Customer Ratings & Reviews

I really love Bose speakers and have been buying them for over 25 years, so when I saw this TV Speaker, I was excited to get it. I had an LG soundbar that worked well, but didn't have the sound quality that I have seen with Bose speakers. Basic setup was very easy...connect the included optical cable to the TV and soundbar and plug it in. That is pretty much it since I already had a soundbar that was being replaced. If you aren't replacing a soundbar, you just need to go into the TV settings and turn off the internal TV speakers. The Bose speakers provide great sound and you can configure it to your liking. It's easy to control the bass and dialogue mode with the simple remote provided. There is also an option to connect to the speaker with a bluetooth device. The one drawback I found was getting the TV/Roku remote to control the volume directly. The instructions included with the device doesn't show how to setup the volume control with another remote. There is a TV button on the remote, but I haven't been able to figure out how to use it and if that can be configured to have the TV remote control the sound. They do point to their website for more info, but I was not able to find any instructions for getting that setup, so for the time being, I have a remote to control the TV and a second for the volume, which isn't ideal. Also, there is no 'screen' on the speaker or remote, so you can't tell which mode you are in (volume, dialogue or bass) when using the common up and down to control the settings. That would have helped with giving instructions on how to setup the TV or Bluetooth devices. Overall, I love the sound coming from these speakers. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars for me is figuring out how to setup my TV remote to control the volume on the Bose soundbar. I'm hoping that info will be published soon.

Great sound for being such a lot profile device. Very easy to connect and set up.

Bose has the best audio output. Satisfied customer!

The best price for the value. I also just found out you can add a Boae Subwoofer (Bose Bass Module 500 )to this one as well which the tech did not explain, so I almost bought the more expensive one model.

Our customer was very happy with this choice. The selling point was the analog aux input option because our customer had a turntable they wanted to connect to the main sound output.

The speaker is compact with full spectrum of sound that prioritize on voice from center of TV without expectation of complex surround sound system. 1. Its hardware size and weight is light for who would have space limitation next to tv and light to carry. 2. Installation is simple via Optical or HDMI ARC depending on available TV input/output. Once plugged in, works straight forward. 3. The sound in overall is excellent for the purpose and size of the speaker. Big differentiator is the crispy voice from streaming programs. Tested fully watching shows and programs from YoutTube and Netflix movies and the clarity of dialog is center of positive side of the speaker. Then sound effect is not exactly surround experience, but some what spatial I would say as can feel the effect from different directions creating immersive like experience. From Netflix watching 2012 can feel effects for wave, chopper approaching to characters from different directions. Watching 6 Underground, can feel cars crushing and explosions impact. In both movies as characters start talking can perceive from center of speaker while all the effects occurs across. 4. Remote control is simple and compact without much of functionality, It consist of volume, tv, power on/off, bass, and sound mode I believe. What come short: it is combination between remote control and sound. While experiencing movie or program, and changing Bass or Sound Mode, can’t tell when and what being changed. Using Bass button, there is light that blink, but not exactly if it is decreasing or increasing for instance. Using Sound mode similarly can’t tell if it is voice centered or effect prioritization with exception of cases that can tell it via actual effect, but most of cases couldn’t. Secondly, using with Apple TV, it can’t learn the remote control of Bose TV. Seems there isn’t compatibility or need further troubleshooting to make it work after out of box. In bottom line: it is perfect for who want simple and compact speaker to replace the TV’s own speaker and still have bit more of sound effect, and can close to optimize for streaming experience.

A great speaker at a fair price. Dialog is so much easier to hear. TV and movies sound great! Low profile so it doesn't get in the way of remote for TV.

The sound from this all in one sound bar is exquisite. I've been mulling over the idea of a sound bar for a year and I'm so glad I chose this one. Perfect size for a 65" TV.

