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.

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...

It's no secret that I - and my colleagues at Ausdroid - are rather fond of Bose gear. We've reviewed plenty of it, from the first time I used a Bose Soundtouch speaker , to Phil's review of the excellent Bose QC35 noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones , and Scott's reviews of various Bose earphones...

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

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

It's heavier than expected, but it feels very solid in your hand. Nice rich sound also.

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

Bluetooth speakers, the portable ones at that, are becoming increasingly popular. Carrying them along to a pool party or a barbecue hangout or maybe just playing a soothing background in the drawing room as the family gathers around is something that we all tend to do these days.

Bose Soundlink Revolve+ has good battery life, and depending on the volume level, it can run for 18 hours on a single charge

With innumerable Bluetooth speaker options out there, what is it that will convince you to get your hands on Bose's new SoundLink Revolve and it's big brother Revolve+