detailedReviews: detailedReviews 1: content: First let me say that as far as what it is for a 3 channel sound bar it sounds really good. I dropped the treble about 20 and added 10 bass for a little better sound. There is almost no harmonic distortion. The build quality is also good. The app support in the sound bar kind of requires a phone so you might as well just stream from your phone.In my opinion music sounds much better on this sound bar than movies or television. Stereo content sounds great. I listened to all my favorite songs and they sounded how I would expect (minus the bass) without any rattling or distortion. Movies and TV sounded really lacking. When testing Avatar which has a wonderful soundstage I felt like I was watching a YouTube video on my phone. It just sounded like a lot was missing. The ... MoreFirst let me say that as far as what it is for a 3 channel sound bar it sounds really good. I dropped the treble about 20 and added 10 bass for a little better sound. There is almost no harmonic distortion. The build quality is also good. The app support in the sound bar kind of requires a phone so you might as well just stream from your phone.In my opinion music sounds much better on this sound bar than movies or television. Stereo content sounds great. I listened to all my favorite songs and they sounded how I would expect (minus the bass) without any rattling or distortion. Movies and TV sounded really lacking. When testing Avatar which has a wonderful soundstage I felt like I was watching a YouTube video on my phone. It just sounded like a lot was missing. The bar does sound a little wider than itself but so much was missing. During testing I found myself just wishing for my headphones or my 2.1 computer speakers both of which only cost a fraction of what this sound bar costs.At the end of the day though, this is a $399 sound bar with no virtual surround and no subwoofer. You can spend what this 3 channel sound bar costs and easily get a subwoofer or even Dolby Atmos if you find a good sale. I didn't care for the Alexa or google integration and the Bose app was kind of a mess to use with my amazon music. Frankly just the amazon music app and Bluetooth was easier to use.I don't mind paying for premium stuff but being at this price point and not even having a subwoofer is just inexcusable. It is a quality bar with great speakers but it's just missing a lot. What's worse still is that to get the base module you need to shell out another $399 and even more for add on surround speakers. Sound bars are for TVs and it seems they put all their thought into app support and smart features while forgetting about movies and television. It really misses the mark and puts too much into the app support and not enough into the soundstage. It also lacks buttons on the bar so you need the remote. On top of that you can't adjust bass and treble and other settings with the remote so you also need to use your phone and the app. It's a lot of juggling and weirdness that I didn't care for. There is also no display on the bar except some light bar that is just not intuitive. Again great build, no distortion, great speaker sound quality but it's missing a lot of the sound (bass and virtual surround) and a lot that I found annoying or convoluted for the price. Less
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starRating: 2
title: Lacks bass and virtual surround for movies
detailedReviews 2: content: The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is a small 3.0 setup. It has a v-shaped sound profile, exiting from behind the unit, that's good for a variety of audio content. It lacks thump and rumble in its low-bass, but there's a bass adjustment feature to help tweak the sound more to your liking. However, there's no EQ or room correction feature, which is disappointing. The bar also doesn't support Atmos. This setup can be expanded at a later time, as Bose sells a bass module subwoofer and satellites separately.The App, which is required to make adjustments to the sound profile, is simple to use. To get the unit setup, follow the setup questions to lead you through the setup steps. There's no dark theme.The construction is small with a black plastic top. It has a metal grille ... MoreThe Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is a small 3.0 setup. It has a v-shaped sound profile, exiting from behind the unit, that's good for a variety of audio content. It lacks thump and rumble in its low-bass, but there's a bass adjustment feature to help tweak the sound more to your liking. However, there's no EQ or room correction feature, which is disappointing. The bar also doesn't support Atmos. This setup can be expanded at a later time, as Bose sells a bass module subwoofer and satellites separately.The App, which is required to make adjustments to the sound profile, is simple to use. To get the unit setup, follow the setup questions to lead you through the setup steps. There's no dark theme.The construction is small with a black plastic top. It has a metal grille that covers its front and sides to help protect its speakers. There are a set of colored LEDs imbedded into the front of unit to help indicated various states and functions. They are softly lit and not distracting.Since it has a dedicated center channel, it reproduces clearer and more accurate dialogue when used for TV shows. For music, it sounds good, but not great, due to the missing lower end sound spectrum.This bar has two touch-sensitive buttons located on the top left of the bar. There's a button to turn the microphone on/off, and an 'Action' button that activates voice assistant, as well as stops alarms or timers.As a sound bar for replacing TV audio, it will sound better than almost other flat panel TVs. However, for more immersive movies, the low end just doesn't cut it for this price point. You will need to add one of Bose’s companion bass speakers, for the same price as this unit, to complete the sound strage.The surround/immersive sound stage really does work, but it cannot adjust for any irregularities in the room shape or the various textures/materials found in a typical room. The prime listening area is also limited in that the best place to sit is directly in front of the unit with your ears positioned exactly as the same height as the unit. Once you hear the unit in this position and then moving out of this zone, you will immediately notice the change in the sound and it will become evident that the sound stage has shifted to the opposite side of the room to which you move.This unit comes with an additional optical cable/Tos Link to connect to the TV for sound. If you don't have this on your TV, you will need to purchase an HDMI cable and plug it into the HDMI ARC output of the TV. It must be an HDMI ARC, not a regular HDMI output. Aside from these two input methods, there are no other wired options for connecting devices, which I find to be a major constraint with this unit. In order to connect more devices, you would need to run everything into an audio receiver, which unless you have a pass through for each device on the receiver, you will need to take an additional step to switch to the audio source. The other option would be to get an HDMI splitter, but it will need to be able to pass HDMI ARC, as well.For those that want to use headphones, your only option to use with this unit is to use Bluetooth headphones. Not all headphones will connect to this unit. Bose sells their own premium headphones, but my preferred pair of wireless Sennheiser cans won't connect. Your only other option in this case, or for wired headphones, would be to connect to the audio source device directly or try to find a powered Bluetooth receiver with a powered output jack, but there's no guarantee that it would connect to this unit.What you get for your money with this unit is quality and a decent sound, given its missing low end sound. The input options are limiting and become frustrating for those looking to expand its versatility. After adding an equally expensive Bose woofer, and various Bose wireless surround speakers, which are not cheap, unless you're dead set on this system, you may as well purchase a home theater in a box or a receiver and a decent set of 5.1 or 7.1 speakers for the same price.Sound bars are somewhat of a middling type of sounds system. Granted in some cases, there are ones that sound very good, if not excellent, but at the price point of this unit and having to double down on a Bose wireless woofer to round out the sound, this may be an expensive option for some.I would recommend assessing your needs and expectations of a sound bar before making any sound bar purchase. If you want good sound in the bedroom for watching TV, go for it. If you want this unit to be the main audio source in your home AV system, understand what it can and can't do before committing to it. Less
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starRating: 4
title: Lacks low-end bass, no EQ or room correction
detailedReviews 3: content: When I played music through Bluetooth phone, The sound was tearing at high volume. Also, looks only good for cinema watching. Nothing good for music listening,could be much better considering it's a Bose product. I'm a big fan of boss. Don't get me wrong love bose, but my first hand experience with this is not so good. In case you still want to move ahead, do buy the amplifier/ subwoofer with this else it's a waste of money. I think combo pack which is more expensive is a better deal in case you want a better bass. The bass in this is hardly anything without the subwoofer.
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starRating: 2
title: Sound tearing at high volume, needs subwoofer
detailedReviews 4: content: It took two attempts to set this up and I had to delete the app on my mobile and reinstall before it would seem to work. After the first attempt failed, my initial reaction was to put it back in the box and send it back. To be honest a simply plug in and play would be more to my taste. It has improved the clarity of sound from my tv but if you like a really beefy bass sound this doesn't deliver. Its a good looking unit, feels solid and very compact. Overall satisfied, however looks like I will have to add a bass module to complete my set up.
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starRating: 4
title: Setup challenging, lacks beefy bass
detailedReviews 5: content: I bought my first one two weeks ago. For a couple days it worked great and sounded phenomenal. The soundbar began to cut out (no audio) at random times-in the middle of tv shows…etc. Additionally, after being off overnight or longer periods of time, the audio does not come on. I have to power cycle the soundbar to get it working again, and sometimes that doesn’t even work. The Bose music app says “something went wrong”, (ya think?????) but doesn’t provide any additional help. I returned my first system and exchanged it for a different one of the same kind, thinking the first one was defective. Nope. Just this morning I went to turn it on and no audio. Did a full power cycle and it came on.
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starRating: 2
title: Soundbar cutting out, no audio issues
detailedReviews 6: content: I purchased soundbar online through Bose directly.The set up instructions were simply enough and I was able to pair with our cable supplier remote. Unfortunately, the soundbar only supplies sound about 50% of the time. It’s a nuisance to have to use the TV remote to have sound, while our recently purchased soundbar decides if it wants to work or not.
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starRating: 1
title: Soundbar only supplies sound 50% of time
detailedReviews 7: content: First surprise was warranty status in bose website...No longer in warranty after 1 week of purchase?! ARC connection with LGTV its a nightmare; When it turns on, in the best case scenario its take 10 seconds to play any sounds; Many times don't turn on at all; Now also bose app dont work (new entry); Voice assistant its useless, its not available in my region;Buti use Siri since 4 years and also Alexa works with my iphone; The sound is clear but too central without spatial sensation and bass;
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starRating: 1
title: ARC connection nightmare, app not working
detailedReviews 8: content: Confusing set up instructions, poor technical help, average sound quality for the money paid, I have to add that I am 76 years of age and not tech savy. I purchased this along with a Bose 500 woofer to replace my 21 year old Bose Lifestyle surround sound system that finally quit. I enjoyed this system and was looking forward to getting a new Bose product to replace it that I could afford. Wound up having to return it after much time on the phone with Bose tech who was unable to solve the problems that I was experiancing.Returning the speakers was easy because of the Bose return system and policy. I am still perfectly willing to endorse the BOSE product line. Problems were mostly due to me being age and technical challanged.
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starRating: 2
title: Confusing setup, poor technical help
detailedReviews 9: content: Bought this after reading reviews and information on The Brick website.Well packaged, perfect for my needs regarding size, placement and room size. Sounds great and clean voice during speach. Surround affect fairly decent.Disappointed though to find that it needs to be set up using an app which after registering doesn't just let you log back in easily without going through registration screens again. Even freezes at times. The app is needed to adjust bass, treble, centre and voice clarity. It can also be used to connect to Alexa, Google and many other sound apps. It has a microphone which can be turned off. Disappointed it doesn't have a power on or off light that constantly displays. It relies on a series of flashing or moving lights to tell you what's happening. ... MoreBought this after reading reviews and information on The Brick website.Well packaged, perfect for my needs regarding size, placement and room size. Sounds great and clean voice during speach. Surround affect fairly decent.Disappointed though to find that it needs to be set up using an app which after registering doesn't just let you log back in easily without going through registration screens again. Even freezes at times. The app is needed to adjust bass, treble, centre and voice clarity. It can also be used to connect to Alexa, Google and many other sound apps. It has a microphone which can be turned off. Disappointed it doesn't have a power on or off light that constantly displays. It relies on a series of flashing or moving lights to tell you what's happening. Comes with a remote for minimal control (mainly volume and selecting input), set up booklet but bigger manual must be downloaded. No manual control buttons on it so that can be a draw back. Input through supplied optic cable or not supplied HDMI ARC cable connection to tv. My ARC didn't want to work with it so went with optic which works very well. Deduction of one star because of need for confusing app and no manual buttons for settings. Remote should have been more user friendly and have sound settings on it. Less
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starRating: 4
title: Confusing app, no manual buttons, flashing lights
detailedReviews 10: content: Upon unpacking the Bose Smart Soundbar 300, it was clear that this was a premium-feeling product, as it was surprisingly hefty. It has a very nice smooth touch finish, and looks quite sleek and unobtrusive underneath my LED TV.The setup process quite a bit more complex than really necessary. The soundbar is connected to the TV with an optical cable, which is super simple. However, there is much more to the setup up process after that than just turning on the TV. In order actually to get sound to get sound to come out of the speaker, you must first download the Bose Android/iOS app and pair it with your speaker. While the app is a fantastic way to configure more advanced settings, like adjusting the equalizer or choosing between Alexa or Google Home as your ... MoreUpon unpacking the Bose Smart Soundbar 300, it was clear that this was a premium-feeling product, as it was surprisingly hefty. It has a very nice smooth touch finish, and looks quite sleek and unobtrusive underneath my LED TV.The setup process quite a bit more complex than really necessary. The soundbar is connected to the TV with an optical cable, which is super simple. However, there is much more to the setup up process after that than just turning on the TV. In order actually to get sound to get sound to come out of the speaker, you must first download the Bose Android/iOS app and pair it with your speaker. While the app is a fantastic way to configure more advanced settings, like adjusting the equalizer or choosing between Alexa or Google Home as your preferred assistant, it's a bit of a hurdle to make the user do this before they can actually use any part of the device. Luckily, there's no reason one must use the app after the initial setup if they do not want to later change these settings.Speaking of the smart features: This soundbar can use either Alexa or Google, so it is able to adapt to whatever other smart devices you currently have in your home, which is definitely a big plus. One nice advantage of having a smart assistant built into the TV's soundbar is the ability to adjust the volume using my voice, even if the remote is on the other side of the room. The remote is sleek and card-like, with inset buttons. Unfortunately, they have chosen to give the entire top surface a soft-touch coating, which has become a definite smudge magnet. Luckily, I was able to program my primary remote to control the volume on the soundbar. I would highly recommend that others do the same, to avoid having a separate remote strictly for controlling the volume on the soundbar.As for the sound, it was surprisingly full and deep, especially considering the small size of the soundbar! It has a rich sound profile very typical of other Bose speakers. Overall, the sound quality is really great. However, the bass extension really could use some help, and thus I feel like the lack of an included wireless subwoofer is one area where this soundbar really falls short. Less
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starRating: 4
title: Setup complex, bass extension could use help
detailedReviews 11: content: I like the sound better than any sound bar that I've heard BUT.. it takes my phone (the Bose app) plus three remote controllers to fly the darn thing. I also have a Bose Mini Sound Link, another great sounding little speaker by Bose and when I can manage to get both the sound bar 300 and the Mini to play together it fills the room with a really good sound. But I have yet to find the combination of buttons to push in order to consistently make these two work together. It is frustrating.Sometimes, sometimes when using the sound bar for TV sound when switching back and forth from the Direct TV feed to an internet feed such as Netflix I will loose connection to the sound bar and have go into settings and turn the sound bar back on.Oh well, I've packed away my ... MoreI like the sound better than any sound bar that I've heard BUT.. it takes my phone (the Bose app) plus three remote controllers to fly the darn thing. I also have a Bose Mini Sound Link, another great sounding little speaker by Bose and when I can manage to get both the sound bar 300 and the Mini to play together it fills the room with a really good sound. But I have yet to find the combination of buttons to push in order to consistently make these two work together. It is frustrating.Sometimes, sometimes when using the sound bar for TV sound when switching back and forth from the Direct TV feed to an internet feed such as Netflix I will loose connection to the sound bar and have go into settings and turn the sound bar back on.Oh well, I've packed away my amplifier, tuner and tower speakers and I determined to somehow figure out the combination to this electronic puzzle. Less
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starRating: 3
title: Takes multiple remotes, connection issues
detailedReviews 12: content: I've had this sound bar for a month and it's pretty much on par for the fat sound Bose typically produces. I did hear some distortion while playing metal off my phone at almost full volume and it did take a while to connect but that could be phone issues. I also did not get it to populate in the Bose connect app. The remote for the unit is pretty well made, it has that rubberized feel with recessed buttons, its a very pleasant touch. The remote does seem to be a non Bluetooth remote so you have to point to the bar to get it to work, not a big deal. The bar itself is a definite upgrade from the Television speakers, I currently have a Samsung 75 inch and they are terrible. The Bar's sound is full, bassy and can be very loud. I did run into the problem where the ... MoreI've had this sound bar for a month and it's pretty much on par for the fat sound Bose typically produces. I did hear some distortion while playing metal off my phone at almost full volume and it did take a while to connect but that could be phone issues. I also did not get it to populate in the Bose connect app. The remote for the unit is pretty well made, it has that rubberized feel with recessed buttons, its a very pleasant touch. The remote does seem to be a non Bluetooth remote so you have to point to the bar to get it to work, not a big deal. The bar itself is a definite upgrade from the Television speakers, I currently have a Samsung 75 inch and they are terrible. The Bar's sound is full, bassy and can be very loud. I did run into the problem where the dialogue is almost inaudible so when i turn it up to hear conversation, the effects and music are way too loud. I guess that's a common thing with most sound upgrades. I'll continue to mess with the settings to get it just right. Overall, for the dollar amount, it's not a bad deal for a Bose Sound bar. It's a good starter piece of equipment. Less
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starRating: 3
title: Dialogue almost inaudible, effects too loud
detailedReviews 13: content: Good Points: Great sound from Dutch a small unit. I went for this model as the audio in films is clear even with loud background music. Previous soundbar I have had struggled to do this. Works with my tv handset and powers on and off at the same time as the tv. The app is good for the system set up and changes that are needed.Improvement Points: More control around audio delay in particular an audio advance is needed as I cannot sync it correctly with my tv (5 year old Sony Bravia). This may be an issue with the tv due to age. An indicator light when the unit is on would be good.
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starRating: 4
title: Needs more audio delay control, no indicator light
detailedReviews 14: content: It was an excitement at the first impressions, it came well package, the soundbar is big (in length), I've found the first issue at the beginning not with the product itself but to sync with LG TV's, you are thinking right now ah you don't know how to use it, I knew exactly what I'm doing. I'm a tech person so I really manage this tech stuff really well. The LG TV does not identify your Bose if you connect to the HDMI ARC, even when you enable it so be aware if you have an LG TV. I've managed to sync both of them at the end but using the fibre cable. The bass and sound are AMAZING. You can definitely feel like you are in the cinema when watching movies or even in a real party/club if you are listening to music. It comes with a Remote control where you can pause ... MoreIt was an excitement at the first impressions, it came well package, the soundbar is big (in length), I've found the first issue at the beginning not with the product itself but to sync with LG TV's, you are thinking right now ah you don't know how to use it, I knew exactly what I'm doing. I'm a tech person so I really manage this tech stuff really well. The LG TV does not identify your Bose if you connect to the HDMI ARC, even when you enable it so be aware if you have an LG TV. I've managed to sync both of them at the end but using the fibre cable. The bass and sound are AMAZING. You can definitely feel like you are in the cinema when watching movies or even in a real party/club if you are listening to music. It comes with a Remote control where you can pause music, control the volume up and down when it's connected to your Spotify or Amazon Music. It has support with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. I did keep Alexa as it could be connected to my Alexa at my living room. You can control all the music via Alexa which is connected to your bose.Back to my LG and Bose - It's annoying as LG does not work well with Bose with their "virtual remote" control so you can use the remote control from your LG even testing all different remote controls. I had to pick one and keep using 2 remote control, the TV one for Netflix for example just to Play, pause or navigate through the series or movie I wanted to watch and use the Bose remote control for volume control. Less
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starRating: 4
title: LG TV sync issues, uses two remotes
detailedReviews 15: content: If you've bought a Bose product before you know the sound quality will be great. This sound bar doesn't disappoint when listening to music and it's pretty good when watching sport as well as tv shows with music. I haven't tested it yet with a movie but with my recent experience I'm sure that will only add to the audio enjoyment.I was a little apprehensive when it arrived; would it be an eyesore but it blends in well and I don't actually notice it.It was so easy to set up, easy to link/download to the Bose app and included a range of audio leads; even with my prehistoric TV and connections.I have used the settings to increase the base and this made a huge difference so I'd highly recommend that.Despite trying I haven't been able to get the speaker to ... MoreIf you've bought a Bose product before you know the sound quality will be great. This sound bar doesn't disappoint when listening to music and it's pretty good when watching sport as well as tv shows with music. I haven't tested it yet with a movie but with my recent experience I'm sure that will only add to the audio enjoyment.I was a little apprehensive when it arrived; would it be an eyesore but it blends in well and I don't actually notice it.It was so easy to set up, easy to link/download to the Bose app and included a range of audio leads; even with my prehistoric TV and connections.I have used the settings to increase the base and this made a huge difference so I'd highly recommend that.Despite trying I haven't been able to get the speaker to automatically turn on when the TV is turned on which is disappointing. I always seem to be having to adjust the volume and switch between the TV and Bluetooth option after playing music via my Google Home device.Connecting to your Bluetooth devices for your music is easy in the set up process and you can control your music on your phone.Maybe it's me but with these little teething issues I couldn't give it a 5 * Less
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starRating: 4
title: Speaker not auto-turning on with TV
detailedReviews 16: content: Short and Sweet: Excellent soundbar by the top company in the audio industry. Quality soundbar with loads of features and phenomenal sound.Long overview:For anyone looking for exceptional sound, Bose always comes to mind. While you do pay a premium, the value is there. I replaced a Vizio soundbar with the Bose smart soundbar 300 and there really is no comparison but I would also expect as much for the price.The soundbar was packed nicely and securely. Comes with a remote, power cord and optical cable. Setup was very smooth and straight forward after downloading the Bose Music app from the app store. I have an older TV that does not support HDMI Arc so I connected to the TV with the included optical cable and had crisp quality sound immediately.I was also ... MoreShort and Sweet: Excellent soundbar by the top company in the audio industry. Quality soundbar with loads of features and phenomenal sound.Long overview:For anyone looking for exceptional sound, Bose always comes to mind. While you do pay a premium, the value is there. I replaced a Vizio soundbar with the Bose smart soundbar 300 and there really is no comparison but I would also expect as much for the price.The soundbar was packed nicely and securely. Comes with a remote, power cord and optical cable. Setup was very smooth and straight forward after downloading the Bose Music app from the app store. I have an older TV that does not support HDMI Arc so I connected to the TV with the included optical cable and had crisp quality sound immediately.I was also able to setup Spotify and Sirius XM music service with ease within the Bose app during setup. This is a nice feature that is built into the soundbar as I don't have to open a ton of apps to listen to music. It is all controlled through the Bose Music app.I was not able to get my TV remote to control the soundbar (did not contact support) but was able after some troubleshooting to connect the Google TV Chromecast remote to control the soundbar.There really is no audio comparison. I listened to the same song with the Vizio soundbar and the Bose Soundbar. You can hear all of the notes and highs and it feels as though you are in the same room with the musician with the Bose soundbar.Bose really spared no features on this soundbar as it has Alexa, Google Home and WiFi built into it. You can also connect via Bluetooth as well but I don't see a need to use that often since music apps such as Spotify are built into it.Minor complaints but not worth a star removal:Ethernet Jack: No ethernet jack on the Bose while Vizio has one but realistically a soundbar doesn't need to be hard wiredWall mount: Would have been nice if it was included in the box but not a deal breakerVolume height indicator: Vizio showed how close you were near to maxing out the soundbar with the volume. Bose has illuminated lights when you adjust the volume up or down but don't know how close to the max you are Less
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starRating: 5
title: No ethernet jack, wall mount not included
detailedReviews 17: content: I have been using my soundbar for 2 weeks now and am very happy with the product. I needed to enhance the sound from my Smart TV and this soundbar does that perfectly. It is unobtrusive and, being black, fits well with my TV etc., tho the wires run across the top of the TV unit and I prefer mine to be at the back. In saying that, I have stopped noticing this so it's not a big deal.I like that this is compatible with Alexa as the sound when listening to music has improved enormously. I know there is a Music app but I haven't felt the need to download that yet, so can't comment on this.It is worth noting that the soundbar requires an HdMI cable, which is not provided, luckily I had a spare one. It was also provided with a 2 prong plug, meaning I have had to use a ... MoreI have been using my soundbar for 2 weeks now and am very happy with the product. I needed to enhance the sound from my Smart TV and this soundbar does that perfectly. It is unobtrusive and, being black, fits well with my TV etc., tho the wires run across the top of the TV unit and I prefer mine to be at the back. In saying that, I have stopped noticing this so it's not a big deal.I like that this is compatible with Alexa as the sound when listening to music has improved enormously. I know there is a Music app but I haven't felt the need to download that yet, so can't comment on this.It is worth noting that the soundbar requires an HdMI cable, which is not provided, luckily I had a spare one. It was also provided with a 2 prong plug, meaning I have had to use a shaver adaptor to connect the soundbar to power. Take note of this if about to purchase this item.All in all I am happy with this product, it has fulfilled my initial requirement of enhanced sound quality when watching TV. Less
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starRating: 4
title: Wires run across top of TV unit
detailedReviews 18: content: Set up took a little while to figure out and the item comes minus an HDMI cable. Its worth noting that it is provided with a 2 prong plug, so I had to use a shave adaptor to connect it. That aside the product looks good, it's robust and is quite unobtrusive placed in front of TV (see pic), tho cables have to go over the top of tv unit.The quality of sound is good, with a depth that is lacking from my TV, so for that alone I am happy. The fact it is Alexa compatible is a bonus and, again, provides a depth of sound that was previously lacking.I would like it to show on screen what the volume is but it doesn't so that takes a bit of adjusting to get to the correct volume. There is also the occasional "dip" in volume, which I am assuming is a signal issue.All things ... MoreSet up took a little while to figure out and the item comes minus an HDMI cable. Its worth noting that it is provided with a 2 prong plug, so I had to use a shave adaptor to connect it. That aside the product looks good, it's robust and is quite unobtrusive placed in front of TV (see pic), tho cables have to go over the top of tv unit.The quality of sound is good, with a depth that is lacking from my TV, so for that alone I am happy. The fact it is Alexa compatible is a bonus and, again, provides a depth of sound that was previously lacking.I would like it to show on screen what the volume is but it doesn't so that takes a bit of adjusting to get to the correct volume. There is also the occasional "dip" in volume, which I am assuming is a signal issue.All things considered this is a good product and does what I needed from a soundbar. Less
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starRating: 4
title: Setup took a while, occasional volume dip
detailedReviews 19: content: I'm good with the quality; but could probably have gone with a lesser priced brand for my needs. However, at time of purchase, I was upgrading TV so I may have gotten caught up in the moment. I am currently trying to set up so on/off and sound levels are managed through the TV service provider's remote. Currently I have to use two remotes, which is inconvenient. Plus, the remote doesn't allow for set-up of certain functions, i.e. treble, bass and "talk" clarity mode. Those functions can be manipulated by app on phone only (so far as I know).
