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Bose® SoundDock® Series III digital music system

with Lightning™ connector dock for iPhone® 5 and other newer Apple devices

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Bose Sounddock iii with lightning connector

Have an iPhone 5 or the latest iPod touch® with a Lightning connector? Good news! Now you can enjoy the music from your Apple portable with legendary Bose® sound. Just dock your compatible Apple device, and the Bose® SoundDock® III digital music system delivers rich, room-filling sound. The system is small enough to carry easily from room to room, yet it sounds surprisingly full and spacious thanks to its proprietary acoustic design.

Use the included remote to conveniently control your iPod or iPhone from anywhere in the room. Skip songs, pause music playback, or even change playlists. An auxiliary input on the back lets you connect other types of portable players as well.

Highlights:

  • Lightning connector dock works with iPhone 5, 5th generation iPod touch, 7th generation iPod nano®
  • automatically charges docked player
  • remote control included
  • minijack auxiliary input for other portable devices
  • AC adapter
  • weight: 4.56 lbs.
  • 12"W x 6-1/2"H x 6-7/8"D
  • warranty: 1 year
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  • Amplified speaker system/docking station (for Apple lightning-connector device)
  • Wireless remote control (CR2032 Battery installed)
  • AC adapter with a 58" DC output cord (DC output: 18 Volts/1.0A)
  • 8' AC power cable
  • Instructions
  • Warranty Information
  • Product Registration
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • "Out Commitment To You" letter

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Features

Apple Lightning-Connector Speaker Dock: The Bose SoundDock III is a powered desktop speaker system designed for the Apple iPod and iPhone with Lightning connector. The SoundDock III supports audio playback, remote control, and charging of your Apple Lightning-connector device.

  • Remote Control: A wireless remote control is included which offers basic iPod/iPhone controls; volume up/down, play/pause, playlist navigation, skip forward/backward, and search forward/backward within the song. The controls on the iPod/iPhone also work while connected to he SoundDock III. The SoundDock III will return to the last volume setting used when turned on.
  • Battery Charger: The SoundDock III provides power to charge your iPod/iPhone during operation. iPod/iPhone charging is suspended when the unit is turned off.
Note: In the event of audio interference when you have your iPhone docked, set iPhone to Airplane Mode. You will not be able to receive phone calls in Airplane Mode.

iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Bose SoundDock III features an integrated Lightning-connector dock for your Apple iPod and iPhone. The SoundDock II is "Made for iPod/iPhone compatible" and supports the following iPod/iPhone model functions (as of 5/3/2013).

Apple Device Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Display Type Charge
Audio Video Output Remote iPod/iPhone Song/Artist Text Track Information
iPhone 2G 3.1.3 N N N N N N N
3G 4.2.1 N N N N N N N
3GS 5.1.1 N N N N N N N
4 6.1.3 N N N N N N N
4S 6.1.3 N N N N N N N
5 6.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y
touch 1st 2.2.1 N N N N N N N
2nd 4.2.1 N N N N N N N
3rd 5.1.1 N N N N N N N
4th 6.1.3 N N N N N N N
5th 6.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y
nano 1st 1.3.1 N N N N N N N
2nd 1.1.3 N N N N N N N
3rd 1.1.3 N N N N N N N
4th 1.0.4 N N N N N N N
5th 1.0.2 N N N N N N N
6th 1.2 PC N N N N N N N
7th 1.02 PC Y N Y Y N N Y
Notes: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available.

Proprietary Acoustic Design: The system's patented Waveguide Speaker Technology and powerful neodymium speakers provide efficient and high quality audio reproduction.

Aux Input: The SoundDock III has a rear-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input for connecting a external portable audio source other than your iPod.

Power Supply: The unit is powered by the supplied AC adapter only. It does not operate on battery power. The SoundDock III provides power to charge your iPod, even if the speaker system is off.

Non-Slip Feet: The bottom of the SoundDock III features six surface-gripping rubber pads to provide a stable platform on most surfaces.

 

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Written By stacey pc, carteret nj on Saturday, March 23, 2013
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well worth the money i have it connected to my direct tv and DVD player
Pros:
great sound
Cons:
a spliter cord will be required and is best bet if you have more than 1 component to connect, iphone 5 wont fit in cradle if in a protective case
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Bose SoundDock II

Written By FrankS, Wantagh, NY on Saturday, March 09, 2013
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This is second Bose SoundDock we have purchased. Incredible sound reproduction. Hands down the best Ipod, Iphone docking station on the market. Two day shipping by Crutchfield can not be beat!
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Terrific sound reproduction. Space saving design. Completely plug-and-play.
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    Bose® SoundDock® Series III digital music system
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    Bose® SoundDock® Series III digital music system
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    Bose® SoundDock® Series III digital music system
  • Front view

    Bose® SoundDock® Series III digital music system
  • Front view (iPhone not included)

    Bose® SoundDock® Series III digital music system
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    Bose® SoundDock® Series III digital music system
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    Bose® SoundDock® Series III digital music system