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Bose SoundLink Plus review: great sound and design, but not for the price

This $269 speaker does a lot of things right, but there are better values on the market

The Bose SoundLink Plus is a solid Bluetooth speaker that can deliver a great listening experience for your entire July 4th barbecue, but if you want to save a few dollars, there are some easy ways to do it. While sound quality is generally good, the soundstage is much tighter than other speakers I’ve tested in this price range, which means you have to rely on volume for everyone to hear your jams. You’ll need to play it at a lower volume and keep your phone close by in order to get longer battery life, but overall, it delivers long-enough endurance to last for the entire duration of your next get-together.

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