Bose Sounddock Series III Digitial Speaker

I have a Bose Sounddock series III and want to know if i can get an adapter so i can conntect my ipod classic?????

Hi Deggie...
I decided to go with the Zeppelin... it arrived yesterday... and to be honest it out shone all my expectations... a superb.. superb piece of audio engineering and it looks like nothing I have ever seen... for once someone has exceeded Apple's industrial design.... the sound and build quality are just amazing... I have been listening from everything from Rufus Wainwright / Antony to Kraftwerk on it and it consistently blows me away.... it's like listening to my Rotel/B&W separates system in my living room... but this magical sound is coming from my iPod attached to the black silhouette...
For me it was between the Bose and the Zeppelin... cost was an issue... I had heard the Bose and was very impressed... but I loved the styling of the Zeppelin... and I have B&W speakers already and adore the sound... what I was worried about was that at twice the price, would I get double the sound and build quality.... and to be honest... the Zeppelin knocked all my fears out of the park... it's about 3 times better sound quality and the design and build are in a league of their own...
In the end... I took the leap of faith... I could get to test it here where I live in Cork, Ireland... would have to travel to Dublin... so after reading all the reviews... especially the comments on here... I took the plunge...
A superb system...!!! Superb Sound Quality... and well worth the money... think of it as an investment in your music collection...
Anthony

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Bose - SoundDock Series II - will it work overseas?

Would like to purchase
Bose® - SoundDock® Series II Digital Music System for Apple® iPod® - BlackModel: SOUNDDOCK II BLK | SKU: 8896233
but can it be used overseas like Australia where the voltage is 240Volts?
Is the power adapter up to international standards??
Thanks in advance
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110-240V is the answer I was after.

Besides Bose SoundDock any other good speaker system for nano?

The portable Bose SoundDock sounds goods and I like how it's portable, but hoping to find something as good and less than $400. Any ideas?
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Hi,
I have bought iPod HiFi for my sitting room, Bose soundock for bedroom and JBL on stage for my kids.
My recommendation is iPod HiFi as it can easily fills up a room even as large as 300 square ft. I love Bose but only to play it in a small room.
Regarding JBL, does not mean I do not like it, but I am a bit disappointed with the quality of its hardware issue, I did buy 3 of those (first gen), and all of them broke within 1 year with the problems of loss function control on its volume keys and poor dock connections with the iPod. Heard that the new version of JBL has an improvement on these hardware issues.

BOSE SOUNDDOCK SERIE II - IPHONE 4S ISSUE

Does someone may help with following problem:
In my family we have we have 3 dock stations audio devices: Bose Sound Dock series II, Philips DS3020/12, Sharp DK-AP7N(R).
We have also 2 Iphones 4s and one ipod classic.
The latest iphone 4s does not work with the Bose and Philips audio systems: the iPhone 4s is charging, but music is playing in the iPhone speakers and not in the dock speakers, on the iPhone there is a message. In Italian the message is "Il dispositivo non supporta questo accessorio" that almost means that the iPhone does not support the device. Please note that the iPhone works with the Sharp DK-AP7N(R) audio system.
The other iPhone 4s works with all 3 devices since long time.
Both the iPhones have iOS 7.1.1, so it should be not related to software version.
The ipod classic works with all 3 devices.
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Just went to check my Series II - I have the white 3G S 16 GB. No problem there - played music right away.
An apple store employee told me Bose Series II is compatible with 3G S.
I did get a white screen on the second day - had to do a hard restart and software restore. Maybe it's a problem with the software they installed. You can restore the software from itunes and see if that helps - back up before.
I was also told by an Apple Tech make sure you treat it as a new iPhone don't use the back up when you restore the software in itunes.

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Is it possible to overcharge an iPod Classic in a Bose SoundDock?

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I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong, but the iPod will not allow itself to be overcharged - it will "quick-charge" to 80%, trickle charge the remaining 20%, then stop whether plugged into your computer or your Bose SoundDock.

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Can anyone tell me what the true difference is between these two systems:
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are they both portable?
please help. i am looking for my boyfriend who has a mp3 players right now but is in the process of thinking about getting a ipod.

One has a battery in it that recharges so it is portable. The other that doesn't say portable does not have the rechargeable battery.
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Bose Companion 2 Series III doest not have sound on imac 10.8.5. Appreciate for advise. Thanks

Hi All,
Would like to get advised here, bought a bose Companion 2 Series iii speakers. But it doesn't produce the sound if connected to my iMac ( 10.8.5 ) . Tried on my ipad and it work perfectly.
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Try a pair of headhones in the headphone socket on the computer, if those work ok perhaps the plug on the Bose is not making contact properly. There is I think a switch in the headphone socket on the iMac and that sometimes sticks. Try putting the plug in and out a few times if the headphones do not work, it may free the switch.

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There is a very unique problem with the iPhone 5 and iPad mini when connected to the Bose SoundDock III.
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What is so odd about this is the same sound coming out of a speaker-device connected to the phone's headphone jack sounds perfect, and as intended.
It only has this issue when it is in alarm mode and it's connected via the lighting port connector.
Is this an Apple software glitch that wasn't researched fully or a manufacturing defect on the Bose end?
I've tried a couple Bose systems so it isn't peculiar to one SoundDock.
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Charging with Bose SoundDock [ipod 2g]

Ok, I know it doesnt work, and I am so ****** off about it you have no idea, paid $450 for it.
Its still in warranty, if i take it back, is there any chance they will replace it with the new Bose speakers that do work?

The Bose SoundDock II is suppose to work with the 2G iphones/itouch not the original/previous SoundDock.
I recently bought, via a very recognized online auction, a new and sealed Bose SoundDock. The package seal date was 10/2007! Bose had the SoundDock listed on their website literally about 2 weeks ago then it's gone now as the company finally phased out the older model.
At least I got a deal online as the original price was $399.
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I bought mine with "free shipping" for $195. If I bought it at retail, it would've cost $399 + 15 sales tax in my state = $414; I saved 53%!! Woo-Hoo!
Too bad it's now "outdated" and replaced my an updated, lower cost model! AUGHH!
Oh, well!
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IPhone 3G and Bose Sounddock Portable

Does anyone know if this will work?
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Best regards,
Martin

Hi Jeffrey,
the Bose SoundDock Portable is going to charge the iPhone 3G, although it is making this horrible, clucking and popping sound every five minutes or so. But until the charging of the iPhone is completed the popping sounds are gone.
@ all
I took my SoundDock Portable back to the Apple Store today and got a B&W Zeppelin instead,.... oh Boy what a difference! For shure its a LOT more money,.... but this beauty is worth every of my hard earned pennies! Not only does it work like a charm with all iPods i do own its also is an ideal companion to the iPhone 3G - it even shows up the "Speaker Settings" Menu in the "General Settings" Menue,... i really did not expect that. Don´t get me wrong i liked the Bose Portable a lot, but i did not want to rely on Apple or Bose to wait for a doubtful upgrade to either unit, be it the Bose or the iPhone. P
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