Bose 738031-1710 Wave SoundTouch Music System IV, Works with Alexa, Espresso Black

Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately) ; Wireless network compatibility: 802.11 b/g/n

Supported StandardsMP3

About this item

  • Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately) ; Wireless network compatibility: 802.11 b/g/n
  • Enjoy all your music easily: online music services, Internet radio, your stored music library, CDs and AM/FM radio
  • Exclusive Bose waveguide speaker technology delivers lifelike, room filling sound; Supported audio formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, Apple Lossless
  • Wireless connection via your home Wi Fi network; also works with Bluetooth.
Category: AudioStereo Shelf SystemsRanked #99 of 786 in Audio
9.2Our score
Our verdict

Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately) ; Wireless network compatibility: 802.11 b/g/n

Ranked #99 in Audio · 4 things we like

Quick answer The Bose 738031-1710 Wave SoundTouch Music System IV scores 9.2/10 with us. Amazon owners rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 3,033 reviews, above the 4.1 average of the 31 stereo shelf systems we track.

There s a world of music out there The Bose Wave SoundTouch music system lets you easily enjoy all of it Use it to stream millions of songs from music services like Spotify and Pandora thousands of Internet radio stations and your stored music library There s also a CD player and AM/FM radio tuner So you can hear whatever you want with room-filling sound all from an easy-to-use system that now comes in a fresh design The Wave SoundTouch system is part of an entire family of Bose wireless products for every room of your home that lets you play your favorite music at the touch of a single button They connect to your home Wi-Fi network so there s no complicated equipment to add A free powerful app lets you explore online music from around the world Plus it transforms your phone into a powerful remote so you can control your music no matter where you are enjoy hands-free voice access to your

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Product information

20 specifications
Connectivity TechnologyAuxiliary, Ethernet, USB
Speaker TypeWireless
Power SourceCorded Electric
Compatible DevicesMP3 Player, Smartphone, Tablet
Wattage60 watts
Supported StandardsMP3
Supported Audio FormatMP3, WMA
Number of Speakers2
Audio Output ModeStereo
ColorEspresso Black
Item Dimensions8.7 x 14.49 x 19.29 inches
Item Weight6 kg
BrandBose
Speakers Included2 Speakers
Global Trade Identification Number00017817702140, 00792055471811
Number of Items1
Built-In Media8 foot AC power cord, Remote control
Model Number738031-1710
Mfr Part Number738031-1710
Warranty Description1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts

Pros & cons

What we like
  • Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately) ; Wireless network compatibility: 802.11 b/g/n
  • Enjoy all your music easily: online music services, Internet radio, your stored music library, CDs and AM/FM radio
  • Exclusive Bose waveguide speaker technology delivers lifelike, room filling sound; Supported audio formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, Apple Lossless
  • Wireless connection via your home Wi Fi network; also works with Bluetooth.
What could be better

    Bose 738031-1710 Wave SoundTouch Music System IV: questions & answers

    Is the Bose 738031-1710 Wave SoundTouch Music System IV worth buying?

    Yes, it is one of the stronger picks in its group. We score the Bose 738031-1710 Wave SoundTouch Music System IV 9.2 out of 10. Amazon owners rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 3,033 reviews, above the 4.1 average of the 31 stereo shelf systems we track.

    What options does the Bose 738031-1710 Wave SoundTouch Music System IV come in?

    Amazon lists 2 options. Color: Platinum Silver, Espresso Black. Pick an option on this page and the button opens exactly that model.

    What are good alternatives to the Bose 738031-1710 Wave SoundTouch Music System IV?

    Similar, well-rated stereo shelf systems in our catalog: Bose Wave® Music System III (9.0/10, 4.5 stars from 133 owners); Jensen® JBS-300 Home Bluetooth Stereo Shelf (8.4/10, 4.2 stars from 414 owners); GPX HM3817DTBK Home Music System (8.2/10, 4.1 stars from 2,833 owners).

    Customer reviews

    All reviews on Amazon
    4.63,033 global ratings
    5 star89%
    4 star11%
    3 star0%
    2 star0%
    1 star0%

    Breakdown from the 9 most helpful reviews we imported.