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starRating: 3
title: Needs two remotes, app for settings
detailedReviews 20: content: I went for the 300 because of the Alexa integration with Voice4Video (a feature which isn't currently on the 500 or 700) and it works really well with Sky. It does struggle with some channel commands but you can see it will get better with time.You can program the soundbar to feature as part of routines within the Alexa app so for example you can program it to turn the TV on when you say "Good morning" along with all your lights and smart kettle ready for a cup of coffee.For most rooms you wouldn't need a sub as the bass and volume is ample to fill an average sized lounge for example. It is however great that you can expand it in the future if you moved to a bigger house for example.There are a couple of drawbacks (the first one is annoying). The first is the ... MoreI went for the 300 because of the Alexa integration with Voice4Video (a feature which isn't currently on the 500 or 700) and it works really well with Sky. It does struggle with some channel commands but you can see it will get better with time.You can program the soundbar to feature as part of routines within the Alexa app so for example you can program it to turn the TV on when you say "Good morning" along with all your lights and smart kettle ready for a cup of coffee.For most rooms you wouldn't need a sub as the bass and volume is ample to fill an average sized lounge for example. It is however great that you can expand it in the future if you moved to a bigger house for example.There are a couple of drawbacks (the first one is annoying). The first is the lack of full Apple Music integration, you have to rely on AirPlay 2 for that which in 2020 is poor on Bose's part. And secondly, you can't join 3rd party speakers to multi-room music groups within Amazon Echo so you can't have Amazon Echos and Bose speakers in a whole home music group for example (but that's more of an Amazon complaint).All things considered, it's a great product with flexibility for the future and it has the standard excellent build quality that Bose is renowned for. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Lack of full Apple Music integration
detailedReviews 21: content: I'm not normally one for soundbars, as I perfer a 5.1 setup. However it's not always possible or practical to put one in. I never like the sound from the speakers built into TVs, so I always look to upgrade that. This soundbar works perfectly for my second TV and the additional smart features are really handy. Having Alexa built-in makes it more than just a standard sound bar, as it comes with all the smart features you can use with it. I already have Alexa enabled devices throughout my home, so getting this added in was pretty easy.In terms of sound quality, the unit is as good as you'd come to expect from Bose. It's crystal clear for dialogue when watching TV and music sounds great. Considering I don't have a sub connected either, there is a decent amount of ... MoreI'm not normally one for soundbars, as I perfer a 5.1 setup. However it's not always possible or practical to put one in. I never like the sound from the speakers built into TVs, so I always look to upgrade that. This soundbar works perfectly for my second TV and the additional smart features are really handy. Having Alexa built-in makes it more than just a standard sound bar, as it comes with all the smart features you can use with it. I already have Alexa enabled devices throughout my home, so getting this added in was pretty easy.In terms of sound quality, the unit is as good as you'd come to expect from Bose. It's crystal clear for dialogue when watching TV and music sounds great. Considering I don't have a sub connected either, there is a decent amount of bass response.The only issue I did encounter was that the Amazon Fire Stick remote wouldn't connect to this unit. It could be due to how new it is, but neither Bose or Amazon could fix this. Also, I'd prefer if this had HDMI pass through, rather than just HDMI ARC. That's something to keep in mind if your TV doesn't have an optical Toslink output. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Fire Stick remote wouldn't connect, prefers HDMI pass-through
detailedReviews 22: content: The best componant ever to compensate the digital compression. I have an impressive 9.2 system that I build with top of the line equipment and notice more and more teh result of digital compression when streaming. This Bose 300 fix that voice mixing with the sound effect issue. The clarity of the voice is outstanding and a must have if you stream your movies.It does put to shame the system I build over time but... They do work together and create an outstanding deep, wide and clear audio.Two little thing. The dog leave the room when it's turn on. It's must likely to have ultrasonic noise, that the dog can ear and can't stand. The other thing, what I suggest as an improvement would be having a pass-thru HDMI... This guy hog the HDMI-ARC and I have to have the ... MoreThe best componant ever to compensate the digital compression. I have an impressive 9.2 system that I build with top of the line equipment and notice more and more teh result of digital compression when streaming. This Bose 300 fix that voice mixing with the sound effect issue. The clarity of the voice is outstanding and a must have if you stream your movies.It does put to shame the system I build over time but... They do work together and create an outstanding deep, wide and clear audio.Two little thing. The dog leave the room when it's turn on. It's must likely to have ultrasonic noise, that the dog can ear and can't stand. The other thing, what I suggest as an improvement would be having a pass-thru HDMI... This guy hog the HDMI-ARC and I have to have the rest of the system on optical. For me it's an issue but not the normal user... Less
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starRating: 4
title: Hogs HDMI-ARC, needs pass-thru HDMI
detailedReviews 23: content: I recently bought an OLED TV and though they are exceptionally impressive to watch and just even look at, the speakers are really not up the task. I have a home cinema but don't always want to turn the system on, especially when it comes to general viewing. This is where the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 comes in and solves all my problems.The unit is sturdy and very well built (it is after all made by Bose); I was able to connect to it via the app on my iPhone with ease and managed to go through the setup process without any hiccups. From the app you can setup the Amazon assistant Alexa and also Google which is very handy. You can also connect to multiple music services (like Amazon Prime, Deezer, Spotify and Tune in radio), but it would be good to be aware you can't ... MoreI recently bought an OLED TV and though they are exceptionally impressive to watch and just even look at, the speakers are really not up the task. I have a home cinema but don't always want to turn the system on, especially when it comes to general viewing. This is where the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 comes in and solves all my problems.The unit is sturdy and very well built (it is after all made by Bose); I was able to connect to it via the app on my iPhone with ease and managed to go through the setup process without any hiccups. From the app you can setup the Amazon assistant Alexa and also Google which is very handy. You can also connect to multiple music services (like Amazon Prime, Deezer, Spotify and Tune in radio), but it would be good to be aware you can't connect to apple music. As the bar supports Airplay you can however use that if you want to access your Apple Music.The quality is great out of the box (compared to the TV) but I found that boosting the centre speaker a little and maxing out the bass (with no distortion at all) was my preference. I noticed you can also pair additional Bose speakers to the system which could perhaps make people with an older home cinema basically part with it - as you essentially create a similar setup from Bose, especially if paired with a woofer.For me, the most impressive feature is that you don't really feel the sound is coming from a single source straight ahead of you and upon walking into the room my wife immediately noticed the difference and commented on how good it sounded.You can connect the bar to the TV via HDMI, optical (cable included - probably the purest option) and also bluetooth (which also worked with relative ease but the sound quality suffers compared to optical).Overall this is an exceptional soundbar that can also be wall mounted. Please be aware that if your tv is not wall mounted and has a stand with no clearance you will have a problem in terms of where to run the power cable from (and the optical or HDMI) i.e. you will not be able to pass the cables behind the tv as the bar sits in front of your screen. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Setup complex, remote is smudge magnet
detailedReviews 24: content: I've had various home cinema 5.1 systems connected to an auxiliary receiver. I've never been a fan of sound bars because I've never felt they match up to numerous speakers around the room to give the cinema experience. It's becoming more difficult to find systems now with sound bars being the 'new thing'.I was remarkably surprised with this Bose 300 sound bar. A nice touch for Bose to include a optical cable too so you can plug in and use it straight away. I love the sleek black design, it fits nicely in front of my TV and in fact hides the cables hanging from the back of the TV.The remote is really light and super simple to understand and use. The app is okay to use although I would have expected more options for preset sound controls such as stadium sound for ... MoreI've had various home cinema 5.1 systems connected to an auxiliary receiver. I've never been a fan of sound bars because I've never felt they match up to numerous speakers around the room to give the cinema experience. It's becoming more difficult to find systems now with sound bars being the 'new thing'.I was remarkably surprised with this Bose 300 sound bar. A nice touch for Bose to include a optical cable too so you can plug in and use it straight away. I love the sleek black design, it fits nicely in front of my TV and in fact hides the cables hanging from the back of the TV.The remote is really light and super simple to understand and use. The app is okay to use although I would have expected more options for preset sound controls such as stadium sound for sport, regular or movie as you get with most set ups. It replies on you manually controlling how you want to listen by adjusting the bass and treble.I must say now I've used this, watching general TV with speech, action movies with loud explosions and sport too, I am converted to a sound bar. There are compatible Bose rear speakers and a separate sub you can purchase which I would definitely consider too.The real sound experience was when I streamed my Spotify via the app, wow the sound is immense, the depth of bass and crisp tones is what I would come to expect from Bose, trust me you will not be disappointed.I've linked everything to my Alexa account however disconnected after it became rather annoying as it conflicts with my other devices already set up in the room.My only negative point, which is a little frustrating is the standby time, if you pause the tv for 10 mins you find the bar turns its self off, other than a very small discreet red light which is on all the time, you can't tell that it's gone to sleep.In summary if you're looking for a sound bar that's easy to operate, set up and immense sound, you will not be disappointed with this purchase. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Confusing app, no manual buttons, remote needs improvement
detailedReviews 25: content: This has that great Bose sound that you would expect from such a prestigious brand. Great bass and clarity of sound. Basic set up is easy but to get all the benefits you'll need a smartphone. From there you can control the amount of bass and treble. Its also from here that you can control Dialogue mode, basically the system brings voices to the front of the mix so they are clearer. This feature has been on previous Bose remote controls. Not being there and having to go through the rigmarole of logging onto the app has lost this unit a star in my estimation. From the app you can also play music from Amazon through the speaker, a bit of a redundant feature if you've got the Amazon music player on your phone already, as you can play music from here using bluetooth. ... MoreThis has that great Bose sound that you would expect from such a prestigious brand. Great bass and clarity of sound. Basic set up is easy but to get all the benefits you'll need a smartphone. From there you can control the amount of bass and treble. Its also from here that you can control Dialogue mode, basically the system brings voices to the front of the mix so they are clearer. This feature has been on previous Bose remote controls. Not being there and having to go through the rigmarole of logging onto the app has lost this unit a star in my estimation. From the app you can also play music from Amazon through the speaker, a bit of a redundant feature if you've got the Amazon music player on your phone already, as you can play music from here using bluetooth. Apart from a few niggles, I would recommend this unit.This has that great Bose sound that you would expect from such a prestigious brand. Great bass and clarity of sound. Basic set up is easy but to get all the benefits you'll need a smartphone. From there you can control the amount of bass and treble. Its also from here that you can control Dialogue mode, basically the system brings voices to the front of the mix so they are clearer. This feature has been on previous Bose remote controls. Not being there and having to go through the rigmarole of logging onto the app has lost this unit a star in my estimation. From the app you can also play music from Amazon through the speaker, a bit of a redundant feature if you've got the Amazon music player on your phone already, as you can play music from here using bluetooth. Apart from a few niggles, I would recommend this unit. Less
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starRating: 4
title: Dialogue mode requires app, lost a star
detailedReviews 26: content: I had a huge long review about this Bose smart soundbar 300 it was way to long. Here’s the gist of it. I’m a father of 3, we are an active family and dollars matter. You get what you pay for with this sound bar. The features are there. The wifi, the Bluetooth, the hdmi arc, optical Audio (included), Alexa / google assistant. It’s a fairly compact size that we took camping in the RV, in the den and my man cave.It’s got GREAT Clear clean sound, pairs with my Bose headphones so I the option for me to only hear the TV or everyone hear the tv and I still hear it in my headphones.The spoken words option in the audio settings with the Bose sound bar are ABOVE and BEHOND my expectations. The sound is dense and you feel like your there.You can go look at the specs this ... MoreI had a huge long review about this Bose smart soundbar 300 it was way to long. Here’s the gist of it. I’m a father of 3, we are an active family and dollars matter. You get what you pay for with this sound bar. The features are there. The wifi, the Bluetooth, the hdmi arc, optical Audio (included), Alexa / google assistant. It’s a fairly compact size that we took camping in the RV, in the den and my man cave.It’s got GREAT Clear clean sound, pairs with my Bose headphones so I the option for me to only hear the TV or everyone hear the tv and I still hear it in my headphones.The spoken words option in the audio settings with the Bose sound bar are ABOVE and BEHOND my expectations. The sound is dense and you feel like your there.You can go look at the specs this isn’t a review for that. We love the Alexa ability paired with the Apple air play it’s a win win!I did wish it had one thing, it’s not a deal breaker because I downloaded the app so I can see the sound volume and treble and bass settings but it would be nice to see what level the sounds at on the actual sound bar the light bar is already there so a software update in the future maybe?At night if I don’t feel like using the app or Alexa to turn up the volume and want to use the tv remote there’s no sound level it’s just + and -, AGAIN not a deal breaker just app on your phone. Which you have to download to finish setting up.(your going to love the features in the Bose app)!If your a handy man you can get it mounted no problem. No mounting hardware for the wall is included.It’s classic Bose sound that’s been there since I was a kid. Now that I’m a dad, I want that same Quality for my kids to enjoy so it’s nice to know Bose still produces clean crisp sound with 21 century technology right into the device! We have lights, and sockets and plugs and cameras that run off Alexa voice assistance so it was nice to integrate that into our new sound bar!Way to go Bose, we wrapped up the Competition’s sound bar and will move this Smart Soundbar 300 into the family room. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Wish for sound volume on soundbar display
detailedReviews 27: content: On receiving and unpacking the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 the first impression is of a robust product with a build quality you would expect from a premium brand.Even though the body is plastic the grille, behind which the speakers are and runs the length of soundbar, is metal.The Bose 300 soundbar is easy to set up using the enclosed Quick Start Guide. The omission of an HDMI cable in the box is a mistake and a false economy and inconsistent with the image of Bose being a "premium brand". I used a self-sourced HDMI cable to connect my Sony Bravia TV to the soundbar using the HDMI (ARC) port, According to the setup instruction and the manual; this will allow the power on/off, volume and mute functions to be controlled from the TVs remote control.The Bose 300 Soundbar ... MoreOn receiving and unpacking the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 the first impression is of a robust product with a build quality you would expect from a premium brand.Even though the body is plastic the grille, behind which the speakers are and runs the length of soundbar, is metal.The Bose 300 soundbar is easy to set up using the enclosed Quick Start Guide. The omission of an HDMI cable in the box is a mistake and a false economy and inconsistent with the image of Bose being a "premium brand". I used a self-sourced HDMI cable to connect my Sony Bravia TV to the soundbar using the HDMI (ARC) port, According to the setup instruction and the manual; this will allow the power on/off, volume and mute functions to be controlled from the TVs remote control.The Bose 300 Soundbar remote control is very small (credit card size and not that much thicker due to the fact that its battery is a single coin type). It is very stylish and contemporary but could easily get misplaced because it is so small and inconspicuous.The Bose 300 Soundbar automatically powers on when plugged in and to complete the setup the Bose Music App can be downloaded onto a smartphone to access more features via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. The App scans to recognise the soundbar; Surround Sound speakers can then be connected wirelessly to the Bose 300 Soundbar if required and music can be streamed directly to the soundbar via Bluetooth. Less
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starRating: 4
title: Omission of HDMI cable is a mistake
detailedReviews 28: content: First off let me say that i really want to give this Bose Sound Bar 5 stars. The sound quality is excellent and it was really easy to use BUT, mine came with a dent. (See image). The dent must have occurred during assembly/manufacturing of the sound bar because there was no damage to the packaging. This thing was packaged really well with air gaps and foam risers. It also had tough thick cardboard around it. I was surprised to see this because Bose is known for high quality speakers. I would have expected their Quality assurance to be much better than that. Good thing it did not affect performance and i was still able to review it. The sound is great. Crisp and clear. It was also quite loud for such a small and compact system. It was very easy to use. I hooked it up ... MoreFirst off let me say that i really want to give this Bose Sound Bar 5 stars. The sound quality is excellent and it was really easy to use BUT, mine came with a dent. (See image). The dent must have occurred during assembly/manufacturing of the sound bar because there was no damage to the packaging. This thing was packaged really well with air gaps and foam risers. It also had tough thick cardboard around it. I was surprised to see this because Bose is known for high quality speakers. I would have expected their Quality assurance to be much better than that. Good thing it did not affect performance and i was still able to review it. The sound is great. Crisp and clear. It was also quite loud for such a small and compact system. It was very easy to use. I hooked it up through the bluetooth. It makes a sound when it connects to let you know it is ready for use. I noticed that it needs to be placed away from a wall. You cant put in in front of a wall or objects because it has some airducts in the back and if placed in front of the wall would prevent proper sound resonance or whatever you want to call it. Overall i am quite happy with it and think it is a great little system for listening to music on. Less
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starRating: 4
title: Came with a dent, needs placement away from wall
detailedReviews 29: content: I'm testing this product on behalf of the Review Club.First of all, this soundbar both looks great, and delivers excellent sound. In my living room, which is not super big, this size is perfect. I've never needed to use more than half of the sound volume, which gives the soundbar a really good capacity also in bigger rooms.Two reasons for not giving five stars:- The setup was a bit challenging. I first didn't find the place to put the optic cable in my TV, so I went with the HDMI solution. I tried several times, but my Philips TV wasn't able to use both the input from my signal decoder and the soundbar at the same time. Then I finally found the opening for the optic cable, and it worked perfectly after that.- The second reason is that we have some challenges ... MoreI'm testing this product on behalf of the Review Club.First of all, this soundbar both looks great, and delivers excellent sound. In my living room, which is not super big, this size is perfect. I've never needed to use more than half of the sound volume, which gives the soundbar a really good capacity also in bigger rooms.Two reasons for not giving five stars:- The setup was a bit challenging. I first didn't find the place to put the optic cable in my TV, so I went with the HDMI solution. I tried several times, but my Philips TV wasn't able to use both the input from my signal decoder and the soundbar at the same time. Then I finally found the opening for the optic cable, and it worked perfectly after that.- The second reason is that we have some challenges seeing if the standby button is on or off, and there should be a possibility to see what sound level we're at, e.g. 25/100 on the screen.Other than that, super recommendable! Less
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starRating: 4
title: Setup challenging, no sound level indicator
detailedReviews 30: content: I mainly came here to write: you do NOT need the sub with this soundbar. BestBuy has a really badly rigged in-store demo of this item which makes it sound like the soundbar on its own is totally lacking without the sub. In fact without the sub it sounds quite good, with a decent amount of bass. You will get ridiculous bass with the sub, but if your media experience doesn't revolve around special effects at least try the soundbar on its own first. You can find many online reviews of this item that reflect this. Without the sub, the price and quality justify a great star rating, since the soundbar on its own has decent media and music sound quality, with an emphasis on vocal clarity that doesn't compromise other aspects. Unlike many soundbar designs, the sound is ... MoreI mainly came here to write: you do NOT need the sub with this soundbar. BestBuy has a really badly rigged in-store demo of this item which makes it sound like the soundbar on its own is totally lacking without the sub. In fact without the sub it sounds quite good, with a decent amount of bass. You will get ridiculous bass with the sub, but if your media experience doesn't revolve around special effects at least try the soundbar on its own first. You can find many online reviews of this item that reflect this. Without the sub, the price and quality justify a great star rating, since the soundbar on its own has decent media and music sound quality, with an emphasis on vocal clarity that doesn't compromise other aspects. Unlike many soundbar designs, the sound is integrated across the range so there's no missing midrange or awkward cutover. Bose's networking system is decent and their app is alright, though hopefully they can include integration with more services over time. I'm impressed by their community outreach, and I hope unlike many companies they provide a consistent and integrated long-running product line. The appearance of this soundbar doesn't call attention to itself, though the glass top is frivolous and just retains fingerprints. I don't need the universal remote, but it seems like a high quality item. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Glass top retains fingerprints, app alright
detailedReviews 31: content: As always Bose sound quality is very good. I have this in my living room and can fill the sound with 50-60% volume. Alexa built in gives extra features. But as says in website the alexa can’t do all the things that echo or echo dot can - like routines and skills. I have tried few routines and skills but it wasn’t working like echo devices. I am not sure about all the skills and routines.It comes with remote control and optical cable but no HDMI cable. Required a smart phone with Bose music app to set up this great sound bar. It has only two buttons on the sound bar - Alexa mic on/off and action button, and no volume buttons. It has Bluetooth and Airplay connectivity.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Alexa can't do routines/skills like Echo
detailedReviews 32: content: Purchased this Bose package from Costco and saved approximately $30.00. Smart speaker and subwoofer were easy to set up. I did have to call Bose Customer Support and speak with a team member, beacause I could not get Alexa or the smart speaker to respond to voice commands. So after speaking with the team member, he asked if I had turned the microphone on...uh no, I had not. Turned the microphone on, and the smart speaker and subwoofer works and sounds fantastic, which is what I would expect from Bose. Bose app is easy to navigate and use. If you are looking for a well built, high quality smart speaker and subwoofer for your TV, make sure to take a look at Bose and check their reviews.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Had to turn microphone on for voice commands
detailedReviews 33: content: Good Points: Sound quality is excellent. Perfect for bedroom or small/medium lounge. Good quality integrated base module.Improvement Points: Connectivity is not great. I did have the HDMI connected to my modern Sony tv but intermittently the sound does not work and reverts to tv speakers which is annoying.I now just use the optical audio cable and WiFi.Minor point but on/off power led is always lit in either mode. Be nice if it went out or changed colour to confirm in standby/off.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Connectivity not great, intermittent sound loss
detailedReviews 34: content: This is the second soundbar that I have recently purchased and overall have been extremely impressed. For a soundbar so small in size, the clarity of sound and deepness of bass is unmatched. At first i was a little reluctant with a a soundbar with no subwoofer, but the built in one sounds superb.The app was easy enough to setup, but did take a few go's. It only worked when i turned my location services on for some reason. The downside is that anyone who is not too savy with apps might find it a bit tricky. Also, you are obliged to used the app as there arent any physical buttons to change settings with.Overall though, the sound is excellent, especially when it comes to voice clarity.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: App setup tricky, no physical buttons
detailedReviews 35: content: The sound quality of this soundbar is so good. If it's raining on screen you actually believe it's raining! It really brings a new dimension to films and TV. The sound fills the whole of the roomThis soundbar also has Google Assistant and Alexa. Google Assistant works really well as with my Google Hub sometimes it wouldn't pick things up over the TV....you have no issues with this and allows you to use the Hub in another room. The Bose app is great and can adjust the soundbar to enhance the output to your preferenceThe only reason I have not given it 5 stars is because I have to manually connect bluetooth functionality of the soundbar every time I switch the TV and soundbar
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 4
title: Manually connect Bluetooth every time
detailedReviews 36: content: This was the easiest electronic wifi product that I have everinstalled. The simple paper instructions easily transitioned intoelectronic setup. This is often the most frustrating part of settingup a new product and Bose made it simple.The sound bar also integrated with our existing Alexa systemwith ease. The sound was a definite improvement on ourexisting setup. My family was excited about the new sound.The sound bar also can connect to radio stations and podcasts.I was able to add my favorite podcasts and radio stations ontopresets for easy playing. I am very impressed by the Bose SmartSoundbar. It was by far the easiest smart device setup and itsounds great also.
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starRating: 5
title: Easiest smart device setup, sounds great
detailedReviews 37: content: I have had this product for nearly a month now and I remain very impressed. The sound quality is excellent, great for sports or films with my tv. I have also started using this for listening to music rather than my other products and again the sound quality is up there with the best I have used. The product looks good and fits nicely in front of the tv. The product is easy to set-up and link to the app. Also integrates with Apple AirPlay seamlessly which is a huge positive for me. I would say this sound bar is great value for money, great quality, great sound and not ridiculously expensive.
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starRating: 5
title: Great value, quality, sound, not expensive
detailedReviews 38: content: I was very skeptical when i decided to purchase this sound system for my basement. My basement is kind of compact but was perfect enough for a projector screen mounted 14 feet away from the wall. I was shopping around for a simple system that could be mounted without much wiring. I ended up purchasing this after much of shopping around and i would not regret this for sure.Of-course it is not the best, but it produces quality sound especially when you have it in a compact area. I was just happy with the sound bar and the sub alone. It created a great surround sound which was close to 90% of a real 5.1. The surround speakers are not that great for 2 reasons 1. It is not invisible as they advertise and it carries a bulky adapter and 2. It may just increase the hearing ... MoreI was very skeptical when i decided to purchase this sound system for my basement. My basement is kind of compact but was perfect enough for a projector screen mounted 14 feet away from the wall. I was shopping around for a simple system that could be mounted without much wiring. I ended up purchasing this after much of shopping around and i would not regret this for sure.Of-course it is not the best, but it produces quality sound especially when you have it in a compact area. I was just happy with the sound bar and the sub alone. It created a great surround sound which was close to 90% of a real 5.1. The surround speakers are not that great for 2 reasons 1. It is not invisible as they advertise and it carries a bulky adapter and 2. It may just increase the hearing experience by another 10% on the whole.But overall this is a complete package which delivers at least to your expectation for a hobby listener like me. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Surround speakers not invisible, bulky adapter
detailedReviews 39: content: Absolutely well pleased I purchased the sound touch 300 read some negative reviews which nearly put me of before testing but once I heard the demo I was blown away, listened to sonos,Sony, and Samsung sound bars and the Bose 300 win hands down I can’t understand some negativity towards the 300 but hey each to their own. Set up was straight forward following the instructions, downloaded the sound touch app and stared listening to tunein radio and the sound was so clear. I hooked my 4K Sony Bravia with the arc hdmi quickly tested the quality and again wow . Next was Bluetooth as I’m a big music lover hooked up my iPhone XS and played all genres and again wow there was sounds coming from places that shouldn’t be possible from where the sound bar was placed. David Bowie ... MoreAbsolutely well pleased I purchased the sound touch 300 read some negative reviews which nearly put me of before testing but once I heard the demo I was blown away, listened to sonos,Sony, and Samsung sound bars and the Bose 300 win hands down I can’t understand some negativity towards the 300 but hey each to their own. Set up was straight forward following the instructions, downloaded the sound touch app and stared listening to tunein radio and the sound was so clear. I hooked my 4K Sony Bravia with the arc hdmi quickly tested the quality and again wow . Next was Bluetooth as I’m a big music lover hooked up my iPhone XS and played all genres and again wow there was sounds coming from places that shouldn’t be possible from where the sound bar was placed. David Bowie .. space oddity holy **** full wall of sound left to right to centre simply stunning sound no matter what I played so yea I’d say buy you’ll not be disappointed Less
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starRating: 5
title: Full wall of sound, simply stunning sound
detailedReviews 40: content: I own a definitive speaker system with a Pioneer elite #1 receiver. don't get me wrong. I still shake everything in the house at 18 percent volume and it was a bit expensive. but for half the price I have a great system for my 82 inch LG. 4k. I'm very happy I made this punches. Bose is Bose. Enough said. I strongly recommend the base if your going to purchase it. The sales guy said I didn't really need it but i think its sound way batter with it then with out it. you won't regret it. now, as far as the two rear speakers that's a matter of choice. I am very happy with what I purchased and it sounds amazing.please keep in mind this is only my opinion. I've heared evey brand you can think of before I took the plunge so please hear it for your self (first) them make you ... MoreI own a definitive speaker system with a Pioneer elite #1 receiver. don't get me wrong. I still shake everything in the house at 18 percent volume and it was a bit expensive. but for half the price I have a great system for my 82 inch LG. 4k. I'm very happy I made this punches. Bose is Bose. Enough said. I strongly recommend the base if your going to purchase it. The sales guy said I didn't really need it but i think its sound way batter with it then with out it. you won't regret it. now, as far as the two rear speakers that's a matter of choice. I am very happy with what I purchased and it sounds amazing.please keep in mind this is only my opinion. I've heared evey brand you can think of before I took the plunge so please hear it for your self (first) them make you your decision. my first purchase on my definitive surround sound system was $2.500 in 2008 and yes i still own it. but my new purchase as of march 2018 on my Bose system was $1.500. out the door. I strongly believe in honest reviews (only). fyi the sound bar has only one HDMI out other than that the entire system is very easy to set up. p.s. this review is also based on the base system that I purchased separately. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Recommend the base, sounds way better with it
detailedReviews 41: content: It has only been a couple of weeks and so there are still things I still need to try and discover, but I just wanted to say this has been a game changer!I had been looking to buy a soundbar for a while, as I was tired of the poor quality of my TV sound. After some research, I finally decided to go for the SoundTouch 300.I am a fan of Bose products and have had some in the past but this is the biggest and most serious piece I have bought from them and It did not disappoint!Firstly I would like to say I was really impressed by the look of it. It is sleek, it is sturdy, and it just looks great in front of the TV, it looks like its made to last and I couldn't wait to try it!Installation was pretty easy and straightforward, it is recommended to connect it to the ... MoreIt has only been a couple of weeks and so there are still things I still need to try and discover, but I just wanted to say this has been a game changer!I had been looking to buy a soundbar for a while, as I was tired of the poor quality of my TV sound. After some research, I finally decided to go for the SoundTouch 300.I am a fan of Bose products and have had some in the past but this is the biggest and most serious piece I have bought from them and It did not disappoint!Firstly I would like to say I was really impressed by the look of it. It is sleek, it is sturdy, and it just looks great in front of the TV, it looks like its made to last and I couldn't wait to try it!Installation was pretty easy and straightforward, it is recommended to connect it to the HDMI (ARC) port but because of a lack of ports on my TV I used the optical cable (included in the box) and I was ready to go.WOW! The sound is just great and I cant get enough of it. The voices are clear, the sound effects powerful and its a game changer when watching TV. And streaming music is easy and straightforward and the sound is just fantastic.I love it and highly recommend it! Less
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starRating: 5
title: Installation was pretty easy and straightforward
detailedReviews 42: content: I'm good with the quality; but could probably have gone with a lesser priced brand for my needs. However, at time of purchase, I was upgrading TV so I may have gotten caught up in the moment. I am currently trying to set up so on/off and sound levels are managed through the TV service provider's remote. Currently I have to use two remotes, which is inconvenient. Plus, the remote doesn't allow for set-up of certain functions, i.e. treble, bass and "talk" clarity mode. Those functions can be manipulated by app on phone only (so far as I know).
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starRating: 3
title: Inconvenient to use two remotes
detailedReviews 43: content: We've had large surround sound system on our TV for over a decade but it's big, lots of wires and takes up space. We wanted to declutter but still enjoy great quality sound from our TV. We'd seen the BOSE ads on TV many times and often thought it would be the ideal setup for us. Well, I can confirm that it is. We really enjoy the Smart Soundbar 300, was so easy to setup and connect and "just worked" when connecting to our wifi and smart devices. It can throw a lot of sound and still give that surround sound feeling while watching a movie.
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starRating: 5
title: Easy setup, connects to wifi and smart devices
detailedReviews 44: content: We got the sound bar the see if it helped with the clarity of speech on tv shows as I was unhappy with always having the subtitles on.The result was we have turned the subtitles off.The bass and treble are set at 0 but you can still hear the rich quality of the sound. If you want to blast your ears it can easily do that, loads of power and quality.I left Alexa and google off as we have a smart speaker in the same room. I tested Alexa and it worked ok, I then turned it off with no problems.The app allows you to switch on the "enhance speech" mode which is excellent and you don't need turn it off to hear the full rich sounds during films.
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starRating: 5
title: Subtitles off, rich sound quality
detailedReviews 45: content: We all goto the theatre to be entertained and amazed by the movies and the special effects of sounds and explosions. During this pandemic lots of theatres were closed and family nite meant entertaining at home became a must. The smart tv gave us clarity n theatre like picture quality. Bose Sound Bar gave us that WOW factor on the sound n special effects of stretching tires, bombs burstin g in air, clash of metal upon metal and the surround sound you can only get with quality products. Bose delivered day after day. Each time we utilized it. Even regular shows seemed more alive with the Bose Surround Bar.
