Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Bose TV Speaker is an entry-level soundbar designed for somebody who wants minimal configuration and simply wants better sound from their everyday television. I’ll start by saying that I’ve been a big fan of Bose for most of my life. I’ve owned many Bose products over the years, including one of their original soundbars that I purchased approximately ten years ago. I still have that soundbar, still use it every single day, and have never had an issue with it. More importantly, the sound quality has withstood the test of time. It still sounds phenomenal even compared with many soundbars being released today. With that said, I think it’s important to understand who Bose designed this particular speaker for. This isn’t really the starting point for a big modular home theater system. It’s for somebody who simply wants to make their television sound considerably better without worrying about rear speakers or apps. You basically plug it in, connect it to your television, and you’re good to go. One thing I was really happy to see is that Bose still includes an optical input. I’ve always appreciated when soundbars keep this option because there are still plenty of televisions that use optical, and it’s a simple and extremely reliable way to get audio from your TV to your speaker. However, if your television supports HDMI ARC, I would absolutely use that instead. ARC allows the soundbar to behave much more like an extension of the television and ties into your existing TV remote. Sound quality is excellent for what this speaker is designed to do. Bose has always been known for producing very clean, crisp sound, and that carries over to this model. Dialogue in particular is clear and easy to understand, which I think is probably one of the biggest reasons somebody would buy this over simply continuing to use their television’s built-in speakers. With that said, This does not have Dolby Atmos or upward-firing speakers, so you’re not going to get a true three-dimensional sound or sense of audio coming from above you that you’ll experience with Bose’s more expensive soundbars. What you do get is a very clean and surprisingly full projection of sound coming from the front of the room. For normal television, news, sports, sitcoms, and everyday movie watching, I think it sounds fantastic. It’s also a very small soundbar. In my photos, I placed it alongside the Bose Smart Soundbar and my roughly ten-year-old Bose soundbar so you can get a better idea of the size difference. It’s several inches shorter than the Smart Soundbar while being fairly similar in depth. If you’re working with limited space then this will be right up your alley. Bluetooth has also worked exceptionally well. I’ve spent hours streaming music through this speaker and haven’t experienced a single connection issue. Music sounds surprisingly good too, and the small size has allowed me to carry this around the house. I’ve actually been carrying it outside to my covered back patio and using it almost like an oversized Bluetooth speaker while my kid swims or while I’m working outside. Obviously, this isn’t actually a portable speaker and you still need to bring the power cord with you, but it’s small and light enough that moving it around is incredibly easy. That’s turned out to be one of my favorite things about it. Overall, I’m very happy with the Bose TV Speaker for what it is and, more importantly, for who it’s designed for. It’s a great speaker to make your television sound considerably better, hear dialogue more clearly, stream some music over Bluetooth, and don’t want to mess around with apps or complicated setup, I think you’ll be incredibly happy with this. If you’re looking for something you can eventually expand with additional speakers, want Dolby Atmos, or want Wi-Fi and room-to-room audio, I would move up to one of Bose’s Smart Soundbars instead. Bose does an excellent job with that ecosystem as well. But if all you want is a simple, compact speaker that makes your TV sound a whole lot better, this does exactly what it’s supposed to do.

The Bose TV Speaker v2 is a compact, easy to use soundbar meant to enhance the sound from your TV speakers. It produces rich sound with very clear dialog and is a perfect upgrade for someone having difficulty hearing dialog from their current TV speakers. The package contents include the following items: The Bose TV Speaker v2 soundbar itself A HDMI cable An AC Power cord A remote with batteries The Bose TV Speaker has the following connections: 1x HDMI port 1x Optical port 1x Aux port 1x Bass port 1x Service port which looks like a USB-C connector 1x AC Power connector Front Power On/Off LED and Bluetooth LED Supports Dolby Audio and Bluetooth. The build quality of the Bose TV Speaker is excellent. It has a front metal grill which I prefer over soundbars using a cloth grill because I always fear accidentally tearing a cloth grill. Looking through the grill, I can see 3 drivers (a center tweeter and two front drivers that are slightly angled outward to provide a wider soundstage). There is also a bass port on the rear to increase the bass response. Overall sound quality is excellent with very clear dialog. The sound is rich and full with decent bass that is better than most TV speakers. If you need stronger bass, you can connect an external subwoofer to the soundbar. While the sound is rich and full, it doesn’t seem to produce a wide sound field that envelops the user. There doesn’t seem to be any companion app so the setup is as simple as connecting the soundbar to your TV using an HDMI cable. The Bose TV Speaker v2 is advertised as “Roku Ready” and luckily, I am using this soundbar with my 43-inch Hisense Roku 4K HDTV. My Roku HDTV automatically recognizes the Bose TV Speaker as being Roku Ready and configured the system to work together. This allows you to access soundbar settings directly from the Roku TV’s menu system using the Roku TV remote so you don’t need to use the included Bose remote. By pressing the star button on my Roku remote, you can access the following sound settings on the soundbar: Audio EQ (Normal, Dialog Mode) Bass Level (Minimum, Less, Normal, More, Maximum) Placement EQ (Normal, Wall) The standard default Audio EQ mode already delivers very clear dialog and when switched to Dialog Mode, I found the dialog seems to be brought up further to the front and is slightly more clearer. But I think the improvement is subtle. Similarly, the different Bass levels produced subtle differences in bass levels. I would suspect this would be more noticeable if an external subwoofer was being used. I currently have the Bose TV Speaker v2 soundbar mounted on the wall and I didn’t really hear any difference when switching the Placement EQ mode from Normal to Wall. Summary In summary, the Bose TV Speaker v2 soundbar produces rich and full sound with extremely clear dialog and better bass than most TV speakers. It is very compact and extremely simple to use. If you have a Roku TV, you can access the sound settings using the Roku remote and the TV menu system. During my time with it, it has been very reliable – it reliably turns on/off when you turn the TV on/off. The Bose TV Speaker v2 would be a great choice for a small space and for someone who isn’t interested in a complicated surround sound system and is mainly interested in getting richer and fuller sound with great dialog clarity over their existing TV speakers. This is the perfect soundbar for someone like my elderly parents.

