Bose has introduced SoundLink Flex, a new portable Bluetooth speaker that features an „ultra-durable“ construction for use in environments that may be hazardous<\/b>
\nBose has introduced SoundLink Flex, a new portable Bluetooth speaker that features an \u201cultra-durable\u201d construction for use in environments that may be hazardous to less robust portable audio devices. SoundLink Flex is small enough to carry with you to the workshop, on your next hike, or to the poolside, with Bose noting that its new product packs its proprietary audio tech. The Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker features a powder-coated steel grille, soft silicon back, and an overall IP67 rating. According to Bose, exposure to dirt, dust, and water won\u2019t \u201ccompromise audio performance\u201d due to the sealed acoustics hardware. Beyond that, Bose says its new SoundLink speaker can float in water so that, for example, it\u2019ll handle an accidental drop into the swimming pool. The speaker measures 7.9\u2033 x 2.1\u2033 x 3.6\u2033 and weighs around one pound. Bose has packed a custom transducer, dual-opposing passive radiators, and the company\u2019s proprietary digital signal processing tech into the small speaker. The result, Bose claims, is everything from \u201cdramatically\u201d minimized distortion all the way to a bass that \u201cyou can feel in your chest.\u201d The SoundLink Flex also supports a unique feature among Bluetooth speakers \u2014 it can detect its orientation via Bose PositionIQ technology to automatically adjust the audio for optimal performance. The speaker remembers up to eight Bluetooth devices for rapidly toggling between audio sources, plus there\u2019s support for the Bose Connect app for personalization and firmware updates. Basic audio and speaker controls are located on the device, as well, including buttons for playing and pausing audio. An integrated microphone allows users to make and takes calls on the SoundLink Flex, as well. Other features include up to 12 hours of playback, a rechargeable battery with USB-C, a Stereo Mode playback with two speakers, and a Party Mode. The Bose SoundLink Flex is available now for $149 USD.<\/p>\n