.
The SoundTouch 10 is a small speaker measuring 8.4 inches by 5.6 inches by 3.4 inches, housing Bose's digital signal processing system with a new 2.5-inch Unidome transducer, which Bose claims to have the highest excursion for any transducer in the company's history. Just like the other speakers in the range, it can connect to an existing Wi-Fi network, can be managed from the mobile app, and uses the new Bluetooth connectivity.
The Bose SoundTouch 10 available now for $200, with the updated SoundTouch 20 Series III and SoundTouch 30 Series III on sale for $350 and $500 respectively.
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