From the name I thought the Bose TV Speaker 2nd generation would be a box-type speaker, but it’s a smallish soundbar, approximately 2 x 23 x 4”. I have a very similar Bose product that they call a soundbar. There are some differences. The 2nd gen is about 4 inches shorter and stockier. The top is solid. It doesn’t have speakers on top like the soundbar does. There are connections on the back for HDMI, optical, AUX, bass and USB for service. The AUX connection is new and gives more versatility. The Bose website says it comes with an optical cable and no HDMI. Mine came with HDMI and no optical. That’s a good thing, because HDMI is the best way to connect a soundbar. It allows the TV remote to control volume and gives the best sound quality. Bose speakers are always excellent, but the app is quirky. So it’s OK that there is no mobile app-based set up or control for this speaker. Control of the speaker is done solely by using the soundbar and TV remotes. There are remote controls for Bass and Dialogue mode. Dialogue mode analyzes the vocals in the sound and “elevates” them so words can be heard more clearly. I didn’t notice a huge difference, but it might depend on the source of the sound. Although I have an extra HDMI port on my PC, the speaker won’t connect that way without some kind of an adaptor. Bluetooth is the only option there. Initially the speaker would power off whenever the monitor went to sleep. I spoke with Melody, the Bose AI, and “she” told me that holding down the power button for 5 seconds - until the light turns amber - will initiate Auto Wake. I haven’t had any power issues since doing that. When watching a video I did notice that the picture and sound were slightly out of sync. Syncing the sound was an app feature and Melody didn’t have a solution. The speaker connected easily to my phone and the sound when playing music is incredible. Initially the speaker paired with both the phone and PC. When I restarted the PC, it wouldn’t connect to Bluetooth until I deleted it from my phone. Once I re-paired it with the PC, it wouldn’t pair with the phone. Melody said it can pair with multiple devices - so there must be a way to do it. I’ll have to spend a little more time working on that part. The speaker has fantastic sound. It is simple to use and uncomplicated. There are no unnecessary buttons or features. The only change I would make is to configure the front so that the Bluetooth, Power On and other lights show on top of the speaker or in a larger area on the front. They show in a small groove along the front edge and can be hard to see when doing set up and troubleshooting unless you’re at eye level.

My husband has hearing difficulties, so we used to have a frustrating setup where he would link his hearing aids directly to the television through an app, which meant I could barely hear anything at all. That issue is completely gone after we got this Bose TV speaker, and I couldn't be happier with it. The audio is so well-balanced and natural that it improves every program we watch, and even though my hearing is fine, I'm getting just as much enjoyment out of it as he is. What impressed him right away was the Dialogue mode, which made voices on every show come through with remarkable clarity. For the first time, he doesn't have to rely on his hearing aids to follow what's being said, so we can finally watch television together comfortably in the same room. Installation couldn't have been simpler. The speaker itself is very sleek and compact at roughly 23.5 inches in length, 4 inches in width, and 2.25 inches in height, with four flat rubber pads on the bottom that keep it securely in place. It came with an HDMI cable that I just plugged straight into the eARC HDMI port on our TCL television. On the rear panel there are connections for HDMI, Optical, and AUX, plus a dedicated jack if you ever want to add a compatible Bose bass module for extra low-end, though for our needs that isn't necessary at all. There's also a service port and the connection that the supplied power cord fits into. A small white indicator light appears on the left when the unit is on, but it's so subtle it doesn't distract from viewing at all. It also includes a compact remote that was ready to use immediately with the battery already installed. Additionally, the speaker is Bluetooth capable, so you can stream from a phone or tablet if you want. It looks wonderful, delivers excellent sound, and has been a fantastic find for us ~ I would recommend this Bose TV speaker without hesitation. We love it!

