The Bose TV Speaker is a small soundbar that clarifies speech and improves overall TV sound. Inside there are two full-range drivers angled to deliver wide, spatial sound, while the center tweeter specifically focuses on clarifying speech. And built-in Dolby decoding enhances the audio capabilities of your TV Speaker to deliver a more realistic and satisfying listening experience. Designed with simplicity in mind, a single connection to your TV has you up and running in no time. This connection can be either an optical audio cable (included) or an HDMI cable (sold separately). At just over 2″ (5 cm) tall, this TV Speaker is small enough to fit just about anywhere. Place it in front of your TV or mount it to the wall. Plus small LED lights on the front turn on and/or change color when certain features are enabled or when the volume is adjusted. The Bose TV Speaker also has HDMI-CEC, which allows the TV and soundbar to communicate when connected by an HDMI cable. So when you turn the TV on, the soundbar will automatically turn on too, and you can even continue using your current TV remote to control the volume of the soundbar. However, the Bose TV Speaker also has its own remote. On it, you can pair your Bluetooth device to wirelessly stream your favorite music or podcasts, enable Dialogue Mode to further elevate center vocals, or add a bass boost for some extra depth. And the Bose TV Speaker is Roku TV Ready certified. Meaning, it’s designed to work seamlessly with a Roku TV. When connected to a Roku TV via an HDMI cable, you’ll enjoy smooth, automatic setup, easy access to the TV Speaker sound settings in the Roku TV on-screen menu, and compatibility with the Roku TV remote. If you’re looking for even more bass or just want to expand your system, you can add a subwoofer for more theater-quality home theater sound. The Bose TV Speaker requires a wired connection and is compatible with the Bose Bass Module 500 or 700 (Bose Bass Module Connection Cable sold separately).
Q: Does this Bose soundbar work with Roku TV?
A: Yes, the Bose TV Speaker is Roku TV Ready certified and is designed to work seamlessly with Roku TV.
Q: Does this Bose TV Speaker come with a subwoofer?
A: No, a subwoofer is not included but it is compatible with the Bose Bass Module 500 and 700, which are sold separately.
Q: How does the Dialogue Mode on this Bose soundbar work?
A: When you turn on Dialogue Mode, the Bose TV Speaker analyzes what you are watching and makes the center vocals louder so you can hear and understand dialogue more clearly.
Q: How do I set up this Bose TV Speaker?
A: The Bose TV Speaker is designed for simple setup - it only requires a single connection to your TV using either the included optical audio cable or an HDMI cable (sold separately).
Q: Why does the Bose TV Speaker have lights on the front?
A: The small LED lights on the front of the speaker will turn on and/or change color to indicate when certain features are enabled or when the volume is adjusted.
Q: Can I connect this Bose TV Speaker to my phone to play music?
A: Yes, this soundbar is Bluetooth compatible so you can wirelessly connect and play music from your phone.
A: The dimensions listed on Best Buy are not correct. From the Bose website...Speaker:2.2" H x 23.4" W x 4" D (4.3 oz)
A: I was able to use my tv controller with it. I am using the optical port thought. The only time you need the small controller is when it bluetooth or you are messing with the bass on the actual unit. I will try the hdmi arc and update.
Customers are positive about the TV Speaker Bluetooth Soundbar's sound quality, ease of use, and compact size, with many praising the rich, immersive audio and simple setup. They also appreciate the surprisingly good bass and effective Bluetooth connectivity. However, customers are negative about the remote control's functionality and instances of the device overheating. Some users experienced issues with the remote not working correctly, and others reported the soundbar becoming excessively hot.
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I have a Bose lifestyle setup I've had for years. Amazing sound quality. Wanted more clear sound on two other TV's in the house. Wasn't sure if the vocals would truly be clear and tone down the sound effects in the background of movies and shows.. This little speaker absolutely has vocal clarity and actually has some good bass. If your looking for clarity and quality sound for an entry price you can't beat this speaker. If your looking for floor shaking bass and clarity I would suggest looking at a higher priced speaker and bass module. For the money this little speaker delivers. Excellent price at 199.00 for the holidays!! Do wish it came with mounting brackets. Had to purchase the brackets separately. Does have pre mounts for the Bose Wall Bracket and easy to install. If your mounting the speaker under the TV then the optical cable it comes with will have enough length. If running any optical cable or HDMI through the wall to hide any cables and your just placing it on a flat surface under tv,,, then you will need longer HDMI or optical cable to have sufficient length and hide all cables. I would definitely recommend this speaker!!!
Posted by JasonD
Great sound from such a streamlined product. Much smaller than I expected which I am happy about. Bluetooth function works flawlessly. Plenty of bass and can adjust when needed . I really enjoy the speech clarity function when watching certain shows.
Posted by Patrick
This is a powerful sound bar. Sound is crisp and clear and can hear the little things as well as the louder things. Very reputable company that doesn’t disappoint with their products. Worth the money and even got it on sale. You won’t be disappointed with your purchase. It is also really easy to install. It comes with everything you need unless you wanted to use an ARC hdmi cable for it. But the optical cable works really well anyways.
Posted by TinaP