Customer Ratings & Reviews

The best sound bar I ever had.! Clear and involved sound.

The audio is probably the best I've tried in it's price class, which is why I've decided to keep it (for now) despite some annoying issues. I bought, returned/exchanged this unit twice in 2 days only to determine that the problem appears to be a compatibility issue between the Bose unit and my TCL TV (bought from Best Buy several months earlier). After actually spending hours on the phone with both manufacturer's tech support the conclusion is my problem is the eARC HDMI handshake on power up. Despite proper setup/installation the Bose unit will not be recognized by the TCL TV until the Bose is powered off and back on again. As a tech in a different industry I know the technological finger pointing that can ensue where each manufacturer blames the other. The bottom line is the TCL fired right up and worked flawlessly with a 9 year old Samsung soundbar set up through eARC. So the end result is that the Bose and TCL seem to play nice for now after a second power cycle by the Bose. The manual is lacking some info, specifically the function of Auto Detect by pressing and holding the power button for 5 seconds until tones are heard. I see no reference to the descending tones indicating the function is off/ascending on. There are no controls on the unit itself. All functions are performed by a conspicuously budget looking remote, which makes me wonder what the recourse is if it fails. I find the toggle between normal and dialogue mode creates some pyscho-acoustic dilemmas. The latter is louder and more mid/upper mid-range focused which makes it easier to listen to say, the news. But sometimes it also seems to benefit music streamed via bluetooth. This isn't a flaw as much as it is simply an oddity. The remote has a bass button that you can either boost or cut, but no other EQ control. Fine unit overall, just wish it operated the way it's supposed to with my TCL TV.

This Bose TV Speaker died by itself after a power outage. Only the left red light flashes. Researched the problem it is the voltage regulator on the main circuit board. Local Tech said it was too expensive to repair. Called Bose tech to see if they knew anything. They said it was dead, but their CSR department offered to sell me a new one for $104. Good deal, right? Wrong. They did not tell me I needed to ship the old one back to them via UPS. I do not have a box this big and UPS sells boxes for around $40. All this happened over 30 days ago because their CSR got my email wrong. What a waste of time. I bought a small $20 bluetooth speaker which I can put next to me while watching TV. Less ambient noise, good sound, not subject to power outage failure.

Unboxing and setup of the Bose TV Speaker is super easy, and only takes a couple of minutes. After hooking this up to my TV via optical audio I immediately noticed the sound to be very lacking compared to my TV Speakers. I tested all of the available modes and settings for extra bass and it just didn't hit the mark for me. Watching movies is definitely better than using it for basic TV (News, etc), but it still lacked the full immersive sound I am used to with a Bose product. The saving grace for this speaker is the bluetooth music streaming. Listening to many genres of music the bass was very noticeable and clear, and the sound filled the room perfectly. If you are looking for something to play music then I would pick this up right away, if your primary focus is a soundbar for your TV I would exercise caution.

Unit shut itself off. When troubleshooting I realized the bottom left of the unit was extremely hot. So hot that it was uncomfortable to touch. I wasn't comfortable leaving it plugged in at this point. Still under warranty, but for $300 I wish it was within the return period. It's a Bose. Grew up believing their stuff was the best. I'm not mad, I'm disappointed. Consumerism will ruin even the best companies. Why make quality stuff when you can churn out junk for twice the profit. Shame. Called support. I send them mine and they'll send a new replacement. Chat was not working on their website (tried multiple browsers) and on the phone (mostly on hold) 38 minutes later. Glad they are replacing it under warranty, but another month and I'd have a very hot and very expensive paperweight. Added 1 star for the support (shrugs).

Added Much needed improvement to newer tv with not so good sound quality I can actually hear voices clearly now

The Bose Sound Bar is an excellent addition to our RV. We use it for the smart TV and the sound quality is excellent.

The audio quality provided by this soundbar is excellent. Far surpassed my expectations. Our movie nights and game days have reached a new level. Easy install and easy to use. Don’t be fooled by the sleek and small design... this product packs a punch!

Install was excellent. Installer friendly, timely and efficient as well a knowledgeable.

Small but great sound. Always have enjoyed Bose product

Exactly what we needed. We are senior citizens who needed a little extra help hearing our big screen tv. Went for the best in a Bose and are glad we did

The product is definitely top quality …It’s sounds great and fills the area that I use it in.

Bose products never disappoint I always enjoy the sound quality

Will this soundbar improve your TV experience as an upgrade from the built-in TV speakers? Yes. Will it blow you away or even impress you a little? Probably not. This soundbar is about $100 more than it should be, due to the Bose brand recognition. It does not perform any better than most soundbars that are in the $100-150 price range. A lack of an LED display for functions and volume, as well as no ability to adjust the treble, are also negatives. If you're only looking for a compact bar, save your money and purchase a cheaper one as long as it has full range drivers or built-in subwoofers.

This is definitely a runner up to having a full sound system. It's not always the best, but the dialogue mode is a great feature and allowed for ear of listening to each word. It was way to set up but wish it came with mounting brackets.

The dialogue mode works very well, and that alone made it worth the price. No more closed captions on “mumble movies”. Easy setup.

Excellent sound quality and simple to install. Perfect addition to my new TV.

Love my sound bar. My speaker went out on my tv so instead of buying a new tv I bought the sound bar and all is well now.

Has a powerful sound for such a little speaker. Definitely worth the price.

This sound bar greatly improved the sound for hearing people speak.