The Bose TV Speaker is a great choice if the speakers on your TV suck. I know that may sound harsh, but some TV speakers just don’t sound great at all, and the volume doesn’t always go as high as I would like. Now, this isn’t a booming surround-sound system that’s going to make your house shake, but it’s a nice add on if you’re looking for clearer sound. I love how basic and easy it is to use. All you really need to do is plug it in. It does come with an HDMI cable, but I prefer connecting through Bluetooth since it eliminates a bunch of cables. There’s no app involved, so you can’t adjust the sound settings. For me, that’s not an issue because I like things that are simple and easy to use. I really like how clear and crisp the sound is great for movies, tv shows or sporting shows. The Bose TV Speaker fits nicely in front of the TV, and it’s pretty slim, so you can barely even tell it’s there. I did notice that there’s no power button on the speaker itself. I was a little confused by that because it made me wonder, if I ever lose the remote, how would I turn it on? But I guess once it’s plugged in, that’s really all you need. Once you turn on the TV, the Bose speaker automatically connects, and you can use your TV remote to adjust the volume. Overall, this is a great speaker for any TV that needs a little help in the sound department. It’s simple, clear, and easy to use without all the extra cables and complicated setup.

Sometime simple is the best answer. I was able to connect this speaker to my TV via the eARC HDMI port in just minutes. The cable is included. The power cable is also supplied. No APP to download, nothing to sign into, nothing to configure. The unit is relatively small coming in at 23.5 L x 4 inches Deep x 2 ¼ inches high. Now the sound on this soundbar can only be described as a perfect balance of dialogue and everything else. By this I mean that I have been finding dialogue to sometimes be difficult to hear. I think actors whisper now more than ever. With this soundbar I can honestly say this is no longer an issue for me. Speech is perfectly clear no matter what other special effects are going on. The clear speech is not at the loss of clarity of the other effects in the scene. It is a perfect mix of both. The soundbar is Bluetooth enabled and I easily paired it with my phone. I used my favorite streaming audio provider and started my Latin Jazz playlist and it sounded wonderful with Mids, Bass and vocals all in balance. I am able to add bass via a remote button. I do own other BOSE products so I am aware of their quality of sound reproduction but I never made the connection to a BOSE soundbar. When I used the others I was never satisfied with the dialogue quality. I also really don’t need seven or more speakers to enjoy a movie. Dialogue is what matters and this soundbar delivers. A simple remote is provided for easy access to basic functions. I would not hesitate to recommend this soundbar to friends and family. Ease of setup and sound quality makes this a perfect addition to any home system.

This year I upgraded my living room TV to a large 85" model. It took up so much space I needed a new entertainment center. It also left very little room for my old soundbar so it ended up going behind the TV in a very awkward position. Since then I've been wanting to get a new soundbar with a smaller footprint that can fit under my TV. At only 23 inches in length, this model from Bose ended up being a perfect fit. Pros: - Despite being smaller than most soundbars, the audio quality that you would expect from Bose is absolutely present. Movies, TV shows, and music all sound great. My living room is medium-sized and audio fills the room easily. Bass levels met my preferences and can be adjusted as you see fit. - Set up was painless. No app was required. All I had to do was run HDMI from the speaker to the TV via the ARC HDMI, and connect my Apple TV and XBox to other HDMI ports on my TV. I really dislike having to install new apps on my phone when I purchase electronics so I was very pleased that Bose did not require one with this model. - Connecting my phone to the speaker via Bluetooth was as simple as you would expect. I can now easily play music in the house anytime I like and it sounds great. Cons: - The remote control is very small and I expect it to easily get lost on occasion. It also uses a button battery which can be annoying to replace. I don't tend to keep spares around. Overall this is a terrific sound bar for folks that have limited space but don't want to sacrifice audio quality. I'm a big fan.

This small Bose soundbar instantly improved our listening experience at our bedroom TV. I had it out of the box and working within minutes, even though my ancient Samsung plasma TV did not have any ARC or eARC capable HDMI inputs. I had an optical cable at home, however, which worked as soon as I attached it. Most modern flat panels should have an input with ARC or eARC and work perfectly with the supplied HDMI cable. The audio improvement was instantaneous. Dialogue was more intelligible, and there was plenty of spaciousness and bass (not overabundant, boomy bass, but natural bass) no matter what programming we were watching. After using the sound bar connected by optical cable, I noticed the Bluetooth symbol on the diminutive remote for this Bose, and I pressed it. An LED on the soundbar began blinking, and I paired the soundbar with my iPhone. I would have been completely satisfied just to improve the sound for our TV and movie viewing, through the TV, but I was literally blown away when I listened to music files from my iPhone. The little Bose produced a most spacious and room filling sound on music files that was an unexpected and pleasant surprise. There may be more control for the speaker available through one of the Bose apps available through your iOS or Android smartphone, but I was unable to locate any app that could control this speaker. The instructions in the box are rather sparse, and the printed scannable shortcut took me to a 404 error on my browser. No worries though. The Bose does its job perfectly with the sound from both the TV and smartphone, and I highly recommend it!