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starRating: 5
title: WOW factor on sound and special effects
detailedReviews 46: content: I have heard this a couple of times with the subwoofer and without it, and came away very impressed with what I heard.Bose wasn't even on my radar but by chance read some info about this new soundbar and sub. When i saw that bose was finally using a bigger bass driver in their bass module my interest was piqued.A demo was a must and heard both at a kiosk where i was able to switch from the soundbar and subwoofer independently.The sound that emanates from the soundtouch 300 is so crisp and clear with very good bass and when the new acoustimass 300 was brought into the mix i was blown away.Really deep tight clean hard hitting bass.But not bloated it doesn't colour sound from the soundbar but complements it and takes the audio experience to another ... MoreI have heard this a couple of times with the subwoofer and without it, and came away very impressed with what I heard.Bose wasn't even on my radar but by chance read some info about this new soundbar and sub. When i saw that bose was finally using a bigger bass driver in their bass module my interest was piqued.A demo was a must and heard both at a kiosk where i was able to switch from the soundbar and subwoofer independently.The sound that emanates from the soundtouch 300 is so crisp and clear with very good bass and when the new acoustimass 300 was brought into the mix i was blown away.Really deep tight clean hard hitting bass.But not bloated it doesn't colour sound from the soundbar but complements it and takes the audio experience to another level.Kudos to bose for this one I'm happy with the soundbar for now with a hope to get the sub later.Setting up was a breeze and the ADAPTIQ made what was a great sound phenomenonal.Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Crisp and clear sound, great bass
detailedReviews 47: content: The Bose smart soundbar 300 is one of the best soundbars I have ever owned. Let me start by saying how easy it was to unbox and install. Once I opened the box, the speaker was easy to remove, connected the HDMI cable into the (ARC) input as I chose to use HDMI in lieu of the already included optical cable and voila, my TV was linked to the soundbar. Once connected, a crispy clear sound was produced and a quiet dialogue that was once on my TV became very clear on my speaker. The hardware itself is very lightweight at only 7lbs and easy to maneuver with 2 hands and place at any place around the house.The soundbar has a few unique features as it's fully equipped with bluetooth capability (version 4.2) which allowed me directly connect it to my smartphone. The music ... MoreThe Bose smart soundbar 300 is one of the best soundbars I have ever owned. Let me start by saying how easy it was to unbox and install. Once I opened the box, the speaker was easy to remove, connected the HDMI cable into the (ARC) input as I chose to use HDMI in lieu of the already included optical cable and voila, my TV was linked to the soundbar. Once connected, a crispy clear sound was produced and a quiet dialogue that was once on my TV became very clear on my speaker. The hardware itself is very lightweight at only 7lbs and easy to maneuver with 2 hands and place at any place around the house.The soundbar has a few unique features as it's fully equipped with bluetooth capability (version 4.2) which allowed me directly connect it to my smartphone. The music played flawlessly and was very smooth/clear sounding. While watching movies and tv shows, this sound bar gave excellent sound levels at even hard to hear dialogues.I absolutely love the fact that it comes with Alexa capabilities and the google assistant. In my house, I use both so this allowed me to program it to either one. I ask the speaker different things and Alexa will respond back with a clear voice. I loved using the voice4video feature which took this soundbar to the next level by allowing it to automatically turn on a channel I wanted to watch by directly speaking to it using Alexa. I am glad that this soundbar allows the capability to expand it to a surround sound. I can amplify the surround sound environment by adding in additional rear speakers and sub if I later desire. On it's own though, it holds up very well and does not lose any sound quality. The bass it outputs just from this speaker alone is sufficient for most viewing/streaming programs. I do not have any other Bose equipment or headphones but in the event I decide to get some, it will quickly connect to each other using the simple sync feature which I am yet to test. Very high quality product, easy to use, and looks great as part of my entertainment system. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Crispy clear sound, dialogue very clear
detailedReviews 48: content: I have just bought an LG OLED CX series model and though the picture is truly outstanding, the sound is average at best. The TV is way too thin to accommodate quality speakers and when it comes to everyday sort of viewing, I quickly realised I would need a sound-bar (I have a home cinema for watching movies etc).This Bose sound-bar is all it promises to be; it delivers much clearer, deeper and spacial sound than I expected but did require a little bit of tweaking. I was impressed by the fact that it came with an optical audio cable and I set out to put that to good use. The unit is built well and is robust (like any Bose product) and was easy enough to setup via the downloadable app through my iPhone.I was able to tweak the sound via the app and fine tune it to ... MoreI have just bought an LG OLED CX series model and though the picture is truly outstanding, the sound is average at best. The TV is way too thin to accommodate quality speakers and when it comes to everyday sort of viewing, I quickly realised I would need a sound-bar (I have a home cinema for watching movies etc).This Bose sound-bar is all it promises to be; it delivers much clearer, deeper and spacial sound than I expected but did require a little bit of tweaking. I was impressed by the fact that it came with an optical audio cable and I set out to put that to good use. The unit is built well and is robust (like any Bose product) and was easy enough to setup via the downloadable app through my iPhone.I was able to tweak the sound via the app and fine tune it to my liking; it is after all quite subjective as we all hear things slightly differently. One thing I did find odd however is that I had to boost the bass to 100; though odd, this was not a problem as there was no distortion or anything of that sort to deal with and it simply sounds great.I really like the fact that I can enable Alexa (the Amazon assistant) on this speaker and also airplay from my iPhone or other Apple devices. This is a great feature for when I just want to play music - not to mention the fact that through the app you can set-up Deezer, Spotify, Amazon music and TubeIn online radio that you can use Alexa to evoke and play tunes from.I have also successfully connected the speaker to my tv via bluetooth but I do feel the quality is much higher via the optical cable.In summary, there are loads of features to explore and it is a very versatile product in terms of how you want to use it. You can also pair it with optional/additional Bose speakers but as I have a home cinema setup, I only use it for daily watching and will not pursue that.*Please note that you will need to either have a tv that is slightly elevated or wall mounted in order to place the bar in front of the tv without any visible cables. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Clearer, deeper, spatial sound, tweakable via app
detailedReviews 49: content: You immediately recognize a premium sound quality you can "feel" before you ever even use this Bose Smart Soundbar 300 for the first time. It makes confirmation sounds as you are setting up and connecting and after hearing those confirmation tones I could not wait to hurry up and get it connected. And speaking of hurrying up to connect, I am by no means a technology wizard and honestly I was a little overwhelmed just while unboxing this product. But don't be!!! This jewel was surprisingly easy to set up and super simple to use! Literally the instruction manual is 3 short steps.I connected mine using the included optical audio cable and all is well. Just keep in mind if you intend to connect via HDMI, you will need to purchase that separately. I had a previous ... MoreYou immediately recognize a premium sound quality you can "feel" before you ever even use this Bose Smart Soundbar 300 for the first time. It makes confirmation sounds as you are setting up and connecting and after hearing those confirmation tones I could not wait to hurry up and get it connected. And speaking of hurrying up to connect, I am by no means a technology wizard and honestly I was a little overwhelmed just while unboxing this product. But don't be!!! This jewel was surprisingly easy to set up and super simple to use! Literally the instruction manual is 3 short steps.I connected mine using the included optical audio cable and all is well. Just keep in mind if you intend to connect via HDMI, you will need to purchase that separately. I had a previous sound bar attached to the television I am using this Bose one with. The Bose sound quality is immediately obvious, far superior, and only takes up about half the size. Having a low and all black profile, you hardly even notice it is there.One of the things I have always struggled with speakers was sometimes understanding conversation, especially when actors are talking softly or whispering. With the included Dialogue Mode setting, tonal balance is achieved the improves the clarity of spoken words in movies, TV shows, and even podcasts. This by far is my favorite feature with this Boss 300 soundbar. In addition to playing sound from my TV, I also use the Bluetooth feature to stream music from my phone.If I had one critique of this product, it would be my wish that it had a longer power cord. Unfortunately I had to do some negotiating to make it work and unfortunately it is not able to be centered with my TV with the existing cord length. It was only about 4.5 ft by my measurement, so something you may wish to consider when configuring your setup. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Premium sound quality, easy to set up
detailedReviews 50: content: We have always been happy with the elegant appearance as well as the outstanding delivery of the sound performance of the Bose 700 soundbar system over the past couple of years so we can truly appreciate the value of investments on Bose products in general. You truly get what you pay for in their name and that is no exception when it comes to the smaller version of the Bose 300 soundbar. We have this setup in our master bedroom and it sets up nicely on the TV console, hardly takes up any room, sitting at just a little over 2” in height, 26” wide and about 4” deep. Comes with a nice simple to use remote control but there is the Bose app you can download for maximizing the tone controls and other features, including Alexa or Google Assistant along with built-in WiFi. ... MoreWe have always been happy with the elegant appearance as well as the outstanding delivery of the sound performance of the Bose 700 soundbar system over the past couple of years so we can truly appreciate the value of investments on Bose products in general. You truly get what you pay for in their name and that is no exception when it comes to the smaller version of the Bose 300 soundbar. We have this setup in our master bedroom and it sets up nicely on the TV console, hardly takes up any room, sitting at just a little over 2” in height, 26” wide and about 4” deep. Comes with a nice simple to use remote control but there is the Bose app you can download for maximizing the tone controls and other features, including Alexa or Google Assistant along with built-in WiFi. As is, the soundbar by itself is plenty loud for watching movies or listening to music. Very solid, crisp and clear sounding even without a bass module or surround sound speakers which can be added via wireless pairing if we choose to do the same later on as we did with our Bose 700 soundbar system. Both digital optical (TosLink) as well as HDMI Arc ports are available. Package comes with the optical cable but not an HDMI cable. Another feature which I really like is the ability to stream audio from the soundbar to my Bose 700 wireless headphones when I want to watch TV or listen to music at night without disturbing others. I really do not know how Bose does it with such compact size soundbars and speakers comparing to other brands, but I am thoroughly impressed with their amazing performance as it really fills up the room with immersive sounds! Less
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starRating: 5
title: Elegant appearance, outstanding sound performance
detailedReviews 51: content: I have only owned one other soundbar before receiving this Bose Smart Soundbar 300. The Bose blows the other one out of the water. The sound from the Bose is much more clear. It looks really nice as well, it's very sleek and modern. It gets very loud, so loud I haven't even turned it up past about 75% max volume. Even at very high volume levels it still sounds terrific, no distortion at all. With the Bose Music app you can adjust the bass and treble, and there are options to enable or disable Wall EQ (for those who have mounted the soundbar to the wall) and Dialogue Mode (to improve clarity of spoken words). It sounded great out of the box though so there was little need for adjustment.Setup was super easy, I downloaded the Bose Sound app and was easily able to ... MoreI have only owned one other soundbar before receiving this Bose Smart Soundbar 300. The Bose blows the other one out of the water. The sound from the Bose is much more clear. It looks really nice as well, it's very sleek and modern. It gets very loud, so loud I haven't even turned it up past about 75% max volume. Even at very high volume levels it still sounds terrific, no distortion at all. With the Bose Music app you can adjust the bass and treble, and there are options to enable or disable Wall EQ (for those who have mounted the soundbar to the wall) and Dialogue Mode (to improve clarity of spoken words). It sounded great out of the box though so there was little need for adjustment.Setup was super easy, I downloaded the Bose Sound app and was easily able to navigate the app and get the soundbar added. The app features plenty of podcasts and radio stations that you can stream through the soundbar with just a touch of a button on your screen.I have my soundbar connected to my TV via HDMI ARC. The HDMI cable was not included, but they did include an optical audio cable.I use a Fire TV Stick and I turn my TV on with the Fire Stick remote. This soundbar comes on at the same time without needing to use any other remote. I do like the Bose soundbar remote though, I love the rubbery coating on it. It feels nice in my hand and doesn't show fingerprints or smudges.I have set the soundbar up through Alexa for voice control, but I ended up disabling the microphone on the soundbar. I have an Echo Show in the same room and prefer to use that instead. Whenever I would ask Alexa through the Echo Show to show me my doorbell camera or any other camera, the Bose soundbar would tell me that it was not capable of showing me any cameras, obviously. I just can't think of anything that I would need to use Alexa via the soundbar for, but it is very nice to have the option.I use Spotify for music streaming and music sounds fantastic on this soundbar. It quickly and flawlessly connects to my phone and laptop. When I'm ready to switch back to watching TV, the soundbar switches back to the TV audio source on its own. You can also choose TV or Bluetooth source manually through the app.Bass - it does not produce deep, rumbling bass, but it definitely thumps and bumps. I have it set to 50% bass at the moment, listening to music right now, and the bass sounds good. I think the bass is sufficient, but if you want deep rumbling bass, you will likely want to purchase a subwoofer.It's truly an extremely nice soundbar. My entire experience with it so far has been perfection, I have had no issues whatsoever. The audio is crystal clear and it gets plenty loud with no distortion. I can't see myself ever wanting to replace it. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Blows other soundbar out of water
detailedReviews 52: content: The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 looks and sounds amazing. The sound quality improvement over the tiny speakers in a flat panel TV, is truly a night and day difference. It is amazing that a speaker with such a small footprint can produce sound this powerful. Not only is the soundstage wide and spacious, due to the side firing speakers, but the bass is defined and strong. Dialogue is also noticeably understandable and clear.Highlights:Superb Sound Quality, Strong Bass, Dolby Digital Decoding, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Advanced Voice Commands, Wireless Sub and Wireless Rear Speaker Ready, Works With Other Bose Products, Compatible With Many Music ServicesSound Quality:This soundbar is for someone that wants superior sound but doesn't want, or have room for, a ... MoreThe Bose Smart Soundbar 300 looks and sounds amazing. The sound quality improvement over the tiny speakers in a flat panel TV, is truly a night and day difference. It is amazing that a speaker with such a small footprint can produce sound this powerful. Not only is the soundstage wide and spacious, due to the side firing speakers, but the bass is defined and strong. Dialogue is also noticeably understandable and clear.Highlights:Superb Sound Quality, Strong Bass, Dolby Digital Decoding, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Advanced Voice Commands, Wireless Sub and Wireless Rear Speaker Ready, Works With Other Bose Products, Compatible With Many Music ServicesSound Quality:This soundbar is for someone that wants superior sound but doesn't want, or have room for, a separate surround sound system. I am very impressed that this compact soundbar produces sound this good, without a subwoofer. Bose engineering and quality components really make the difference. Music and movies sound big, detailed, and pleasing to the ears. I especially noticed how remarkably clear dialogue is.At some point, the audiophile in me will want to explore adding the wireless bass module and wireless surround speakers. Adding a subwoofer will increase the bass level, and adding surround sound speakers will create a true rear soundstage. I would fully expect that these add ons will create a very capable surround sound system. The product specifications indicate that it is capable of Dolby Digital decoding.SetupIf you don’t already have a Bose account, the first step is to download the Bose Music App and create an account. I already use the Bose App with my Bose Home Speaker 300, so all I had to do was use the add speaker option. Once done, I can now control and use each speaker individually or together to play music.The next step is to plug in the soundbar and connect it to the TV with an HDMI or optical cable. Using an HDMI cable is a better option because the advanced functions won’t work over optical. ARC can automatically select the proper input based on the active device signal. ARC also allows you to use your TV remote to raise or lower the soundbar volume. Make sure to disable the TV speakers so that sound is only produced by the soundbar.The Bose App automatically detects the soundbar and guides you through a pairing process that involves connecting to Wi-Fi, setting up Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, and selecting the music providers you are going to use. I have attached some screen shots to illustrate the process.Design and Controls:The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 speaker is compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant, but not both at the same time. You have to choose one or the other. I am using it with Alexa and am completely blown away by how advanced and powerful the voice options are. Bose has taken voice control to the next level. You can tell Alexa to do virtually anything that one of your remote controls can do. If the device is connected via HDMI to your TV, then you can use your voice to control it. But keep in mind that this control will only work over ARC, because it uses the CEC capability to run the commands.This soundbar features a very attractive black finish that will look great anywhere you put it. The packaging and presentation are exactly what you would expect from Bose.The speaker can be controlled by the Bose Music App or included remote. The Bose App is very easy to use, and offers quite a few options that are worth exploring and experimenting with.This soundbar can connect wirelessly via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Apple Airplay 2. I have multiple Apple devices, so my preferred connection is AirPlay 2, which works through Apple Music if the speaker is connected to Wi-Fi. I prefer AirPlay 2 since it operates over Wi-Fi the range and signal strength is greater than Bluetooth. It can also pair wirelessly to some Bose headphones.The Bose App offers a wide array of music and entertainment providers. Numerous music, radio, talk, and news providers are available. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Superb sound quality, strong bass, clear dialogue
detailedReviews 53: content: I had a huge long review about this Bose smart soundbar 300 it was way to long. Here’s the gist of it. I’m a father of 3, we are an active family and dollars matter. You get what you pay for with this sound bar. The features are there. The wifi, the Bluetooth, the hdmi arc, optical Audio (included), Alexa / google assistant. It’s a fairly compact size that we took camping in the RV, in the den and my man cave.It’s got GREAT Clear clean sound, pairs with my Bose headphones so I the option for me to only hear the TV or everyone hear the tv and I still hear it in my headphones.The spoken words option in the audio settings with the Bose sound bar are ABOVE and BEHOND my expectations. The sound is dense and you feel like your there.You can go look at the specs this ... MoreI had a huge long review about this Bose smart soundbar 300 it was way to long. Here’s the gist of it. I’m a father of 3, we are an active family and dollars matter. You get what you pay for with this sound bar. The features are there. The wifi, the Bluetooth, the hdmi arc, optical Audio (included), Alexa / google assistant. It’s a fairly compact size that we took camping in the RV, in the den and my man cave.It’s got GREAT Clear clean sound, pairs with my Bose headphones so I the option for me to only hear the TV or everyone hear the tv and I still hear it in my headphones.The spoken words option in the audio settings with the Bose sound bar are ABOVE and BEHOND my expectations. The sound is dense and you feel like your there.You can go look at the specs this isn’t a review for that. We love the Alexa ability paired with the Apple air play it’s a win win!I did wish it had one thing, it’s not a deal breaker because I downloaded the app so I can see the sound volume and treble and bass settings but it would be nice to see what level the sounds at on the actual sound bar the light bar is already there so a software update in the future maybe?At night if I don’t feel like using the app or Alexa to turn up the volume and want to use the tv remote there’s no sound level it’s just + and -, AGAIN not a deal breaker just app on your phone. Which you have to download to finish setting up.(your going to love the features in the Bose app)!If your a handy man you can get it mounted no problem. No mounting hardware for the wall is included.It’s classic Bose sound that’s been there since I was a kid. Now that I’m a dad, I want that same Quality for my kids to enjoy so it’s nice to know Bose still produces clean crisp sound with 21 century technology right into the device! We have lights, and sockets and plugs and cameras that run off Alexa voice assistance so it was nice to integrate that into our new sound bar!Way to go Bose, we wrapped up the Competition’s sound bar and will move this Smart Soundbar 300 into the family room. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Great clear clean sound, pairs with headphones
detailedReviews 54: content: I replaced a Yamaha/Paradigm 2.1 system with this Bar. I am very pleased with the sound quality of the soundbar as I was very skeptical of how good a replacement this would be. An A/B test would likely identify the Receiver/Speaker combo as superior but for daytime classical music at low/modest levels and evening streaming of video content the Bar does a perfectly acceptable job. ICYW, headphones are a better solution for me for concert level volumes with classical music. The 300 has a number of baked in services - Spotify, TuneIn, and others. They're easy to set up using the IOS or Android app (required for this function). Alexa works, well, like Alexa should. Streaming radio stations on TuneIn can be called up by call letters. 6 preset stations from TuneIn can be ... MoreI replaced a Yamaha/Paradigm 2.1 system with this Bar. I am very pleased with the sound quality of the soundbar as I was very skeptical of how good a replacement this would be. An A/B test would likely identify the Receiver/Speaker combo as superior but for daytime classical music at low/modest levels and evening streaming of video content the Bar does a perfectly acceptable job. ICYW, headphones are a better solution for me for concert level volumes with classical music. The 300 has a number of baked in services - Spotify, TuneIn, and others. They're easy to set up using the IOS or Android app (required for this function). Alexa works, well, like Alexa should. Streaming radio stations on TuneIn can be called up by call letters. 6 preset stations from TuneIn can be logged into the app. This one-button playback was a decisive factor in choosing this soundbar. The receiver this replaced would not pass 4K HDR signals; that's not an issue with the bar. The bar has a good stereo and 3.0 sound field. Best of all, it is transparent to use and not fussy about identifying inputs, etc., like the receiver. The bar supports bluetooth and Airplay and is readily recognized by the source device. The app can be installed on multiple phones on the same WiFi network and display the same presets, etc. A fine product. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Perfect for daytime classical music and streaming
detailedReviews 55: content: This is the smallest soundbar from Bose asides from the Soundbar 500 and Soundbar 700. For me, the 300 is more fitting addition to the 50 inch TV which its small profile.Packaging: the soundbar is well packed in with foam insert and includes power cable, optical cable and a remote control.Design: Bose joins other premium brands here with the full matte black look and low profile design, which I absolutely endorse. It fits snuggly right under my TV. The wall mount bracket, however, will need to be purchased separately.Setup and connection: I connected it to the TV using the provided optical cable, however you can also connect with an HDMI cable (not included). Note that this has Bluetooth so you can connect your smartphones to it - I was able to stream Spotify ... MoreThis is the smallest soundbar from Bose asides from the Soundbar 500 and Soundbar 700. For me, the 300 is more fitting addition to the 50 inch TV which its small profile.Packaging: the soundbar is well packed in with foam insert and includes power cable, optical cable and a remote control.Design: Bose joins other premium brands here with the full matte black look and low profile design, which I absolutely endorse. It fits snuggly right under my TV. The wall mount bracket, however, will need to be purchased separately.Setup and connection: I connected it to the TV using the provided optical cable, however you can also connect with an HDMI cable (not included). Note that this has Bluetooth so you can connect your smartphones to it - I was able to stream Spotify with ease.Sounds quality: as the owner of Bose QuietComfort headphones, I can say that Bose delivers here with their sounds. For movies, I enjoy the room-filling sound for action movies. Although, you might want to get the Bose wireless subwoofer to complete home-movie sound system.In conclusion, it is a premium soundbar with rich sound that you are getting within this price range but you're getting the renowned Bose engineering in a minimalist design that has Bluetooth and all the smart features with Alexa or Google Assistant. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Room-filling sound for action movies
detailedReviews 56: content: I am a person who need to see, experience or hear something myself to believe it. I heard plenty of stories about how good these soundbars are, but never believed it. Floor standing speakers, subwoofer and proper amp, this is my preferred setup for movies or music.I was really sceptical about the BOSE smart soundbar 300. When I took it out of the box, my first thought was " such a small thing can't be any good". I was mistaken. Soundbar is not to long, quite high, deep and for its size, quite heavy. It looks elegant, no visible speakers, no logo on the front, just black metal mesh and sleek led light. It will blend into any room. Connection to tv wasn't a problem. One optical cable and power cord, that's all. BOSE app is straight forward and pairing didn't take me ... MoreI am a person who need to see, experience or hear something myself to believe it. I heard plenty of stories about how good these soundbars are, but never believed it. Floor standing speakers, subwoofer and proper amp, this is my preferred setup for movies or music.I was really sceptical about the BOSE smart soundbar 300. When I took it out of the box, my first thought was " such a small thing can't be any good". I was mistaken. Soundbar is not to long, quite high, deep and for its size, quite heavy. It looks elegant, no visible speakers, no logo on the front, just black metal mesh and sleek led light. It will blend into any room. Connection to tv wasn't a problem. One optical cable and power cord, that's all. BOSE app is straight forward and pairing didn't take me longer than 3 minutes. After switching it on, the welcome theme has change the way I thought about soundbars. It took me by surprise :) For a few seconds I had to focus on the direction the sound was coming from. Honestly, the sound was coming from everywhere.I immediately checked few music channels. Sound quality was perfect with all music genres. It's crisp with high tones and very deep with low ones. How is it even possible to squeeze so much bass into such a tiny box ?Not even one tone has disturbed the vocal. It didn't disappear somewhere in the music. I felt like the performer was just in front of me and the rest of instruments were surrounding him, making, what felt like, a sound stage. It was very natural experience, I just couldn't find the weak spot of the sound quality. Small speakers have their limitations and going louder, the low tones are less hearable but there is no distortion at all. Even, nearly on maximum level, music was clear and pleasant to listen to but with less bass.I'm a big fan of sci-fi movies so sorround system is must to make an experience complete. It's just amazing how that soundbar is creating the overwhelming impression of surround system. I could hear the sounds coming from the side, when the speaker was still in front of me. Again, the sound was like it should be, clear and natural. With BOSE app you can adjust high, low and voice levels so I have added a bit more of low frequency. I could nearly feel all the explosions in the movie. Next thing I tried was the bluetooth connection. No delay, again, perfect sound quality and sorounding sound making you just sink into music. Alexa command is working well even when on the loud setting.When you want to watch a tv or movie late at night and not disturb your family BOSE came up with perfect solution. You can pair your Bluetooth headphones with the soundbar and enjoy watching without waking up your closest.It's very sophisticated piece of equipment, packed with loads of innovative futures you most likely are going to use. Perfect for small to medium room size. If added a subwoofer it would make the listening experience even better and probably made a great sorround impression even for a larger room. I definitely recommend it to anyone who is after the close to perfection sound, without a space for floor standing speakers. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Sound coming from everywhere, perfect music sound
detailedReviews 57: content: How do they do that? This Bose soundbar sounds more clearly, louder, deeper and richer than my previous system with 2 large loudspeakers on the floor. I love it! It looks like this soundbar was designed with simplicity in mind. I connected it to my TV just with one optical audio cable that was included in the box. I figured that the soundbar can be connected to TV set with an HDMI cable that was not provided, so you can use the HDMI cable you already have or buy one separately. There is a remote control that I could use to control the sound. But I decided to use HDMI cable so I could use my current TV remote to control the volume of the soundbar. To add for a little bit more bass, I usually press the "Bass" button on the remote control, and sound becomes even ... MoreHow do they do that? This Bose soundbar sounds more clearly, louder, deeper and richer than my previous system with 2 large loudspeakers on the floor. I love it! It looks like this soundbar was designed with simplicity in mind. I connected it to my TV just with one optical audio cable that was included in the box. I figured that the soundbar can be connected to TV set with an HDMI cable that was not provided, so you can use the HDMI cable you already have or buy one separately. There is a remote control that I could use to control the sound. But I decided to use HDMI cable so I could use my current TV remote to control the volume of the soundbar. To add for a little bit more bass, I usually press the "Bass" button on the remote control, and sound becomes even deeper. I can use the soundbar separately from TV since it also has Bluetooth connectivity. I can listen to what I want from my cell phone, just pressing the “Bluetooth” button on the remote to pair my phone and wirelessly play music and audio books. The soundbar is light enough to be taken to another room. The power consumption is about 100W so make sure you turn it off when you are done listening to your music. There is also the Bose Music app that can be connected to the soundbar, but I still need to figure out how it works. To me, even without the app it works perfectly. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Sounds more clearly, louder, deeper, richer
detailedReviews 58: content: This review is for the Bose Smart Soundbar 300. I installed this soundbar in our kitchen and dining room area on a low to mid range tv. The sound of the tv by itself was horrible. After I added this Bose soundbar it is absolutely stunning. It fills the entire double room with a deep sound that is Amazing, and that's without a subwoofer. The tv by itself was so tinny sounding. Although this is the first Bose product that I ever owned, it will not be the last. I am going to look into getting a pair of Bose headphones that everyone is talking about. I have a cheap soundbar in my bedroom and a name brand receiver in my living room and this thing sounds so much better than both of them. The setup was fairly easy thru the Bose music app. During the setup process it gives ... MoreThis review is for the Bose Smart Soundbar 300. I installed this soundbar in our kitchen and dining room area on a low to mid range tv. The sound of the tv by itself was horrible. After I added this Bose soundbar it is absolutely stunning. It fills the entire double room with a deep sound that is Amazing, and that's without a subwoofer. The tv by itself was so tinny sounding. Although this is the first Bose product that I ever owned, it will not be the last. I am going to look into getting a pair of Bose headphones that everyone is talking about. I have a cheap soundbar in my bedroom and a name brand receiver in my living room and this thing sounds so much better than both of them. The setup was fairly easy thru the Bose music app. During the setup process it gives you a choice of which voice controlled assistant you would like to setup. It is nice to have that option. I tuned to my favorite fm station and cranked it up. It really knocked the doors off. If I was forced to pick something negative it would be that the remote control seems pretty small and thin, but it functions well and is not complicated like most remotes today, so it's not really a con just personal preference. This is definitely a 5 star soundbar, and I highly recommend it. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Absolutely stunning sound, fills entire double room