I've owned several different Bose speakers and headphones, but this is my first experience with one of their soundbars. I've listened to countless hours of music on Bose products, so I was curious to see how TV shows and movies would sound through Bose's new "TV Speaker" soundbar. To my delight, the soundbar is incredibly easy to set up and offers a dramatic improvement in sound quality over the built-in speakers of my bedroom TV. PROS: - Virtually anyone can set up this soundbar -- all it takes is one cable to your TV. If your TV supports it, use an HDMI cable and connect it to the soundbar and the HDMI ARC port on your TV. This will allow for the best experience as you are able to control the soundbar's volume and power with your TV's existing remote control. If your TV doesn't have an HDMI ARC port, use the included optical cable instead. - The soundbar is the perfect size for bedrooms or smaller entertainment stands. It is also the perfect height that it does not block any part of my TV screen. The soundbar is less than two feet wide and should fit nicely under nearly any TV. - There is a night-and-day different in audio quality from the soundbar compared to my TV's built-in speakers. Dialogue is clearer, bass is deeper, and music much richer. It is not overpowering -- everything just sounds crisp, clean, and plenty loud. There really isn't much of a surround sound effect -- so don't expect this to breath new life into action movies -- but this soundbar shouldn't be compared to high-end offerings from Sony or Sonos. But for smaller living rooms and bedrooms, the Bose TV Speaker delivers excellent sound for casual TV and movie watching. - The soundbar is compatible with the Bose 500 and 700 bass modules (sub-woofers) if you want to add even more bass, although these cost more than the soundbar itself and require a separate connection cable (not included). - The included remote control lets you increase bass levels and turn on Dialogue Mode for even clearer vocals. Both features work well and make a noticeable difference - especially Dialogue Mode, which really helps when watching news programs or talk shows. CONS: - HDMI ARC is the preferred way to connect the soundbar, but Bose does not provide an HDMI cable in the box. - There is a light on the front of the soundbar that illuminates when the soundbar is on. The light is small and rather dim, but I have caught my eyes looking at it several times when the room is dark. When you turn on Dialogue Mode, the light turns green, which makes it much more noticeable to me. I wish there were a way to turn off the light or set it so that it turns on only when adjusting volume. - There are no HDMI inputs on the soundbar, so you cannot plug source devices like your cable box or Apple TV directly into the soundbar. So, by using HDMI ARC, you are sacrificing one of the HDMI ports on your TV exclusively for this soundbar. If you have a lot of devices plugged into your TV, this could be an issue. - There is no apparent way to tell what volume level the soundbar is at. The light on the soundbar blinks when you adjust volume, but there's no way of knowing how many levels of adjustment there are or how far you are from max volume. - Depending on your TV, the soundbar may block the IR sensor for your TV's remote control. On my LG TV, the IR sensor is directly under the screen on the front of the TV, just behind where the soundbar sits. I have had to reach my arm a bit higher to get the remote signal to register. OVERALL: All things considered, those minor cons don't distract from the excellent sound that is produced from this small, compact soundbar. Most other soundbars in this category have the same limitations; I just wish Bose would have been a leader and found a creative way to address those issues while keeping the price down. But I expect these things won't be of concern for the majority of people looking at this soundbar. If you simply want an easy, affordable way to improve your TV viewing, it doesn't get much better than this. Recommended!

I like the dialogue enhancement capability options. Awesome for action movies.

This Bose TV Speaker delivers clear dialogue and adds just enough bass to make most content much more enjoyable compared to using only the native TV speakers. In the package are a remote, the speaker, an optical cable and a power cord. Setup is very simple. There are two LED indicators in the front for the TV and Bluetooth modes. Accepted connections are Aux (3.5mm), Bluetooth (version 4.2), Optical and HDMI ARC (from your TV if equipped). With the recommended 3.5mm cable, Bose's series of Bass Modules can be connected for even more bass via a dedicated port. In my case, I used the optical cable for my TV connection. The HDMI ARC configuration provides the ability to control the Bose TV Speaker with your actual TV speaker. The included remote control allows you to adjust bass settings, toggle between TV/Bluetooth modes and adjust the volume of the speaker. The final port on the rear is a USB for service/software updates. A great feature is the ability of the speaker to automatically “wake” upon turning on your TV. The bass delivered, as previously stated, is very gratifying and is just the right amount to keep the neighbors in apartment or even townhouse settings happy. A Dialogue mode isolates dialogue/vocals from TV or Bluetooth content for better perception; the appropriate LED is lit green when this feature is enabled. The Bluetooth setup is also very easy: for the first connection, you press the Bluetooth button (the LED pulsates blue), scan with your device for Bose TV Speaker and pair. Once connected, cellphones/tablets (and other wireless devices) are able to deliver richer sound content to fill moderately sized rooms. The speaker can store up to 8 devices through subsequent pairing processes; you will need to hold the Bluetooth button down for about two seconds to enable the pairing mode/pulsating blue LED . We have another winner from Bose. The Bose TV Speaker combines a compact formfactor (at barely 2 feet long and 2 inches tall) with the right amount of power and functionality for versatility in a myriad of applications. Saying it has exceeded my expectations sounds cliché as I have come to expect nothing less from Bose.

