Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have used numerous soundbars over the years from virtually every major manufacturer, and this is my second Bose soundbar. The first one that I used years ago was, at the time, the best Soundbar I had experienced. So I was looking forward to seeing what one of their newest models could do. Pros: - A quick start guide was provided, but the Bose Music app does all the work for you. The app will detect your new device via bluetooth and then connect to your home’s Wi-Fi. Within minutes it was installing a firmware update for me. The download and install of the update took about 15 minutes. You will need to create a Bose account if you don’t already have one, or use your Apple ID or Facebook to log in. - At the end of the set-up process on the app you will be asked to enable AI Dialogue mode. You will want to choose to do so, as this feature helps with garbled conversations that are difficult to make out coming from other speakers. - This soundbar has built-in chromecast so if you are using it without a smart TV or without a streaming box of some kind, no problem! Alexa is also built-in if you want to use it as a smart speaker. - Audio quality was fantastic whether I was watching movies, concerts, or streaming my favorite music playlists over Bluetooth. Dolby Atmos truly makes a difference when you are watching blockbuster movies, allowing you to feel more immersed. And if what you are watching is not Dolby Atmos-ready, Bose TrueSpace tech “upmixes” the audio track to make it more immersive than it would have been otherwise. This reminded me of how other tech upscales non-HD video content. Older movies I tested out sounded much better than how I remembered them. - There are numerous ways to connect to your TV, smart phone, or other device: HDMI with arc, an optical port, Bluetooth, and also an aux jack. Cons: - Right after fine-tuning the audio settings with the included ADAPTIQ headset, I got a message in the app saying “something went wrong” when trying to move on to the next step of the set-up process . I had to close out of the app and restart it. Luckily, it picked up where I was at and was good to go after that. This soundbar is certainly on the high end of audio options that are out there. But if it is in your price range, you will not be disappointed with its performance.

I bought this soundbar for use with my PC. I had to buy an audio extractor (OREI brand) in order to get the Atmos from my PC to the soundbar, but once I figured that out, it sounds wonderful. Streaming services with their own stand alone apps, especially netflix, take full use of the soundbars surround sound capabilities. Watching netflix (via my computer) I catch myself looking over my shoulder, and I'm impressed at how the soundbar throws sound all around me. With its smaller size, it fits just right on my desk, and gives me full, premium sound.

Unboxing the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar, I was shocked at how similar it looked to the Soundbar 900. The weight was impressive and the glasslike finish adds an elegant touch, though now I need to figure out how to fill the space in my cubby! Initial setup of the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar was relatively straightforward. I encountered a minor setback when attempting to use the app on my iPhone running iOS 17, as it persistently crashed. Even with a few resets and updates the app still crashes upon startup to this day. This led me to use an iOS 16-equipped iPhone, which fortunately established a successful connection. Once connected the rest of the set-up process was easy to follow the on-screen instructions. The best feature of the Smart Ultra Soundbar is its seamless compatibility with AirPlay 2, which means I can use in conjunction with all my Apple devices and speakers. The best part was the soundbar's natural assimilation into my existing HomeKit framework, bypassing the need for additional setup – it simply materialized my home's audio list. I literally have no wires running to the soundbar aside from the power cable and it works flawlessly with my AppleTV setup. When evaluating sound quality, the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar consistently excels, particularly in the domain of dialogue articulation. Dialogue is crisp and decipherable, which is key in a room with lofted ceilings Furthermore, the sound stage made me feel like there was a wall of sound with multiple speakers. While not exactly the same as a dedicated surround sound system, it was quite impressive for a single unit. As a beta tester of iOS 17 I won't deduct a star for compatibility issues. The iOS 16 device as a workaround, while functional, does underscore the need for swift resolution by Bose. The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar, with AirPlay 2 and HomeKit, coupled with its noteworthy audio prowess, is definitely and attractive option in the soundbar arena. For those seeking an elegant soundbar that seamlessly integrates with their Apple-oriented ecosystem while delivering high-quality audio, the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar warrants serious consideration.

