Customer Ratings & Reviews

Aside from the great deal from Bestbuy, the product is so easy to install and set-up. Way less wires and no more complicated set-ups. You don't need to be an expert to set up this system. Sound quality and bass is perfect. Best system under $400. Should have invested in Bose long time ago instead of wasting my time with other systems.

I was in the market for a soundbar to go with my new Sony tv. I originality was going to purchase a Sony soundbar, but reconsidered when I was made aware Bose had one. The sound is truly amazing! I already own two Bose wave radios. They did not disappoint me with those and so far, not disappointed with my recent purchase either!

I read through several product reviews and questions and answers for this product and others. Initially, I was sold on a Sonos Play:5. However, I was also looking for something I could hook up to my TV, as well as stream music. I couldn't hook the Sonos up to the TV, and at first I thought music streaming was going to be a problem with this system. However, I ran across a couple questions and answers on the item webpage, one from Bose and one from a purchaser that said streaming music was possible with this system...with an Bluetooth receiver. Along with this system, I purchased a Logitech Bluetooth Receiver, item number 980-000910 (SKU: 5294033). It was recommended by the purchaser review. IT WORKS PERFECTLY!!! In fact, the sound is better with the BT connection versus a directly wired 3.5mm connection. I tried them both. The sound, both music and television/movies, is spectacular for the system's size, and I am very happy with this purchase.

Sampled this on the sales floor and loved it. Got it on sale and sounds great in the lounge, so 5 stars it gets.

Sound is just amazing, since the moment you open the box you see quality.

I have used a minimum 5 speaker surround system for years. I love listening to my movies and sports in stereo. My old system finally gave out on me and I was forced to find something new. Bose was always a system I wanted, but seemed to be out of my price range. Ultimately found this system in my local Best Buy store. There was a great display set up with this system and I couldn't have been more impressed. Compared to other sound bars on the market, this looked like a toy. The subwoofer has amazingly rich bass and looks nice in my room. But, back to the soundbar...It's only about a foot in length and about four inches tall as well as wide. Fits perfectly in front of my tv. The sound blew me away. It sounds BETTER than the multi-speaker systems I've used in the past. It provides amazingly crisp and strong sound. Bose somehow provided surround sound from a rather small soundbar and single subwoofer. Guess that will have to remain their secret. Great price. Fits easily in any entertainment area. Provides truly dynamic sound. Incredibly easy to set up. It really is the perfect package. Give it a shot yourself. I'm sure you won't regret it.

I was reluctant to make the commitment (seemed kind of expensive for what it is) on the Bose Soundbar. I wanted it from the start but read LOTS of reviews on other comparable (cheaper) soundbars and they looked really good on paper. I brought 3 other soundbar systems home and ended up returning all of them. Samsung, Sony, JBL. I should have gone with my gut and just paid up for the Bose in the first place. SUPER easy to install. Very loud. Giant bass. Great sonic range. Solid high quality remote. Small footprint (my wife loves that too). The best of the bunch. Now the down side (why I only gave it 4 out of 5). No HDMI. Wired Sub. No display to show volume settings. And the worst annoyance is the fact you can not adjust the Sub's volume via the remote control. The Sub has a dial on the back that's tough to reach. But at the end of the day I can live with all of the shortcomings because it is really really good at doing what it's made to do. It's sounds amazing for being so simple. Perfect for someone who doesn't want to fuss with settings and just wants instant gratification. Set it and forget it.

We originally intended to buy a sound bar for TV but after searching for sound bars we ended up looking at the Bose system. The sales associate then showed us the Bose cinemate 10 system. That system sounded great and the guy told us they also had the new Cinemate 15. We never got to hear a demo because the display wasnt set up in the store but we took a chance and bought it anyway. Setup was easy, and I would advise anyone to buy the upgraded optical cable. You won't regret it after comparing it to the cheap one Bose gives you. Programming the remote was easy and we were happy to see an actual remote and not a cheap blister button remote. Don't lose the remote though, because there is no other way to power the system on or off or adjust the volume. Also, there is no Bluetooth feature which in my opinion shiuld be standard at this price point. Aside from these shortcomings we absolutely love our Cinemate15!