detailedReviews 59: content: Essential equipment for great quality sound for almost everything in our home.The first thing to note is the versatility. Good clear sound for the TV and radio, rich deep sound for music and a simple interface with Alexa to control loads of other things.The next key point to make is that the sound quality is really good. Its sounds natural and clear, with a feeling of depth without too much bass. This has made watching movies together a thoroughly enjoyable experience. This may sound totally naïve, but we didn’t know that sound quality could make such a difference to our enjoyment of films and TV. For this alone I would recommend it to anyone. It easily connects to our Bose wireless headphones, which means you can listen to TV and music clearly even with other ... MoreEssential equipment for great quality sound for almost everything in our home.The first thing to note is the versatility. Good clear sound for the TV and radio, rich deep sound for music and a simple interface with Alexa to control loads of other things.The next key point to make is that the sound quality is really good. Its sounds natural and clear, with a feeling of depth without too much bass. This has made watching movies together a thoroughly enjoyable experience. This may sound totally naïve, but we didn’t know that sound quality could make such a difference to our enjoyment of films and TV. For this alone I would recommend it to anyone. It easily connects to our Bose wireless headphones, which means you can listen to TV and music clearly even with other distractions going on within the same space.As a designer I love the simple elegance of the design. It is heavy to hold, feels strong and well built. There aren’t loads of buttons or confusing options. All the fine tuning is done on an app on your phone. It’s a good size, not too long and not too short. We have 43 inch Samsung TV (Q60T) and it fits below the TV between the legs. If it were taller this could be a problem.It all works. We have connected it to an old TV and a brand new one, it links with Alexa and connects to our phones. We have a low tolerance threshold for making things work and never read instructions. There is no need, everything works as you would expect it to straight out of the box.In summary it is excellent, and not too expensive given the versatility and quality. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Rich deep sound, natural and clear sound
detailedReviews 60: content: The user manual or the app could be a little more descriptive. After the Bose music app was installed it asked me to connect the HDMI to the ARC port of the TV. The sound kept coming from the TV. I went to the TV sound settings and changed the audio out to HDMI ARC. Now there was no sound coming out of the TV or the Soundbar. It seems there is one more setting SIMPLINK which should be set to On. Voila after that I got the sound out of the Bose soundbar. The app allows you to configure your music service like Amazon Music, Spotify etc.. Another good feature is that it allowed me to choose the voice assistant between Google and Alexa. As I had an Amazon Echo near my TV I chose Google assistant. After a few steps of pairing the Google and Bose accounts it worked ... MoreThe user manual or the app could be a little more descriptive. After the Bose music app was installed it asked me to connect the HDMI to the ARC port of the TV. The sound kept coming from the TV. I went to the TV sound settings and changed the audio out to HDMI ARC. Now there was no sound coming out of the TV or the Soundbar. It seems there is one more setting SIMPLINK which should be set to On. Voila after that I got the sound out of the Bose soundbar. The app allows you to configure your music service like Amazon Music, Spotify etc.. Another good feature is that it allowed me to choose the voice assistant between Google and Alexa. As I had an Amazon Echo near my TV I chose Google assistant. After a few steps of pairing the Google and Bose accounts it worked perfectly. The sound is really amazing and very clear compared to the TV sound. The dialogue is very clear and music has an oomph. I cant imagine how much better it will sound with the optional bass module. It comes with a small functional remote though I don't see any use for it. I control the sound using my TV remote. The app can also control the audio source. Please note that once you select a music channel from your app and then switch on your TV, it doesn't automatically switch the source to TV. You have to manually change the source in your bose remote. The app should have an easy way to switch source or the soundbar should switch source automatically.Overall a great soundbar from Bose with some usability issues in the app which can be easily fixed. Less
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing sound, very clear, dialogue very clear
detailedReviews 61: content: I've been after a soundbar for a while and have not been disappointed with this one bit.The sound quality is fantastic and it is well worth the price. It's beautifully balanced and enhances all TV viewing whether it be movies, TV series or sport. The sounds are well layered and I never have to adjust the volume when it switches from big set pieces to quiet talking.There is a dialogue mode that enhances speech which I thought I would use more than I have. The only time I have found myself using this is when my two young children are playing noisily around me, I switch to this mode rather than turning up the volume.This brings me to my only gripe, the remote is good and more tactile than it appears in images but it frustrates me that you can't switch dialogue ... MoreI've been after a soundbar for a while and have not been disappointed with this one bit.The sound quality is fantastic and it is well worth the price. It's beautifully balanced and enhances all TV viewing whether it be movies, TV series or sport. The sounds are well layered and I never have to adjust the volume when it switches from big set pieces to quiet talking.There is a dialogue mode that enhances speech which I thought I would use more than I have. The only time I have found myself using this is when my two young children are playing noisily around me, I switch to this mode rather than turning up the volume.This brings me to my only gripe, the remote is good and more tactile than it appears in images but it frustrates me that you can't switch dialogue mode on remote, to toggle this on you need to access it via the app.I've connected it up to my google assistant and Spotify and have found myself using voice commands to play music/radio more than I thought I would rather than using the app.It's a fantastic product and I'm so pleased with it. If you're like me and have been contemplating a soundbar for a while, it really does make a difference and you can't go wrong with this one. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Fantastic sound quality, beautifully balanced
detailedReviews 62: content: The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is a thing of beauty! I’d always wanted a Bose brand speaker but was never able to get one until now. The sound quality is outstanding. From clean, crisp highs to heavy lows, this Bose soundbar provides high end audio all within a medium size soundbar. The soundbar fits nicely just below my TV. You can also mount it to the wall. Setup took about 10 minutes once I had the included optical audio cable hooked up to the TV. The free Bose app is really nice and will guide you through the setup process, ie. WiFi setup and Bose account creation. Using a bluetooth capable smartphone, you can control the soundbar’s volume and change it’s audio settings. The soundbar also comes with it’s own remote control to adjust the audio and switch from ... MoreThe Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is a thing of beauty! I’d always wanted a Bose brand speaker but was never able to get one until now. The sound quality is outstanding. From clean, crisp highs to heavy lows, this Bose soundbar provides high end audio all within a medium size soundbar. The soundbar fits nicely just below my TV. You can also mount it to the wall. Setup took about 10 minutes once I had the included optical audio cable hooked up to the TV. The free Bose app is really nice and will guide you through the setup process, ie. WiFi setup and Bose account creation. Using a bluetooth capable smartphone, you can control the soundbar’s volume and change it’s audio settings. The soundbar also comes with it’s own remote control to adjust the audio and switch from listening to your TV or music from a nearby device via bluetooth. The soundbar also has voice control so you can change your TVs channels with your voice. This Bose soundbar takes TV and movie watching to a whole new level with a premium audio experience. If you’re looking to improve the sound quality of your TV or want a great sounding speaker to listen to music, you’ll have everything you need with the Bose Smart Soundbar 300. I highly recommend it! Less
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starRating: 5
title: Outstanding sound quality, clean crisp highs
detailedReviews 63: content: I'm glad I went with this sound bar. Like any average human, I am a fan of having a theater presentation if possible right at home. I have an inexpensive 65 inch 4k television and the sound that comes out of it does ok. Lately, Ive been wanting more out of movies and music and couldnt be happier to have purchased this piece. It definitely disappears into the black TV stand I'm using and you can barely tell it's there, even with good lighting. When you do notice it, you can sense the smooth edges and finish, and it definitely feels premium to the touch; it even has some heft to it. After watching a couple of shows and playing around with Alexa and listening to music with it, I must say, it's definitely a good bang for your buck sound bar. Dialogue sounds crisp and ... MoreI'm glad I went with this sound bar. Like any average human, I am a fan of having a theater presentation if possible right at home. I have an inexpensive 65 inch 4k television and the sound that comes out of it does ok. Lately, Ive been wanting more out of movies and music and couldnt be happier to have purchased this piece. It definitely disappears into the black TV stand I'm using and you can barely tell it's there, even with good lighting. When you do notice it, you can sense the smooth edges and finish, and it definitely feels premium to the touch; it even has some heft to it. After watching a couple of shows and playing around with Alexa and listening to music with it, I must say, it's definitely a good bang for your buck sound bar. Dialogue sounds crisp and clear and not overly present, but simply nice and audible. The bass sometimes makes me forget I'm listening to a sound bar and reminds me of much larger tower speakers. Bose has outdone themselves again. This is a great piece. I'm definitely hungry for more oomph though and am considering picking up the Bose Bass Module 500 to pair with this one. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Dialogue sounds crisp and clear, good bang for buck
detailedReviews 64: content: Following an easy set up I have been using the Bose 300 Soundbar for just over a week now. It sits inconspicuously under my Sony Bravia television and there is still clearance between the TV and the soundbar because its design and small height.Even though there is the facility to connect an additional subwoofer and Surround Sound speakers remotely via the Bose Music App the purpose of using a premium brand at an associated premium price is to a product that precludes the need for any other hardware, either for practical or aesthetic reasons.This Bose 300 Soundbar is to replace an existing Roth brand which is a few years old now, and it was instantly apparent how much single unit soundbar (without the need for a separate sub-woofer) technology has improved and ... MoreFollowing an easy set up I have been using the Bose 300 Soundbar for just over a week now. It sits inconspicuously under my Sony Bravia television and there is still clearance between the TV and the soundbar because its design and small height.Even though there is the facility to connect an additional subwoofer and Surround Sound speakers remotely via the Bose Music App the purpose of using a premium brand at an associated premium price is to a product that precludes the need for any other hardware, either for practical or aesthetic reasons.This Bose 300 Soundbar is to replace an existing Roth brand which is a few years old now, and it was instantly apparent how much single unit soundbar (without the need for a separate sub-woofer) technology has improved and developed.Even though I have connected through the HDMI (ARC) port, and downloaded the Bose Music App, to be able to control the power, volume and mute functions from my current Sony TV remote control when I use the Bose 300 Soundbar remote control its responsiveness is slightly disappointing as is has to be pointed directly at the soundbar unit. This maybe because of the infra-red sensor or the access through the metal grille. The only other minor design irritation is that there is no display on the Soundbar unit so when you change settings there is no indication at the level you are adjusting the output from and to. Less
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starRating: 4
title: Great sound, responsive remote, no display
detailedReviews 65: content: I got this Bass Module 500 together with the Bose Soundbar 500 about 3 months ago and my whole family is really happy with the purchase. It is hard to believe how powerful this little 10 inch cube is. It definitely takes any music or movies to a whole new level, you are really feeling it. Honestly, I normally put may be half of the volume for everything and it's pretty loud and powerful. Sometimes I'm scared that my neighbors downstairs will come and complain.I really love the design of this subwoofer, it's very elegant and sleek, matches well with my furniture. The size is very compact, not too heavy. I've owned other subwoofers in the past and they were bigger and bulkier with some soft fabric around that my cats scratched a lot. This one doesn't have any fabric ... MoreI got this Bass Module 500 together with the Bose Soundbar 500 about 3 months ago and my whole family is really happy with the purchase. It is hard to believe how powerful this little 10 inch cube is. It definitely takes any music or movies to a whole new level, you are really feeling it. Honestly, I normally put may be half of the volume for everything and it's pretty loud and powerful. Sometimes I'm scared that my neighbors downstairs will come and complain.I really love the design of this subwoofer, it's very elegant and sleek, matches well with my furniture. The size is very compact, not too heavy. I've owned other subwoofers in the past and they were bigger and bulkier with some soft fabric around that my cats scratched a lot. This one doesn't have any fabric around.I like that it connects wirelessly to the Bose Soundbar 500 once you turn it on, makes it very easy to use. All I normally have to do to turn them both on is to turn on my bluetooth on the phone and it will automatically suggest the Soundbar 500, then I click to connect and done. It's faster then going to the Bose app. I normally like to play music on my phone during the day and at night sometimes we use a projector to watch a movie with my husband.One little suggestion that I can give is not to put it on the carpet because it will absorb some of the bass. We have a medium carpet and it has some foam underneath to make it cushiony. When I first put the subwoofer down on the carpet, I was not sure if it was on or not, then I placed it on the lower shelf of the TVstand and I could feel a dramatic difference right away.So, after using this Bass Module 500 and the Soundbar 500 for 3 months, we believe that it was a good investment because can save money on going to the movie theater and watch something at home. Also, we are saving not only on movie tickets, but also on snacks. Usually in the movies food or snacks are highly overpriced for what it is, we can get some organic or natural snacks in the supermarket and eat at home while watching a movie.I think, this set would make a great gift for anyone who appreciates great quality electronics and likes to watch movies and listen to music at home. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Powerful bass module, elegant and sleek design
detailedReviews 66: content: I was really impressed by how solid and heavy this bar is compared to the other sound bars I've owned. This Bose is a bit of a beast but it's still small enough to fit inside my bedroom TV hutch.I was able to install and setup the speaker in about 30 minutes and most of that was waiting on a software update from Bose. I use Alexa but had to load a Bose app first before Alexa could talk to the speaker. The process was straight forward and the Bose app does a good job of explaining all the steps.Once setup I'm impressed at how Alexa on the sound bar can hear me even when the speaker is blaring. That's a step up from the echo we have in the bedroom since it doesn't work unless we mute the TV.Sound quality is very good from this bar. Decent bass without a ... MoreI was really impressed by how solid and heavy this bar is compared to the other sound bars I've owned. This Bose is a bit of a beast but it's still small enough to fit inside my bedroom TV hutch.I was able to install and setup the speaker in about 30 minutes and most of that was waiting on a software update from Bose. I use Alexa but had to load a Bose app first before Alexa could talk to the speaker. The process was straight forward and the Bose app does a good job of explaining all the steps.Once setup I'm impressed at how Alexa on the sound bar can hear me even when the speaker is blaring. That's a step up from the echo we have in the bedroom since it doesn't work unless we mute the TV.Sound quality is very good from this bar. Decent bass without a subwoofer and the app lets you create an EQ that works for your speaker location. I really like the feature that makes voices easier to understand since that's my main issue with watching TV while there are fans running.While I do have Alexa working on the soundbar I wasn't able to add the soundbar as a device in my home automation. It showed up I think but I lost it in the app. It's not a critical part of what this speaker does for me so I'll work on it later. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Solid and heavy, Alexa hears even when loud
detailedReviews 67: content: The Bose unit comes with an expectation of premium quality, and the Soundbar does not disappoint.It is very compact, extremely easy to set up, and provides extremely rich sound right out of the box.Upon initial arrival I was concerned, as there was damage both to the external and internal box (referring to the image). Fortunately, the unit has multiple layers of protection, so other than cosmetic damage to the Bose box, everything inside was still protected.Setting the unit up was as simple as plugging in the various cables and laying it flat - it fits perfectly and is unobtrusive, with no obstruction to the speakers. The Bose app readily recognizes the unit, allowing control either from the TV remote, Bose remote, or the app.One note - make sure you get a ... MoreThe Bose unit comes with an expectation of premium quality, and the Soundbar does not disappoint.It is very compact, extremely easy to set up, and provides extremely rich sound right out of the box.Upon initial arrival I was concerned, as there was damage both to the external and internal box (referring to the image). Fortunately, the unit has multiple layers of protection, so other than cosmetic damage to the Bose box, everything inside was still protected.Setting the unit up was as simple as plugging in the various cables and laying it flat - it fits perfectly and is unobtrusive, with no obstruction to the speakers. The Bose app readily recognizes the unit, allowing control either from the TV remote, Bose remote, or the app.One note - make sure you get a high quality / high speed HDMI cable for ARC connection to the television, otherwise you will have unreliable connectivity. I switched to an optical cable which worked fine, and bought a new HDMI cable. Since then, I've had no issues.The sound is perfect for a medium sized room. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Compact, easy setup, rich sound out of box
detailedReviews 68: content: The Bose Smart sound at 300 is the perfect addition to your movie watching or listening to music in your home. The set up was very simple and the direction were real easy to follow. The sleek black design goes great with any decor in your home. This unit provides big bold sound for movies and music with Amazon Alexa and google assistants built right into the the sound bar. This sound bar can control your Tv with your voice using the Bose voice4video technology with Alexa. I like that it can stream music through the WiFi Bluetooth or Apple AirPlay. I would definitely recommend pairing the optional Base Bose modules and Bose surround sound speakers to optimize your listening pleasure with Bose. There are many different option to also pair with Bose headphones and ... MoreThe Bose Smart sound at 300 is the perfect addition to your movie watching or listening to music in your home. The set up was very simple and the direction were real easy to follow. The sleek black design goes great with any decor in your home. This unit provides big bold sound for movies and music with Amazon Alexa and google assistants built right into the the sound bar. This sound bar can control your Tv with your voice using the Bose voice4video technology with Alexa. I like that it can stream music through the WiFi Bluetooth or Apple AirPlay. I would definitely recommend pairing the optional Base Bose modules and Bose surround sound speakers to optimize your listening pleasure with Bose. There are many different option to also pair with Bose headphones and Bluetooth speakers just using the the Bose simplesync and works with other Bose smart speakers for the multiroom sound. I am definitely satisfied with the sound the Bose provides and look forward to adding additional compatible speakers to put through out the house Less
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starRating: 5
title: Big bold sound, controls TV with voice
detailedReviews 69: content: I prefer a 5.1 set up to the typical soundbar, however it's not always possible or practical to put one in. I've never been one for the internal speakers on a TV either as I always fine them to be too tinny and quiet. Having this soundbar for my second TV works perfectly and the additional smart features are really neat. With Alexa built-in, it makes it more than just a sound bar. I've already got Alexa enabled devices throughout the house, so this acts as a really good addition to those.With regards to sound quality, the unit is exactly what you expect from Bose. Dialog comes through really clearly when watching TV and music sounds awesome. I don't have the sub that pairs with this, but even so there is a good amount of bass response.The issue I found was the ... MoreI prefer a 5.1 set up to the typical soundbar, however it's not always possible or practical to put one in. I've never been one for the internal speakers on a TV either as I always fine them to be too tinny and quiet. Having this soundbar for my second TV works perfectly and the additional smart features are really neat. With Alexa built-in, it makes it more than just a sound bar. I've already got Alexa enabled devices throughout the house, so this acts as a really good addition to those.With regards to sound quality, the unit is exactly what you expect from Bose. Dialog comes through really clearly when watching TV and music sounds awesome. I don't have the sub that pairs with this, but even so there is a good amount of bass response.The issue I found was the Amazon Fire Stick remote wouldn't connect to this unit. It's probably just too new for it, but neither Bose or Amazon could find a fix for this. Also, I'd like this to have HDMI pass through, rather than HDMI ARC. It's something to keep in mind if your TV doesn't have a Toslink output. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Exactly what you expect from Bose
detailedReviews 70: content: Initial impressions is quite sleek and with a nice shiny surface on the top. The front mesh looks like a solid aluminium finish and really goes well with my Oled TV. Very easy to connect out of the box. One thing i really liked that it connected very easily with my samsung mobile. Another good feature is the use of the mobile app which can be used to play songs from spotify or radio. You can adjust the voice levels from mobile as well. Ive also tried using it with Alexa but just the basic feature like sound. Havent tried anything more on it.The sound really enhances the experience and goes to a very wide angle in the room and gives an amazing surround sound theatre like experience. Saw a world of difference with the soundbar , more noticable after getting used to ... MoreInitial impressions is quite sleek and with a nice shiny surface on the top. The front mesh looks like a solid aluminium finish and really goes well with my Oled TV. Very easy to connect out of the box. One thing i really liked that it connected very easily with my samsung mobile. Another good feature is the use of the mobile app which can be used to play songs from spotify or radio. You can adjust the voice levels from mobile as well. Ive also tried using it with Alexa but just the basic feature like sound. Havent tried anything more on it.The sound really enhances the experience and goes to a very wide angle in the room and gives an amazing surround sound theatre like experience. Saw a world of difference with the soundbar , more noticable after getting used to it than just using the TV speakers for once ,.Bose always has been consistent with its products when it comes to having best sound experience and this sound bar has definitely outdone others. For the quality it offers, the price makes it worthy addition to the experience .Really happy with the product Less
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starRating: 5
title: Amazing surround sound theatre like experience
detailedReviews 71: content: I wanted a sound bar for a while but there were so many different ones that I had no idea where to start. I'm so so glad to have the Bose Soundbar in front of my TV.The first thing you maybe should note if thinking about purchasing this soundbar is you need to purchase 2 additional items that are not included (luckily I had them already!) so make sure you have a HDMI cable and a 2 pin adapter as it does not have a UK plug.Installation was easy, you simply download the Bose Music app and follow the very clear step by step instructions using that. It's the perfect size and sits perfectly in front of my TV.I love the fact that you can connect Amazon Alexa through it and o do my boys as I frequently come downstairs to a dance party with them streaming music through ... MoreI wanted a sound bar for a while but there were so many different ones that I had no idea where to start. I'm so so glad to have the Bose Soundbar in front of my TV.The first thing you maybe should note if thinking about purchasing this soundbar is you need to purchase 2 additional items that are not included (luckily I had them already!) so make sure you have a HDMI cable and a 2 pin adapter as it does not have a UK plug.Installation was easy, you simply download the Bose Music app and follow the very clear step by step instructions using that. It's the perfect size and sits perfectly in front of my TV.I love the fact that you can connect Amazon Alexa through it and o do my boys as I frequently come downstairs to a dance party with them streaming music through it!The sound quality is simply amazing, everything is crisp clear and the additional base is something I have never experienced. When the TV is on the sound is always coming out of our soundbar, it doesn't sound right without it anymore!I would seriously recommend this soundbar, it's simply amazing. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Simply amazing sound, crisp clear, additional base
detailedReviews 72: content: I was so excited when this came in and I got to hook it up. The sound is unlike any other sound bar that I have ever heard. I could not believe the different this little sound bar made. Bose has always been the leader of home audio and I am so happy to say this continues into today. This sound bar can be mounted on the wall or laid flat and has EQ settings for when you want to wall mount. I chose to just sit mine on the shelf and hook it up. This sound bar has optional surround sound speakers and bass module you can add to get the full experience. Overall, this product features amazing sound and not too complicated wifi setup. I had it paired to my Alexa allowing me to use the voice control features but I’m thinking about switching it to Google assistant as I ... MoreI was so excited when this came in and I got to hook it up. The sound is unlike any other sound bar that I have ever heard. I could not believe the different this little sound bar made. Bose has always been the leader of home audio and I am so happy to say this continues into today. This sound bar can be mounted on the wall or laid flat and has EQ settings for when you want to wall mount. I chose to just sit mine on the shelf and hook it up. This sound bar has optional surround sound speakers and bass module you can add to get the full experience. Overall, this product features amazing sound and not too complicated wifi setup. I had it paired to my Alexa allowing me to use the voice control features but I’m thinking about switching it to Google assistant as I already have the Amazon echo in the same room. I think this will make the best addition to a family room if you want to enhance the sound quality. Ahh and can’t forget to mention the voice assistant lets you stream music through this device. Truly another win for Bose audio. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Amazing sound, not too complicated wifi setup
detailedReviews 73: content: The Bose 300 Soundbar has transformed my tv viewing. Sound is simply amazing.Once connected (via the Bose App) its so simple.I can now use Alexa to switch off my non-Alexa tv.Soundbar itself is simple in design but you can feel the Bose quality.When you say 'Alexa' the sound bar dims the volume and has a visible led light (2 inch) that glows to let you know you activated Alexa.I have tried several channels on SKY and various programmes on Netflix, Prime, Disney+ and experienced no sound delays.Why did I buy Bose. Well Sonos was a very close contender but being able to add more Bluetooth devices (Surround, Bass) was the winner for me.All my remote controls can work the volume as before. You dont need to use the Bose one that is supplied.I would highly ... MoreThe Bose 300 Soundbar has transformed my tv viewing. Sound is simply amazing.Once connected (via the Bose App) its so simple.I can now use Alexa to switch off my non-Alexa tv.Soundbar itself is simple in design but you can feel the Bose quality.When you say 'Alexa' the sound bar dims the volume and has a visible led light (2 inch) that glows to let you know you activated Alexa.I have tried several channels on SKY and various programmes on Netflix, Prime, Disney+ and experienced no sound delays.Why did I buy Bose. Well Sonos was a very close contender but being able to add more Bluetooth devices (Surround, Bass) was the winner for me.All my remote controls can work the volume as before. You dont need to use the Bose one that is supplied.I would highly recommend - Appreciate that there are cheaper soundbars available but the sound out of this Bose is truly amazing.Note: Bose Soundbar 500 is an older model that is now being decommissioned. The 300 is the new model. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Transformed TV viewing, sound simply amazing
detailedReviews 74: content: This soundbar really does give a noticeable difference to the output of the TV. I have a Samsung TV and had a Samsung Soundbar, both of which are great and work perfectly together but only until you get the Bose do you notice the real difference. It seems to enhance the sound of everything on screen so you actually feel like you're there. It rains on screen and you actually believe it's raining. The sounds seems to fill the whole room and is very immersive.One big plus of the soundbar is that is has Google Assistant and Alexa built in so no need for the extra hub in your living room. The Bose app is great and you can link your music streaming through it, as well as compensating for any delaysThe only reason I have given 4 out of 5 stars is that the bluetooth ... MoreThis soundbar really does give a noticeable difference to the output of the TV. I have a Samsung TV and had a Samsung Soundbar, both of which are great and work perfectly together but only until you get the Bose do you notice the real difference. It seems to enhance the sound of everything on screen so you actually feel like you're there. It rains on screen and you actually believe it's raining. The sounds seems to fill the whole room and is very immersive.One big plus of the soundbar is that is has Google Assistant and Alexa built in so no need for the extra hub in your living room. The Bose app is great and you can link your music streaming through it, as well as compensating for any delaysThe only reason I have given 4 out of 5 stars is that the bluetooth connectivity between it and my Samsung TV is not as good as with the Samsung soundbar. You have to connect manually each time which is a bit of a choreIf you want a sound experience second-to-none I would highly recommend buying this soundbar Less
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starRating: 4
title: Noticeable difference, fills whole room, immersive
detailedReviews 75: content: This soundbar has really impressed. I knew being from Bose it would reproduce lifelike cinema sound, but i have been really shocked by how well it sounds playing music and the Bose app.This little rectangle really does produce lifelike surround sound from a single source. i did purchase the rear wireless surrounds which complement it well, but the jury is still out on hoiw much they added. Without the rear surround compliment on screen motion was lifelike.The thing im most impressed by is the Bose app and built in Alexa control. Its great being able to control the device with your voice and the app is really nice. i figured the last thing I needed was another app on my phone but trust me - give it a try!I purchased and installed my soundbar with the Bose wall ... MoreThis soundbar has really impressed. I knew being from Bose it would reproduce lifelike cinema sound, but i have been really shocked by how well it sounds playing music and the Bose app.This little rectangle really does produce lifelike surround sound from a single source. i did purchase the rear wireless surrounds which complement it well, but the jury is still out on hoiw much they added. Without the rear surround compliment on screen motion was lifelike.The thing im most impressed by is the Bose app and built in Alexa control. Its great being able to control the device with your voice and the app is really nice. i figured the last thing I needed was another app on my phone but trust me - give it a try!I purchased and installed my soundbar with the Bose wall mount brackets and installation could not look better (IMO).Overall - could not be impressed more by this little soundbar! Highly Recommended! Less
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starRating: 5
title: Lifelike cinema sound, sounds great playing music
detailedReviews 76: content: The title says it all really.I'm no audiophile and this was bought as an upgrade to an old Denon Soundbox that we'd had for a number of years. I thought the Denon was good but this Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is beyond good.The sound is rich and full and being able to adjust the sound via the free Bose Music app is truly exceptional. I can change the bass, treble and centre channel power to whatever I choose and get it sounding just right for us.It includes a dialogue mode that enhances speech through the centre speaker, which when watching the news, documentaries etc. is especially helpful, particularly if your hearing isn't what it once was. But when watching a film or listening to music, then the dialogue mode can be turned off for a more rewarding ... MoreThe title says it all really.I'm no audiophile and this was bought as an upgrade to an old Denon Soundbox that we'd had for a number of years. I thought the Denon was good but this Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is beyond good.The sound is rich and full and being able to adjust the sound via the free Bose Music app is truly exceptional. I can change the bass, treble and centre channel power to whatever I choose and get it sounding just right for us.It includes a dialogue mode that enhances speech through the centre speaker, which when watching the news, documentaries etc. is especially helpful, particularly if your hearing isn't what it once was. But when watching a film or listening to music, then the dialogue mode can be turned off for a more rewarding experience.And with both Alexa and Google Assistant built in it makes for a very compact and useful piece of equipment.I'd never fully appreciated what a very good soundbar could do until now. Well done Bose. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Rich and full sound, exceptional app control