For this price range, there are other soundbars available with more features and a dedicated subwoofer, but the Bose TV Speaker is a good, dead simple way to add better sound to a TV without taking up a lot of space. The speaker measures at just under 23 and half inches wide, 2 and a quarter inches tall, and 4 and ⅛ inches deep. The speaker is made of a mostly matte black plastic with a metal speaker grill across the front. There is no fabric here, which is a plus for managing dust. The speaker has no display besides 2 small LED indicators to show source and sound adjustments. The inputs around the back consist of HDMI, optical, and a 3.5mm aux. There is also an additional 3.5mm port labelled bass that I assume is for connecting an external subwoofer. Also included are 5ft power and HDMI cables, as well as a small IR remote. There are no buttons on the speaker itself, so all the control is via the remote or HDMI-CEC. This is the 2nd gen version of the Bose TV Speaker that has been sold since 2020 - it’s hard to tell if there are many differences besides the change in design and maybe an updated Bluetooth spec - I’m sure there are some updates to the speaker drivers as well, but I don’t have the original for comparison. The only setup required for the Bose TV Speaker is plugging into the eARC/ARC port of the TV. It’s about as plug and play as it gets. There’s no app, which keeps things simple, though I do wish it was at least an option for more granular audio adjustments. The sound on the TV Speaker is very good. Music especially sounds great on it. Audio on shows and movies is good and dialogue comes through well. I’d describe the sound as balanced and clear. The TV Speaker does support Dolby Audio, but it’s not going to trick you into thinking it’s a surround system. I think it fulfills its purpose well though. You get some basic sound adjustments through the remote and bass can be adjusted up or down. There’s also a clear dialogue mode as well. Overall I think the Bose TV Speaker is very good. I’d call it ‘high end basic’ in that you aren’t getting a lot with it, but what does give you is generally great. If you need good TV sound that doesn’t take up a lot of space this is worth considering.

This speaker is such a wonderful improvement over the tinny sound of the built in speakers on a flat panel television! It’s a great way to fatten up the sound without adding a ton of gear to the room. The dialogue boost on this model allows me to hear the words clearly even in a quiet passage without cranking the volume so I don’t disturb others in the house, especially later in the evening. There is an output port to connect a Bose subwoofer if you want to expand later for even deeper bass but there is an adjustable bass setting built in to the speaker that provides a nice bass boost. I have it connected to an HDMI ARC port on the television with the included cable, the speaker turns on and off with the television and the television’s remote controls the volume. Once I had the bass and dialogue settings adjusted with the included remote I only needed to use that remote if I’m connecting to the speaker through Bluetooth with a mobile device. The speaker has a pair of threaded mounting holes if you need to wall mount it with the optional bracket kit. It’s surprisingly small at just less than 24” wide and 2” tall, it fits between the legs of my television. I think if you’re realistic with your wants and needs you would be very happy with this speaker, it provides great sound in a small package and is easy to set up and operate.

I've had the Bose TV Speaker for a couple of days and I'm happy with it. It's in my home gym with a Roku TV and the best part is how simple it was. HDMI cable in, the TV picked it up immediately, and I control volume with the same Roku remote I was already using. The Bose remote is still in the box. Sound beats the built-in Roku TV speakers, which are thin and cheap. I run YouTube for music while I work out, plus some game shows, and everything comes through fuller. Voices are clear and there's more bass than I expected. I listen to rock and I don't feel like I need the separate bass module. The speaker feels solid and looks pretty good. It's compact enough that it doesn't draw attention, which is fine by me. It's not going to win any design awards, but for my use it's fine. My one complaint: no Wi-Fi or network streaming. Bluetooth works, and I paired my phone to test it, but I doubt I'll use it. I'd rather have the speaker sitting on my network so I can send music to it without pairing or switching inputs. At this price I expected that. As a simple upgrade for a Roku TV, it's very good. I'd recommend it for an older parent or anyone who wants better sound without adding a second remote. Hook it up, keep using the Roku remote, and you're done. Call it 4.5 out of 5. On a five-star scale that rounds to 5.

I got this to replace my TV's built-in speakers and it's a huge improvement for how small it is. Dialogue is way clearer. The dialogue boost works very well. Setup was simple, one HDMI cable and the power cord. Bluetooth from my phone works fine for music too. For a small room or apartment setup it's plenty loud without a separate sub. I was surprised by the bass considering how small it is. Granted, it's not giving you separate subwoofer bass levels, but it's good enough for my use. You can add a sub to it if you wanted to. As is, it does have two different bass levels. I will say, without a screen, it's a little hard to know where you're at. Hitting the bass button shows you an LED on the left. Hitting it again turns on an LED to the right. One is under a TV symbol and the other is under a Bluetooth symbol. There's no instructions as far as temote functions. You just have to fumble through them to figure it out. For everyday TV and YouTube, it's exactly what I wanted. I would recommend it if you want better than TV speakers without dealing with a big soundbar setup. If you want to shake the walls, you'll have to add a subwoofer.