I am replacing a top of the line Samsung soundbar that was expensive and is huge and glitchy. It constantly lost connection. So I replaced it with the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar and immediately was impressed with the MUCH better sound quality and the ease of setup and use. The sound is excellent of course but its also more intelligent in that it enhances the words and manages the backgrounds against them. Im really please and highly recommend this next generation soundbar.

We had a hunt for a good surround sound after our previous Bose surround went off to the big entertainment center in the sky. We were told Sonos and Sony were better, and bought them both returning them each within hours due to flat non immersive sound, and this was the third system we bought in one day. We went back figuring we would have to settle for interpretive dance instead of sound going forward when the salesman pulled this heavenly gift from the back. It wasn't on display, we didn't know there was a bar above the 900. It was more costly, but can you put a price of peace of mind, yes. Apparently $799 during the holiday sale. It has the IQ feature, which is the headband you get to wear and sit in five different spots in the room where you will have people sit or where you want sound to be directed. Old school bose classic. By the way, for those that don't know, sonos won't allow you to calibrate unless you own an iphone. Bose says hold my beer, we treat all people equally, just wear this silly wired headband for one minute and get the best sound of your life. Then sit back and be prepared for fully immersive clear sound coming from everywhere. A lot of other companies (looking at you sonos and sony) pretend they have this 360 immersive sound but they are terrible liars, and Bose is just the king and will most likely always reign in this category. I am grateful to have sound in my living room again, and not noise. There is a HUGE difference between immersive blending sound with warm tones and voices of clarity versus noise volume from extra speakers. Bose is just the bees knees and the new app they have for this product made it seamless. Connected in just a few minutes. Paired this with the 700 bass and its perfect. Highly recommend. Its sleeker and smaller than the sony and sonos, looks 100x better, sounds 100x better and cost less than the sony and cost just above the sonos if the sonos is on sale. Bose is to sound like Kerrygold is to butter. No competition.

The Bose Soundbar delivers an impressive mix of clarity, power, and sleek design that easily elevates any home entertainment setup. Its audio performance stands out—dialogue is crisp, bass is surprisingly full for its size, and the overall soundstage feels wide and immersive whether you're watching movies, gaming, or playing music. Setup is simple and intuitive, especially with the Bose app, and the soundbar integrates seamlessly with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for effortless streaming. The build quality feels premium, and the minimalist look fits well in any room. If you're looking for a compact, high-quality sound system that punches well above its weight, the Bose Soundbar is an excellent choice.

The Bose Smart Soundbar has an amazing sound and really sounds like you have a surround sound system with multiple speakers, The product right out of the box has a very nice weight to it and a solid construction feel to it as do all BOSE products. The glossy reflective finish on the top of the soundbar looks very sleek and modern but it is a fingerprint and smudge magnet plus dust shows up very easily on it ruining the sleek glossy finish. The physical setup was an issue for me, I was unable to connect the soundbar via the HDMI ARC- my video device does not have an HDMI output. I was able to use the optical output adn was able to get great sound. The setup using the BOSE APP did leave something to be desired, i got various errors when adding the speaker and it would freeze up. I was finally able to add the speaker using the app and activate some of the new features such as the enhanced audio for dialogue/spoken words. I was able to effortlessly use the included mic and use the adaptiq feature and move the mic to my 5 favorite places to sit near the speaker and the mic and app were able to optimize the sound for each location thereby giving me the best sound in each spot. I was able to listen to the same amazing sound from various spots and distance from the soundbar. The included remote was helpful and nothing is quite as quick and convenient as using a remote to raise the volume and switch modes. The APP does allow for other features when the WIFI is connected but i really didn't use the other audio features-most were music streaming services. OVERALL it is a high end device that takes a little setting up but once you are zeroed in and adjsuted your settings the sound is AMAZING! makes gaming and movies sound like you are at the theater.