detailedReviews 77: content: My husband loves to be on the cutting edge of technology, especially when it comes to sound and TV equipment!! We have a 65" Tv that is in a cabinet on the wall which definitely led to our sound being compromised, so we were looking for a sound bar to enhance our TV. This is the perfect sound bar!! First off, let me say, that this was super easy to connect. It took my husband no more than 10 minutes to have it up and running!! He was very pleased with the optical connectivity!! You can use HDMI cable, but it does not come with that. We downloaded the Bose Music app on our phones, and let me tell you, that this is awesome!! It has all the music in one place and you can create your own playlists and content. You can also set up presets, kinda like a car radio!! We are ... MoreMy husband loves to be on the cutting edge of technology, especially when it comes to sound and TV equipment!! We have a 65" Tv that is in a cabinet on the wall which definitely led to our sound being compromised, so we were looking for a sound bar to enhance our TV. This is the perfect sound bar!! First off, let me say, that this was super easy to connect. It took my husband no more than 10 minutes to have it up and running!! He was very pleased with the optical connectivity!! You can use HDMI cable, but it does not come with that. We downloaded the Bose Music app on our phones, and let me tell you, that this is awesome!! It has all the music in one place and you can create your own playlists and content. You can also set up presets, kinda like a car radio!! We are such music people, so this is an awesome feature!! It also allows you to connect through bluetooth or use your voice to control the sound bar and TV. This is so easy and very helpful. But besides all these great features, the most important is the sound!! It is clear, crisp and has great bass when you are watching movies!! What an awesome addition to our TV experience in our family room, that we will be getting another one for the living room and man cave!! If you never thought you needed a sound bar, just get one and try it! You will be amazed at the difference!! Less
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starRating: 5
title: Super easy to connect, awesome app features
detailedReviews 78: content: So I have had this speaker for a bit and have had some pretty good experiences with it this far. The sound is great and even the bass sounds excellent without a subwoofer (I had another sound bar with a subwoofer and replaced it with this sound bar). I am a big fan that this sound bar setup has the ability to add other speakers wirelessly to the overall sound field, so that is a good plus for me. The cost is a bit high, but the overall build quality and flexibility are super nice in my opinion. I haven't really used the alexa/google features ok this sound bar, so I don't have a lot of stuff to say about them.The install was a breeze, and with Bose having made HUGE improvements to the Bose music app, the setup was significantly less painful than when I got my ... MoreSo I have had this speaker for a bit and have had some pretty good experiences with it this far. The sound is great and even the bass sounds excellent without a subwoofer (I had another sound bar with a subwoofer and replaced it with this sound bar). I am a big fan that this sound bar setup has the ability to add other speakers wirelessly to the overall sound field, so that is a good plus for me. The cost is a bit high, but the overall build quality and flexibility are super nice in my opinion. I haven't really used the alexa/google features ok this sound bar, so I don't have a lot of stuff to say about them.The install was a breeze, and with Bose having made HUGE improvements to the Bose music app, the setup was significantly less painful than when I got my wireless 700 headphones.Turning on the speakers are fast, and transitioning between the TV as a sound source, or my Bluetooth connection on my phone, or Spotify is quick and smooth.The sound bar is smaller than my previous one but sounds so much "bigger", I really don't know how to describe it better. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Sound is great, bass sounds excellent
detailedReviews 79: content: Let me start off by saying that the Bose Smart Sound Bar 300 sounds out of this world! It is extremely loud, has unbelievable clarity, and looks amazing. And somehow all this fits into a tiny package that slides snug under my TV. I have not gotten anywhere near the max setting on volume. It gets LOUD! I have always had to turn it back down to prevent it from hurting my ears. I have had movies, tv shows, and music all playing with plenty of room to go up if needed. But as loud as it does get it remains clear and crisp. There is no cracking or any bad sounds at all. It just sounds great! I have even been starting to hear things in movies that I have watched previously that I never noticed before. It really does make for an all along great theater like experience. And ... MoreLet me start off by saying that the Bose Smart Sound Bar 300 sounds out of this world! It is extremely loud, has unbelievable clarity, and looks amazing. And somehow all this fits into a tiny package that slides snug under my TV. I have not gotten anywhere near the max setting on volume. It gets LOUD! I have always had to turn it back down to prevent it from hurting my ears. I have had movies, tv shows, and music all playing with plenty of room to go up if needed. But as loud as it does get it remains clear and crisp. There is no cracking or any bad sounds at all. It just sounds great! I have even been starting to hear things in movies that I have watched previously that I never noticed before. It really does make for an all along great theater like experience. And to think that all this great sound comes from such a small package that looks amazing under a TV is mind blowing. The Bluetooth was easy to connect to and allowed me to hook my phone up with a breeze. Also, it comes with a sweet little remote that feels great in the hands. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Sounds out of this world, unbelievable clarity
detailedReviews 80: content: This soundbar came very well packaged. The product itself has substantial weight to it and you can tell there are quality components inside. I already had a different brand soundbar and sub, so I connected the Bose bar via the supplied optical cable and left the other connected via HDMIarc so I could switch back and forth. The Bose bar definitely has better sound quality. The sound was more crisp and clean than the other bar. The downside is I cannot use the other sub with the Bose bar, although the Bose bar has respectable bass sound on its own. The Bose bar also has awesome sound at higher volume and does not distort when I streamed some rock music from my phone. It sounds GREAT!The other is a cheaper bar, so you get what you pay for. The Bose bar is smaller, ... MoreThis soundbar came very well packaged. The product itself has substantial weight to it and you can tell there are quality components inside. I already had a different brand soundbar and sub, so I connected the Bose bar via the supplied optical cable and left the other connected via HDMIarc so I could switch back and forth. The Bose bar definitely has better sound quality. The sound was more crisp and clean than the other bar. The downside is I cannot use the other sub with the Bose bar, although the Bose bar has respectable bass sound on its own. The Bose bar also has awesome sound at higher volume and does not distort when I streamed some rock music from my phone. It sounds GREAT!The other is a cheaper bar, so you get what you pay for. The Bose bar is smaller, heavier and sounds much better. If you connect a Bose sub you would have one heck of a sound system using very little room! Less
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starRating: 5
title: Better sound quality, crisp and clean
detailedReviews 81: content: Initial views of this sound bar are excellent. The sound quality is superb, particularly when watching movies or sports. Also really useful just to connect to as a speaker for music. Really easy to set-up, one down side is the 2 pin plug, but only a minor issue. The sound bar also looks great, not too big in front of the TV, but compliments the set-up, very sleek and unobtrusive. The app was pretty simple to set-up as well and I have integrated my amazon account straight into the app, so have access to my library and other music. I have owned cheaper sound bars, but you do get what you pay for. You can get cheaper sound bars, but they will not sound as good as this one or have the features included such as voice control. Sound quality has depth and compliments my ... MoreInitial views of this sound bar are excellent. The sound quality is superb, particularly when watching movies or sports. Also really useful just to connect to as a speaker for music. Really easy to set-up, one down side is the 2 pin plug, but only a minor issue. The sound bar also looks great, not too big in front of the TV, but compliments the set-up, very sleek and unobtrusive. The app was pretty simple to set-up as well and I have integrated my amazon account straight into the app, so have access to my library and other music. I have owned cheaper sound bars, but you do get what you pay for. You can get cheaper sound bars, but they will not sound as good as this one or have the features included such as voice control. Sound quality has depth and compliments my Samsung TV.Bose products are always premium in my experience and the one is no exception. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Superb sound quality, great for movies/sports
detailedReviews 82: content: I found it difficult to even think about ditching my stand alone speakers and separate tuner and amplifier but now glad I overcame those reservations, this sound bar delivers sharp clear vocals with well layered variations in all tones music and speech, the bass is adjustable as well to a good level.The connectivity is great, I use the HDMI Arc for connection from my Blu-Ray player to TV and HDMI from TV to Sound-bar. Worth mentioning, when playing a Blu-Ray DVD with Audio Description (AD) embedded in the disc, I found the only option for "English"sound without AD came with no sound?? I spent an hour checking cables etc but as I could get sound in every language except "English" that proved the wrong route! Finally I rectified it by switching the Digital Audio ... MoreI found it difficult to even think about ditching my stand alone speakers and separate tuner and amplifier but now glad I overcame those reservations, this sound bar delivers sharp clear vocals with well layered variations in all tones music and speech, the bass is adjustable as well to a good level.The connectivity is great, I use the HDMI Arc for connection from my Blu-Ray player to TV and HDMI from TV to Sound-bar. Worth mentioning, when playing a Blu-Ray DVD with Audio Description (AD) embedded in the disc, I found the only option for "English"sound without AD came with no sound?? I spent an hour checking cables etc but as I could get sound in every language except "English" that proved the wrong route! Finally I rectified it by switching the Digital Audio Output to PCM and by switching Audio DRC to Off, this is thru the audio settings on the Blu-Ray player remote. I use the Google Assist feature but gave up with Alexa as too many conflicts with other speakers around the house. A great al round Sound-bar. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Sharp clear vocals, well layered variations
detailedReviews 83: content: The Bose 300 Sound Bar comes with an optical cable so if your tv doesn't support one you will need an HDMI cable instead.To take full advantage of all the Bose Sound Bar you will need to connect to your home Wi-Fi, but once done you will be able voice command (Alexa ask Bose Too...) or use the remote to watch tv, play a radio station or listen to your music.All these leaps in technology just seem like an added bonus because where the real technology lies and what you really pay for is the superior sound quality and styling of this system. I'm using the Sound Bar without a Bass unit (which you would need to pay extra for), firstly to see what the sound was like without on and secondly I don't think my neighbours would appreciate it. So as well as saving a bit of ... MoreThe Bose 300 Sound Bar comes with an optical cable so if your tv doesn't support one you will need an HDMI cable instead.To take full advantage of all the Bose Sound Bar you will need to connect to your home Wi-Fi, but once done you will be able voice command (Alexa ask Bose Too...) or use the remote to watch tv, play a radio station or listen to your music.All these leaps in technology just seem like an added bonus because where the real technology lies and what you really pay for is the superior sound quality and styling of this system. I'm using the Sound Bar without a Bass unit (which you would need to pay extra for), firstly to see what the sound was like without on and secondly I don't think my neighbours would appreciate it. So as well as saving a bit of money I've still got a great sound system.The bar seems to throw sound across the room because for example even our dog goes looking when he hears a noise outside our house yet it's the new bar!We live in an old former chapel with a ceiling more than five meters high and going from just a tv to having this Bose 300 has been amazing, you definitely get your monies worth. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Superior sound quality and styling
detailedReviews 84: content: The more I use this bose sound bar the better my experience gets. I still cannot believe the crisp sound this little bar produces. Very good quality and simply amazing. I finally got to link it with a pair of bose headphones that I borrowed from a friend to see how the sync function works and we'll just as I thought connected flawlessly and quickly. I love the simplicity in the design and all the features. This sound bar is so simple to use that my 5 year old and 3 year old started talking to it so it plays music for them using the voice assistance. It fits well under my 40 inch tv in my bedroom. I am still curious how the expansion will sound all together if I connected it to a full surround sound but I imagine it will be even better. The music play smooth and ... MoreThe more I use this bose sound bar the better my experience gets. I still cannot believe the crisp sound this little bar produces. Very good quality and simply amazing. I finally got to link it with a pair of bose headphones that I borrowed from a friend to see how the sync function works and we'll just as I thought connected flawlessly and quickly. I love the simplicity in the design and all the features. This sound bar is so simple to use that my 5 year old and 3 year old started talking to it so it plays music for them using the voice assistance. It fits well under my 40 inch tv in my bedroom. I am still curious how the expansion will sound all together if I connected it to a full surround sound but I imagine it will be even better. The music play smooth and clear and the movies play crisp. I cannot say enough good things about this sound bar. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Crisp sound, simple design, amazing quality
detailedReviews 85: content: Purchased the system for the bedroom. It was hard to understand dialog on the flat panel TV that uses the screen as a speaker.This added mid range and highs not achievable on any television. The base was also improved tremendously adding impact and drama to movies and TV shows.Integration with Alexa is very good.Set up was very easy, but if you want to use the HDMI output make sure you have a long enough cable. The one they give you isn’t long enoughIt’s not powerful enough for a very large family room, but perfect for a bedroom.Set up was very easy, but if you want to use the HDMI/ARC output make sure you have a long enough cable = 36 inches.
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starRating: 4
title: Added mid range and highs, base improved
detailedReviews 86: content: I normally don't leave a review but I am so impressed with system that I bought I have to. I live in a mobile home and this system fills my place with sound. The first thing I bought was the soundtouch 300 and then I bought the virtual invisible 300 surround speakers. I have not had any problems paring the two together, very easy to do. I am impressed with the quality of this surround sound system, its very clear and I hear sounds that I never knew were there. When I got home and opened the box for the surround sound speakers, I thought these cannot put out much. Boy was I wrong. Thank you Bose and Conn's for your excellent recommendations.If I had a complaint it would be: I wish Bose corporation would include speaker stands with the virtual invisible 300. With ... MoreI normally don't leave a review but I am so impressed with system that I bought I have to. I live in a mobile home and this system fills my place with sound. The first thing I bought was the soundtouch 300 and then I bought the virtual invisible 300 surround speakers. I have not had any problems paring the two together, very easy to do. I am impressed with the quality of this surround sound system, its very clear and I hear sounds that I never knew were there. When I got home and opened the box for the surround sound speakers, I thought these cannot put out much. Boy was I wrong. Thank you Bose and Conn's for your excellent recommendations.If I had a complaint it would be: I wish Bose corporation would include speaker stands with the virtual invisible 300. With that being said the speakers work excellent sitting on the shelf.The Conn's staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. They seemed to know what I needed and explained everything to me before I bought the speakers. Floor managers stopped by and made sure everything was alright and that I was getting the product that I wanted. I wish I could remember the names of all the people I interacted with to leave a personal thank you. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Fills place with sound, very clear sound
detailedReviews 87: content: Good Points: Very clear sound! I hardly ever have to mess with the volume button; great bass which is perfect when playing music. The dialogue mode clarifies the speech of what you are watching, so it’s ideal having that on so it drowns out the background noise, particularly if for example you’re watching a movie and there is a lot of action going on. My soundbar is wall mount and fits neatly under my Samsung Frame 32” tv; I’m not sure about other TVs however, with my Samsung tv, I had to get a HDMI cable to be able to control the volume of the smart remote, the optical cable that came with the soundbar didn’t work on the smart remote.Improvement Points: I don’t use either the Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant that’s built in, that to me just seems like a gimmick ... MoreGood Points: Very clear sound! I hardly ever have to mess with the volume button; great bass which is perfect when playing music. The dialogue mode clarifies the speech of what you are watching, so it’s ideal having that on so it drowns out the background noise, particularly if for example you’re watching a movie and there is a lot of action going on. My soundbar is wall mount and fits neatly under my Samsung Frame 32” tv; I’m not sure about other TVs however, with my Samsung tv, I had to get a HDMI cable to be able to control the volume of the smart remote, the optical cable that came with the soundbar didn’t work on the smart remote.Improvement Points: I don’t use either the Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant that’s built in, that to me just seems like a gimmick just to add something for the sake of it. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Very clear sound, great bass
detailedReviews 88: content: I've been looking for a sound bar to fill the void under my tv for a whileI have a samsung 65" 8 series ... so wanted something to match.As my home goes more towards smart tech.. my speaker needed to keep up and be future proof.When this dropped in my inbox, I knew Bose was a name I could trust... so wanted to give it a try.First ... out the box, sleek and stylish. No buttons to press, all touch sensitive and hidden lights.At the rear there are only a few ports - hdmi, optical and power. And a couple extra for optional add onsConnected via wifi and user the app.Simple to set up and get working.I liked the Alexa or Google assistant options ... both work as you would expect!A nice touch is the ability to stream direct to the speaker from the likes of ... MoreI've been looking for a sound bar to fill the void under my tv for a whileI have a samsung 65" 8 series ... so wanted something to match.As my home goes more towards smart tech.. my speaker needed to keep up and be future proof.When this dropped in my inbox, I knew Bose was a name I could trust... so wanted to give it a try.First ... out the box, sleek and stylish. No buttons to press, all touch sensitive and hidden lights.At the rear there are only a few ports - hdmi, optical and power. And a couple extra for optional add onsConnected via wifi and user the app.Simple to set up and get working.I liked the Alexa or Google assistant options ... both work as you would expect!A nice touch is the ability to stream direct to the speaker from the likes of Amazon music / deezer etc. Thks has come in useful a few times.The app allows you to adjust pretty much anything.Sound quality is excellent.At first, on lower levels I didn't realise it was working, until I started hearing voices outside... or a baby crying.I went to check my baby and he was asleep. I then realised the speaker was transmitting far more sound depth than my tv.This took a little to get used to ... but the added sound depth is fantastic now.Bass is strong .. had to turn it down! But music wise was great!Going forward I intend to wall mount. There is a requires attachment ... but the leads are recessed, so will sit flush.Overall ... it's a great functional speaker that connects via HDMI ARC or optical.I would recommend Less
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starRating: 5
title: Excellent sound quality, strong bass
detailedReviews 89: content: This speaker is great. It’s pretty much ready to use right out of the box. Simply plug in and download an app. The sound is really good. I honestly don’t like my house to rumble with bass when I’m watching movies or listening to music. This speaker fits me perfect in that sense. My husband on the other hand enjoys bass. The neat thing about this sound bar is that there are other compatible speakers to pair with it to get your perfect sound configuration. My favorite aspect of the bar is that when I’m watching a movie I can hear the speaking over the loud music or sound effects. Have you ever been watching tv when the volume is perfect and then the next second it blows out your ear drum and leaves you scrambling to find the remote to turn it down? Well this doesn’t ... MoreThis speaker is great. It’s pretty much ready to use right out of the box. Simply plug in and download an app. The sound is really good. I honestly don’t like my house to rumble with bass when I’m watching movies or listening to music. This speaker fits me perfect in that sense. My husband on the other hand enjoys bass. The neat thing about this sound bar is that there are other compatible speakers to pair with it to get your perfect sound configuration. My favorite aspect of the bar is that when I’m watching a movie I can hear the speaking over the loud music or sound effects. Have you ever been watching tv when the volume is perfect and then the next second it blows out your ear drum and leaves you scrambling to find the remote to turn it down? Well this doesn’t do that. The quality is amazing. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Hear speaking over loud music/sound effects
detailedReviews 90: content: Let me start off my saying that I'm a fan of all things Bose. Every piece of audio equipment I own is Bose, and I find it hard to stray to anything else. This product is absolutely no exception.I'm coming from a Cinemate 1SR - which was, and still is one of the most fantastic sound bars I have ever listened to or owned. The SoundTouch 300 exceeds the performance of the 1SR, even without the need of an added Acoustimass module. There is deep, deep bass coming out of that tiny, slim sound bar. I hope I am able to get the wireless subwoofer to get the full experience one of these days soon. I don't yet have the wireless surrounds, but this does a wonderful job of throwing sound all over the room, even without them.Simply put, this one single piece of the puzzle ... MoreLet me start off my saying that I'm a fan of all things Bose. Every piece of audio equipment I own is Bose, and I find it hard to stray to anything else. This product is absolutely no exception.I'm coming from a Cinemate 1SR - which was, and still is one of the most fantastic sound bars I have ever listened to or owned. The SoundTouch 300 exceeds the performance of the 1SR, even without the need of an added Acoustimass module. There is deep, deep bass coming out of that tiny, slim sound bar. I hope I am able to get the wireless subwoofer to get the full experience one of these days soon. I don't yet have the wireless surrounds, but this does a wonderful job of throwing sound all over the room, even without them.Simply put, this one single piece of the puzzle will amaze you. The vocals are so crystal clear, and the music is so amazingly present, that it genuinely feels as if you're sitting in a full sized movie theater. Acoustic guitars sound so bright and open that you can hear the contact of the pick on the strings. Drums have a dynamic, resonating sound that can't be described, it has to be experienced to be believed.Overall, this product is a HUGE win. The only down side is that it was a bit time consuming to get up and running on my WiFi, but once I got the app installed on my iPad, it was a breeze. I would highly, highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for home theater sound in a sophisticated, elegant package, without having to wire everything all over your living room. A++ Less
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starRating: 5
title: Deep bass, crystal clear vocals, amazing music
detailedReviews 91: content: I bought the soundbar sub woofer combo at my local Costco because it was such a great deal. I had no idea what a phenomenal deal it was until I got it home, set it up, and fired it up for the first time. Wow. I could not believe the sound coming from the bar and subwoofer. The base nearly blew me away. And then I added surround speakers. Holy Cow! The system works better than my old lifestyles system!!! Takes up less room. Is a breeze to set up. I love being able to adjust the system with my phone using the bose app. I'm tempted to purchase another system for the other TV. If you are looking for a soundbar subwoofer combo you will not be disappointed with this system.
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starRating: 5
title: Phenomenal sound, base nearly blew me away
detailedReviews 92: content: Easy to set up and connect to television and to music apps. Includes a small remote with a simple to use interface, Easy to sync in order to use Apple airplay. Alexa voice control I haven't set up and used yet but should be fairly simple and easy to do. Seems to be very well made and the soundbar has 5 small individual speakers built around the sound bar. Sound quality is what you would expect from Bose it’s absolutely beautiful and strong although bass is lacking just a little and this sound bar would sound even better with a sub. Wether watching television, playing video games or listening to music the sounds produced sound crisp & clear with good treble, mids and some bass. The Bose app does give the option to go through and adjust or tweak items such as the bass ... MoreEasy to set up and connect to television and to music apps. Includes a small remote with a simple to use interface, Easy to sync in order to use Apple airplay. Alexa voice control I haven't set up and used yet but should be fairly simple and easy to do. Seems to be very well made and the soundbar has 5 small individual speakers built around the sound bar. Sound quality is what you would expect from Bose it’s absolutely beautiful and strong although bass is lacking just a little and this sound bar would sound even better with a sub. Wether watching television, playing video games or listening to music the sounds produced sound crisp & clear with good treble, mids and some bass. The Bose app does give the option to go through and adjust or tweak items such as the bass and treble Less
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starRating: 5
title: Beautiful and strong sound quality
detailedReviews 93: content: I am really amazed at the quality of sound that the Bose SoundTouch 300 provides alone without any additional speakers. I have a very large living room that I calibrated it to and it not only sounds amazing in there but through the whole house with the volume not turned up completely. I can't honestly tell you just how loud it will go because while turning it up it was so loud that i couldn't stand it anymore and started turning it back down. But even that loud the sound was crystal clear. The thing i have found the most amazing about it is that my elderly father who has a very hard time hearing loves to listen to music. All the other speakers we have that he listens to if we turn them loud he can hear the words that are being sang as long as he is sitting close to ... MoreI am really amazed at the quality of sound that the Bose SoundTouch 300 provides alone without any additional speakers. I have a very large living room that I calibrated it to and it not only sounds amazing in there but through the whole house with the volume not turned up completely. I can't honestly tell you just how loud it will go because while turning it up it was so loud that i couldn't stand it anymore and started turning it back down. But even that loud the sound was crystal clear. The thing i have found the most amazing about it is that my elderly father who has a very hard time hearing loves to listen to music. All the other speakers we have that he listens to if we turn them loud he can hear the words that are being sang as long as he is sitting close to the speakers. The sound quality with this soundbar he is being able to hear it no matter where he goes through out the house. I didn't think it was possible to find something to let him enjoy his music so thoroughly again. The only complaint i have had with it was the instructions that come with it in the box tells you very little and leave you confused on how to set it up but that was easy to fix by coming to the Bose website they have very detailed instructions on how to do everything here. I would recommend this product to anyone even to people with hearing problems. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Amazing sound quality, even for hearing impaired
detailedReviews 94: content: I paired the Bose bass module 500 with the Soundbar 500 in our living room, TV room area. The Sound bar 500 was excellent, see other review, when paired with the Bass module.Set up was simple and direct. Bass support has been excellent as well.after 1 month using both units: the sound is excellent. Base sounds are ever present but not over powering. The amplitude of the bass can be changed, up or down, depending on sound source and type of input. For TV, reducing the bass made dialogue easier for us; more base was great for action scenes and broad based music applications and sources.There may be one or two changes to recommend. I would add, and may, the satellite rear speakers for a more room filling surround sound. also, I may suggest upgrading to the 700 ... MoreI paired the Bose bass module 500 with the Soundbar 500 in our living room, TV room area. The Sound bar 500 was excellent, see other review, when paired with the Bass module.Set up was simple and direct. Bass support has been excellent as well.after 1 month using both units: the sound is excellent. Base sounds are ever present but not over powering. The amplitude of the bass can be changed, up or down, depending on sound source and type of input. For TV, reducing the bass made dialogue easier for us; more base was great for action scenes and broad based music applications and sources.There may be one or two changes to recommend. I would add, and may, the satellite rear speakers for a more room filling surround sound. also, I may suggest upgrading to the 700 series.In total, the Bose Bass 500 module is a must have with the Sound bar 500.I highly recommend getting both. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Excellent sound, excellent bass support
detailedReviews 95: content: I am a huge fan of Bose in general. I have been looking for a sound bar for a while so was beyond excited for this. We have a new TV but the sound isn't that great so we need something to pump it up. This is more than just a soundbar for my tv. The fact that it uses Akexa on it blew me away. It was awesome just to be able to tell my soundbar what to do without the remote. THE SOUND IS INCREDIBLE. I literally felt like I was at a movie theater amazing experience. The directions were very easy to follow. The app works great and is helpful. I love listening to music without the TV with the soundbar. Very sleek and beautiful. The sound the sound and the sound just beyond anything you could imagine
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starRating: 5
title: Sound is incredible, movie theater amazing experience
detailedReviews 96: content: I had a Samsung soundbar for my Samsung TV downstairs, which I thought was pretty good, but it did come free with the TV. I hooked this one up and did a side by side comparison, and couldn't believe how good this soundbar is. The way it spreads the sound around the room, the bass, everything overperformed on the Samsung model. I had heard of issues with Bose connecting to certain TV's, but I've had no issues with mine. It was a really simple setup; just plug in, download the Bose Music app, and it gives you step by step instructions. Having Alexa on this soundbar is also a perk; I can use her to just play music without having to turn the TV on, or use voice controls to operate the TV.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Spreads sound around room, overperformed Samsung model
detailedReviews 97: content: I bought this immediately after purchasing another sound bar that I had found extremely disappointing and had to return to the store. I'm so glad I took my original purchase back and made the change to Bose. The Smart Sound Bar 300 is perfectly suited to my room size and gives a more than adequate room filling sound when needed and superb clarity of the all the highs and lows in the sound spectrum, from both TV, streaming services and Bluetooth connected music apps.I would strongly recommend this product to anyone. Well worth what it costs and of course is built to last as all Bose products are.I have since added the Bose Bass Module 500 to compliment the bar and that has made me smile even more.
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starRating: 5
title: Clarity of highs and lows unmatched
detailedReviews 98: content: Bose Smart Soundbar 300The soundbar is a really nice sleek and modern design, comes with a remote and has built in Alexa and Google Assist. The clarity of the soundbar is great even when the volume is at the maximum, it is clear and you can hear the sound clearly, the bar itself is very heavy compared to other soundbars.Overall it looks nice and sounds fantastic, I am actually thinking of purchasing the Bose Sub to go with this because i do like a bit of base and this soundbar doesn't come with this model.I would recommend this product to anyone looking for better sound on their television, it makes a real difference not only when listening to music but also watching normal day to day tv. I love it.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Sleek and modern design, sounds fantastic
detailedReviews 99: content: We got the sound bar the see if it helped with the clarity of speech on tv shows as I was unhappy with always having the subtitles on.The result was we have turned the subtitles off.The bass and treble are set at 0 but you can still hear the rich quality of the sound. If you want to blast your ears it can easily do that, loads of power and quality.I left Alexa and google off as we have a smart speaker in the same room. I tested Alexa and it worked ok, I then turned it off with no problems.The app allows you to switch on the "enhance speech" mode which is excellent and you don't need turn it off to hear the full rich sounds during films.
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starRating: 5
title: Clarity of speech on TV shows improved
detailedReviews 100: content: We all goto the theatre to be entertained and amazed by the movies and the special effects of sounds and explosions. During this pandemic lots of theatres were closed and family nite meant entertaining at home became a must. The smart tv gave us clarity n theatre like picture quality. Bose Sound Bar gave us that WOW factor on the sound n special effects of stretching tires, bombs burstin g in air, clash of metal upon metal and the surround sound you can only get with quality products. Bose delivered day after day. Each time we utilized it. Even regular shows seemed more alive with the Bose Surround Bar.
