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Bose continues to take on Sonos with new SoundTouch speakers
Bose took to New York City to celebrate its 50th birthday in style. Not only did the audio company introduce a new partnership with streaming service Deezer, but it also introduced its Series II set of WiFi speakers. The revamped SoundTouch 20 and new flagship SoundTouch 30 (pictured above) are a follow up to last year's home systems, as Bose looks to better compete with the likes of Sonos. The SoundTouch 20 and SoundTouch 30 are both capable of syncing across your WiFi network and can be controlled via Bose's controller app, available for iOS and Android -- the flagship model, however, is obviously the most powerful of the two from the inside out. The SoundTouch 30, as does its sibling, features the company's Waveguide technology, which Bose says allows for the system to create a great amount of bass output from a very small enclosure, alongside a 9 lb subwoofer. And trust us, the thing is beautifully loud.
Deezer's regular subscription plan arrives in the US as a Bose exclusive
Deezer brought its high-quality streaming option to Sonos systems in the States last month, and now it's delivering a regular subscription option... but there's a catch. The outfit's Premium Plus plan hits the US for the first time -- so long as you're wielding either a Bose SoundLink speaker or SoundTouch WiFi setup. A $10 monthly subscription allows access to Deezer's catalog of 35 million songs ad-free, with radio, playlists, offline mode and other perks you've come to expect from the likes of Spotify, Rdio and Beats Music. Bose owners will get a 50 percent discount ($5/month) for the first year though, and an October 10th software update will ensure SoundTouch systems are properly equipped to access the service.
Bose intros SoundTouch WiFi music systems, makes home audio more like a car stereo
Bose is out to take on the likes of Sonos with its new SoundTouch WiFi music systems. The speakers rely on a free SoundTouch app that acts as a simple controller for all of your favorite music. It pulls media from your network-connected computers and Pandora, and we're told other popular streaming services will be added soon. The app uses a very simple interface that's almost like a mix of the Sonos Controller app with the intuitiveness of a car stereo. The universal feature across the speakers and software are six customizable presets (individual artists, playlists or internet radio stations) that can be changed on the app, with an included remote or using physical buttons on SoundTouch-optimized systems. If you hear or search for something you enjoy, it's as simple as holding one of the preset buttons for a few seconds to store it -- just like you would in your car.
