We are setting up our new downsized home we plan to retire to. I have been a big fan of the BOSE sound systems for decades. But with downsizing we decided to not take our classic stereo system with us. So we moved all of our music to ITunes and looked for a good Bluetooth solution for the sound.

Bluetooth speakers are here for a long time now with various improvements since its inception. Having said that, there are various types of speakers including - rugged, waterproof, lightweight, at various price segments.

Build quality; Amazing 360-degree sound; Water-resistant with IPX4 ratings; Unique design

Bit costly; Charging time

Bose is one of the best-known lifestyle audio brands in the country, and much like Apple , its products usually look fantastic and cost a lot. Recently, the company added a pair of Bluetooth speakers to its SoundLink series.

Excellent build quality; Warm and open sound; Gets really loud; Decent battery life; IPX4 water resistant

Excellent build quality; Warm and open sound; Gets really loud; Decent battery life; IPX4 water resistant; Slow charging; Bass can be overpowering at high volumes; Doesn't reward high-resolution files; A bit pricey

Huge performance from a tiny speaker - this talented Bose speaker could be worth a place in your home

Great omnidirectional delivery; Big; solid; punchy sound; Good timing and dynamics; Petite; portable design; Good feature set

Rivals sound more articulate and detailed; Not especially rugged; A bit pricey

The most popular trend for wireless speaker fanatics is smart voice assistants right now, with the Amazon Echo, Google Home and Apple HomePod commanding a huge amount of attention. Is there any point in buying a speaker any more that can't answer questions, turn up the heating and tell jokes?

The Bose Soundlink Revolve+ is a pricey, but excellent omnidirectional wireless speaker that most people will love.

Excellent sound at all volume levels; Omnidirectional sound eliminates the sweet-spot dilemma; Controls are easily accessible and easy to understand,...

Absence of true stereo will irritate audio purists; Charging cradle costs extra; Battery did not last as long as promised when tested

BOSE always keeps trick under the sleeves and comes up with surprise of sound that always amaze the world. Now BOSE have launched its new speaker to give you thrill of sound. The new launch of BOSE is its SoundLink Revolve which is one of the best performing portable Bluetooth speakers yet by the...

Bluetooth speakers have redefined the way we listen to music now. Gone are those days when one needs to stick near a large music system to listen to their favourite songs. One can now take these small speakers anywhere they like and enjoy a good music listening experience.

Sturdy Design; Impressive audio quality; Weatherproof

Short range; Bass is not effective when kept in the middle of the room

The Bose SoundLink Revolve is Bose's latest wireless speaker, but it isn't a trendsetter, it's a follower. It doesn't do anything particularly clever. It isn't a digital voice assistant and can't do the shopping for you. It's a Bluetooth speaker, no more, no less.

Compact and lightweight; IPX4 shower resistant; Great sound quality

Expensive; Loses control at top volume

If you buy a Bluetooth speaker in 2017, you want it to be a little more useful than just being a squat black box that creates mediocre sound. The new Bose Revolve and Revolve Plus follow the tried-and-tested UE Boom formula: a waterproof, 360-degree Bluetooth speaker with great sound quality and...