The Bose TV Speaker Enceinte TV 2nd Generation is a quality sound bar that is a great improvement over standard TV speakers. Bose offers high quality sound and this will not disappoint. The sounds are vibrant, the voices are crisp, and the base is deep. Connection is easy used an HDMI connection but it does have optical, and Blue tooth. There is an Aux and Base port as well as a USB-C. If you are in for improved sound for your TV or to stream music to without an advanced system with multiple speaker, this is a great option. It’s compact and works well if you don’t want the clutter or are tight for space. The Bose TV Speaker Enceinie TV 2nd Generation comes with a remote but you should be able to configure it to power on with your TV and My TV controls the volume. If you are looking for Bose quality in a simple compact speaker to improve your TV audio, I would highly consider the Bose TV Speaker Enceinte TV 2nd Generation. I don’t think you will find a better product. I am very happy with this product.

This new Bose Gen 2 tv speaker is compact, just plug and play with a spatial sound and good audio quality. It is easy to install on any tv that has HDMI ports or optical input, you can also connect the speaker with a tv by Bluetooth , the speaker improve the acoustic performance but lacks bass, as we normally expect from a Bose Products. The speaker also features a dialogue mode on the small remote included that makes the voices and speech sound much easier to understand. It includes a small remote that allows to control de volume , bass, Bluetooth and power button. The speaker is good for smaller TVs for enhancing the sound, but if you want greater sound , a greater bass and better volume, I would choose a different Bose tv speaker model, or you can add a wired Bose subwoofer for a better experience theater quality sound. You can mount it on a wall or just place it underneath your tv. It’s a good speaker but there’s a few things that could improve if they make a future next generation, like a wireless connection for a subwoofer, surround sound modes, no physical buttons on the soundbar, if you loose your tiny remote, there’s no way to control the speaker , the weak cinematic bass is just not what I expected from Bose products, also no Bose app compatibility.

I have many Bose speakers & soundbars which I always feel sound incredible. I was hoping for the same with this one. Setup was easy & connected right away to Bluetooth. I decided to play music first. The sound was pretty good but there isn’t much bass, even by pressing the bass button, it never really boomed. Seems like that is the only adjustment you can make sound wise. I decided to look in the app to see if I could add this speaker to my list. As of this writing, it still was not available in the app so no sound adjustments could be made there either. Next, I tried connecting it to the TV. I first used an optical cable, which did absolutely nothing. Next, I tried the included HDMI cable. That worked, I got sound with that, but no sound at all with the optical cable. I watched tv shows & movies. Somehow, I just feel like this is a glorified TV speaker and that’s about all, it just seems to make the TV louder. Our TV’s built in speakers are fine but if you have hearing issues, this might be good to enhance the sound. It’s a nice small size and it fits in our entertainment cabinet without taking up a lot of room , the remote is small with basic features on it, but other than that it just seems entry-level to me, no epic sound that I’m used to from this brand.

