Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Bose TV Speaker soundbar is the newest evolution of the entry level Bose Solo 5 TV sound system. This new TV Speaker model has some significant improvements as compared to the Solo 5. The Solo 5 had only two (2) front facing speakers, mounted at obtuse angles. The new Bose TV Speaker adds a third transducer (speaker) comprised of a front facing tweeter in between the two full-range drivers which remain oriented at obtuse angles. This new model also adds HDMI connectivity, in addition to the optical audio cable option (optical cable included; HDMI cable not included). The HDMI connection supports HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which facilitates the use of a single remote control to operate multiple devices, as well as the basic bidirectional communication which allows one device to control another. Thus, powering on the television will also turn on the soundbar. However, the new Bose TV Speaker requires that it be connected to the television’s HDMI ARC / eARC (Audio Return Channel) port. All of the televisions that I am familiar with have only one HDMI-ARC port. Therefore, if there is another connected device which requires ARC (such as a Home Theater system), those devices will be competing for the single HDMI ARC port, unless an HDMI switch is employed to allow multiple HDMI devices to connect to the single HDMI ARC port. HDMI has several advantages over an optical audio connection including the capability to pass higher resolution audio as well as automatically power switching the Bose TV Speaker on and off whenever the television is powered on and off. Although optical audio is good, HDMI is superior in several respects, thus it would have been nice if Bose also included an HDMI cable in addition to the optical cable furnished. The Bose TV Speaker soundbar does not support any high resolution, surround or cinematic sound formats (i.e. DTS, etc.). This is simply a 2.0 channel system. The “surround sound” effect of the Bose TV Speaker soundbar is apparently synthetic; a product of Bose engineering brilliance and capitalizing on reflected sound. The Bose TV Speaker soundbar includes Bluetooth Version 4.2 connectivity, which enables the soundbar to be utilized as a speaker for streaming music from a smartphone or other Bluetooth audio source device. The rear panel of the Bose TV Speaker has the A/C power cable jack, HDMI (ARC) jack, optical cable input jack, a 3.5mm analog stereo input jack (for connecting televisions which lack both HDMI and optical outputs), a 3.5mm output jack for connecting an optional Bose Bass Module accessory and a USB-A jack for sideloading firmware updates. The Bose TV Speaker soundbar is equipped with its own compact, dedicated remote control in which the required CR2032, 3 volt lithium button battery is preinstalled. The Bose remote measures only 1-9/16” x 4-1/8”. The remote includes a Power Button, which has the dual purpose of switching the Auto-wake mode to turn on the Bose TV Speaker when audio is detected on the optical or analog connections; a TV source selection button; Volume control; a Bluetooth source selection button; a +/- 2 increment Bass adjustment button, a Mute/Unmute button and a Dialog mode button which ostensibly enhances the audibility of speech. The Bose remote is necessary for adjusting program volume if the optical connection is employed, however if connected via HDMI-ARC the television remote will control the audio output of the television set and thus will also control the volume of the Bose TV Speaker, and the Bose remote may be reserved for Bass adjustment and Source selection. I have held a very favorable opinion of Bose equipment for over 45 years. Bose has a remarkable reputation for brilliantly engineered systems which produce incredible spatial sound with extremely small components including extremely small speaker drivers. I was amazed in the 1970s when I first heard a small pair of Bose bookshelf speakers fill a room with a spatial presence that was incomparable to any conventional, directional speakers. When Best Buy stores equipped their large, extensive CD sales areas (with their soaring, warehouse type ceilings) with Bose sound systems, it was amazing that the cavernous and noisy space was enveloped in music with incredible fidelity. My last car was factory equipped with an extraordinary Bose audio system, which I still miss a great deal (along with the outstanding car in which it was mounted). Bose speakers capitalize on reflected sound, rather than only direct projection like most speakers. The spatial characteristics are therefore outstanding. Tiny speakers producing large, space filling audio is the Bose claim to fame. Thus, when selecting a television soundbar, particularly with the hope of enhancing the clarity of dialog, Bose was the primary choice. It would be nice (and appreciated) if Bose listed more specifications for any of their soundbars. Even the basic amplifier power specifications (watts/channel) are absent from the product documentation and website. The Bose TV Speaker is accompanied by a printed quick-start guide, but the full product manual must be accessed and downloaded from the Bose website. Setting up the Bose TV Speaker was simple and effortless. I experimented with the optical cable connection, which would require use of the Bose remote to adjust volume, but opted to capitalize on the benefits of using the HDMI port. This requires a user supplied (not included) HDMI cable connecting the HDMI port on the rear panel of the Bose TV Speaker with the HDMI ARC port on the television (temporarily replacing the existing home theater system’s utilization of that ARC port). A standard HDMI port cannot be used, as the Bose TV Speaker will not receive audio signal from it. The Bose TV Speaker has the power supply internal to the housing, thus avoiding another space consuming wall transformer for the power mains. The physical dimensions of the Bose TV Speaker are a very compact 23-1/2” wide x 4” deep x 2-1/4” tall. The black housing is sleek, visually attractive and modern with a perforated metal front grille. The unit is not heavy, but has a solid and substantial feel to it. LED status lamps are present on the upper left of the front housing. Once the Bose TV Speaker was connected to the television via the HDMI ARC connection, turning on the television also powered on the Bose unit, and switched the audio output from the television’s internal speakers to the Bose TV Speaker. The immediate improvement in audio quality is remarkable. The internal speakers suddenly sound anemic once the Bose TV Speaker replaces them for audio production. At the default bass setting level, the Bose TV Speaker demonstrated excellent bass response that produces the illusion that a sub-woofer is present. Across the audible range, the audio sounds clear and undistorted, even at very low and very high volume levels. The sound reproduction is genuinely excellent, and although perhaps not of the level of a 7.1 channel home theater system, it sounds absolutely great and capably fills the room with high-fidelity audio. Audio fidelity and the synthesized spatial characteristics of the Bose TV Speaker were equally impressive throughout the room, even when well off-axis from the television. The entire room was enveloped in the same richness, clarity and fullness of sound. The performance of the Bose TV Speaker was immediately impressive. All types of programming from dialog heavy news programs to movies with significant music accompanying the dialog all sounded remarkably good and were greatly enhanced. The excellent audio produced by the modestly sized Bose TV Speaker was genuinely pleasing and quite impressive. The Bose TV Speaker also received a very favorable evaluation from my wife who often finds dialog from the television’s internal speakers difficult to understand clearly. My wife was amazed at how clear dialog became with the Bose TV Speaker, which quite dramatically enhances and clarifies dialog while rendering pleasant and balanced program audio. We think that the Bose TV Speaker is truly excellent and we are genuinely enjoying the enhanced audio that it delivers. I can certainly recommend the Bose TV Speaker to anyone who would enjoy watching television with excellent audio reproduction from a compact, unobtrusive and quite remarkable soundbar system.