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starRating: 5
title: WOW factor on sound and special effects
detailedReviews 101: content: I have heard this a couple of times with the subwoofer and without it, and came away very impressed with what I heard.Bose wasn't even on my radar but by chance read some info about this new soundbar and sub. When i saw that bose was finally using a bigger bass driver in their bass module my interest was piqued.A demo was a must and heard both at a kiosk where i was able to switch from the soundbar and subwoofer independently.The sound that emanates from the soundtouch 300 is so crisp and clear with very good bass and when the new acoustimass 300 was brought into the mix i was blown away.Really deep tight clean hard hitting bass.But not bloated it doesn't colour sound from the soundbar but complements it and takes the audio experience to another ... MoreI have heard this a couple of times with the subwoofer and without it, and came away very impressed with what I heard.Bose wasn't even on my radar but by chance read some info about this new soundbar and sub. When i saw that bose was finally using a bigger bass driver in their bass module my interest was piqued.A demo was a must and heard both at a kiosk where i was able to switch from the soundbar and subwoofer independently.The sound that emanates from the soundtouch 300 is so crisp and clear with very good bass and when the new acoustimass 300 was brought into the mix i was blown away.Really deep tight clean hard hitting bass.But not bloated it doesn't colour sound from the soundbar but complements it and takes the audio experience to another level.Kudos to bose for this one I'm happy with the soundbar for now with a hope to get the sub later.Setting up was a breeze and the ADAPTIQ made what was a great sound phenomenonal.Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Crisp and clear sound, good bass
detailedReviews 102: content: The Bose smart soundbar 300 is one of the best soundbars I have ever owned. Let me start by saying how easy it was to unbox and install. Once I opened the box, the speaker was easy to remove, connected the HDMI cable into the (ARC) input as I chose to use HDMI in lieu of the already included optical cable and voila, my TV was linked to the soundbar. Once connected, a crispy clear sound was produced and a quiet dialogue that was once on my TV became very clear on my speaker. The hardware itself is very lightweight at only 7lbs and easy to maneuver with 2 hands and place at any place around the house.The soundbar has a few unique features as it's fully equipped with bluetooth capability (version 4.2) which allowed me directly connect it to my smartphone. The music ... MoreThe Bose smart soundbar 300 is one of the best soundbars I have ever owned. Let me start by saying how easy it was to unbox and install. Once I opened the box, the speaker was easy to remove, connected the HDMI cable into the (ARC) input as I chose to use HDMI in lieu of the already included optical cable and voila, my TV was linked to the soundbar. Once connected, a crispy clear sound was produced and a quiet dialogue that was once on my TV became very clear on my speaker. The hardware itself is very lightweight at only 7lbs and easy to maneuver with 2 hands and place at any place around the house.The soundbar has a few unique features as it's fully equipped with bluetooth capability (version 4.2) which allowed me directly connect it to my smartphone. The music played flawlessly and was very smooth/clear sounding. While watching movies and tv shows, this sound bar gave excellent sound levels at even hard to hear dialogues.I absolutely love the fact that it comes with Alexa capabilities and the google assistant. In my house, I use both so this allowed me to program it to either one. I ask the speaker different things and Alexa will respond back with a clear voice. I loved using the voice4video feature which took this soundbar to the next level by allowing it to automatically turn on a channel I wanted to watch by directly speaking to it using Alexa. I am glad that this soundbar allows the capability to expand it to a surround sound. I can amplify the surround sound environment by adding in additional rear speakers and sub if I later desire. On it's own though, it holds up very well and does not lose any sound quality. The bass it outputs just from this speaker alone is sufficient for most viewing/streaming programs. I do not have any other Bose equipment or headphones but in the event I decide to get some, it will quickly connect to each other using the simple sync feature which I am yet to test. Very high quality product, easy to use, and looks great as part of my entertainment system. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Crispy clear sound, dialogue very clear
detailedReviews 103: content: I have just bought an LG OLED CX series model and though the picture is truly outstanding, the sound is average at best. The TV is way too thin to accommodate quality speakers and when it comes to everyday sort of viewing, I quickly realised I would need a sound-bar (I have a home cinema for watching movies etc).This Bose sound-bar is all it promises to be; it delivers much clearer, deeper and spacial sound than I expected but did require a little bit of tweaking. I was impressed by the fact that it came with an optical audio cable and I set out to put that to good use. The unit is built well and is robust (like any Bose product) and was easy enough to setup via the downloadable app through my iPhone.I was able to tweak the sound via the app and fine tune it to ... MoreI have just bought an LG OLED CX series model and though the picture is truly outstanding, the sound is average at best. The TV is way too thin to accommodate quality speakers and when it comes to everyday sort of viewing, I quickly realised I would need a sound-bar (I have a home cinema for watching movies etc).This Bose sound-bar is all it promises to be; it delivers much clearer, deeper and spacial sound than I expected but did require a little bit of tweaking. I was impressed by the fact that it came with an optical audio cable and I set out to put that to good use. The unit is built well and is robust (like any Bose product) and was easy enough to setup via the downloadable app through my iPhone.I was able to tweak the sound via the app and fine tune it to my liking; it is after all quite subjective as we all hear things slightly differently. One thing I did find odd however is that I had to boost the bass to 100; though odd, this was not a problem as there was no distortion or anything of that sort to deal with and it simply sounds great.I really like the fact that I can enable Alexa (the Amazon assistant) on this speaker and also airplay from my iPhone or other Apple devices. This is a great feature for when I just want to play music - not to mention the fact that through the app you can set-up Deezer, Spotify, Amazon music and TubeIn online radio that you can use Alexa to evoke and play tunes from.I have also successfully connected the speaker to my tv via bluetooth but I do feel the quality is much higher via the optical cable.In summary, there are loads of features to explore and it is a very versatile product in terms of how you want to use it. You can also pair it with optional/additional Bose speakers but as I have a home cinema setup, I only use it for daily watching and will not pursue that.*Please note that you will need to either have a tv that is slightly elevated or wall mounted in order to place the bar in front of the tv without any visible cables. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Clearer, deeper, spatial sound, tweakable via app
detailedReviews 104: content: You immediately recognize a premium sound quality you can "feel" before you ever even use this Bose Smart Soundbar 300 for the first time. It makes confirmation sounds as you are setting up and connecting and after hearing those confirmation tones I could not wait to hurry up and get it connected. And speaking of hurrying up to connect, I am by no means a technology wizard and honestly I was a little overwhelmed just while unboxing this product. But don't be!!! This jewel was surprisingly easy to set up and super simple to use! Literally the instruction manual is 3 short steps.I connected mine using the included optical audio cable and all is well. Just keep in mind if you intend to connect via HDMI, you will need to purchase that separately. I had a previous ... MoreYou immediately recognize a premium sound quality you can "feel" before you ever even use this Bose Smart Soundbar 300 for the first time. It makes confirmation sounds as you are setting up and connecting and after hearing those confirmation tones I could not wait to hurry up and get it connected. And speaking of hurrying up to connect, I am by no means a technology wizard and honestly I was a little overwhelmed just while unboxing this product. But don't be!!! This jewel was surprisingly easy to set up and super simple to use! Literally the instruction manual is 3 short steps.I connected mine using the included optical audio cable and all is well. Just keep in mind if you intend to connect via HDMI, you will need to purchase that separately. I had a previous sound bar attached to the television I am using this Bose one with. The Bose sound quality is immediately obvious, far superior, and only takes up about half the size. Having a low and all black profile, you hardly even notice it is there.One of the things I have always struggled with speakers was sometimes understanding conversation, especially when actors are talking softly or whispering. With the included Dialogue Mode setting, tonal balance is achieved the improves the clarity of spoken words in movies, TV shows, and even podcasts. This by far is my favorite feature with this Boss 300 soundbar. In addition to playing sound from my TV, I also use the Bluetooth feature to stream music from my phone.If I had one critique of this product, it would be my wish that it had a longer power cord. Unfortunately I had to do some negotiating to make it work and unfortunately it is not able to be centered with my TV with the existing cord length. It was only about 4.5 ft by my measurement, so something you may wish to consider when configuring your setup. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Premium sound quality, easy to set up
detailedReviews 105: content: We have always been happy with the elegant appearance as well as the outstanding delivery of the sound performance of the Bose 700 soundbar system over the past couple of years so we can truly appreciate the value of investments on Bose products in general. You truly get what you pay for in their name and that is no exception when it comes to the smaller version of the Bose 300 soundbar. We have this setup in our master bedroom and it sets up nicely on the TV console, hardly takes up any room, sitting at just a little over 2” in height, 26” wide and about 4” deep. Comes with a nice simple to use remote control but there is the Bose app you can download for maximizing the tone controls and other features, including Alexa or Google Assistant along with built-in WiFi. ... MoreWe have always been happy with the elegant appearance as well as the outstanding delivery of the sound performance of the Bose 700 soundbar system over the past couple of years so we can truly appreciate the value of investments on Bose products in general. You truly get what you pay for in their name and that is no exception when it comes to the smaller version of the Bose 300 soundbar. We have this setup in our master bedroom and it sets up nicely on the TV console, hardly takes up any room, sitting at just a little over 2” in height, 26” wide and about 4” deep. Comes with a nice simple to use remote control but there is the Bose app you can download for maximizing the tone controls and other features, including Alexa or Google Assistant along with built-in WiFi. As is, the soundbar by itself is plenty loud for watching movies or listening to music. Very solid, crisp and clear sounding even without a bass module or surround sound speakers which can be added via wireless pairing if we choose to do the same later on as we did with our Bose 700 soundbar system. Both digital optical (TosLink) as well as HDMI Arc ports are available. Package comes with the optical cable but not an HDMI cable. Another feature which I really like is the ability to stream audio from the soundbar to my Bose 700 wireless headphones when I want to watch TV or listen to music at night without disturbing others. I really do not know how Bose does it with such compact size soundbars and speakers comparing to other brands, but I am thoroughly impressed with their amazing performance as it really fills up the room with immersive sounds! Less
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starRating: 5
title: Elegant appearance, outstanding sound performance
detailedReviews 106: content: I have only owned one other soundbar before receiving this Bose Smart Soundbar 300. The Bose blows the other one out of the water. The sound from the Bose is much more clear. It looks really nice as well, it's very sleek and modern. It gets very loud, so loud I haven't even turned it up past about 75% max volume. Even at very high volume levels it still sounds terrific, no distortion at all. With the Bose Music app you can adjust the bass and treble, and there are options to enable or disable Wall EQ (for those who have mounted the soundbar to the wall) and Dialogue Mode (to improve clarity of spoken words). It sounded great out of the box though so there was little need for adjustment.Setup was super easy, I downloaded the Bose Sound app and was easily able to ... MoreI have only owned one other soundbar before receiving this Bose Smart Soundbar 300. The Bose blows the other one out of the water. The sound from the Bose is much more clear. It looks really nice as well, it's very sleek and modern. It gets very loud, so loud I haven't even turned it up past about 75% max volume. Even at very high volume levels it still sounds terrific, no distortion at all. With the Bose Music app you can adjust the bass and treble, and there are options to enable or disable Wall EQ (for those who have mounted the soundbar to the wall) and Dialogue Mode (to improve clarity of spoken words). It sounded great out of the box though so there was little need for adjustment.Setup was super easy, I downloaded the Bose Sound app and was easily able to navigate the app and get the soundbar added. The app features plenty of podcasts and radio stations that you can stream through the soundbar with just a touch of a button on your screen.I have my soundbar connected to my TV via HDMI ARC. The HDMI cable was not included, but they did include an optical audio cable.I use a Fire TV Stick and I turn my TV on with the Fire Stick remote. This soundbar comes on at the same time without needing to use any other remote. I do like the Bose soundbar remote though, I love the rubbery coating on it. It feels nice in my hand and doesn't show fingerprints or smudges.I have set the soundbar up through Alexa for voice control, but I ended up disabling the microphone on the soundbar. I have an Echo Show in the same room and prefer to use that instead. Whenever I would ask Alexa through the Echo Show to show me my doorbell camera or any other camera, the Bose soundbar would tell me that it was not capable of showing me any cameras, obviously. I just can't think of anything that I would need to use Alexa via the soundbar for, but it is very nice to have the option.I use Spotify for music streaming and music sounds fantastic on this soundbar. It quickly and flawlessly connects to my phone and laptop. When I'm ready to switch back to watching TV, the soundbar switches back to the TV audio source on its own. You can also choose TV or Bluetooth source manually through the app.Bass - it does not produce deep, rumbling bass, but it definitely thumps and bumps. I have it set to 50% bass at the moment, listening to music right now, and the bass sounds good. I think the bass is sufficient, but if you want deep rumbling bass, you will likely want to purchase a subwoofer.It's truly an extremely nice soundbar. My entire experience with it so far has been perfection, I have had no issues whatsoever. The audio is crystal clear and it gets plenty loud with no distortion. I can't see myself ever wanting to replace it. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Blows other soundbar out of water
detailedReviews 107: content: The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 looks and sounds amazing. The sound quality improvement over the tiny speakers in a flat panel TV, is truly a night and day difference. It is amazing that a speaker with such a small footprint can produce sound this powerful. Not only is the soundstage wide and spacious, due to the side firing speakers, but the bass is defined and strong. Dialogue is also noticeably understandable and clear.Highlights:Superb Sound Quality, Strong Bass, Dolby Digital Decoding, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Advanced Voice Commands, Wireless Sub and Wireless Rear Speaker Ready, Works With Other Bose Products, Compatible With Many Music ServicesSound Quality:This soundbar is for someone that wants superior sound but doesn't want, or have room for, a ... MoreThe Bose Smart Soundbar 300 looks and sounds amazing. The sound quality improvement over the tiny speakers in a flat panel TV, is truly a night and day difference. It is amazing that a speaker with such a small footprint can produce sound this powerful. Not only is the soundstage wide and spacious, due to the side firing speakers, but the bass is defined and strong. Dialogue is also noticeably understandable and clear.Highlights:Superb Sound Quality, Strong Bass, Dolby Digital Decoding, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Advanced Voice Commands, Wireless Sub and Wireless Rear Speaker Ready, Works With Other Bose Products, Compatible With Many Music ServicesSound Quality:This soundbar is for someone that wants superior sound but doesn't want, or have room for, a separate surround sound system. I am very impressed that this compact soundbar produces sound this good, without a subwoofer. Bose engineering and quality components really make the difference. Music and movies sound big, detailed, and pleasing to the ears. I especially noticed how remarkably clear dialogue is.At some point, the audiophile in me will want to explore adding the wireless bass module and wireless surround speakers. Adding a subwoofer will increase the bass level, and adding surround sound speakers will create a true rear soundstage. I would fully expect that these add ons will create a very capable surround sound system. The product specifications indicate that it is capable of Dolby Digital decoding.SetupIf you don’t already have a Bose account, the first step is to download the Bose Music App and create an account. I already use the Bose App with my Bose Home Speaker 300, so all I had to do was use the add speaker option. Once done, I can now control and use each speaker individually or together to play music.The next step is to plug in the soundbar and connect it to the TV with an HDMI or optical cable. Using an HDMI cable is a better option because the advanced functions won’t work over optical. ARC can automatically select the proper input based on the active device signal. ARC also allows you to use your TV remote to raise or lower the soundbar volume. Make sure to disable the TV speakers so that sound is only produced by the soundbar.The Bose App automatically detects the soundbar and guides you through a pairing process that involves connecting to Wi-Fi, setting up Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, and selecting the music providers you are going to use. I have attached some screen shots to illustrate the process.Design and Controls:The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 speaker is compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant, but not both at the same time. You have to choose one or the other. I am using it with Alexa and am completely blown away by how advanced and powerful the voice options are. Bose has taken voice control to the next level. You can tell Alexa to do virtually anything that one of your remote controls can do. If the device is connected via HDMI to your TV, then you can use your voice to control it. But keep in mind that this control will only work over ARC, because it uses the CEC capability to run the commands.This soundbar features a very attractive black finish that will look great anywhere you put it. The packaging and presentation are exactly what you would expect from Bose.The speaker can be controlled by the Bose Music App or included remote. The Bose App is very easy to use, and offers quite a few options that are worth exploring and experimenting with.This soundbar can connect wirelessly via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Apple Airplay 2. I have multiple Apple devices, so my preferred connection is AirPlay 2, which works through Apple Music if the speaker is connected to Wi-Fi. I prefer AirPlay 2 since it operates over Wi-Fi the range and signal strength is greater than Bluetooth. It can also pair wirelessly to some Bose headphones.The Bose App offers a wide array of music and entertainment providers. Numerous music, radio, talk, and news providers are available. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Superb sound quality, strong bass, clear dialogue
detailedReviews 108: content: I had a huge long review about this Bose smart soundbar 300 it was way to long. Here’s the gist of it. I’m a father of 3, we are an active family and dollars matter. You get what you pay for with this sound bar. The features are there. The wifi, the Bluetooth, the hdmi arc, optical Audio (included), Alexa / google assistant. It’s a fairly compact size that we took camping in the RV, in the den and my man cave.It’s got GREAT Clear clean sound, pairs with my Bose headphones so I the option for me to only hear the TV or everyone hear the tv and I still hear it in my headphones.The spoken words option in the audio settings with the Bose sound bar are ABOVE and BEHOND my expectations. The sound is dense and you feel like your there.You can go look at the specs this ... MoreI had a huge long review about this Bose smart soundbar 300 it was way to long. Here’s the gist of it. I’m a father of 3, we are an active family and dollars matter. You get what you pay for with this sound bar. The features are there. The wifi, the Bluetooth, the hdmi arc, optical Audio (included), Alexa / google assistant. It’s a fairly compact size that we took camping in the RV, in the den and my man cave.It’s got GREAT Clear clean sound, pairs with my Bose headphones so I the option for me to only hear the TV or everyone hear the tv and I still hear it in my headphones.The spoken words option in the audio settings with the Bose sound bar are ABOVE and BEHOND my expectations. The sound is dense and you feel like your there.You can go look at the specs this isn’t a review for that. We love the Alexa ability paired with the Apple air play it’s a win win!I did wish it had one thing, it’s not a deal breaker because I downloaded the app so I can see the sound volume and treble and bass settings but it would be nice to see what level the sounds at on the actual sound bar the light bar is already there so a software update in the future maybe?At night if I don’t feel like using the app or Alexa to turn up the volume and want to use the tv remote there’s no sound level it’s just + and -, AGAIN not a deal breaker just app on your phone. Which you have to download to finish setting up.(your going to love the features in the Bose app)!If your a handy man you can get it mounted no problem. No mounting hardware for the wall is included.It’s classic Bose sound that’s been there since I was a kid. Now that I’m a dad, I want that same Quality for my kids to enjoy so it’s nice to know Bose still produces clean crisp sound with 21 century technology right into the device! We have lights, and sockets and plugs and cameras that run off Alexa voice assistance so it was nice to integrate that into our new sound bar!Way to go Bose, we wrapped up the Competition’s sound bar and will move this Smart Soundbar 300 into the family room. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Great clear clean sound, pairs with headphones
detailedReviews 109: content: I replaced a Yamaha/Paradigm 2.1 system with this Bar. I am very pleased with the sound quality of the soundbar as I was very skeptical of how good a replacement this would be. An A/B test would likely identify the Receiver/Speaker combo as superior but for daytime classical music at low/modest levels and evening streaming of video content the Bar does a perfectly acceptable job. ICYW, headphones are a better solution for me for concert level volumes with classical music. The 300 has a number of baked in services - Spotify, TuneIn, and others. They're easy to set up using the IOS or Android app (required for this function). Alexa works, well, like Alexa should. Streaming radio stations on TuneIn can be called up by call letters. 6 preset stations from TuneIn can be ... MoreI replaced a Yamaha/Paradigm 2.1 system with this Bar. I am very pleased with the sound quality of the soundbar as I was very skeptical of how good a replacement this would be. An A/B test would likely identify the Receiver/Speaker combo as superior but for daytime classical music at low/modest levels and evening streaming of video content the Bar does a perfectly acceptable job. ICYW, headphones are a better solution for me for concert level volumes with classical music. The 300 has a number of baked in services - Spotify, TuneIn, and others. They're easy to set up using the IOS or Android app (required for this function). Alexa works, well, like Alexa should. Streaming radio stations on TuneIn can be called up by call letters. 6 preset stations from TuneIn can be logged into the app. This one-button playback was a decisive factor in choosing this soundbar. The receiver this replaced would not pass 4K HDR signals; that's not an issue with the bar. The bar has a good stereo and 3.0 sound field. Best of all, it is transparent to use and not fussy about identifying inputs, etc., like the receiver. The bar supports bluetooth and Airplay and is readily recognized by the source device. The app can be installed on multiple phones on the same WiFi network and display the same presets, etc. A fine product. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Perfect for daytime classical music and streaming
detailedReviews 110: content: This is the smallest soundbar from Bose asides from the Soundbar 500 and Soundbar 700. For me, the 300 is more fitting addition to the 50 inch TV which its small profile.Packaging: the soundbar is well packed in with foam insert and includes power cable, optical cable and a remote control.Design: Bose joins other premium brands here with the full matte black look and low profile design, which I absolutely endorse. It fits snuggly right under my TV. The wall mount bracket, however, will need to be purchased separately.Setup and connection: I connected it to the TV using the provided optical cable, however you can also connect with an HDMI cable (not included). Note that this has Bluetooth so you can connect your smartphones to it - I was able to stream Spotify ... MoreThis is the smallest soundbar from Bose asides from the Soundbar 500 and Soundbar 700. For me, the 300 is more fitting addition to the 50 inch TV which its small profile.Packaging: the soundbar is well packed in with foam insert and includes power cable, optical cable and a remote control.Design: Bose joins other premium brands here with the full matte black look and low profile design, which I absolutely endorse. It fits snuggly right under my TV. The wall mount bracket, however, will need to be purchased separately.Setup and connection: I connected it to the TV using the provided optical cable, however you can also connect with an HDMI cable (not included). Note that this has Bluetooth so you can connect your smartphones to it - I was able to stream Spotify with ease.Sounds quality: as the owner of Bose QuietComfort headphones, I can say that Bose delivers here with their sounds. For movies, I enjoy the room-filling sound for action movies. Although, you might want to get the Bose wireless subwoofer to complete home-movie sound system.In conclusion, it is a premium soundbar with rich sound that you are getting within this price range but you're getting the renowned Bose engineering in a minimalist design that has Bluetooth and all the smart features with Alexa or Google Assistant. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Room-filling sound for action movies
detailedReviews 111: content: I am a person who need to see, experience or hear something myself to believe it. I heard plenty of stories about how good these soundbars are, but never believed it. Floor standing speakers, subwoofer and proper amp, this is my preferred setup for movies or music.I was really sceptical about the BOSE smart soundbar 300. When I took it out of the box, my first thought was " such a small thing can't be any good". I was mistaken. Soundbar is not to long, quite high, deep and for its size, quite heavy. It looks elegant, no visible speakers, no logo on the front, just black metal mesh and sleek led light. It will blend into any room. Connection to tv wasn't a problem. One optical cable and power cord, that's all. BOSE app is straight forward and pairing didn't take me ... MoreI am a person who need to see, experience or hear something myself to believe it. I heard plenty of stories about how good these soundbars are, but never believed it. Floor standing speakers, subwoofer and proper amp, this is my preferred setup for movies or music.I was really sceptical about the BOSE smart soundbar 300. When I took it out of the box, my first thought was " such a small thing can't be any good". I was mistaken. Soundbar is not to long, quite high, deep and for its size, quite heavy. It looks elegant, no visible speakers, no logo on the front, just black metal mesh and sleek led light. It will blend into any room. Connection to tv wasn't a problem. One optical cable and power cord, that's all. BOSE app is straight forward and pairing didn't take me longer than 3 minutes. After switching it on, the welcome theme has change the way I thought about soundbars. It took me by surprise :) For a few seconds I had to focus on the direction the sound was coming from. Honestly, the sound was coming from everywhere.I immediately checked few music channels. Sound quality was perfect with all music genres. It's crisp with high tones and very deep with low ones. How is it even possible to squeeze so much bass into such a tiny box ?Not even one tone has disturbed the vocal. It didn't disappear somewhere in the music. I felt like the performer was just in front of me and the rest of instruments were surrounding him, making, what felt like, a sound stage. It was very natural experience, I just couldn't find the weak spot of the sound quality. Small speakers have their limitations and going louder, the low tones are less hearable but there is no distortion at all. Even, nearly on maximum level, music was clear and pleasant to listen to but with less bass.I'm a big fan of sci-fi movies so sorround system is must to make an experience complete. It's just amazing how that soundbar is creating the overwhelming impression of surround system. I could hear the sounds coming from the side, when the speaker was still in front of me. Again, the sound was like it should be, clear and natural. With BOSE app you can adjust high, low and voice levels so I have added a bit more of low frequency. I could nearly feel all the explosions in the movie. Next thing I tried was the bluetooth connection. No delay, again, perfect sound quality and sorounding sound making you just sink into music. Alexa command is working well even when on the loud setting.When you want to watch a tv or movie late at night and not disturb your family BOSE came up with perfect solution. You can pair your Bluetooth headphones with the soundbar and enjoy watching without waking up your closest.It's very sophisticated piece of equipment, packed with loads of innovative futures you most likely are going to use. Perfect for small to medium room size. If added a subwoofer it would make the listening experience even better and probably made a great sorround impression even for a larger room. I definitely recommend it to anyone who is after the close to perfection sound, without a space for floor standing speakers. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Sound coming from everywhere, perfect music sound
detailedReviews 112: content: How do they do that? This Bose soundbar sounds more clearly, louder, deeper and richer than my previous system with 2 large loudspeakers on the floor. I love it! It looks like this soundbar was designed with simplicity in mind. I connected it to my TV just with one optical audio cable that was included in the box. I figured that the soundbar can be connected to TV set with an HDMI cable that was not provided, so you can use the HDMI cable you already have or buy one separately. There is a remote control that I could use to control the sound. But I decided to use HDMI cable so I could use my current TV remote to control the volume of the soundbar. To add for a little bit more bass, I usually press the "Bass" button on the remote control, and sound becomes even ... MoreHow do they do that? This Bose soundbar sounds more clearly, louder, deeper and richer than my previous system with 2 large loudspeakers on the floor. I love it! It looks like this soundbar was designed with simplicity in mind. I connected it to my TV just with one optical audio cable that was included in the box. I figured that the soundbar can be connected to TV set with an HDMI cable that was not provided, so you can use the HDMI cable you already have or buy one separately. There is a remote control that I could use to control the sound. But I decided to use HDMI cable so I could use my current TV remote to control the volume of the soundbar. To add for a little bit more bass, I usually press the "Bass" button on the remote control, and sound becomes even deeper. I can use the soundbar separately from TV since it also has Bluetooth connectivity. I can listen to what I want from my cell phone, just pressing the “Bluetooth” button on the remote to pair my phone and wirelessly play music and audio books. The soundbar is light enough to be taken to another room. The power consumption is about 100W so make sure you turn it off when you are done listening to your music. There is also the Bose Music app that can be connected to the soundbar, but I still need to figure out how it works. To me, even without the app it works perfectly. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Sounds more clearly, louder, deeper, richer
detailedReviews 113: content: This review is for the Bose Smart Soundbar 300. I installed this soundbar in our kitchen and dining room area on a low to mid range tv. The sound of the tv by itself was horrible. After I added this Bose soundbar it is absolutely stunning. It fills the entire double room with a deep sound that is Amazing, and that's without a subwoofer. The tv by itself was so tinny sounding. Although this is the first Bose product that I ever owned, it will not be the last. I am going to look into getting a pair of Bose headphones that everyone is talking about. I have a cheap soundbar in my bedroom and a name brand receiver in my living room and this thing sounds so much better than both of them. The setup was fairly easy thru the Bose music app. During the setup process it gives ... MoreThis review is for the Bose Smart Soundbar 300. I installed this soundbar in our kitchen and dining room area on a low to mid range tv. The sound of the tv by itself was horrible. After I added this Bose soundbar it is absolutely stunning. It fills the entire double room with a deep sound that is Amazing, and that's without a subwoofer. The tv by itself was so tinny sounding. Although this is the first Bose product that I ever owned, it will not be the last. I am going to look into getting a pair of Bose headphones that everyone is talking about. I have a cheap soundbar in my bedroom and a name brand receiver in my living room and this thing sounds so much better than both of them. The setup was fairly easy thru the Bose music app. During the setup process it gives you a choice of which voice controlled assistant you would like to setup. It is nice to have that option. I tuned to my favorite fm station and cranked it up. It really knocked the doors off. If I was forced to pick something negative it would be that the remote control seems pretty small and thin, but it functions well and is not complicated like most remotes today, so it's not really a con just personal preference. This is definitely a 5 star soundbar, and I highly recommend it. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Absolutely stunning sound, fills entire double room