The first thing that came to my mind when I first saw the Bose soundbar on display is wow Bose wants 499.00 on sale for that little thing, there's nothing to it! But after reading the reviews I decided to try it since I was looking for a small soundbar for my office. The sound was so amazing I decided to try it in my living room and compare side by side with my much larger 42" Vizio 5.1 with subwoofer and surrounds. I kept rewinding the same scenes from the show Arrow by hooking up the Bose and then the Vizio over and over and found the Bose offered sounds you simply could not hear with the Vizio such as when the glass window shattered you can hear the tiny pieces of glass hit the tile and slide across the floor hitting the chair legs. Time and time again I picked up sounds using the Bose that were either muffled or not present on the Vizio sound bar and the sound projects so much better and clearer you really do not need surround speakers. The best way I can describe the sound is like if you were to compare a picture taken with a low megapixel camera to a much higher megapixel you would see much more detail and sharper image in the better quality camera. The Bose offers a much better listening experience with better detail.

Why I chose and why I like? It checked all my boxes. Simple install (no tools needed), clean looking, nothing else to buy, great sound, and personal previous experience with Bose' excellent quality products. I really like that it's only 2 speakers (I didn't want the headaches or time needed to connect multiple speakers) with the sub being able to be hidden in corner or behind furniture and the center speaker small (about 1/4th the size of a typical shoe box) and nice looking. It easily blends in with existing equipment or most entertainment centers, yet if visible has a simple clean look so hiding is not necessary. One potential downfall is the center speaker is designed to sit on a shelf, mounting on a wall is not an out of box option. Will have to do a custom setup if mounting is desired. Not an issue for me but something that could be for others so wanting to point out. Something else that made the install simple was everything needed to connect to most newer TVs was included in the box. All the cables for audio/video-out were in the box. In other words, at least in my case and I think for most setups, I opened the box and needed nothing more to have the speakers and the remote working in under 5 minutes. Took longer to take everything out of the excellent packing material (as in sturdy and well protected) than to have up and running. I've yet to setup the large included remote to my tv and other devices, so for now I must adjust the volume of the Bose speakers using the included Bose remote, and use my original remote for everything else, just like before. Someday I hope to integrate the speakers with current remote, or to setup Bose remote to control all my other devices so I won't need 2 remotes. But honestly, for everyday TV watching, I leave the Bose speakers at a volume I would consider the lowest volume for listening, and then use the original remote (thereby continuing to use the TV speaker) to adjust up from there as needed to give range but not need both remotes. When a movie or "important" show is watched, I will break out the Bose remote and use just those speakers over the Combo. My personal remote setup situation might be easy or maybe not even possible, don't know, haven't tried yet. So I can't fault the Bose, I spent my 5 minutes to setup and have not given it any additional effort, simply enjoying it as-is for now. I recommend and would buy this product again. Just know that it is center speaker and a sub, that provides great sound improvement over muffled TV built-in speaker with easy setup - Set it and forget it, no fuss quality Bose product.

I was not a big believer of sound bars, but this one changed my impression. Great sound quality, amazing Bass. The universal remote works great, glitches when you try to use it on samsung smart hub and roku. It can be a little stressful trying to get the product out of the packaging

For anyone looking for a surround system, on a budget, and not a master Audio installer - your search is over. These is no speaker wire to run around your room or hide somehow. It took me 10 minutes to set-up, and 5 minutes of that was unpacking the box, unwrapping the cords, and quick looking at the directions. If you can plug something in a wall, find the correct spot on your TV, and plug a cord into the Subwoofer, well I just gave you the instructions for set-up - Congrats. The sound bar is very small and sleek, so it isn't an eye sore handing under your TV or taking up space on your stand. It gives unbelievable sound for watching movies, shows, and sports.