The Bose- TV Bluetooth Speaker is amazing. It is equivalent to having a hearing aid for the first time you didn't know you needed. It has a small sleek design and it fits perfectly positioned on the bottom center of my television. Ok, so, the speaker itself comes with a s optical chord and a power chord or you have the option for a HDMI cable as well. I have it programmed so when my television is powered on the speaker itself powers on also. Love this feature. It has a bluetooth option obviously, and completely sets up with ease to any bluetooth device with little effort. This is great as a more modern must for any sound bar speaker for the technology out today. I love how the volume from the television can either be muted so it is just the speaker you hear or you can use both speakers to give it the most crisp sound you will ever hear on any television speaker period. I'm in love with this speaker. When I talk about the sound, I absolutely cannot understand how I was able to even hear just the speaker inside of the television by itself. The Bose speaker is impeccable . It is the clearest quality, no static at all, innovation in todays technology. You can also not only change the volume and dialogue on the remote, which is almost all you need, but it would not be a Bose speaker without the massive base that can be maximized on the remote. This speaker doesn't compare to any other product in this field. Not to mention the simplicity of just plugging in the chords and enjoying. I am completely blown away and in love. This speakers quality is absolute perfection! Worth every penny.

I really like how this TV speaker enhances the sound of my tv. It also does a great job with the clarity of the tv as well when people are talking and such. This was extremely easy to setup which was a big plus. The remote is pretty small and skinny so it could be easy to loose if you don’t put it in the same spot every time. The Bluetooth functionality of this works great. I like that you can also add more bass to this speaker later on down the road if you so choose. Overall I am very impressed.