detailedReviews 114: content: Essential equipment for great quality sound for almost everything in our home.The first thing to note is the versatility. Good clear sound for the TV and radio, rich deep sound for music and a simple interface with Alexa to control loads of other things.The next key point to make is that the sound quality is really good. Its sounds natural and clear, with a feeling of depth without too much bass. This has made watching movies together a thoroughly enjoyable experience. This may sound totally naïve, but we didn’t know that sound quality could make such a difference to our enjoyment of films and TV. For this alone I would recommend it to anyone. It easily connects to our Bose wireless headphones, which means you can listen to TV and music clearly even with other ... MoreEssential equipment for great quality sound for almost everything in our home.The first thing to note is the versatility. Good clear sound for the TV and radio, rich deep sound for music and a simple interface with Alexa to control loads of other things.The next key point to make is that the sound quality is really good. Its sounds natural and clear, with a feeling of depth without too much bass. This has made watching movies together a thoroughly enjoyable experience. This may sound totally naïve, but we didn’t know that sound quality could make such a difference to our enjoyment of films and TV. For this alone I would recommend it to anyone. It easily connects to our Bose wireless headphones, which means you can listen to TV and music clearly even with other distractions going on within the same space.As a designer I love the simple elegance of the design. It is heavy to hold, feels strong and well built. There aren’t loads of buttons or confusing options. All the fine tuning is done on an app on your phone. It’s a good size, not too long and not too short. We have 43 inch Samsung TV (Q60T) and it fits below the TV between the legs. If it were taller this could be a problem.It all works. We have connected it to an old TV and a brand new one, it links with Alexa and connects to our phones. We have a low tolerance threshold for making things work and never read instructions. There is no need, everything works as you would expect it to straight out of the box.In summary it is excellent, and not too expensive given the versatility and quality. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Rich deep sound, natural and clear sound
detailedReviews 115: content: The user manual or the app could be a little more descriptive. After the Bose music app was installed it asked me to connect the HDMI to the ARC port of the TV. The sound kept coming from the TV. I went to the TV sound settings and changed the audio out to HDMI ARC. Now there was no sound coming out of the TV or the Soundbar. It seems there is one more setting SIMPLINK which should be set to On. Voila after that I got the sound out of the Bose soundbar. The app allows you to configure your music service like Amazon Music, Spotify etc.. Another good feature is that it allowed me to choose the voice assistant between Google and Alexa. As I had an Amazon Echo near my TV I chose Google assistant. After a few steps of pairing the Google and Bose accounts it worked ... MoreThe user manual or the app could be a little more descriptive. After the Bose music app was installed it asked me to connect the HDMI to the ARC port of the TV. The sound kept coming from the TV. I went to the TV sound settings and changed the audio out to HDMI ARC. Now there was no sound coming out of the TV or the Soundbar. It seems there is one more setting SIMPLINK which should be set to On. Voila after that I got the sound out of the Bose soundbar. The app allows you to configure your music service like Amazon Music, Spotify etc.. Another good feature is that it allowed me to choose the voice assistant between Google and Alexa. As I had an Amazon Echo near my TV I chose Google assistant. After a few steps of pairing the Google and Bose accounts it worked perfectly. The sound is really amazing and very clear compared to the TV sound. The dialogue is very clear and music has an oomph. I cant imagine how much better it will sound with the optional bass module. It comes with a small functional remote though I don't see any use for it. I control the sound using my TV remote. The app can also control the audio source. Please note that once you select a music channel from your app and then switch on your TV, it doesn't automatically switch the source to TV. You have to manually change the source in your bose remote. The app should have an easy way to switch source or the soundbar should switch source automatically.Overall a great soundbar from Bose with some usability issues in the app which can be easily fixed. Less
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing sound, very clear, dialogue very clear
detailedReviews 116: content: I've been after a soundbar for a while and have not been disappointed with this one bit.The sound quality is fantastic and it is well worth the price. It's beautifully balanced and enhances all TV viewing whether it be movies, TV series or sport. The sounds are well layered and I never have to adjust the volume when it switches from big set pieces to quiet talking.There is a dialogue mode that enhances speech which I thought I would use more than I have. The only time I have found myself using this is when my two young children are playing noisily around me, I switch to this mode rather than turning up the volume.This brings me to my only gripe, the remote is good and more tactile than it appears in images but it frustrates me that you can't switch dialogue ... MoreI've been after a soundbar for a while and have not been disappointed with this one bit.The sound quality is fantastic and it is well worth the price. It's beautifully balanced and enhances all TV viewing whether it be movies, TV series or sport. The sounds are well layered and I never have to adjust the volume when it switches from big set pieces to quiet talking.There is a dialogue mode that enhances speech which I thought I would use more than I have. The only time I have found myself using this is when my two young children are playing noisily around me, I switch to this mode rather than turning up the volume.This brings me to my only gripe, the remote is good and more tactile than it appears in images but it frustrates me that you can't switch dialogue mode on remote, to toggle this on you need to access it via the app.I've connected it up to my google assistant and Spotify and have found myself using voice commands to play music/radio more than I thought I would rather than using the app.It's a fantastic product and I'm so pleased with it. If you're like me and have been contemplating a soundbar for a while, it really does make a difference and you can't go wrong with this one. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Fantastic sound quality, beautifully balanced
detailedReviews 117: content: The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is a thing of beauty! I’d always wanted a Bose brand speaker but was never able to get one until now. The sound quality is outstanding. From clean, crisp highs to heavy lows, this Bose soundbar provides high end audio all within a medium size soundbar. The soundbar fits nicely just below my TV. You can also mount it to the wall. Setup took about 10 minutes once I had the included optical audio cable hooked up to the TV. The free Bose app is really nice and will guide you through the setup process, ie. WiFi setup and Bose account creation. Using a bluetooth capable smartphone, you can control the soundbar’s volume and change it’s audio settings. The soundbar also comes with it’s own remote control to adjust the audio and switch from ... MoreThe Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is a thing of beauty! I’d always wanted a Bose brand speaker but was never able to get one until now. The sound quality is outstanding. From clean, crisp highs to heavy lows, this Bose soundbar provides high end audio all within a medium size soundbar. The soundbar fits nicely just below my TV. You can also mount it to the wall. Setup took about 10 minutes once I had the included optical audio cable hooked up to the TV. The free Bose app is really nice and will guide you through the setup process, ie. WiFi setup and Bose account creation. Using a bluetooth capable smartphone, you can control the soundbar’s volume and change it’s audio settings. The soundbar also comes with it’s own remote control to adjust the audio and switch from listening to your TV or music from a nearby device via bluetooth. The soundbar also has voice control so you can change your TVs channels with your voice. This Bose soundbar takes TV and movie watching to a whole new level with a premium audio experience. If you’re looking to improve the sound quality of your TV or want a great sounding speaker to listen to music, you’ll have everything you need with the Bose Smart Soundbar 300. I highly recommend it! Less
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starRating: 5
title: Outstanding sound quality, clean crisp highs
detailedReviews 118: content: I'm glad I went with this sound bar. Like any average human, I am a fan of having a theater presentation if possible right at home. I have an inexpensive 65 inch 4k television and the sound that comes out of it does ok. Lately, Ive been wanting more out of movies and music and couldnt be happier to have purchased this piece. It definitely disappears into the black TV stand I'm using and you can barely tell it's there, even with good lighting. When you do notice it, you can sense the smooth edges and finish, and it definitely feels premium to the touch; it even has some heft to it. After watching a couple of shows and playing around with Alexa and listening to music with it, I must say, it's definitely a good bang for your buck sound bar. Dialogue sounds crisp and ... MoreI'm glad I went with this sound bar. Like any average human, I am a fan of having a theater presentation if possible right at home. I have an inexpensive 65 inch 4k television and the sound that comes out of it does ok. Lately, Ive been wanting more out of movies and music and couldnt be happier to have purchased this piece. It definitely disappears into the black TV stand I'm using and you can barely tell it's there, even with good lighting. When you do notice it, you can sense the smooth edges and finish, and it definitely feels premium to the touch; it even has some heft to it. After watching a couple of shows and playing around with Alexa and listening to music with it, I must say, it's definitely a good bang for your buck sound bar. Dialogue sounds crisp and clear and not overly present, but simply nice and audible. The bass sometimes makes me forget I'm listening to a sound bar and reminds me of much larger tower speakers. Bose has outdone themselves again. This is a great piece. I'm definitely hungry for more oomph though and am considering picking up the Bose Bass Module 500 to pair with this one. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Dialogue sounds crisp and clear, good bang for buck
detailedReviews 119: content: Following an easy set up I have been using the Bose 300 Soundbar for just over a week now. It sits inconspicuously under my Sony Bravia television and there is still clearance between the TV and the soundbar because its design and small height.Even though there is the facility to connect an additional subwoofer and Surround Sound speakers remotely via the Bose Music App the purpose of using a premium brand at an associated premium price is to a product that precludes the need for any other hardware, either for practical or aesthetic reasons.This Bose 300 Soundbar is to replace an existing Roth brand which is a few years old now, and it was instantly apparent how much single unit soundbar (without the need for a separate sub-woofer) technology has improved and ... MoreFollowing an easy set up I have been using the Bose 300 Soundbar for just over a week now. It sits inconspicuously under my Sony Bravia television and there is still clearance between the TV and the soundbar because its design and small height.Even though there is the facility to connect an additional subwoofer and Surround Sound speakers remotely via the Bose Music App the purpose of using a premium brand at an associated premium price is to a product that precludes the need for any other hardware, either for practical or aesthetic reasons.This Bose 300 Soundbar is to replace an existing Roth brand which is a few years old now, and it was instantly apparent how much single unit soundbar (without the need for a separate sub-woofer) technology has improved and developed.Even though I have connected through the HDMI (ARC) port, and downloaded the Bose Music App, to be able to control the power, volume and mute functions from my current Sony TV remote control when I use the Bose 300 Soundbar remote control its responsiveness is slightly disappointing as is has to be pointed directly at the soundbar unit. This maybe because of the infra-red sensor or the access through the metal grille. The only other minor design irritation is that there is no display on the Soundbar unit so when you change settings there is no indication at the level you are adjusting the output from and to. Less
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starRating: 4
title: Great sound, responsive remote, no display
detailedReviews 120: content: I got this Bass Module 500 together with the Bose Soundbar 500 about 3 months ago and my whole family is really happy with the purchase. It is hard to believe how powerful this little 10 inch cube is. It definitely takes any music or movies to a whole new level, you are really feeling it. Honestly, I normally put may be half of the volume for everything and it's pretty loud and powerful. Sometimes I'm scared that my neighbors downstairs will come and complain.I really love the design of this subwoofer, it's very elegant and sleek, matches well with my furniture. The size is very compact, not too heavy. I've owned other subwoofers in the past and they were bigger and bulkier with some soft fabric around that my cats scratched a lot. This one doesn't have any fabric ... MoreI got this Bass Module 500 together with the Bose Soundbar 500 about 3 months ago and my whole family is really happy with the purchase. It is hard to believe how powerful this little 10 inch cube is. It definitely takes any music or movies to a whole new level, you are really feeling it. Honestly, I normally put may be half of the volume for everything and it's pretty loud and powerful. Sometimes I'm scared that my neighbors downstairs will come and complain.I really love the design of this subwoofer, it's very elegant and sleek, matches well with my furniture. The size is very compact, not too heavy. I've owned other subwoofers in the past and they were bigger and bulkier with some soft fabric around that my cats scratched a lot. This one doesn't have any fabric around.I like that it connects wirelessly to the Bose Soundbar 500 once you turn it on, makes it very easy to use. All I normally have to do to turn them both on is to turn on my bluetooth on the phone and it will automatically suggest the Soundbar 500, then I click to connect and done. It's faster then going to the Bose app. I normally like to play music on my phone during the day and at night sometimes we use a projector to watch a movie with my husband.One little suggestion that I can give is not to put it on the carpet because it will absorb some of the bass. We have a medium carpet and it has some foam underneath to make it cushiony. When I first put the subwoofer down on the carpet, I was not sure if it was on or not, then I placed it on the lower shelf of the TVstand and I could feel a dramatic difference right away.So, after using this Bass Module 500 and the Soundbar 500 for 3 months, we believe that it was a good investment because can save money on going to the movie theater and watch something at home. Also, we are saving not only on movie tickets, but also on snacks. Usually in the movies food or snacks are highly overpriced for what it is, we can get some organic or natural snacks in the supermarket and eat at home while watching a movie.I think, this set would make a great gift for anyone who appreciates great quality electronics and likes to watch movies and listen to music at home. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Powerful bass module, elegant and sleek design
detailedReviews 121: content: I was really impressed by how solid and heavy this bar is compared to the other sound bars I've owned. This Bose is a bit of a beast but it's still small enough to fit inside my bedroom TV hutch.I was able to install and setup the speaker in about 30 minutes and most of that was waiting on a software update from Bose. I use Alexa but had to load a Bose app first before Alexa could talk to the speaker. The process was straight forward and the Bose app does a good job of explaining all the steps.Once setup I'm impressed at how Alexa on the sound bar can hear me even when the speaker is blaring. That's a step up from the echo we have in the bedroom since it doesn't work unless we mute the TV.Sound quality is very good from this bar. Decent bass without a ... MoreI was really impressed by how solid and heavy this bar is compared to the other sound bars I've owned. This Bose is a bit of a beast but it's still small enough to fit inside my bedroom TV hutch.I was able to install and setup the speaker in about 30 minutes and most of that was waiting on a software update from Bose. I use Alexa but had to load a Bose app first before Alexa could talk to the speaker. The process was straight forward and the Bose app does a good job of explaining all the steps.Once setup I'm impressed at how Alexa on the sound bar can hear me even when the speaker is blaring. That's a step up from the echo we have in the bedroom since it doesn't work unless we mute the TV.Sound quality is very good from this bar. Decent bass without a subwoofer and the app lets you create an EQ that works for your speaker location. I really like the feature that makes voices easier to understand since that's my main issue with watching TV while there are fans running.While I do have Alexa working on the soundbar I wasn't able to add the soundbar as a device in my home automation. It showed up I think but I lost it in the app. It's not a critical part of what this speaker does for me so I'll work on it later. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Solid and heavy, Alexa hears even when loud
detailedReviews 122: content: The Bose unit comes with an expectation of premium quality, and the Soundbar does not disappoint.It is very compact, extremely easy to set up, and provides extremely rich sound right out of the box.Upon initial arrival I was concerned, as there was damage both to the external and internal box (referring to the image). Fortunately, the unit has multiple layers of protection, so other than cosmetic damage to the Bose box, everything inside was still protected.Setting the unit up was as simple as plugging in the various cables and laying it flat - it fits perfectly and is unobtrusive, with no obstruction to the speakers. The Bose app readily recognizes the unit, allowing control either from the TV remote, Bose remote, or the app.One note - make sure you get a ... MoreThe Bose unit comes with an expectation of premium quality, and the Soundbar does not disappoint.It is very compact, extremely easy to set up, and provides extremely rich sound right out of the box.Upon initial arrival I was concerned, as there was damage both to the external and internal box (referring to the image). Fortunately, the unit has multiple layers of protection, so other than cosmetic damage to the Bose box, everything inside was still protected.Setting the unit up was as simple as plugging in the various cables and laying it flat - it fits perfectly and is unobtrusive, with no obstruction to the speakers. The Bose app readily recognizes the unit, allowing control either from the TV remote, Bose remote, or the app.One note - make sure you get a high quality / high speed HDMI cable for ARC connection to the television, otherwise you will have unreliable connectivity. I switched to an optical cable which worked fine, and bought a new HDMI cable. Since then, I've had no issues.The sound is perfect for a medium sized room. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Compact, easy setup, rich sound out of box
detailedReviews 123: content: The Bose Smart sound at 300 is the perfect addition to your movie watching or listening to music in your home. The set up was very simple and the direction were real easy to follow. The sleek black design goes great with any decor in your home. This unit provides big bold sound for movies and music with Amazon Alexa and google assistants built right into the the sound bar. This sound bar can control your Tv with your voice using the Bose voice4video technology with Alexa. I like that it can stream music through the WiFi Bluetooth or Apple AirPlay. I would definitely recommend pairing the optional Base Bose modules and Bose surround sound speakers to optimize your listening pleasure with Bose. There are many different option to also pair with Bose headphones and ... MoreThe Bose Smart sound at 300 is the perfect addition to your movie watching or listening to music in your home. The set up was very simple and the direction were real easy to follow. The sleek black design goes great with any decor in your home. This unit provides big bold sound for movies and music with Amazon Alexa and google assistants built right into the the sound bar. This sound bar can control your Tv with your voice using the Bose voice4video technology with Alexa. I like that it can stream music through the WiFi Bluetooth or Apple AirPlay. I would definitely recommend pairing the optional Base Bose modules and Bose surround sound speakers to optimize your listening pleasure with Bose. There are many different option to also pair with Bose headphones and Bluetooth speakers just using the the Bose simplesync and works with other Bose smart speakers for the multiroom sound. I am definitely satisfied with the sound the Bose provides and look forward to adding additional compatible speakers to put through out the house Less
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starRating: 5
title: Big bold sound, controls TV with voice
detailedReviews 124: content: I prefer a 5.1 set up to the typical soundbar, however it's not always possible or practical to put one in. I've never been one for the internal speakers on a TV either as I always fine them to be too tinny and quiet. Having this soundbar for my second TV works perfectly and the additional smart features are really neat. With Alexa built-in, it makes it more than just a sound bar. I've already got Alexa enabled devices throughout the house, so this acts as a really good addition to those.With regards to sound quality, the unit is exactly what you expect from Bose. Dialog comes through really clearly when watching TV and music sounds awesome. I don't have the sub that pairs with this, but even so there is a good amount of bass response.The issue I found was the ... MoreI prefer a 5.1 set up to the typical soundbar, however it's not always possible or practical to put one in. I've never been one for the internal speakers on a TV either as I always fine them to be too tinny and quiet. Having this soundbar for my second TV works perfectly and the additional smart features are really neat. With Alexa built-in, it makes it more than just a sound bar. I've already got Alexa enabled devices throughout the house, so this acts as a really good addition to those.With regards to sound quality, the unit is exactly what you expect from Bose. Dialog comes through really clearly when watching TV and music sounds awesome. I don't have the sub that pairs with this, but even so there is a good amount of bass response.The issue I found was the Amazon Fire Stick remote wouldn't connect to this unit. It's probably just too new for it, but neither Bose or Amazon could find a fix for this. Also, I'd like this to have HDMI pass through, rather than HDMI ARC. It's something to keep in mind if your TV doesn't have a Toslink output. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Exactly what you expect from Bose
detailedReviews 125: content: Initial impressions is quite sleek and with a nice shiny surface on the top. The front mesh looks like a solid aluminium finish and really goes well with my Oled TV. Very easy to connect out of the box. One thing i really liked that it connected very easily with my samsung mobile. Another good feature is the use of the mobile app which can be used to play songs from spotify or radio. You can adjust the voice levels from mobile as well. Ive also tried using it with Alexa but just the basic feature like sound. Havent tried anything more on it.The sound really enhances the experience and goes to a very wide angle in the room and gives an amazing surround sound theatre like experience. Saw a world of difference with the soundbar , more noticable after getting used to ... MoreInitial impressions is quite sleek and with a nice shiny surface on the top. The front mesh looks like a solid aluminium finish and really goes well with my Oled TV. Very easy to connect out of the box. One thing i really liked that it connected very easily with my samsung mobile. Another good feature is the use of the mobile app which can be used to play songs from spotify or radio. You can adjust the voice levels from mobile as well. Ive also tried using it with Alexa but just the basic feature like sound. Havent tried anything more on it.The sound really enhances the experience and goes to a very wide angle in the room and gives an amazing surround sound theatre like experience. Saw a world of difference with the soundbar , more noticable after getting used to it than just using the TV speakers for once ,.Bose always has been consistent with its products when it comes to having best sound experience and this sound bar has definitely outdone others. For the quality it offers, the price makes it worthy addition to the experience .Really happy with the product Less
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starRating: 5
title: Amazing surround sound theatre like experience
detailedReviews 126: content: I wanted a sound bar for a while but there were so many different ones that I had no idea where to start. I'm so so glad to have the Bose Soundbar in front of my TV.The first thing you maybe should note if thinking about purchasing this soundbar is you need to purchase 2 additional items that are not included (luckily I had them already!) so make sure you have a HDMI cable and a 2 pin adapter as it does not have a UK plug.Installation was easy, you simply download the Bose Music app and follow the very clear step by step instructions using that. It's the perfect size and sits perfectly in front of my TV.I love the fact that you can connect Amazon Alexa through it and o do my boys as I frequently come downstairs to a dance party with them streaming music through ... MoreI wanted a sound bar for a while but there were so many different ones that I had no idea where to start. I'm so so glad to have the Bose Soundbar in front of my TV.The first thing you maybe should note if thinking about purchasing this soundbar is you need to purchase 2 additional items that are not included (luckily I had them already!) so make sure you have a HDMI cable and a 2 pin adapter as it does not have a UK plug.Installation was easy, you simply download the Bose Music app and follow the very clear step by step instructions using that. It's the perfect size and sits perfectly in front of my TV.I love the fact that you can connect Amazon Alexa through it and o do my boys as I frequently come downstairs to a dance party with them streaming music through it!The sound quality is simply amazing, everything is crisp clear and the additional base is something I have never experienced. When the TV is on the sound is always coming out of our soundbar, it doesn't sound right without it anymore!I would seriously recommend this soundbar, it's simply amazing. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Simply amazing sound, crisp clear, additional base
detailedReviews 127: content: I was so excited when this came in and I got to hook it up. The sound is unlike any other sound bar that I have ever heard. I could not believe the different this little sound bar made. Bose has always been the leader of home audio and I am so happy to say this continues into today. This sound bar can be mounted on the wall or laid flat and has EQ settings for when you want to wall mount. I chose to just sit mine on the shelf and hook it up. This sound bar has optional surround sound speakers and bass module you can add to get the full experience. Overall, this product features amazing sound and not too complicated wifi setup. I had it paired to my Alexa allowing me to use the voice control features but I’m thinking about switching it to Google assistant as I ... MoreI was so excited when this came in and I got to hook it up. The sound is unlike any other sound bar that I have ever heard. I could not believe the different this little sound bar made. Bose has always been the leader of home audio and I am so happy to say this continues into today. This sound bar can be mounted on the wall or laid flat and has EQ settings for when you want to wall mount. I chose to just sit mine on the shelf and hook it up. This sound bar has optional surround sound speakers and bass module you can add to get the full experience. Overall, this product features amazing sound and not too complicated wifi setup. I had it paired to my Alexa allowing me to use the voice control features but I’m thinking about switching it to Google assistant as I already have the Amazon echo in the same room. I think this will make the best addition to a family room if you want to enhance the sound quality. Ahh and can’t forget to mention the voice assistant lets you stream music through this device. Truly another win for Bose audio. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Amazing sound, not too complicated wifi setup
detailedReviews 128: content: The Bose 300 Soundbar has transformed my tv viewing. Sound is simply amazing.Once connected (via the Bose App) its so simple.I can now use Alexa to switch off my non-Alexa tv.Soundbar itself is simple in design but you can feel the Bose quality.When you say 'Alexa' the sound bar dims the volume and has a visible led light (2 inch) that glows to let you know you activated Alexa.I have tried several channels on SKY and various programmes on Netflix, Prime, Disney+ and experienced no sound delays.Why did I buy Bose. Well Sonos was a very close contender but being able to add more Bluetooth devices (Surround, Bass) was the winner for me.All my remote controls can work the volume as before. You dont need to use the Bose one that is supplied.I would highly ... MoreThe Bose 300 Soundbar has transformed my tv viewing. Sound is simply amazing.Once connected (via the Bose App) its so simple.I can now use Alexa to switch off my non-Alexa tv.Soundbar itself is simple in design but you can feel the Bose quality.When you say 'Alexa' the sound bar dims the volume and has a visible led light (2 inch) that glows to let you know you activated Alexa.I have tried several channels on SKY and various programmes on Netflix, Prime, Disney+ and experienced no sound delays.Why did I buy Bose. Well Sonos was a very close contender but being able to add more Bluetooth devices (Surround, Bass) was the winner for me.All my remote controls can work the volume as before. You dont need to use the Bose one that is supplied.I would highly recommend - Appreciate that there are cheaper soundbars available but the sound out of this Bose is truly amazing.Note: Bose Soundbar 500 is an older model that is now being decommissioned. The 300 is the new model. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Transformed TV viewing, sound simply amazing
detailedReviews 129: content: This soundbar really does give a noticeable difference to the output of the TV. I have a Samsung TV and had a Samsung Soundbar, both of which are great and work perfectly together but only until you get the Bose do you notice the real difference. It seems to enhance the sound of everything on screen so you actually feel like you're there. It rains on screen and you actually believe it's raining. The sounds seems to fill the whole room and is very immersive.One big plus of the soundbar is that is has Google Assistant and Alexa built in so no need for the extra hub in your living room. The Bose app is great and you can link your music streaming through it, as well as compensating for any delaysThe only reason I have given 4 out of 5 stars is that the bluetooth ... MoreThis soundbar really does give a noticeable difference to the output of the TV. I have a Samsung TV and had a Samsung Soundbar, both of which are great and work perfectly together but only until you get the Bose do you notice the real difference. It seems to enhance the sound of everything on screen so you actually feel like you're there. It rains on screen and you actually believe it's raining. The sounds seems to fill the whole room and is very immersive.One big plus of the soundbar is that is has Google Assistant and Alexa built in so no need for the extra hub in your living room. The Bose app is great and you can link your music streaming through it, as well as compensating for any delaysThe only reason I have given 4 out of 5 stars is that the bluetooth connectivity between it and my Samsung TV is not as good as with the Samsung soundbar. You have to connect manually each time which is a bit of a choreIf you want a sound experience second-to-none I would highly recommend buying this soundbar Less
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starRating: 4
title: Noticeable difference, fills whole room, immersive
detailedReviews 130: content: This soundbar has really impressed. I knew being from Bose it would reproduce lifelike cinema sound, but i have been really shocked by how well it sounds playing music and the Bose app.This little rectangle really does produce lifelike surround sound from a single source. i did purchase the rear wireless surrounds which complement it well, but the jury is still out on hoiw much they added. Without the rear surround compliment on screen motion was lifelike.The thing im most impressed by is the Bose app and built in Alexa control. Its great being able to control the device with your voice and the app is really nice. i figured the last thing I needed was another app on my phone but trust me - give it a try!I purchased and installed my soundbar with the Bose wall ... MoreThis soundbar has really impressed. I knew being from Bose it would reproduce lifelike cinema sound, but i have been really shocked by how well it sounds playing music and the Bose app.This little rectangle really does produce lifelike surround sound from a single source. i did purchase the rear wireless surrounds which complement it well, but the jury is still out on hoiw much they added. Without the rear surround compliment on screen motion was lifelike.The thing im most impressed by is the Bose app and built in Alexa control. Its great being able to control the device with your voice and the app is really nice. i figured the last thing I needed was another app on my phone but trust me - give it a try!I purchased and installed my soundbar with the Bose wall mount brackets and installation could not look better (IMO).Overall - could not be impressed more by this little soundbar! Highly Recommended! Less
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starRating: 5
title: Lifelike cinema sound, sounds great playing music
detailedReviews 131: content: The title says it all really.I'm no audiophile and this was bought as an upgrade to an old Denon Soundbox that we'd had for a number of years. I thought the Denon was good but this Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is beyond good.The sound is rich and full and being able to adjust the sound via the free Bose Music app is truly exceptional. I can change the bass, treble and centre channel power to whatever I choose and get it sounding just right for us.It includes a dialogue mode that enhances speech through the centre speaker, which when watching the news, documentaries etc. is especially helpful, particularly if your hearing isn't what it once was. But when watching a film or listening to music, then the dialogue mode can be turned off for a more rewarding ... MoreThe title says it all really.I'm no audiophile and this was bought as an upgrade to an old Denon Soundbox that we'd had for a number of years. I thought the Denon was good but this Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is beyond good.The sound is rich and full and being able to adjust the sound via the free Bose Music app is truly exceptional. I can change the bass, treble and centre channel power to whatever I choose and get it sounding just right for us.It includes a dialogue mode that enhances speech through the centre speaker, which when watching the news, documentaries etc. is especially helpful, particularly if your hearing isn't what it once was. But when watching a film or listening to music, then the dialogue mode can be turned off for a more rewarding experience.And with both Alexa and Google Assistant built in it makes for a very compact and useful piece of equipment.I'd never fully appreciated what a very good soundbar could do until now. Well done Bose. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Rich and full sound, exceptional app control
detailedReviews 132: content: My husband loves to be on the cutting edge of technology, especially when it comes to sound and TV equipment!! We have a 65" Tv that is in a cabinet on the wall which definitely led to our sound being compromised, so we were looking for a sound bar to enhance our TV. This is the perfect sound bar!! First off, let me say, that this was super easy to connect. It took my husband no more than 10 minutes to have it up and running!! He was very pleased with the optical connectivity!! You can use HDMI cable, but it does not come with that. We downloaded the Bose Music app on our phones, and let me tell you, that this is awesome!! It has all the music in one place and you can create your own playlists and content. You can also set up presets, kinda like a car radio!! We are ... MoreMy husband loves to be on the cutting edge of technology, especially when it comes to sound and TV equipment!! We have a 65" Tv that is in a cabinet on the wall which definitely led to our sound being compromised, so we were looking for a sound bar to enhance our TV. This is the perfect sound bar!! First off, let me say, that this was super easy to connect. It took my husband no more than 10 minutes to have it up and running!! He was very pleased with the optical connectivity!! You can use HDMI cable, but it does not come with that. We downloaded the Bose Music app on our phones, and let me tell you, that this is awesome!! It has all the music in one place and you can create your own playlists and content. You can also set up presets, kinda like a car radio!! We are such music people, so this is an awesome feature!! It also allows you to connect through bluetooth or use your voice to control the sound bar and TV. This is so easy and very helpful. But besides all these great features, the most important is the sound!! It is clear, crisp and has great bass when you are watching movies!! What an awesome addition to our TV experience in our family room, that we will be getting another one for the living room and man cave!! If you never thought you needed a sound bar, just get one and try it! You will be amazed at the difference!! Less
