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Bose has launched the SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker (2nd Gen), a compact Bluetooth speaker with enhanced audio performance, from September 25th, 2023.
Available in Black and Blue Dusk, the speaker is priced at 15,400 yen and features a durable silicone-covered body with IP67 dust and water resistance.
It incorporates dual passive radiators for powerful bass sound with minimal distortion, despite its small size of 10.3 x 4.4 x 10.3 cm.
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