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    Kat
    Verified purchaseJune 3, 2016
    Great Music System

    I purchased this item about three months ago and I have very much enjoyed it. It was very easy to set up and there are so many options to listening to music, talk radio, or nature sounds, just whatever you enjoy. It offers IHeartRadio and Pandora which are free, you just need to have an account. Their paid music services are Spotify, SiriusXM, and Deezer. I signed up with Deezer because just for buying this Bose music system they offered a discount on their price. I got it for $4.99/month for 12 months (their usual price is $9.99/month). I have really enjoyed setting up my playlists and listen

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    Kathryn R.
    Verified purchaseMarch 9, 2016
    Pure love! (but a couple things you should know)

    Love this!! I'm not a music aficionado, but even I can tell the difference in the Bose quality of sound, and this does not disappoint.I wanted a flexible sound system (i.e. something that could play radio, CD, and streamed music), that worked out of box but could grow over time and this completely fits the bill. After doing quite a bit of internet research, I went to our local Bose store and talked to the employees there - in fact, I was going to buy it there but both that store and its closest neighbor were sold out - apparently I'm not the only one that loves this product!Details: arrived qu

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    JennyT
    Verified purchaseAugust 2, 2016
    Great purchase of a super unit

    Got the Soundtouch IV at the weekend, delivered within 30 hours! Attractive and solid. Small footprint on my shelf.1) Connected to my wifi in less than 5 minutes; easiest set-up I've ever done. Just needed the wifi password.2) Small learning curve with the remote but then you realise it is cleverly designed. Feels nice in the hand.3) Star rating above is really 4.75 only because I find there is quite a fluctuation in the volume depending on source: regular FM radio is pretty loud so that volume setting goes down into the 40's; internet radio needs to be in the 50's; CDs vary by CD it seems; Bl

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    Rick Uttley
    Verified purchaseMay 26, 2026
    Value for the money.

    This was the best purchase I’ve ever made on Amazon. The box arrived 4 days earlier than expected, packed well in bubble wrap and peanuts. And is “like new” condition. The sound is awesome using radio, blue tooth from iphone, and from smart tv via aux cable. It took a little Google searching for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connecting, but works fantastic a couple of hours later.

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    Tom H.
    Verified purchaseJanuary 30, 2021
    A Single Complaint - Otherwise Great.

    First, the complaint: The ONLY way to control almost all the radio's features is w/ the remote. The tiny, flat, very easily "misplaced" remote. No controls exist on the radio itself; so if you lose that remote, you're out of luck until you can replace it. This seems like a huge, asinine overlook on the part of Bose.Otherwise, the radio sounds rich and full, even when turned up loud. Bose's sound "blueprint" has always seemed (to me) to be heavy on the lows, heavy on the highs, and somewhat attenuated mids. When done correctly, it does help to accentuate the music (and speach) in a rich-soundin

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    Kenno
    Verified purchaseDecember 9, 2017
    BOSE SoundTouch Music System -Stunning Sound with OUTSTANDING Quality, and Value.

    LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT.I have had several Bose products over the years and have always been impressed with the quality of the sound they are able to get in such a small package.My first experience was with it in my car in 2000. I liked it. Shortly afterwards, I bought 2 of the smaller CD/Wave Radios with a convenient remite, which delivered superb sound in a small footprint.Next, not long after that, I bought 2 Lifestyle multi-speaker systems with the 4 jewel cube speakers and the big subwoofer, one for the big screen TV, and the other for music in the living room.It has probably been 15 ye

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    Mark D.
    Verified purchaseJanuary 7, 2019
    Great sound & versatility!

    I’m very happy with the SoundTouch IV. It has the features I wanted (radio, CD, bluetooth, WiFi) and provides rich sound easily moved to any room in the house. While initially concerned that the tone control was limited to bass normal/reduced, I found it adequate, using reduced mode for bass-heavy mixes.It’s great to be able to stream audio from my smart phone via bluetooth. I use it a lot to stream music and youtube videos. Once the connection is established, SoundTouch will reconnect automatically. I can also disconnect my Smart Phone and then connect my tablet.I use SoundTouch WiFi to acces

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    stephen scott
    Verified purchaseJanuary 8, 2026
    Bose wave sound

    Purchased Bose wave sound radio/cd player for Xmas gift. Sound quality is impressive for the size of the unit. Blue tooth feature is a nice bonus. Easy to program and play. Was skeptical of the price but satisfied with the purchase.

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