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starRating: 5
title: Super easy to connect, awesome app features
detailedReviews 133: content: So I have had this speaker for a bit and have had some pretty good experiences with it this far. The sound is great and even the bass sounds excellent without a subwoofer (I had another sound bar with a subwoofer and replaced it with this sound bar). I am a big fan that this sound bar setup has the ability to add other speakers wirelessly to the overall sound field, so that is a good plus for me. The cost is a bit high, but the overall build quality and flexibility are super nice in my opinion. I haven't really used the alexa/google features ok this sound bar, so I don't have a lot of stuff to say about them.The install was a breeze, and with Bose having made HUGE improvements to the Bose music app, the setup was significantly less painful than when I got my ... MoreSo I have had this speaker for a bit and have had some pretty good experiences with it this far. The sound is great and even the bass sounds excellent without a subwoofer (I had another sound bar with a subwoofer and replaced it with this sound bar). I am a big fan that this sound bar setup has the ability to add other speakers wirelessly to the overall sound field, so that is a good plus for me. The cost is a bit high, but the overall build quality and flexibility are super nice in my opinion. I haven't really used the alexa/google features ok this sound bar, so I don't have a lot of stuff to say about them.The install was a breeze, and with Bose having made HUGE improvements to the Bose music app, the setup was significantly less painful than when I got my wireless 700 headphones.Turning on the speakers are fast, and transitioning between the TV as a sound source, or my Bluetooth connection on my phone, or Spotify is quick and smooth.The sound bar is smaller than my previous one but sounds so much "bigger", I really don't know how to describe it better. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Sound is great, bass sounds excellent
detailedReviews 134: content: Let me start off by saying that the Bose Smart Sound Bar 300 sounds out of this world! It is extremely loud, has unbelievable clarity, and looks amazing. And somehow all this fits into a tiny package that slides snug under my TV. I have not gotten anywhere near the max setting on volume. It gets LOUD! I have always had to turn it back down to prevent it from hurting my ears. I have had movies, tv shows, and music all playing with plenty of room to go up if needed. But as loud as it does get it remains clear and crisp. There is no cracking or any bad sounds at all. It just sounds great! I have even been starting to hear things in movies that I have watched previously that I never noticed before. It really does make for an all along great theater like experience. And ... MoreLet me start off by saying that the Bose Smart Sound Bar 300 sounds out of this world! It is extremely loud, has unbelievable clarity, and looks amazing. And somehow all this fits into a tiny package that slides snug under my TV. I have not gotten anywhere near the max setting on volume. It gets LOUD! I have always had to turn it back down to prevent it from hurting my ears. I have had movies, tv shows, and music all playing with plenty of room to go up if needed. But as loud as it does get it remains clear and crisp. There is no cracking or any bad sounds at all. It just sounds great! I have even been starting to hear things in movies that I have watched previously that I never noticed before. It really does make for an all along great theater like experience. And to think that all this great sound comes from such a small package that looks amazing under a TV is mind blowing. The Bluetooth was easy to connect to and allowed me to hook my phone up with a breeze. Also, it comes with a sweet little remote that feels great in the hands. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Sounds out of this world, unbelievable clarity
detailedReviews 135: content: This soundbar came very well packaged. The product itself has substantial weight to it and you can tell there are quality components inside. I already had a different brand soundbar and sub, so I connected the Bose bar via the supplied optical cable and left the other connected via HDMIarc so I could switch back and forth. The Bose bar definitely has better sound quality. The sound was more crisp and clean than the other bar. The downside is I cannot use the other sub with the Bose bar, although the Bose bar has respectable bass sound on its own. The Bose bar also has awesome sound at higher volume and does not distort when I streamed some rock music from my phone. It sounds GREAT!The other is a cheaper bar, so you get what you pay for. The Bose bar is smaller, ... MoreThis soundbar came very well packaged. The product itself has substantial weight to it and you can tell there are quality components inside. I already had a different brand soundbar and sub, so I connected the Bose bar via the supplied optical cable and left the other connected via HDMIarc so I could switch back and forth. The Bose bar definitely has better sound quality. The sound was more crisp and clean than the other bar. The downside is I cannot use the other sub with the Bose bar, although the Bose bar has respectable bass sound on its own. The Bose bar also has awesome sound at higher volume and does not distort when I streamed some rock music from my phone. It sounds GREAT!The other is a cheaper bar, so you get what you pay for. The Bose bar is smaller, heavier and sounds much better. If you connect a Bose sub you would have one heck of a sound system using very little room! Less
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starRating: 5
title: Better sound quality, crisp and clean
detailedReviews 136: content: Initial views of this sound bar are excellent. The sound quality is superb, particularly when watching movies or sports. Also really useful just to connect to as a speaker for music. Really easy to set-up, one down side is the 2 pin plug, but only a minor issue. The sound bar also looks great, not too big in front of the TV, but compliments the set-up, very sleek and unobtrusive. The app was pretty simple to set-up as well and I have integrated my amazon account straight into the app, so have access to my library and other music. I have owned cheaper sound bars, but you do get what you pay for. You can get cheaper sound bars, but they will not sound as good as this one or have the features included such as voice control. Sound quality has depth and compliments my ... MoreInitial views of this sound bar are excellent. The sound quality is superb, particularly when watching movies or sports. Also really useful just to connect to as a speaker for music. Really easy to set-up, one down side is the 2 pin plug, but only a minor issue. The sound bar also looks great, not too big in front of the TV, but compliments the set-up, very sleek and unobtrusive. The app was pretty simple to set-up as well and I have integrated my amazon account straight into the app, so have access to my library and other music. I have owned cheaper sound bars, but you do get what you pay for. You can get cheaper sound bars, but they will not sound as good as this one or have the features included such as voice control. Sound quality has depth and compliments my Samsung TV.Bose products are always premium in my experience and the one is no exception. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Superb sound quality, great for movies/sports
detailedReviews 137: content: I found it difficult to even think about ditching my stand alone speakers and separate tuner and amplifier but now glad I overcame those reservations, this sound bar delivers sharp clear vocals with well layered variations in all tones music and speech, the bass is adjustable as well to a good level.The connectivity is great, I use the HDMI Arc for connection from my Blu-Ray player to TV and HDMI from TV to Sound-bar. Worth mentioning, when playing a Blu-Ray DVD with Audio Description (AD) embedded in the disc, I found the only option for "English"sound without AD came with no sound?? I spent an hour checking cables etc but as I could get sound in every language except "English" that proved the wrong route! Finally I rectified it by switching the Digital Audio ... MoreI found it difficult to even think about ditching my stand alone speakers and separate tuner and amplifier but now glad I overcame those reservations, this sound bar delivers sharp clear vocals with well layered variations in all tones music and speech, the bass is adjustable as well to a good level.The connectivity is great, I use the HDMI Arc for connection from my Blu-Ray player to TV and HDMI from TV to Sound-bar. Worth mentioning, when playing a Blu-Ray DVD with Audio Description (AD) embedded in the disc, I found the only option for "English"sound without AD came with no sound?? I spent an hour checking cables etc but as I could get sound in every language except "English" that proved the wrong route! Finally I rectified it by switching the Digital Audio Output to PCM and by switching Audio DRC to Off, this is thru the audio settings on the Blu-Ray player remote. I use the Google Assist feature but gave up with Alexa as too many conflicts with other speakers around the house. A great al round Sound-bar. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Sharp clear vocals, well layered variations
detailedReviews 138: content: The Bose 300 Sound Bar comes with an optical cable so if your tv doesn't support one you will need an HDMI cable instead.To take full advantage of all the Bose Sound Bar you will need to connect to your home Wi-Fi, but once done you will be able voice command (Alexa ask Bose Too...) or use the remote to watch tv, play a radio station or listen to your music.All these leaps in technology just seem like an added bonus because where the real technology lies and what you really pay for is the superior sound quality and styling of this system. I'm using the Sound Bar without a Bass unit (which you would need to pay extra for), firstly to see what the sound was like without on and secondly I don't think my neighbours would appreciate it. So as well as saving a bit of ... MoreThe Bose 300 Sound Bar comes with an optical cable so if your tv doesn't support one you will need an HDMI cable instead.To take full advantage of all the Bose Sound Bar you will need to connect to your home Wi-Fi, but once done you will be able voice command (Alexa ask Bose Too...) or use the remote to watch tv, play a radio station or listen to your music.All these leaps in technology just seem like an added bonus because where the real technology lies and what you really pay for is the superior sound quality and styling of this system. I'm using the Sound Bar without a Bass unit (which you would need to pay extra for), firstly to see what the sound was like without on and secondly I don't think my neighbours would appreciate it. So as well as saving a bit of money I've still got a great sound system.The bar seems to throw sound across the room because for example even our dog goes looking when he hears a noise outside our house yet it's the new bar!We live in an old former chapel with a ceiling more than five meters high and going from just a tv to having this Bose 300 has been amazing, you definitely get your monies worth. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Superior sound quality and styling
detailedReviews 139: content: The more I use this bose sound bar the better my experience gets. I still cannot believe the crisp sound this little bar produces. Very good quality and simply amazing. I finally got to link it with a pair of bose headphones that I borrowed from a friend to see how the sync function works and we'll just as I thought connected flawlessly and quickly. I love the simplicity in the design and all the features. This sound bar is so simple to use that my 5 year old and 3 year old started talking to it so it plays music for them using the voice assistance. It fits well under my 40 inch tv in my bedroom. I am still curious how the expansion will sound all together if I connected it to a full surround sound but I imagine it will be even better. The music play smooth and ... MoreThe more I use this bose sound bar the better my experience gets. I still cannot believe the crisp sound this little bar produces. Very good quality and simply amazing. I finally got to link it with a pair of bose headphones that I borrowed from a friend to see how the sync function works and we'll just as I thought connected flawlessly and quickly. I love the simplicity in the design and all the features. This sound bar is so simple to use that my 5 year old and 3 year old started talking to it so it plays music for them using the voice assistance. It fits well under my 40 inch tv in my bedroom. I am still curious how the expansion will sound all together if I connected it to a full surround sound but I imagine it will be even better. The music play smooth and clear and the movies play crisp. I cannot say enough good things about this sound bar. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Crisp sound, simple design, amazing quality
detailedReviews 140: content: Purchased the system for the bedroom. It was hard to understand dialog on the flat panel TV that uses the screen as a speaker.This added mid range and highs not achievable on any television. The base was also improved tremendously adding impact and drama to movies and TV shows.Integration with Alexa is very good.Set up was very easy, but if you want to use the HDMI output make sure you have a long enough cable. The one they give you isn’t long enoughIt’s not powerful enough for a very large family room, but perfect for a bedroom.Set up was very easy, but if you want to use the HDMI/ARC output make sure you have a long enough cable = 36 inches.
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starRating: 4
title: Added mid range and highs, base improved
detailedReviews 141: content: I normally don't leave a review but I am so impressed with system that I bought I have to. I live in a mobile home and this system fills my place with sound. The first thing I bought was the soundtouch 300 and then I bought the virtual invisible 300 surround speakers. I have not had any problems paring the two together, very easy to do. I am impressed with the quality of this surround sound system, its very clear and I hear sounds that I never knew were there. When I got home and opened the box for the surround sound speakers, I thought these cannot put out much. Boy was I wrong. Thank you Bose and Conn's for your excellent recommendations.If I had a complaint it would be: I wish Bose corporation would include speaker stands with the virtual invisible 300. With ... MoreI normally don't leave a review but I am so impressed with system that I bought I have to. I live in a mobile home and this system fills my place with sound. The first thing I bought was the soundtouch 300 and then I bought the virtual invisible 300 surround speakers. I have not had any problems paring the two together, very easy to do. I am impressed with the quality of this surround sound system, its very clear and I hear sounds that I never knew were there. When I got home and opened the box for the surround sound speakers, I thought these cannot put out much. Boy was I wrong. Thank you Bose and Conn's for your excellent recommendations.If I had a complaint it would be: I wish Bose corporation would include speaker stands with the virtual invisible 300. With that being said the speakers work excellent sitting on the shelf.The Conn's staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. They seemed to know what I needed and explained everything to me before I bought the speakers. Floor managers stopped by and made sure everything was alright and that I was getting the product that I wanted. I wish I could remember the names of all the people I interacted with to leave a personal thank you. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Fills place with sound, very clear sound
detailedReviews 142: content: Good Points: Very clear sound! I hardly ever have to mess with the volume button; great bass which is perfect when playing music. The dialogue mode clarifies the speech of what you are watching, so it’s ideal having that on so it drowns out the background noise, particularly if for example you’re watching a movie and there is a lot of action going on. My soundbar is wall mount and fits neatly under my Samsung Frame 32” tv; I’m not sure about other TVs however, with my Samsung tv, I had to get a HDMI cable to be able to control the volume of the smart remote, the optical cable that came with the soundbar didn’t work on the smart remote.Improvement Points: I don’t use either the Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant that’s built in, that to me just seems like a gimmick ... MoreGood Points: Very clear sound! I hardly ever have to mess with the volume button; great bass which is perfect when playing music. The dialogue mode clarifies the speech of what you are watching, so it’s ideal having that on so it drowns out the background noise, particularly if for example you’re watching a movie and there is a lot of action going on. My soundbar is wall mount and fits neatly under my Samsung Frame 32” tv; I’m not sure about other TVs however, with my Samsung tv, I had to get a HDMI cable to be able to control the volume of the smart remote, the optical cable that came with the soundbar didn’t work on the smart remote.Improvement Points: I don’t use either the Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant that’s built in, that to me just seems like a gimmick just to add something for the sake of it. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Very clear sound, great bass
detailedReviews 143: content: I've been looking for a sound bar to fill the void under my tv for a whileI have a samsung 65" 8 series ... so wanted something to match.As my home goes more towards smart tech.. my speaker needed to keep up and be future proof.When this dropped in my inbox, I knew Bose was a name I could trust... so wanted to give it a try.First ... out the box, sleek and stylish. No buttons to press, all touch sensitive and hidden lights.At the rear there are only a few ports - hdmi, optical and power. And a couple extra for optional add onsConnected via wifi and user the app.Simple to set up and get working.I liked the Alexa or Google assistant options ... both work as you would expect!A nice touch is the ability to stream direct to the speaker from the likes of ... MoreI've been looking for a sound bar to fill the void under my tv for a whileI have a samsung 65" 8 series ... so wanted something to match.As my home goes more towards smart tech.. my speaker needed to keep up and be future proof.When this dropped in my inbox, I knew Bose was a name I could trust... so wanted to give it a try.First ... out the box, sleek and stylish. No buttons to press, all touch sensitive and hidden lights.At the rear there are only a few ports - hdmi, optical and power. And a couple extra for optional add onsConnected via wifi and user the app.Simple to set up and get working.I liked the Alexa or Google assistant options ... both work as you would expect!A nice touch is the ability to stream direct to the speaker from the likes of Amazon music / deezer etc. Thks has come in useful a few times.The app allows you to adjust pretty much anything.Sound quality is excellent.At first, on lower levels I didn't realise it was working, until I started hearing voices outside... or a baby crying.I went to check my baby and he was asleep. I then realised the speaker was transmitting far more sound depth than my tv.This took a little to get used to ... but the added sound depth is fantastic now.Bass is strong .. had to turn it down! But music wise was great!Going forward I intend to wall mount. There is a requires attachment ... but the leads are recessed, so will sit flush.Overall ... it's a great functional speaker that connects via HDMI ARC or optical.I would recommend Less
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starRating: 5
title: Excellent sound quality, strong bass
detailedReviews 144: content: This speaker is great. It’s pretty much ready to use right out of the box. Simply plug in and download an app. The sound is really good. I honestly don’t like my house to rumble with bass when I’m watching movies or listening to music. This speaker fits me perfect in that sense. My husband on the other hand enjoys bass. The neat thing about this sound bar is that there are other compatible speakers to pair with it to get your perfect sound configuration. My favorite aspect of the bar is that when I’m watching a movie I can hear the speaking over the loud music or sound effects. Have you ever been watching tv when the volume is perfect and then the next second it blows out your ear drum and leaves you scrambling to find the remote to turn it down? Well this doesn’t ... MoreThis speaker is great. It’s pretty much ready to use right out of the box. Simply plug in and download an app. The sound is really good. I honestly don’t like my house to rumble with bass when I’m watching movies or listening to music. This speaker fits me perfect in that sense. My husband on the other hand enjoys bass. The neat thing about this sound bar is that there are other compatible speakers to pair with it to get your perfect sound configuration. My favorite aspect of the bar is that when I’m watching a movie I can hear the speaking over the loud music or sound effects. Have you ever been watching tv when the volume is perfect and then the next second it blows out your ear drum and leaves you scrambling to find the remote to turn it down? Well this doesn’t do that. The quality is amazing. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Hear speaking over loud music/sound effects
detailedReviews 145: content: Let me start off my saying that I'm a fan of all things Bose. Every piece of audio equipment I own is Bose, and I find it hard to stray to anything else. This product is absolutely no exception.I'm coming from a Cinemate 1SR - which was, and still is one of the most fantastic sound bars I have ever listened to or owned. The SoundTouch 300 exceeds the performance of the 1SR, even without the need of an added Acoustimass module. There is deep, deep bass coming out of that tiny, slim sound bar. I hope I am able to get the wireless subwoofer to get the full experience one of these days soon. I don't yet have the wireless surrounds, but this does a wonderful job of throwing sound all over the room, even without them.Simply put, this one single piece of the puzzle ... MoreLet me start off my saying that I'm a fan of all things Bose. Every piece of audio equipment I own is Bose, and I find it hard to stray to anything else. This product is absolutely no exception.I'm coming from a Cinemate 1SR - which was, and still is one of the most fantastic sound bars I have ever listened to or owned. The SoundTouch 300 exceeds the performance of the 1SR, even without the need of an added Acoustimass module. There is deep, deep bass coming out of that tiny, slim sound bar. I hope I am able to get the wireless subwoofer to get the full experience one of these days soon. I don't yet have the wireless surrounds, but this does a wonderful job of throwing sound all over the room, even without them.Simply put, this one single piece of the puzzle will amaze you. The vocals are so crystal clear, and the music is so amazingly present, that it genuinely feels as if you're sitting in a full sized movie theater. Acoustic guitars sound so bright and open that you can hear the contact of the pick on the strings. Drums have a dynamic, resonating sound that can't be described, it has to be experienced to be believed.Overall, this product is a HUGE win. The only down side is that it was a bit time consuming to get up and running on my WiFi, but once I got the app installed on my iPad, it was a breeze. I would highly, highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for home theater sound in a sophisticated, elegant package, without having to wire everything all over your living room. A++ Less
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starRating: 5
title: Deep bass, crystal clear vocals, amazing music
detailedReviews 146: content: I bought the soundbar sub woofer combo at my local Costco because it was such a great deal. I had no idea what a phenomenal deal it was until I got it home, set it up, and fired it up for the first time. Wow. I could not believe the sound coming from the bar and subwoofer. The base nearly blew me away. And then I added surround speakers. Holy Cow! The system works better than my old lifestyles system!!! Takes up less room. Is a breeze to set up. I love being able to adjust the system with my phone using the bose app. I'm tempted to purchase another system for the other TV. If you are looking for a soundbar subwoofer combo you will not be disappointed with this system.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Phenomenal sound, base nearly blew me away
detailedReviews 147: content: Easy to set up and connect to television and to music apps. Includes a small remote with a simple to use interface, Easy to sync in order to use Apple airplay. Alexa voice control I haven't set up and used yet but should be fairly simple and easy to do. Seems to be very well made and the soundbar has 5 small individual speakers built around the sound bar. Sound quality is what you would expect from Bose it’s absolutely beautiful and strong although bass is lacking just a little and this sound bar would sound even better with a sub. Wether watching television, playing video games or listening to music the sounds produced sound crisp & clear with good treble, mids and some bass. The Bose app does give the option to go through and adjust or tweak items such as the bass ... MoreEasy to set up and connect to television and to music apps. Includes a small remote with a simple to use interface, Easy to sync in order to use Apple airplay. Alexa voice control I haven't set up and used yet but should be fairly simple and easy to do. Seems to be very well made and the soundbar has 5 small individual speakers built around the sound bar. Sound quality is what you would expect from Bose it’s absolutely beautiful and strong although bass is lacking just a little and this sound bar would sound even better with a sub. Wether watching television, playing video games or listening to music the sounds produced sound crisp & clear with good treble, mids and some bass. The Bose app does give the option to go through and adjust or tweak items such as the bass and treble Less
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starRating: 5
title: Beautiful and strong sound quality
detailedReviews 148: content: I am really amazed at the quality of sound that the Bose SoundTouch 300 provides alone without any additional speakers. I have a very large living room that I calibrated it to and it not only sounds amazing in there but through the whole house with the volume not turned up completely. I can't honestly tell you just how loud it will go because while turning it up it was so loud that i couldn't stand it anymore and started turning it back down. But even that loud the sound was crystal clear. The thing i have found the most amazing about it is that my elderly father who has a very hard time hearing loves to listen to music. All the other speakers we have that he listens to if we turn them loud he can hear the words that are being sang as long as he is sitting close to ... MoreI am really amazed at the quality of sound that the Bose SoundTouch 300 provides alone without any additional speakers. I have a very large living room that I calibrated it to and it not only sounds amazing in there but through the whole house with the volume not turned up completely. I can't honestly tell you just how loud it will go because while turning it up it was so loud that i couldn't stand it anymore and started turning it back down. But even that loud the sound was crystal clear. The thing i have found the most amazing about it is that my elderly father who has a very hard time hearing loves to listen to music. All the other speakers we have that he listens to if we turn them loud he can hear the words that are being sang as long as he is sitting close to the speakers. The sound quality with this soundbar he is being able to hear it no matter where he goes through out the house. I didn't think it was possible to find something to let him enjoy his music so thoroughly again. The only complaint i have had with it was the instructions that come with it in the box tells you very little and leave you confused on how to set it up but that was easy to fix by coming to the Bose website they have very detailed instructions on how to do everything here. I would recommend this product to anyone even to people with hearing problems. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Amazing sound quality, even for hearing impaired
detailedReviews 149: content: I paired the Bose bass module 500 with the Soundbar 500 in our living room, TV room area. The Sound bar 500 was excellent, see other review, when paired with the Bass module.Set up was simple and direct. Bass support has been excellent as well.after 1 month using both units: the sound is excellent. Base sounds are ever present but not over powering. The amplitude of the bass can be changed, up or down, depending on sound source and type of input. For TV, reducing the bass made dialogue easier for us; more base was great for action scenes and broad based music applications and sources.There may be one or two changes to recommend. I would add, and may, the satellite rear speakers for a more room filling surround sound. also, I may suggest upgrading to the 700 ... MoreI paired the Bose bass module 500 with the Soundbar 500 in our living room, TV room area. The Sound bar 500 was excellent, see other review, when paired with the Bass module.Set up was simple and direct. Bass support has been excellent as well.after 1 month using both units: the sound is excellent. Base sounds are ever present but not over powering. The amplitude of the bass can be changed, up or down, depending on sound source and type of input. For TV, reducing the bass made dialogue easier for us; more base was great for action scenes and broad based music applications and sources.There may be one or two changes to recommend. I would add, and may, the satellite rear speakers for a more room filling surround sound. also, I may suggest upgrading to the 700 series.In total, the Bose Bass 500 module is a must have with the Sound bar 500.I highly recommend getting both. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Excellent sound, excellent bass support
detailedReviews 150: content: I am a huge fan of Bose in general. I have been looking for a sound bar for a while so was beyond excited for this. We have a new TV but the sound isn't that great so we need something to pump it up. This is more than just a soundbar for my tv. The fact that it uses Akexa on it blew me away. It was awesome just to be able to tell my soundbar what to do without the remote. THE SOUND IS INCREDIBLE. I literally felt like I was at a movie theater amazing experience. The directions were very easy to follow. The app works great and is helpful. I love listening to music without the TV with the soundbar. Very sleek and beautiful. The sound the sound and the sound just beyond anything you could imagine
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Sound is incredible, movie theater amazing experience
detailedReviews 151: content: I had a Samsung soundbar for my Samsung TV downstairs, which I thought was pretty good, but it did come free with the TV. I hooked this one up and did a side by side comparison, and couldn't believe how good this soundbar is. The way it spreads the sound around the room, the bass, everything overperformed on the Samsung model. I had heard of issues with Bose connecting to certain TV's, but I've had no issues with mine. It was a really simple setup; just plug in, download the Bose Music app, and it gives you step by step instructions. Having Alexa on this soundbar is also a perk; I can use her to just play music without having to turn the TV on, or use voice controls to operate the TV.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Spreads sound around room, overperformed Samsung model
detailedReviews 152: content: I bought this immediately after purchasing another sound bar that I had found extremely disappointing and had to return to the store. I'm so glad I took my original purchase back and made the change to Bose. The Smart Sound Bar 300 is perfectly suited to my room size and gives a more than adequate room filling sound when needed and superb clarity of the all the highs and lows in the sound spectrum, from both TV, streaming services and Bluetooth connected music apps.I would strongly recommend this product to anyone. Well worth what it costs and of course is built to last as all Bose products are.I have since added the Bose Bass Module 500 to compliment the bar and that has made me smile even more.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clarity of highs and lows unmatched
detailedReviews 153: content: Bose Smart Soundbar 300The soundbar is a really nice sleek and modern design, comes with a remote and has built in Alexa and Google Assist. The clarity of the soundbar is great even when the volume is at the maximum, it is clear and you can hear the sound clearly, the bar itself is very heavy compared to other soundbars.Overall it looks nice and sounds fantastic, I am actually thinking of purchasing the Bose Sub to go with this because i do like a bit of base and this soundbar doesn't come with this model.I would recommend this product to anyone looking for better sound on their television, it makes a real difference not only when listening to music but also watching normal day to day tv. I love it.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Sleek and modern design, sounds fantastic
detailedReviews 154: content: We got the sound bar the see if it helped with the clarity of speech on tv shows as I was unhappy with always having the subtitles on.The result was we have turned the subtitles off.The bass and treble are set at 0 but you can still hear the rich quality of the sound. If you want to blast your ears it can easily do that, loads of power and quality.I left Alexa and google off as we have a smart speaker in the same room. I tested Alexa and it worked ok, I then turned it off with no problems.The app allows you to switch on the "enhance speech" mode which is excellent and you don't need turn it off to hear the full rich sounds during films.
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starRating: 5
title: Clarity of speech on TV shows improved
detailedReviews 155: content: We all goto the theatre to be entertained and amazed by the movies and the special effects of sounds and explosions. During this pandemic lots of theatres were closed and family nite meant entertaining at home became a must. The smart tv gave us clarity n theatre like picture quality. Bose Sound Bar gave us that WOW factor on the sound n special effects of stretching tires, bombs burstin g in air, clash of metal upon metal and the surround sound you can only get with quality products. Bose delivered day after day. Each time we utilized it. Even regular shows seemed more alive with the Bose Surround Bar.
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starRating: 5
title: WOW factor on sound and special effects
detailedReviews 156: content: I have heard this a couple of times with the subwoofer and without it, and came away very impressed with what I heard.Bose wasn't even on my radar but by chance read some info about this new soundbar and sub. When i saw that bose was finally using a bigger bass driver in their bass module my interest was piqued.A demo was a must and heard both at a kiosk where i was able to switch from the soundbar and subwoofer independently.The sound that emanates from the soundtouch 300 is so crisp and clear with very good bass and when the new acoustimass 300 was brought into the mix i was blown away.Really deep tight clean hard hitting bass.But not bloated it doesn't colour sound from the soundbar but complements it and takes the audio experience to another ... MoreI have heard this a couple of times with the subwoofer and without it, and came away very impressed with what I heard.Bose wasn't even on my radar but by chance read some info about this new soundbar and sub. When i saw that bose was finally using a bigger bass driver in their bass module my interest was piqued.A demo was a must and heard both at a kiosk where i was able to switch from the soundbar and subwoofer independently.The sound that emanates from the soundtouch 300 is so crisp and clear with very good bass and when the new acoustimass 300 was brought into the mix i was blown away.Really deep tight clean hard hitting bass.But not bloated it doesn't colour sound from the soundbar but complements it and takes the audio experience to another level.Kudos to bose for this one I'm happy with the soundbar for now with a hope to get the sub later.Setting up was a breeze and the ADAPTIQ made what was a great sound phenomenonal.Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase. Less
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starRating: 5
title: Crisp and clear sound, good bass
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