## Design Bose has changed the design of their TV Speaker slightly for the second generation: it now has rounded corners. It still has the slim, low profile and fits comfortably underneath most TVs. There are two LEDs on the front: the left LED is for the status of your TV's audio (white for regular sound, green for voice enhancement) and the right LED is for the Bluetooth feature. The LEDs are completely off when the speaker is off, so no bright light shining in the bedroom at night. On the back is a port for the power cord, an HDMI input for ARC (an audio option on newer TVs), an optical audio input, and a standard 3.5mm audio input jack if that's all your TV has. The Bose TV Speaker only comes with an HDMI cable, so an optical or 3.5mm cable would need to be purchased separately. ## Performance I've had a long journey with soundbars for my TVs over the years. I initially started with a full setup: a Sony 5.1 wireless surround speaker system. I absolutely hated it. Aside from the fact that speakers constantly cut out because of Wi-Fi interference, I didn't like that the rear speakers, which sat closest to me behind the couch, played the music and background soundtracks and overpowered the dialog coming from the center speaker. Next, I thought I would go for a simpler, wired Samsung soundbar with a subwoofer. Even with bass on the lowest setting, music and explosions would be way too loud, so I would have to lower the volume, but then I couldn't hear the dialog and would have to turn it back up. It even had a feature to decrease the dynamic range of sound, but that made the situation worse: sure it would lower the volume of explosions, but then it would make the dialog even lower and would take a minute or two to "recover" back to normal volume levels. By the way, you're probably wondering about my own hearing and, yes, I have tested my hearing and it is fine. Then I discovered the Bose TV Speaker (1st generation), and I finally have beautiful, balanced sound. Who would have thought that I would have better overall sound from 1 simple speaker (with no subwoofer) as opposed to a 5-speaker system? The dialog enhancement feature on the Bose TV Speaker is just icing on the cake: it brings out the dialog even more over the already great sound. No more rewinding or constantly adjusting the volume to understand the dialog. The second generation of the Bose TV Speaker continues this excellent sound quality with maybe just a little improvement to the left and right sound separation and a little bit more clarity to the voice enhancement feature. Otherwise, aside from the rounder design, the 2nd generation is almost indistinguishable from the first. In fact, I didn't have to change the IR codes in my Harmony remote for the new speaker. Like the first generation, the voice enhancement feature works by boosting the common frequencies of human voice. This can also amplify some non-voice sounds, and if the show you're watching has music, you may find that it favors higher frequencies of the music. Is it enough to make me rush to the remote to disable the feature every time a song comes on? No, and the feature might actually help you hear the lyrics better. The speaker also has ample bass with the option of increasing and decreasing it based on your preference. Is it enough to rattle the windows and shake the house? Not quite, but I still find the bass to be powerful enough for most movies and shows even without adding an optional subwoofer. The Bose TV Speaker seems to do a good job of balancing out the loud and soft parts of a program, and I typically find that I can just set the volume and not need to mess with it for the rest of the movie (what a concept, right?). ## Features - Voice Enhancement: Probably my favorite feature! Just press the button on the remote, and the LED turns green to let you know it's on. The speaker "remembers" the setting, and if you had it enabled when you powered off the speaker, it will be enabled when you turn it back on. - Auto on and off: You can set the speaker to automatically come on when it detects audio. It will also turn itself off if it is silent for 20 minutes. If you're using HDMI ARC, the TV can control the speaker directly. - Bluetooth: In addition to TV audio, you can also hit the Bluetooth button on the remote and then pair it to your phone for music playback. If you're listening to a podcast, you can also enable the Voice Enhancement feature for Bluetooth mode as well. I was able to link it up to my iPhone quickly, and music sounds amazing on this speaker! ## Summary If you want a simple solution to greatly improve the sound and dialog of your TV, the Bose TV Speaker (2nd gen) gets the job done with minimal fuss. Sure, it won't give you surround sound like a 5.1 system would, but it still packs ample bass and dialog enhancement to greatly enhance your viewing experience compared to your TV's built-in speaker.