Great sound, just what I needed. Easy set up! If I had to change one thing it would be the remote range, you have to point it directly at the light on the base.

product Is nice but there was corner damage ont he top, we are going to try to work with it and hide the damage.

I was anxious to set up this new soundbar; I was tired of having to either change remotes or switch inputs when I was going from the cable box to the Roku. I initially set this up with my Sharp LC-60P6070 tv which is about 5-6 years old. If you want to take advantage of the ARC (Audio Return Channel) you need to plug an HDMI cable into the Bose unit, then connect it to an HDMI port on the TV that labeled ARC. Herein starts the confusion. While ARC is the standard label for the back of the tv; there's a plethora of what they call it in your tv manual. It could be Anynet, Simplink, Bravia Link, or in the case of my Sharp, Aquos Link. I tried every option I could in the settings - in the audio section, the setup section; nothing would allow it to communicate via the HDMI cable. I finally admitted defeat & hooked it up via the provided optical cable. I left it like that for 2 days, then decided to move it to bedroom to take advantage of a newer tv - another Sharp, but this time only a year old. I hooked up the HDMI cable between the tv & soundbar, went into the tv settings & enabled HDMI-CEC (yeah, that's what they called it on this Sharp Model - maddening!) and voila, it worked! Turning on the tv turned on the soundbar. Now for the next test - switched inputs to the Roku, and yes, I have sound! Volume was also controllable via the cable box remote. No more handful of remotes required! Then into fine tuning,. The Bose remote has a bass button, click it and 2nd light comes on in the unit. You can then use the volume up/down buttons to increase/decrease the amount of bass. There is also a dialogue mode button which as it states in the pamphlet "increases the clarity of dialogue." Problem is, there's no further description. When you press the button, the led on the unit changes from white to green to amber, which is 3 different modes. Of course you choose the mode that sounds best to your ears. But it would be nice to add a few words about it. That's the problem nowadays with most included "manuals." They're either full of pictograms, not actual words, or they tell you to go online. As you can see in the picture I included, they do give you a website, but when I went there, there was nothing on this model - probably because it's too new & they haven't caught up. One nice feature of this model is that the HDMI & power inputs are angled & inset (see photo) so that the unit takes less shelf space & you can almost, but not quite, butt it right up against your tv stand. Just take care not to block the bass vent in the back of the unit. Another good feature is that the power cord is actually a power cord. A lot of smaller soundbars out there use a power supply, and then you're hunting for plug space behind the tv where you already have too many power supplies trying to share the same space. This one only takes a single outlet spot, the power supply is built into the unit. If you're looking at this, you've probably bought Bose before, as I have. To my ears, it has that trademark Bose aura to it, pleasant even at louder levels. And the bass, well I think it's fair to say for a small unit it can put out an impressive amount for its size. It's a good choice for what I'm using it for, a bedroom. If you're looking for something to fill a home theater room, you're in the wrong place. Me, I'm happy that the tv sounds good & I got the ARC feature working so I don't have to press multiple buttons when I want to watch some Netflix. One thing I'm not impressed with is when I initially turn on the tv, it powers on the soundbar, the light comes on, and then there's a delay of about 5-6 seconds before the sound kicks in - like I'm waiting for tubes to warm up. If it bothers me enough, there's an option on my tv settings to disable power on device, I'll just leave the soundbar on constant power. Overall this comes with my solid recommendation; along with the caution that the newer your tv, the better a chance you'll have at getting a successful setup with ARC, and the features that provides.