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.

Not as great sounding as i thought, sounds better in store

The Bose tv speaker is an attractive option for its compact size, quality sound and ease of set-up and use. The speaker comes with an optical cable, but we opted to use an HDMI cable to utilize the HDMI-CEC feature. This allows your tv and Bose tv speaker to work in tandem so that when the tv is turned on the speaker will detect the tv signal and automatically power on. Also, it is so nice that this allows the volume to be controlled with one’s current tv remote or in our case a Directv remote. One can also use the remote that is supplied with the Bose tv speaker to mute, change volume or tv source, access Bluetooth mode or modify the Dialogue mode. The Dialogue mode is an interesting feature that will analyze what you’re watching to elevate and clarify speech to more easily understand speech. This actually comes in handy for those that may have diminished hearing or for programs that have vocals which are more challenging to pick up on. A small, unobtrusive LED light lets one know what mode is currently in use. The general sound quality is improved with the use of the Bose tv speaker and an added Bass button is provided on the remote if you tend to like a more pronounced Bass sound. A wired subwoofer can also be added create a system with more bass. The Bluetooth feature is convenient for syncing mobile devices to listen to music and podcasts. It is easy to recommend the Bose tv speaker as it scores very high points with its simplistic, easy to use design. Often components can be so frustrating to install and use, yet Bose has made it so simple by providing the HDMI-CEC feature. Once again good things come in small packages when you hear the quality sound put out by a speaker that is little more than 2” tall.

I was surprised how much sound quality comes form this small sound bar! I have always heard Bose makes great products but never experienced it until I got this TV Speaker. Set up was a breeze, you can use either the ARC or HDMI connectivity. it took my all 20 seconds to plug it in and connect a single cord. Even easier to get it to Bluetooth to my phone when I just want to play music. Simply push the Bluetooth button on the remote then connect it on your phone. Next thing you know you have a quality sounding music playing. I like it that is compact and light enough to take it outside when I have company and use it as an extension to my phone for music. I also set up/Bluetooth my Alexa dot to it for better sound. The unit has Enhanced dialogue mode which is great so one can actually hear what the actors are saying. Often times it is more bass than being able to accurately hear words. This is not the case! It has a decent amount of base but it's not a complete system, although they do offer a bass speaker to compliment it. For me it works great because I do not want to wake up my 5 year old with loud thumping. I am really impressed with this speaker and makes my movie watching/tv shows more enjoyable.

I got this Bose TV Speaker for my TV as the sound was not very loud on it's own. I was happily surprised by how easy it was to set up. Just literally plug in and use. It came with different cords including the actual plug in adaptor and an optical cord. I plugged it in, connected the optical cord to my TV. I followed the directions in the manual for proper set up. Then turned it on and turned it up. The sound quality is very good. The sound is crisp and clear and can get really loud without the static sound like my TV would have if I had it turned up without the speaker. The look is simple and sleek and the speaker runs the whole length of it. It gives it a good surround sound and doesn't take up too much space. You could even probably put this on a shelf or hang on the wall. It works great to play music. It also has Bluetooth connectivity. You can also adjust the bass levels to fit your needs. I like turning it up for music and watching movies. It comes with a small remote. I thought I would lose it but I just attached velcro to the back of it and on my night stand and there it stays when not in use. I did receive this for testing purposes but the opinions here are based on my own experiences.

It’s a good speaker, but I believe overpriced for the sound

I can’t tell you how thrilled I am with my new Bose TV speakers. I wasn’t sure what to expect because this was my first-time using speakers with our new smart television. I am shocked by how much better the clarity and quality of the sound is. The speakers were unpacked, installed and ready to go in under 10 minutes. Instructions were easy to understand, which is always appreciated. The speaker is a perfect size- I like how sleek and unobtrusive it looks under my television. The remote is easy to use, and with the touch of the bass button, you get a natural and high-quality sound. With the Bluetooth connectivity button, I can quickly and easily pair the speakers with my smart devices so that I can listen to my music list and podcasts. One of the features that I love best is the “dialogue mode” button. It’s shocking how much clearer conversations are in this mode- I never realized how much a difference this makes when watching our favorite programs. Double thumbs up from me- I have already recommended these Bose speakers to family and friends.

I don’t have 2 months with this device and it is giving me problems , right now is not working waiting for the technical support

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.