If you are looking for a way to make your television sound better without turning your living room into a full home theater the Bose TV Speaker 2nd Gen is a very interesting option. It is a soundbar that focuses on doing a few things well rather than trying to include every feature found on much more expensive audio systems. After spending time looking at what this speaker offers I think its biggest strength is actually its simplicity. It is designed for someone who wants better television audio without having to spend hours setting up multiple speakers downloading complicated apps or figuring out a bunch of different audio settings. The first thing that stands out about the Bose TV Speaker is its size. Compared with modern soundbars this one is surprisingly compact. That makes it especially useful for entertainment centers, bedrooms, apartments or desks where a larger soundbar might take up too much room. Its black finish also gives it an understated appearance. It does not have a flashy design, which I personally think works well underneath a television. It looks like something that is supposed to be rather than something that demands attention. Despite its small size Bose has managed to make the speaker feel solid and well built. The front grille gives it a premium appearance than I would expect from an entry-level soundbar. It also feels like a product that is designed to be used for years than something that is meant to be replaced after a short period of time. That is something I have always appreciated about Bose products in general. The company tends to put a lot of emphasis on designs and dependable hardware and the TV Speaker follows that philosophy. Setting the speaker up is one of its features. You do not need to be an expert to get it working. Connect the power cable connect the soundbar to the television and you are essentially ready to go. If your TV has HDMI ARC that's probably the connection I would recommend using. It allows the television and soundbar to work together naturally including letting you control the volume using the TV remote in many setups. The inclusion of a connection is also useful. While HDMI ARC is generally the choice when it is available optical audio remains a convenient option for televisions that do not have the appropriate HDMI connection. Having ways to connect the speaker makes it more flexible without making the setup complicated. Another nice thing about this soundbar is that it does not try to overwhelm you with a collection of settings. Some home theater products require companion applications, accounts firmware updates, calibration procedures and several different configuration screens before you can even start watching television. That can be useful for someone who wants control over their audio system but it can also be frustrating for someone who simply wants better sound. The Bose TV Speaker takes the approach. You connect it. Start watching. For television use the sound quality is impressive considering how compact the speaker is. The biggest improvement over built-in TV speakers is the clarity. Dialogue is particularly easy to understand, which can make a large difference when watching movies, television shows, documentaries, sports or news. Modern televisions are often extremely thin which leaves manufacturers with space for speakers. As a result the built-in audio can sound thin. Lack the presence that people expect from a larger speaker. The Bose TV Speaker helps solve that problem by giving voices definition and making the overall audio sound fuller. Of feeling like the sound is coming from a very thin television panel there is a more substantial audio source underneath the screen. The speaker also has a dialogue mode that can emphasize voices even further. I would not necessarily use it all the time because the normal sound setting already provides vocal clarity but it can be useful for programs where dialogue is difficult to understand. The difference is not necessarily enormous. It is noticeable enough to be a useful feature rather than something that feels completely unnecessary. Bass performance is another area where the TV Speaker does better than I expected. It obviously cannot reproduce the kind of deep room-shaking low end that you would get from a large dedicated subwoofer. That would be unrealistic for a soundbar of this size. However there is bass to give movies and music more weight than the average television speaker can provide. This is important because good television audio is not simply about making everything louder. A television can be turned up to a volume while still sounding weak. What makes the Bose TV Speaker better is that the audio has body. Explosions, music, sound effects and other low-frequency sounds have presence while voices remain relatively clear. For people who want more bass the soundbar can also be paired with compatible Bose bass products. That gives buyers an upgrade path without requiring them to replace the soundbar. However I would say that adding a subwoofer is really for someone who specifically wants a powerful home theater experience. If the goal is simply to improve a television setup the built-in bass response should be enough for many people. One limitation that is worth mentioning is the lack of Dolby Atmos and firing speakers. This is not really surprising considering the price and size of the product. It is something buyers should understand before purchasing it. If you are expecting sound to come from above you behind you and from directions around the room this is not the soundbar for that purpose. The Bose TV Speaker is primarily a facing audio solution. It creates a fuller sound than the television itself but it does not attempt to recreate a complete surround-sound environment. Expensive soundbars with Atmos support and additional speakers can create a significantly more immersive experience. Personally I don't think that limitation hurts the TV Speaker much because it is clearly designed for a different audience. Someone shopping for this product is probably more interested in improving their televisions audio than creating a dedicated cinema room. For that purpose the simpler design actually makes sense. Music performance is another surprise. Because the speaker supports Bluetooth it can also be used as a wireless music speaker when you are not watching television. This makes it more versatile than a soundbar that only functions as part of a TV setup. You can connect a phone or another Bluetooth device. Play music through it without having to physically connect another cable. Obviously the compact design does not make it a true portable Bluetooth speaker. It still needs to be plugged into an outlet so you cannot simply throw it into a backpack and take it anywhere. However its small footprint does make it relatively easy to move from one room to another when needed. That could be useful for someone who occasionally wants to use it other than directly beneath their television. Another thing I appreciate about the Bose TV Speaker is that it avoids complexity. There is something about a product that does not require a massive amount of setup before it becomes useful. Not everyone wants a surround-sound system with wireless speakers, a subwoofer, Wi-Fi connectivity and an app full of advanced controls. Sometimes you just want the TV to sound better. That is where this product makes the sense. The included remote also gives you control over the speaker. It is not overloaded with buttons. The controls are easy enough to understand without constantly checking a manual. Depending on the television and connection being used you may also be able to control the volume through the televisions existing remote which makes everyday use even easier. I also think reliability is particularly important for a product like this. A soundbar intended for television use should not require constant attention. You should be able to turn on the television and have the speaker work. A product can have specifications but if it constantly disconnects or requires troubleshooting that quickly becomes annoying. The Bose TV Speakers simple approach is beneficial here because there are things that need to be configured. There are, however a reasons someone might want to spend more money. If you are building a home theater this probably should not be your final destination. Advanced Bose soundbars offer features such as Dolby Atmos, Wi-Fi connectivity broader expansion options and support for additional speakers. Those systems can provide a more immersive listening experience. The TV Speaker also does not have the soundstage that you would expect from a larger soundbar system. The audio is clear and full. It remains primarily in front of you. If your main priority is sound for movies and games you should consider moving up to a more advanced system. For everyone though those missing features may not matter. That is ultimately what makes the Bose TV Speaker 2nd Gen appealing. It does not try to compete with Boses high-end soundbars on features. Instead it focuses on being compact easy to use and significantly better than the speakers built into televisions. I would especially recommend it to someone who has a television with dialogue, an older TV with poor audio or a small room where a large soundbar would be unnecessary. It would also make sense for someone who does not want to deal with a complicated surround-sound system. After considering the design, setup, connectivity, sound quality and limitations I think the Bose TV Speaker 2nd Gen succeeds at what it sets out to accomplish. It provides an improvement in television audio without requiring a major investment in time or equipment. Dialogue is one of its strengths bass is respectable for its size Bluetooth adds some useful flexibility and the compact design makes it easy to fit into smaller spaces. It is not a replacement for a home theater sys