BUILD QUALITY/AESTHETICS: It is solid. There is no creaking anywhere on the device. It has a good weight to it. The shell is mostly plastic with the grill being metal. It has minimal branding with a small writing of “Bose” in the middle of the device. Overall, it looks very sleek. The inputs are on the back right of the device. Which include HDMI (ARC) x1, Optical In x1, Aux In x1, Service x1, Bass (for external bass device) x1, and power x1. There are two LED areas to notify you if you are on TV or Bluetooth. There are NO BUTTONS on the device itself. Which means if you lose the remote you are out of luck and have a large expensive paper weight. The battery for the remote is also a watch battery. BLUETOOTH: The setup process is easy. Simply press the Bluetooth button on the remote, it will change the LED to a pulsating blue light with a jingle. Then go to your Bluetooth settings on your phone and select “Bose TV Speaker” and it will make a little chime and the LED will go to white. Do keep in mind to go back to normal sound you have to press the TV button on your remote. How do you know which one you are on? You can check which LED is on. If the white LED is on the left, then it is TV. If on the right, Bluetooth. They really should have color coated these. As I think going to white after connecting for the Bluetooth is silly since the LED for TV is also white. If you get up close to the soundbar you can also see if it is on TV or Bluetooth as well (see picture). SOUND QUALITY: The most important part of a sound bar is the sound. I made sure to leave this stock as I am sure that is how most people will listen to it. Meaning I did not adjust the bass and I did not have voice clarity on. As if it is a good speaker you should not need that. I will note that turning on the voice clarity did help, but only mildly, and was usually still not enough for those shows that I had difficulty hearing vocals with. I would say my viewing experience was 50/50. So, 50% of the time I had no problems hearing people and the other 50% I had great difficulty with or without the voice clarity setting on. To the point I had to turn on subtitles to prevent my speaker from blasting. As in those times if I had the volume loud enough to hear the vocals the background music would be so loud it would hurt my ears. I run all my speakers through 14 different songs that test a bunch of things to identify the sound profile for that product. Which I then use to try to objectively compare to other products. It also, gives me an idea how it will perform in multiple scenarios. I will start with audiophile terms and then go to laymen terms. The overall balance of the soundbar is poor. Background sound, usually highs and/or music, often overpower vocals. Especially those in the mid or bass range. It does much better with highs (female voices). However, all vocals sound veiled and congested, and you must focus to understand what they are saying and even then, details are often lost. Bass is anemic in most things. However, if you do adjust the base (which I recommend) it can become boomy and solid without ruining the sound further. It actually improves the overall sound. Mids show a lot of bloat. Highs are solid and I have no problems with them. All sounds lack full texture, punch, and dynamic range. It has great separation. Overall sound is not as natural as I want, and timbre is slightly off making things sound more processed than I would like. Soundstage is small and forward. It does not have any brightness, crispness, depth, detail, harshness, lushness, or sibilance. Moving onto simpler terms. The soundbar does not fill the room as much as it just shoots sound directly at you. For example, there are some speakers when you play something the sound surrounds you and sounds very realistic as if they are in the room with you. Other times it sounds like it is coming from a specific device from a specific and limited location and you have to be facing it to get the best sound. That is what these sound like. This speaker also focuses too much on the background noise for shows/movies. To the point I can hear birds chirping, a busy restaurant, traffic, and the ambiance fine. However, when someone goes to speak, I cannot understand what they are saying because the volume is too low for their voice and it just is not clear. Almost like someone is speaking through a mask. To the point where I have to turn up the volume and it makes it sound like I’m 80 years old when really I’m in my 20’s. I like low volume and not blasting it so my neighbors can hear what I’m watching. Bass also does not hit hard unless adjusted in which case it does. Mids are terrible all around. Highs are great. However, all sound is surface level. It lacks realistic tone, character, and depth. Overall, I do not like the sound. As I have an easier time hearing people talk with my normal TV speakers over this soundbar. Which defeats the entire purpose. PROS: -Build quality, appearance, and remote. CONS: -Sound quality and lack of buttons on the device itself. Also, a watch battery for the remote? CONCLUSION: I will keep this brief. The whole point of a soundbar is to be able to hear things better. I can hear nuances in shows that I normally cannot. However, I trade being able to hear those nuances instead of voices. Which is the main reason why we watch TV is to hear other people talk to drive a plot forward. Since it does this poorly, I simply cannot recommend this product. As much as I do not want it to be, it is a pass for me.

Great product, good sound quality, easy to setup. Can connect either hdmi arc or optical. Bluetooth is very responsive also.

Great item. Previously purchased a larger version for my main TV and this smaller version fit my den perfectly. Easy to set up, fits the space I have and sound great

Easy setup, great sounds, and fits under my 55” TCL TV perfectly

Sounds good, looks good. Slim style and easy to hook up

Bose does it again. Crisp detailed sound. Great for at home movie nights. And perfect for gaming. I can hear the enemy's footsteps and my team talking with out having to use my headset. Love the sleak design. Fits under my tv if I want it to sit flushed. Not this bulky speaker that takes up space and seems to be all you see. Most tv speakers can be bulky but not thse. Love the bluetooth capabilities. Makes life easier. Easy setup. Even packaging was done well. No bulky boxes so I'm able to save the box for when I move. Remote is perfect medium size. I have lost and stepped on and broken other brand speakers made so cheaply. So I appreciate this remotes size yet not the size. Bose has been my favorite brands for headphones so I'm glad I gave speaker a change. It's worth every penny. And this company is amaze with their customer service if needed. I highly recommend it.

