CNET's top pick under $1,000 for a single soundbar, praised for sounding great on both music and movies. A premium step-up option for those who want Bose quality without a full surround system.
Bose has always nailed the 'sounds great, no fuss' formula, and the Smart Ultra is the best expression of that — if you're a music listener first and movie watcher second, this is your bar.
“The Bose Smart Ultra is the best single soundbar I've tested for under $1,000, and it sounds great whether you're listening to music or watching a movie.”
