Smart Ultra Soundbar With Dolby Atmos Plus Alexa, Wireless Bluetooth AI, Surround Sound System for TV, White

Replaced a bose smart soundbar 300 with this smart ultra. The sound out the 300 was great, especially when paired with bose bass module 500 so was sceptical on how it could be better. Been looking at up grading for a while now so when price dropped below £600 and a monthly payment plan i took the plunge and didnt regret it. The set up is simple( even for a techno phobe like me) and app is straight forward. Now for the important bit. The sound. All i can say is WOW! It imurses you in it, feels like sound coming from all around. Its crystal clear with a bone shacking bass, a sound you can feel not just hear. The 2 small up facing speakers make a hugh differance as sound seems to come from above. There is no distortion, even when volume is crancked right up. Even my wife who thinks im bonkers with no aprecation for quality audio said how amazing it is. The design is sleek and stylish, especally the glass top, alot wider than previouse 300 soundbar but fits perfect under my 55" oled tv. So anybody out there unsure weather to upgrade to this unit just do it. I promise you wont be dissapointed. Hoping santa is going to bring me the Bose rear surround speakers to finish this outstanding set up off. The set up is top end so not cheap but having done hi fi set ups back in the day not much difference and worth every penny.

The Bose Smart Ultra is a powerhouse. The standout feature for me is the A.I. Dialogue Mode. It’s the first time I’ve used a "speech boost" that doesn't make the rest of the audio sound thin or tinny. It intelligently balances voices against loud background effects, which has been a lifesaver for watching movies and playing immersive games without needing to constantly toggle subtitles. The spatial audio is also impressive for a single bar. It creates a very wide soundstage with a genuine sense of height for Dolby Atmos content. Setup was incredibly fast using the app, and the ADAPTiQ calibration made a noticeable difference in tuning the sound to my room. I wasn’t aware that connecting my Bose ultra headphones to the soundbar would give me superior audio over connecting the headphones to the tv via Bluetooth, like noticeably different. After a few weeks, I felt compelled to add the wireless rear surround speakers, and I’m so glad I did. While the bar does a great job with spatial effects, having the physical rears completely transformed the experience. It moved from a "wide soundstage" to a true 360-degree "bubble" of sound. Now, ambient noises like rain or distant footsteps feel like they are actually happening behind me. If you value total immersion, the bar is the perfect foundation, but the rear speakers are what truly finish the job. Highly recommended for anyone who wants crystal-clear dialogue and a cinema-grade feel.

Solidly made with plate glass top, simple HDMI connection and set up via Bose app and headset microphone. One linked the volume is controlled by our Bluetooth TV remote. My TV gives great images but lacks good spacious sound imaging and I don't always want to power up the AV receiver to watch a programme. The Bose adds a reasonable amount of width and height to the sound stage and the speech enhancement is quite good especially at lower volumes. We recently watched a film with lots of whispering and heard it clearly, then watched the same at a friend's using an AV receiver and had difficulty hearing the dialogue. Initially we thought it was an acceptable improvement on our TV speakers but didn't match up to the praise given by reviews - then we streamed a film on Prime with Dolby Atmos sound track and suddenly the Bose came alive giving richer sounds, deeper bass and wider soundstage. I may be tempted to invest in the subwoofer eventually as simple, pleasing everyday sound source, links easily to internet radio and other sound sources. It sits under the very low bezel of our TV 2.3 inches and is a fraction narrower, listened to other recommended units at lower prices that impress at higher volumes but lacked the clarity of the Bose at moderate volumes often used for late night listening. Seemed slightly overpriced at first but it impresses the more we do with it, so overall a happy choice.

This is an outstanding Bose soundbar’ the app is solid without any issues and works like clockwork. You can use the App the adjust the sound settings to suit your personal sound preferences . The soundbar is a solid well designed device which looks elegant sitting on my tv stand. There is plenty of power in it if required’ it took me about 15minutes to set it up without any problems at all. The sound is crisp and clear especially with AI speach mode. I haven’t decided yet on adding surround speakers yet but it is a massive improvement on my Bose solo 2 tv speaker. The price is a real deal breaker. This is a top of the range soundbar from Bose. ADDED THE BOSE 700 surround speakers and the BOSE 500 SUBWOOFER AND WOW ITS INCREDIBLE’ so immersive’ just like being in the movie itself

Worth the money

There are a few things you should know if you are planing to buy one of these. I have the setup in a mid-size modern flat, not a massive room with a normal ceiling height. Pros: - Sound clarity is excellent. I can hear every detail, crisp and punchy with no distortion. - Immersive, amazing 5.1 sound. - Music quality is also amazing. - Soundbar on its powerful with a good amount of base. It would be enough for most people. Cons: - To get the best sound out of it, you need to do the ADAPTiQ towel Hack (search for it online) - The price is very high if you have the full setup with the base and surround speakers. Wait for a Black Friday or sales, then it will be a good purchase. - I have tried many movies and I can't hear Atmos channels, even with the ceiling channels set to maximum. - You should definitely get the surround speakers and the base unit. With them, the difference is huge. Like day and night - This is probably the biggest issue for me. From time to time, soundbar freezes, doesn't wake up. Even when I press the on button on the bar itself. This is the second unit (replacement) and it has the same issue. Unplugging from the mains and plugging it back resolves it. It may be a software issue, but at this price point it is not acceptable. BOSE if you read this you must address this issue.

Excellent product Bose simply the best

This Bose product replaced the older 500 bar, sub and surround speaker setup I have had for about 5 years. I went originally for another brand that boasted Dolby Atmos sound but it just didn't deliver and I returned to Bose. This is now the only speaker I'm using as I've not felt the need to add a sub or surround speakers yet. I may do later on but so far, so very, very good. Easy to set up, even with the weird looking Adaptiq process. Just don't do it when you have visitors. :). Connectivity is easy and it is all just very simple to set up and get the best out of.