SoundLink Max

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SoundLink Max

25 positive 0 neutral 14 negative

Based on 39 Reddit mentions

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Not happy with new update :/

I wouldn’t recommend installing the latest firmware update for the Bose SoundLink Max. I updated mine about a week ago and it has effectively removed a large part of the functionality that made me choose this speaker in the first place. The device now feels heavily simplified to the point where many

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Gregorski in r/bose

March 24, 2026 2:32 PM

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Advice needed

Bose doesn’t really make any speakers like this anymore. Unless you want to AUX a SoundLink Max for home use. But for about the same price you could do two Sonos Era 100’s (even less if you go for the Era 100 SL, which removes Google and Alexa functions but keeps Wi-Fi). Sonos is the last in the gam

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Apprehensive-Plum-32 in r/bose

March 14, 2026 4:21 PM

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Do you recommend to update the firmware?

I wouldn’t recommend installing the latest firmware update for the Bose SoundLink Max. I updated mine about a week ago and it has effectively removed a large part of the functionality that made me choose this speaker in the first place. The device now feels heavily simplified to the point where many

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Gregorski in r/bose

March 24, 2026 2:31 PM

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So disappointed in Bose

Did you not use it for a while? The new bose speakers can go into a battery protection mode where you need to plug it into a high watt power brick for at least 5 hrs to get it working again It happened to my soundlink max and my soundlink plus but just leaving them plugged in overnight fixed it some

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icedpeartea in r/bose

August 5, 2026 6:42 AM

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I always said Bose was shit…

Ive consistintely had a problem with their items. Let me list them, first my order was the 301 v5 speakers. People told me their tweeters are paper cones, so I returned them aside from they worked just fine but.... then I ordered the 251 environmental speakers for outdoors or whatever, the 5" woofer

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Jolly-Platypus9078 in r/bose

July 27, 2026 2:11 AM

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r/audiophile Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk Thread

'BOSE SOUNDLINK III' feel or similar products i have this speaker i got gifted 10 years ago & i absolutely LOVE it. never could find anything that could replicate this feel. i bought the bose sound link max recently and was excited but it did not give off that "warmth" i enjoyed in the older speaker

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a_ette in r/audiophile

July 12, 2026 9:02 AM

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r/AudioEngineering Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk

I have a backpack busking rig that Im trying to perfect. I walk around and take topics and rap in the streets. I need help with an issue. Gear I am using: Shure wireless mic GLXD4+ (yes i can use wired but I like the freedom of no wires) Zoom AMS 24 Mixer (acts as my mixer to get wireless mic and be

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Brave_Description356 in r/audioengineering

May 7, 2026 7:16 AM

1

Bose QC Ultra (Gen 2) Firmware Update 8.2.20 – Your EU Consumer Rights regarding the removed Bluetooth Carousel

Bonjour, Mon application Bose avait été désinstallée de mon iPhone car je ne l’avais pas utilisée depuis longtemps. Je l’ai réinstallée récemment, et une mise à jour s’est automatiquement effectuée sur ma SoundLink Max (la V.8.2.16). Je suis extrêmement déçu et frustré par cette mise à jour, qui sup

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Hot_Bus_611 in r/bose

April 25, 2026 3:58 PM

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Bose SoundLink Max Disastrous Battery Performance?

My recent Bose purchases have terrible battery performance. I charge my Soundlink Max and, without using it, the battery is down to 70% in a week. The Flex is similar. What’s surprising is that I have an 11 year old Soundlink Mini that will still hold a 100% charge after 2 weeks or longer. What’s ch

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SoPasGuy in r/bose

April 7, 2026 1:30 AM

1

Bose Soundlink Max Battery Drain

I may have found the cause of the battery drain some of us are experiencing with the Bose SoundLink Max. The speaker loses battery even when it's supposedly switched off. After sending my first unit in for repair, Bose replaced it—but the replacement had the exact same problem. Therefore, I suspecte

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Dennis6771 in r/bose

March 16, 2026 10:45 AM

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