Although it's a sequel of sorts to Soundfreaq's 2012 docking alarm clock Sound Rise SFQ-05, this isn't "Sound Rise 2," but rather Sound Rise SFQ-08 ($70), a rethought version that's smaller, less expensive, and a little less powerful sonically. Built with Bluetooth 4 rather than Bluetooth 2.1, the new model has a markedly smaller footprint and lower weight due to the outright elimination of a 30-pin Dock Connector charging and audio base; Soundfreaq…