Too much hype on reviews. The bar sounds ok. Good for a small room and for playing movies. Not good with music. Previous versions were better and less expensive, and had more kick. I bought it based on reviews. The unit gets distorted when having a boost on low range. You have to really play with the EQ on source to find the right tone. You will find that a subwoofer is really needed. If you want to connect it to your mobile device, like a phone, you will find out you can’t be moving aorund. Very shortly the sound will cut off or will have hiccups. If you want to connect it to a computer, terrible idea if you have a standing desk. Once you raise the desk, the sound will start the hiccups. Hard to connect to a digital output. Don’t waste time there. Also, it disconnects from Bluetooth when not playing something while working on a pc, you will have to keep going to settings to turn it back on. Very loud when connecting to Bluetooth, if you turn it on specially at nighttime. Makes a loud ding. Looks good though, I have in white finish, but not the best option. I like Bose, but not a fan of this one. I might give it away to somebody that needs a small speaker setting just for a tv.

A great product and rich sound, but when setting up the height settings for the sound in the app it's not very clear and it results in a lot back and forth adjusting.

I purchased this Smart Ultra Soundbar to replace an older model (over 10 yrs old) that suddenly stopped working. I also had a Bose 10" subwoofer that was wirelessly paired so I wanted to stay with Bose. I definitely am glad that my old soundbar fried itself! The Bose SUS was easily set up, paired easily with my existing Bose subwoofer, and also paired with a wireless turntable and my phone without a glitch. The sound in my basement rec room (approx 30' X 25') is excellent, and definitely an upgrade from the old model in clarity and breadth of sound. The app on my phone is great, and easily switches between the turntable and phone for input. It sounds great with my TV also! Some may argue it's a bit expensive, but imho you get what you pay for.

Great Sounds Just the Right Size and Easy to set up.

This is a phenomenal soundbar. Sound quality, it’s got a good weight to it, fills up the room with sound. However, one small caveat. It does have some connectivity issues. Sometimes it will not connect, or no audio will get output. So, although not a huge issue and easily fixed, just a warning.

Impressive design that is super easy to set up & use. The room acoustic headphones are another example of great Bose engineering. Highly recommended.

The best soundbar ever, slim, great volume, excellent quality sound perfect for medium/large living room

I have owned quite a few soundbars and wanted to upgrade to a great sounding soundbar. This didn’t disappoint, this is the best soundbar that I have ever owned. I also purchased the Bass Module and surround speakers. It is better than being at a theater. The setup is supper easy.

Love this thing. If you want the best of the best sound, for movies, music, gaming, and tv watching, there is no other soundbar for you! Add the Bose 700 base module and a set of Bose 700 surround speakers and you have the ultimate home theater/ ultimate home stereo for music. I cannot stress enough how amazing this system is. You are put in the middle of whatever is happening on your screen and the sound just envelopes you and comes at you from every direction possible. Bose has changed the way I enjoy home entertainment. This soundbar is the gateway to the best movie and music sound you can experience in your own home..The bass is perfectly powerful…..you will literally be blown away. And I haven’t ( and I’m not gonna) even got started on all the features, like built in Alexa, google chromecast, etc. I haven’t because the most important thing to me about a soundbar, is the sound. I challenge anyone to find a superior system. This thing THUMPS

upgraded our current soundbar to the Bose Ultra. What a difference! Sound is amazing, clear, crisp. And with the Bose Music app, you can adjust settings. We prefer a heavier bass & found that we didn’t even need the separate bass module. Setup was a breeze too. Ditch whatever soundbar you have & get this one ASAP!

Bose has always been at the top of my list and this new soundbar certainly keeps the brand at the top in my book! The sound is simply amazing, and all put together in an eye-pleasing, low-profile form factor that accents other audio-video pieces, but doesn't take over with box-like "trip hazards" in a small-space, home-theater room.

Excellent design and fabulous sound quality. It has a sleek design and adding the base module makes the movie experience that much better.

Great sound bar , exceptional sound. Easy and quick set up.