Thanks to streaming services, in-home entertainment has reached a cinematic summit. As a result, your living room can finally feel like a cinema—especially when it’s equipped with a sound system that puts you in the middle of the action. A Bose soundbar can do exactly that by transforming hard-to-hear dialogue and flat-sounding action scenes into a crisp and thunderous audio-visual experience. With several smart soundbar options to choose from, there’s a perfect fit for everyone—no matter what size, style or sound quality their home cinema demands. So, grab the popcorn and settle in. Once you’ve used this buying guide to choose the right soundbar for your home, you’ll never want to leave the sofa again.
There’s nothing worse than watching your favourite TV show and being unable to hear the dialogue. It’s a dark scene, the background music escalates and the whispered dialogue comes out muddled. The scene’s drama falls apart as you rewind trying to catch it again.
If you’re looking for simplicity, the Bose TV Speaker is ideal for entry-level entertainment. You’ll finally hear what you’ve been missing with improved bass during battle scenes and clarified whispered conversations of TV’s hottest dramas. Packed with great features like Dialogue mode, this one-piece soundbar promises a clear audio experience. And that experience doesn’t have to end when you turn the TV off, as the Bose TV Speaker is also a great Bluetooth® speaker.
If you prefer a sound system that has room to expand, consider one of the two smart soundbar options from Bose: the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 and Bose Soundbar 700, both make you feel like you’re in the middle of the action. Each speaker is packed with technologies that make you feel like you’ve got the best seat in the house. You’ll jump a little higher watching horror flicks and feel the bass when you’re rocking out to your favourite playlist.
Whether you’re throwing this year’s best festive party or cuddling up for an at-home movie date, you should know that you can transform your entertainment system with ear-pleasing add-ons to the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 and Soundbar 700. After all, even the simplest upgrade can turn your home’s sonic backdrop into the star of the evening.
For example, both soundbars are compatible with bass modules and surround speakers that enhance your overall listening experience. Feel added depth when you add a bass module and sweeping cinematic effects with the addition of the rear surround speakers.
And that’s not all. Let’s say you’re a night owl but your partner has to go to work early in the morning. You can also connect the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 or the QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones II to your soundbar and keep watching TV or playing video games—without bothering your better half.
When selecting a soundbar for your home, look for one that fits in with your current entertainment system, while also matching the size and style of the room in which it’s located. The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 and Soundbar 700 are easy to set up. The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 uses a single connection to your TV via an optical audio cable (included) or an HDMI cable (sold separately). Simply connect the soundbar to your TV, hook it up to power and turn it on. The Soundbar 700 is equipped with the ADAPTiQ audio calibration system. This Bose proprietary technology ensures you’re getting the best sound in any room. It works by sensing the room and adjusting the speaker’s sound based on the size of the space, what’s in the room and where you’re sitting.
Because form matters just as much as function, your soundbar should also complement the aesthetics of your home. Firstly, consider size. If you have a limited entertainment space and want a more compact soundbar, you might opt for the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 or the Bose TV Speaker, both of which have a smaller profile than the Bose Soundbar 700.
Next, consider style. If you want a soundbar that looks as good as it sounds, the Bose Soundbar 700 features a tempered glass top that seamlessly accentuates any décor.
Whatever you choose, all three options—the Bose Smart Soundbar 300, the Bose Soundbar 700 or Bose TV Speaker—can be mounted to the wall using a Bose wall-mount kit, available separately.
And just because you put your soundbar in one room, doesn’t mean you have to spend all of your time there. The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 and Soundbar 700 have multi-room functionality, meaning you can connect and control two or more Bose smart speakers and soundbars around your house. Use either the Bose Music app or a simple voice command* to hear the same music in different rooms. So if you’re doing chores and running between rooms, your playlist will follow you.
Sometimes you’re in the mood for a movie marathon. Other times, you’d rather turn off the TV and do something else. The technology in your home should be just as dynamic and versatile as you are.
The Bose Soundbar 500 and 700 have Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay 2 connectivity, so you can stream whatever you want, however you want. Your favourite podcasts and playlists are at the tip of your finger with the Bose Music app and also on the tip of your tongue with built-in voice assistants*, like the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Want to skip the song or turn down the volume? Whether the remote is by your side or lost somewhere down the back of the sofa, you’re still in complete control thanks to the magic of voice commands. If you use Amazon Alexa, you can even use your voice to change the channel on your television. Whatever the voice command, the Bose Soundbar 500 and 700 are sure to hear it because of an array of custom microphones designed to hear your voice even in the middle of a loud party. You’ll know because a light bar helps visually indicate when your soundbar is listening, thinking or speaking. You can also turn off voice access at any time. Just tap the mic-disable button.
Whether you love binge-watching a hit TV series or hosting family and friends for movie night, a Bose soundbar will give you the best audio—and the best experience—possible.
