Bose® - Acoustimass® 300 wireless bass module - Black

I just purchased the Bose SoundTouch 300 and Acoustimass 300 this weekend to upgrade my home theater system. Up front, I will tell you that I am very happy with the sound quality of both items when they are paired. I am a Bose fan and have been for years owning numerous Bose products. Set up was fairly straightforward. I have an older Samsung LED TV and was upgrading from one of those all in one Samsung home theater units with a built-in Blu-Ray player. I don’t use DVD anymore. I have Apple TV for my movies and streaming from my Apple products as needed. My original concern was the lack of inputs on the back of the sound bar itself. Basically, you have one HDMI connection and one optical digital connection and that is it. I ran my Direct TV connection to the back of my TV with HDMI and the same for the Apple TV and then used the optical digital connection output from the TV to the sound bar. My older (six-year-old) TV acts like a switch for the audio with me plugging in up to four devices via HDMI. I could probably plug older things like RCA jacks too if I wanted. My TV has the optical digital output which goes into the SoundTouch. One cable provides sound for all of my devices so I do not see the lack of inputs on the back of the sound bar as an issue like others have complained about. Calibrating the system was pretty simple. You plug in the headphone looking thing (ADAPTiQ headset) and follow the commands once you press the right buttons on the included universal remote. Speaking of the remote, it is said to be universal but I could not get my TV to work or my Direct TV box to work so I went back to my trusty Logitech Harmony One which works like a champ. Zero issues there. Pairing the Acoustimass 300 was pretty easy, again, you do what the simple instructions tell you to do and that is it. What the instructions do not tell you is how to turn up the volume on the subwoofer. I had to call Bose to get that information. My current set-up is the sound bar and subwoofer and to me, it sounds amazing. I did increase the subwoofer volume two settings just because I wanted to see what it would do and I am impressed. We watched the TV show The Voice last night and the musical performances sounded great to me. Especially with that thumping base. Bose has an application for the iPhone and Android devices but (to me) is not that great. First of all, the sound bar has the ability to play music (once set up) straight from the application using services like Spotify. Pretty cool if you use them but I have playlists on my iPhone that I would prefer to play. You can do this but you have to go through the app on your phone to do this. That isn’t a big deal but what is a big deal when I want to go back and watch TV, I have to get the SoundTouch remote and physically press the TV button to change the output on the sound bar. That is a bit of a pain to do. My solution for that is to just use my Apple TV since that is using the TV output anyway. One less reason to use the remote. If Bose would include the ability to change the output or do the output automatically, that would be a huge gain for people like myself that are not using the remote. It seems like an extra step anyway. The sound bar has NFC in it but I didn’t see any instructions on how to make this work so I will have to take Bose’s word that it works. One more mention about the application is that if you have the Virtually Invisible 300 rear speakers, a new update to the sound bar and application allow you to change the volume of these rear speakers. That is pretty cool since the initial reports I have read said that the volume was low on these units. Since this upgrade has come out, I am now planning to add these rear channel speakers to my system. What the application will not allow you to do is change the volume/output of the subwoofer which is odd to me. The only way to change the output of the subwoofer is using the universal remote which again, I am not using. In a perfect world, the iPhone app would take care of everything for me where I could control output of the sound bar and adjust the subwoofer. I mentioned above that I called Bose for information on the Acoustimass 300. I had read on another site that the pair light on the far right of the lights was supposed to be lit when the unit was paired. Bose informed me that these lights would turn on when the unit was turned on to pair the units and then go away. It would be nice if there was documentation on what the lights mean because they turn different colors, flash, and stay on depending on what you are doing. When the pair light goes off, the Acoustimass 300 is paired if the light on the bottom of the subwoofer is white and not flashing. Who knew? The bottom line here is this. Would I recommend this sound bar? Absolutely. I love everything about it. My system sounds great and looks great too. I plan to add the rear channel speakers soon since I can adjust the volume for these units now using the iPhone app. I wish the iPhone application would allow me to change the output of the sound or the unit would automatically change depending on what it was receiving. I also wish that I could change the volume of the subwoofer through the application like you can the rear channel speakers. These are minor things and I have work arounds for them both. I hope that this review helps you with your decision to either purchase or not purchase the Bose SoundTouch 300 and its components.

