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Bose Smart Soundbar
$429-$499A mini soundbar with true up-firing Dolby Atmos drivers and surprisingly beefy bass. Includes Alexa voice control, AI dialog mode for clarity, and works with Bose Open Earbuds as surround speakers.
what experts say
- >“Forget the tiny booze bottles in your hotel room; Bose's mini bar serves up a cocktail of musical sound and impressive features that's actually worth your money.”— WIRED
- >“Best compact soundbar with true Dolby Atmos and smart features”— RTINGS
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +True up-firing drivers for convincing Dolby Atmos effects
- +Surprisingly beefy bass for a compact all-in-one bar
- +Built-in Alexa voice control with microphones
- +AI dialog mode for superb vocal clarity
- +Can use Bose Open Earbuds as personal surround speakers
[-] what's not
- -Midrange and treble outclass the bass in some content
- -Requires Bose Bass Module for extra punch if needed
- -Limited to 3.0.2 channels compared to larger systems
- -Premium pricing for compact form factor
