Bose soundbars: features, model overview, selection and connection

To get the most out of your movies and music, you need to buy a good speaker system. Modern audio additions to televisions are called soundbars. Compact yet powerful, they create a surround sound experience that feels like a movie theater. Bose soundbars are very popular today. Consider the assortment of this category of the company's products and highlight the main characteristics of the models.

The brand's sound technology is different solid opportunities. Due to their low height, the panels do not interfere with viewing at all when placed in front of the TV. Also, the products can be mounted on the wall. The laconic but sleek design of the soundbars allows them to harmoniously complement the TV area in any living room style. Each model comes with a remote control, cables, installation and operating instructions.

The manufacturer does not recommend placing products in audio cabinets. This degrades the sound quality. The best way - location of the soundbar at the TV level. Equal distance from walls allows sound waves to bounce off surfaces. The result is immersive 3D surround sound.

The SoundTouch 300 is no longer on the brand's official website (probably discontinued), so it's worth skipping ahead to the Bose Soundbar 500. The ultra-thin soundbar enclosure hides power and signature quality. Amazon Alexa voice control available. Moreover, thanks to the microphones located on both sides of the product, the user's commands will be heard even with loud music. The dimensions of the model are 80x4.4x10.2 cm.

ADAPTIQ technology calibrates the sound to match the acoustics of the room. Support Bluetooth and Wi-Fi allows you to connect to the system not only a TV, but also a tablet, smartphone and other devices. Thanks to this, you can not only listen to the saved music in good quality, but also enjoy songs from online services. The Bose Music app lets you save your music channel settings. And if you connect multiple Smart Speakers, you can listen to music in different rooms. Besides, the soundbar can be supplemented with a wireless bass module Bass Module 500. This will fill the sound with deep low frequencies. Surround Speakers help you create a surround sound experience. By combining the 3 elements together you can achieve the perfect home theater acoustics.

This model measures 97.8 x 5.7 x 10.8 cm. The virtual assistant Alexa is also present here. Thanks to him, you can not only control the playback of musical compositions, but also receive the latest news or, for example, a weather forecast. Microphones make user commands audible at any volume of sound coming from the panel. The program is constantly updated with new features. The firmware is done automatically. The soundbar is equipped with low-profile speakers for clear sound. The acoustic waveguide is responsible for the distribution of sound waves, giving them volume and realism. ADAPTIQ calibration is working. There is also QuietPort technology, which eliminates air vibrations that usually occur when the sound is turned on at maximum.

Synchronization with other devices (besides TV) is available via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The music is controlled by the Bose Music app. The soundbar can be supplemented with a wireless subwoofer and satellites.The kit includes a universal remote control with button illumination.

This is a one-piece sound projector. The dimensions of the device are 7x54.8x8.6 cm. It weighs 6.35 kg. The loudspeaker not only improves sound quality. It has many useful options. During dialogue scenes in movies, the device brings voices to the fore. You no longer have to listen to make out words against the background of music. Movie characters' speech will become more intelligible and clear even at low volumes.

TrueSpace technology guarantees high-quality surround sound. Bluetooth support makes it possible to play music from tablets, laptops, phones. The universal remote control allows you to control the sound of the TV, adjust the bass, and also switch between devices. The Bluetooth range is about 10 m. In addition to soundbars and a sound projector connected to a TV, the company offers customers an acoustic device for listening to music Bose Home Speaker 500. It can work both independently and in combination with a soundbar.

When choosing an acoustic addition to your TV, you should focus on your needs and preferences. Before buying, evaluate the presented models for a number of characteristics. For example, the Bose Solo 5 does not have a voice control function, unlike the brand's soundbars. But it has an option to improve the clarity of dialogues. This will undoubtedly be appreciated by fans of films and TV series. For those who often listen to music, Better to go with the Bose Soundbar 500 or Bose Soundbar 700 with the Bose Music app.

As for comparing soundbars, modification 700 is larger and more powerful. It is also worth noting that The Bose Soundbar 500 comes with a basic remote control. In this case, the visibility of the soundbar when you press the buttons is required.

The best way to connect the soundbar to your TV is using an HDMI cable. If your television equipment does not have such a connector, you can use an optical connection. In this case, it is important not to forget in the settings of the television equipment to allow access to external sound sources, as well as to turn off the built-in speakers. The Bose Solo 5 is connected to a TV using an optical, coaxial, or analog cable. Satellites are connected to soundbars using wireless receivers. You just need connect the latter to the mains and set up communication.

In the next video, you will find an overview of the Bose SoundTouch 300 soundbar.