The wireless Bose Acoustimass 300 Wireless Bass Module sub-woofer is a great addition to use with the compatible Bose SoundTouch 300 soundbar audio system. Setup took about 10 minutes to integrate into the Bose SoundTouch 300 system. It is a very solid and beautiful black glass topped speaker that is both attractive and at the same time unassuming. The sound quality and crossover in the bass spectrum from soundbar to subwoofer is clean and smooth. Using the Bose SoundTouch app to control the level of bass is very easy. While the Bose SoundTouch has nice bass the Acoustimass raises the bar a notch – adjustable from a low setting to THUNDERING – providing an even better surround sound experiance. I would like the led indicators to be located at the top for easier visibility but in combination with the LEDs on the sound touch 300 soundbar they are seldom needed. Beauty, power, and functionality are at an all-time high with this system. I am replacing a 7.1 surround system with the new Bose 300 SoundTouch system. It is beautiful and it works – a great system and a price to match!

This item is great when using the SoundTouch® 300 soundbar. It really amplifies the bass when listening to music. I can not only hear the bass better with this item but I can almost feel the bass as well, even when I have it set on a very low level. It was VERY easy to set up, which is very important to me. This item is great when listening to hard rock. However, I rated it as a 4 instead of a 5 because I do not find it a necessity. It is a good item but I wouldn't call it absolutely necessary. Additionally, when watching television and using this item there isn't much of a change from watching television without it. The major difference is that at low levels of volume the sound is still quite loud. If you plan to use it for music, then you will probably be very happy with it. If you have no plan to use it for music ever then you probably will not be as happy with the item. So when deciding whether to buy it or not I would say to determine what you plan to use it for and then determine if it is worth it for you.

I have been humbled – and now must eat my own words. I previously wrote a very positive review for the Bose Soundtouch 300 Soundbar, and included the following words, “You can add an optional wireless bass module and wireless surround speakers to achieve a full 5.1 home theater experience. Having said that, I am more than satisfied with all aspects of the sound without the optional components.” True – the Bose Soundtouch 300 soundbar is an exceptional product and delivers excellent sound without the optional components. And, I honestly believe it's the best soundbar available. However, now that I have added the optional Bose Acoustimass 300 Wireless Bass Module, I must change my tune. I can no longer say, “I am more than satisfied with all aspects of the sound without the optional components.” Now that I have added the Acoustimass 300 Wireless Bass Module, my listening experience has become so much more enriched that I cannot imagine being satisfied with just the SoundTouch 300 Soundbar. And, let me tell you why... The Acoustimass 300 Bass Module is unlike your typical bass subwoofer. You don't just hear the sound, you feel the sound. The sound feels like it's coming at you from all directions vs. just a single fixed point. This is due to the “quietport” technology used by Bose in the bass module (“quietport” technology is also used in the soundbar for similar sound delivery). In addition, your typical subwoofer is usually designed to optimize sound for either movies or music. I won't go into the technical and physical properties of the two typical subwoofer types. But, I will go straight to the bottom-line: the Acoustimass 300 Bass Module performs excellently with both movies and music. The end-result is a bass module which adds a whole other dimension to your listening experience. When playing movies or watching TV, regardless if I was watching an action movie, football game, or other, the Acoustimass 300 made movie sound effects feel as though they were happening in my living room, and made me feel I was on the football field as one football player tackled another football player. And, for music, the bass module provides a solid, bottom-end of deep bass sound – regardless of the type of music. I listened to everything from acoustic guitar instrumental to pop/rock to jazz to classical to EDM (electronic dance music) to see if the Acoustimass 300 performed as expected – and it did in every scenario. Obviously, the sound of the Acoustimass 300 Bass Module is what I was most concerned with. But, I would like to mention that this product is built well and looks great. You can place it anywhere you wish to put it in your room. And connecting it to the SoundTouch 300 soundbar is a breeze – simply plug it into an electrical outlet, turn it on, use the remote provided with the SoundTouch 300 to pair it to the soundbar, and used the ADAPTIQ headset (provided with the soundbar) to perform audio calibration. All done in less than five minutes. The bottom-line: The Bose Acoustimass 300 Bass Module is an excellent addition to the Bose SoundTouch 300 Soundbar. I highly recommend the purchase of both products. As I found out, the listening experience becomes so enriched and full when both products are in use together.