Got this Bose Bluetooth soundbar recently, and I’m really happy with it. Setup was super simple — basically plug it in, connect via Bluetooth, and you’re good to go. Took less than 10 minutes from unboxing to blasting music. The sound quality is what you’d expect from Bose: clear, rich, and surprisingly powerful for how compact the soundbar is. Movies sound way more immersive now, and it’s great for music too — deep bass, crisp vocals, and no distortion even when you crank it up a bit. Bluetooth connection is solid and super convenient. I’ve been using it with my phone, TV, and even my laptop without any issues. It also looks sleek and doesn’t take up much space, which is a win if you’re trying to keep your setup clean. Overall, it’s a great upgrade if you want better sound without dealing with a bunch of wires or a full surround system. Totally worth it.

This little speaker packs a lot of punch! It was easy to set up, and it has theater-quality sound. I was glad to see that the bass can be turned up, which made playing music on it that much better.

The speaker was easy to hook up and produced great sound and volume.

I got this sound bar to improve sound quality on my t.v. It is perfect size to slide under the t.v. base. Very easy to hook up and get started. This comes with a remote of which has a wake setting. The speaker will turn on when you turn the t.v on. You also have the option to personalize your sound experience. The base is great on this sound bar and really makes listening to music so much better. Sound is very clear and makes movies alot more fun as well. My watching and listening experience is so much better and something I now look forward to.

The Bose TV Speaker Bluetooth Soundbar is a game-changer for my TV setup. Its sleek design looks great, fitting perfectly into my living room. The sound quality is top-notch – clear and powerful, making movie nights and music sessions more enjoyable. Setting it up was a breeze, thanks to Bluetooth connectivity that lets me stream from my devices wirelessly. It's user-friendly with a handy remote. Considering its stylish design, impressive sound, easy connectivity, and reasonable price, it's a fantastic value for anyone looking to enhance their TV audio without breaking the bank.

We bought this to add a little more sound to the small tv for the workout room. Set up was easy and it looks great. Only thing I kinda wish is a little more bass with it. But for the price and size it’s a great little center speaker.

The Bose TV Speaker Bluetooth Soundbar offers a remarkable upgrade to your TV's audio experience. Compact yet powerful, it delivers clear dialogue and rich sound, making it a great choice for those looking to enhance their home entertainment setup without the complexity of a full home theater system. The soundbar features a sleek, minimalist design that fits seamlessly into any space, and setup is straightforward, with Bluetooth connectivity making it easy to pair with your TV or other devices. One of the standout features of the Bose TV Speaker is its dialogue mode, which helps bring clarity to speech, making it perfect for shows or movies with dense dialogue or soft-spoken characters. The soundbar also packs a punch with its bass, though it's not overwhelming—just enough to enhance music, sound effects, and action sequences. The Bose TV Speaker provides a balanced and pleasant listening experience. It's ideal for smaller to mid-sized rooms, offering an impressive sound profile that far outperforms the built-in speakers. It strikes a great balance between affordability, ease of use, and performance.

The Bose TV Speaker Bluetooth Soundbar is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their TV audio without the hassle of a complex setup. Its sleek black design seamlessly fits into any living room aesthetic. Sound Quality: The soundbar delivers clear and balanced audio, with a notable improvement in dialogue clarity thanks to its dedicated dialogue mode. The bass is deep enough for immersive viewing but not overpowering, making it ideal for movies and everyday TV shows. Setup & Features: The setup is a breeze with HDMI ARC or optical cable options. Bluetooth connectivity adds versatility, allowing you to stream music directly from your smartphone or tablet. The compact size is a bonus for smaller spaces. Pros: • Crisp, clear sound with enhanced dialogue. • Compact and minimalist design. • Easy setup and user-friendly remote. Cons: • Lacks a built-in subwoofer for more robust bass. • Limited customization options for sound profiles. Overall, this soundbar is perfect for those seeking an affordable, no-frills upgrade to their TV audio. It’s simple, effective, and delivers the quality you’d expect from Bose.