Yes the Bose enternaiment system is a wonderul system The system have awesome guality noise. Criisp and clear I really enjoy listening to the systtem on movies and music. The speaker is small not like others and easy to place or store out the way.excellent bass system and treble sound Bose is on top of their game Great system

Great base for the size. Sounds so much better than standard TV speakers. Little on the pricey size (got on sale though) but like the small size (look great next to TV). Thought the sound versus cheaper brands was significantly better so probably worth the price difference. Helps enhance the TV's sound and movies sound very good. Have a standard size family room (18x18). Not so sure it would be as great of a speaker in a really large room.

I bought this about one month ago for my bedroom. It produces great sound for its small speaker size. It's a vast improvement over the built-in speakers of my TV. It looks nice and simple sitting in my bedroom entertainment console/bookshelf without taking up too much space. The Acoustimass module tucks nicely into a the corner of my bedroom although it is a little bigger compared to the compact subwoofer of my older 2.1 system made by another well-known electronics company. I thought about buying the next model up, the CineMate 120, but I realized I didn't really need the control console with HDMI switching for an extra $500 although the wireless Acoustimass module of the CineMate 120 would have been nice. I think this would be best suited for a bedroom or an apartment... Not sure how well it would work for a large living space or entertainment room. All-in-all, I'd highly recommend this to anyone looking to upgrade his or her movie/TV watching experience that doesn't want a traditional multiple speaker (e.g., 5.1, 7.1, etc.) surround sound system.

We have a 16x20 living room with unusual acoustics. We tried a sound bar and still could not get clear sound. It was hard to distinguish the dialogue. This Bose was a great find, and was recommended by the salesperson. We looked at quite a few systems, but did not want wires running across our hardwood floors, so surround sound was out. The price was right. The single speaker has clear sound and a nice simulated surround sound. Quite compact on the table top. The bass speaker adds the low tones and has a knob on the back to adjust the amount of bass. That is the only adjustment available. The remote is universal, though I could not find a code to match our tv. Bose has always excelled in the treble tones for me, and nice bass tones without distortion. Though this is the - economical - priced system, it is perfect for us. I would have given it a 5 star if there was a way to control all mid-range and high tones, too. But in any event, I highly recommend this system, for the budget minded, or anyone.

First thing when I took this item out the box I noticed it was really easy to set up. Takes about 30 minutes from unpacking everything until it is up and running. Bose speaks for itself. Amazing sound through just one very small speaker and subwoofer. Great for small to medium sized rooms but could work in a large room too. Very pleased with my purchase!

I cannot believe the sound the small sound bar produces jesus! Sometimes it sounds like someone knocked on my door its the Bose soundbar! Impressive you wont regret so loud and crisp. The Acoustimass bass... Whoa! Just Whoa! Love all of it! Compact as well. Uses a thick wire to connect but thats a huge plus for me!

There are other sound bars on the market but Bose has always had the best sound and durable reputation. I liked the sound from the speakers very much as opposed to the cheap speakers that are in the TV. The Bose system has 2 speakers, one is very small and fits under the TV. The base speaker is much larger and sits on the side of my TV stand cabinet (which is black) and blends in easily with the decor. The bass sound can be adjusted easily by a knob on the back of the bass speaker. It's totally amazing the difference in sound, both in volume, bass, and actual sound. Normally this unit runs $599.99 but was on sale for $539.99 about a week before the Superbowl game which was a great price. I've really never seen any Bose item sale go on sale at any time so I was happy to get this unit for the sale price. I'm very happy with this purchase and plan on enjoying this unit for years to come!

I can't say enough good things about the bose sound system. Sound quality is top notch, set up is easy, and the subwoofer booms. A bit pricey but you really do get what you pay for. I liked the dual speakers better in the model this replaced, but the single speaker system hasn't lost any volume compared to the two.