Bose Acoustimass 300 Subwoofer is excellent subwoofer and it is exceeded my expectation when it paired with Bose Soundtouch 300 sound bar. The packing was excellent and unpacking was very pleasant. I am impressed by the design of this subwoofer, weighing in at nearly 40 pounds and with the dimensions of a small table. The premium glass-top smooth exterior look stunning. Setup is very easy and able to configure with Bose Soundtouch 300 sound bar. Just follow the instructions given in manual and you should be sync the subwoofer with sound bar less than two minutes. As for as the bass itself, it can only be described as clear and powerful. Similar like Bose Soundtouch 300 sound bar, the audio feels as if it is coming from all around you instead of from a single point. This is due to “quietport” technology from Bose. The Adding Acoustimass 300 module to your SoundTouch 300 soundbar is a perfect combination for your home theater experience. You can add Virtually Invisible 300 wireless surround speakers can complete the package for a full 5.1 surround sound experience. Similar like Acoustimass Subwoofer module, these wireless surround speakers have a wireless range of 30 feet. They stand less than 4" high and blend nicely into your room. This is the best subwoofer made by Bose. I highly recommend this subwoofer to get premium sound quality and theater sound experience for your home theater setup.

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Let's admit that a small speakers of the SoundTouch 300 Soundbar could not physically deliver a reach powerful bass, good thing is that Acoustimass 300 is here to help! This subwoofer delivers a precise powerfull bass when needed, it does not exaggerate it, just adds a nice pulse exactly when it's time. If you planning on listening to the music or watching action movies - this subwoofer would be a must have addition. Pairing with the soundbar is a breeze, wireless pairing took less than a few seconds and subwoofer was ready, running ADAPTiQ calibration process is required for the correct audio performance right after pairing. If you having any torubles - wired connection is also possible using a regular 3.5mm stereo cable, soundbar has a dedicated "Acoustimass" port just for the subwoofer connection. Exterior design is stunning! Black glass top is covering up a massive 10" upward firing speaker, leaving a 1/2" slot for the sound to come out, the rest of the enclosure is mate black plastic. Inverter port is located at the bottom of the front wall. Bose recommends that subwoofer is placed on the floor close to the wall or corner for more bass, noting should be placed on top of it either. If you have a thick carpet - put a single floor tile under the speaker for stability. Overall: it's a must have companion for the SoundTouch 300. It seems like not only the bass becomes better, but adding a subwoofer actually does improve the overall experience, sound becomes deeper due to the fact that you have another speaker away from the soundbar. It's only a 10" driver though, you'll feel the bass, but don't expect it to shake your house! It's not clear in the manual wether or not this subwoofer could be used with another system, it does have a regular RCA subwoofer input port though.

This Acoustimass 300 wireless bass module works in conjunction with the Bose SoundTouch 300 Soundbar and is a great addition to the latter. As I wrote in the review of the soundbar that I call Acoustimass 300 its "better half" since they both complement each other very well. It takes sound to a whole new level. Like the soundbar, this subwoofer has been beautifully designed and the tempered glass top is icing on the cake. It measures 15"(H) X 12"(W) X 12"(D) and weighs about 30 pounds. Plus point is, its wireless. The set up was quite easy as compared to the SoundTouch 300 which required some serious job. Just follow the user manual provided with the product and you are good to go. I was able to sync it with the subwoofer in less than a minute. The sound quality is stunning. You can add Bose® - Virtually Invisible® 300 wireless surround speakers for complete surround sound experience but you will have to shed an extra $300 for that. If you have the SoundTouch 300 soundbar, I would definitely recommend buying Acoustimass 300, provided your pocket allows!