I’m going to start right off the bat: if you’re shopping for a soundbar for a small- to mid-sized bedroom or living room, just go ahead and grab the Bose TV Speaker. I honestly did not expect the sound coming out of the Bose TV Speaker to be anything special due to its size, but all of that went out the window as soon as I powered it on. The sound was much crispier compared to my current 2.1 soundbar. The only advantage my old soundbar has over the Bose—besides being larger—is its subwoofer. Going back and forth between both, 99% of the time I went with the Bose. Besides having a sharper, crispier sound, it also does a better job with stereo separation, filling the room with a wide soundstage. The bass output was another shocker. It’s not going to beat any soundbar equipped with a dedicated subwoofer, but it doesn’t sound completely flat either. It has a nice, punchy bass to it without the room-shaking rumble you would get from a proper subwoofer. (Because of this, scenes in movies or shows with heavy explosions won't feel quite as immersive.) However, if you find that it isn't fulfilling your bass needs, you can pair it with either the Bose Bass Module 500 or 700. For now, I’m perfectly satisfied with the bass coming out of the speaker on its own. You also get some quality-of-life features like Dialogue Mode to boost vocals, as well as Bluetooth to stream music from your phone. For audio input, I recommend connecting via HDMI ARC so you can control the volume directly with your TV remote; if not, you have the option to use the included optical cable or Bluetooth. It comes with a tiny remote that allows you to control the volume, switch inputs between TV and Bluetooth, activate Dialogue Mode, or adjust the bass level on a scale from 1 to 5 (with 3 being the default setting). You also have your standard power and mute buttons. There’s a tiny LED on the front that blinks whenever you adjust the volume, tweak the bass, or mute the sound. To tell what the bass level is currently set to or adjust it, press the Bass button to adjust and press again to set it: Levels 1 or 5: 1 solid white LED
 Levels 2 or 4: 1 solid LED and 1 partially lit LED
 Level 3: 2 solid white LEDs
 Even though there isn’t much to tweak, I still would have preferred some sort of app support so you could adjust settings directly from your phone. Overall, I’m very happy with the Bose TV Speaker. For my small apartment, it delivers the perfect balanced sound with a punchy bass that won’t get me in trouble with my neighbors.

Pro -Compact size -Simple setup -Amazing audio quality Con -Price The Bose TV Speaker 2nd Gen is a compact soundbar that sounds great and is simple to set up. It’s an improvement over the last gen, which I also really liked. The price is higher when comparing to other soundbars with these feature sets, but the audio quality and the size makes up for it. The size being about 24 inches, half of a typical soundbar, is great since it leaves the space under the TV less cluttered. There are mounting options for this as well. It can either be connected with the HDMI/ARC, the preferred method, or with an optical cable. Once connected, it just works. There is a bluetooth feature as well to pair and listen to music, which worked as intended. The remote is very simple, controlling the volume, bass and dialogue boost, and bluetooth control. Although much smaller, the audio is amazing and can compete with some bigger soundbars. Comparing it to my existing soundbar (about a 3 year old Klipsch model), the quality difference is noticeable with this one being a step up. Dialogue is clear and there’s enough bass for watching everyday TV. It’s fine for movies, but It won’t be as good as a more full featured set up. Since the sound stage is good at closer range and the smaller size, I'll move this to be my preferred speaker for the gaming PC, replacing the first gen. The only complaint is the price. At this price point, you’re already approaching a basic 5.1 system. However those systems tend to have lower audio quality and from personal experience, I would rather prefer a simpler but better sounding system. Overall, I really like this sound bar and would strongly recommend it. If this is within your budget, you would be pretty happy with the performance. It’s so compact, and the audio is great, ideal for a simple setup.

I must state right away, I am very pleased with this Bose TV soundbar. Here is why. A lot of us have modern TVs (OLEDs, MiniLEDs, etc) and their design has become razor‑thin making their speakers sound like crap. This Bose TV Speaker will bring new sound life to your TV. The moment you turn it on, dialogue snaps into focus, voices feel present, grounded, human. It’s the kind of clarity that makes you realize how much you’ve been missing. What I appreciate most about this speaker is its simplicity. This isn’t a soundbar pretending to be a powerful home theater. There’s no fake Atmos, no bloated bass pretending to be a subwoofer. It’s a compact bar that says: I’m here to make TV sound clear, natural and effortless. And frankly it delivers. I played a few Marvel movies and some Disney animated films and found that the soundstage is wider than you expect from something this small. The angled drivers push audio outward, giving shows and movies a sense of space that built‑in TV speakers simply can’t replicate in my opinion. It’s not immersive in the cinematic sense, but it is enveloping in the everyday sense, the kind that makes Netflix nights feel smoother and more enjoyable. I must admit that bass is the one area where it feels modest. It’s warm, present, but not powerful. I think it will work for most people. For action‑movie fans, you’ll definitely want a sub. Where the Bose TV Speaker truly shines is its ease of setting up. They used to call it "Plug and Play": One cable, one remote. No app needed. No account to sign up. No calibration. I feel like this Bose is the kind of product you can recommend to anyone: parents, grandparents, your teens and know they’ll actually use it. Here is my two cents: if your priority is dialogue clarity and ease of use, this is one of the best compact soundbars you can buy. It’s not the most feature rich and it’s not the most cinematic. It solves a real problem with just enough Bose magic to make everyday viewing feel better.