Bose - Smart Soundbar 600

I have the Bose 600 with subwoofer and surround back speaker, it's amazing I feel like I'm at the cinema

Well … this post resulted in me walking 30 minutes to BestBuy and buying a Sonos Beam Gen 2. Spent ages comparing it to the Bose Smart Soundbar 600, and ultimately it came down to three factors: * I live in a studio apartment. For the time being (and for the sake of my neighbors) I don’t need/want a Sub. If the day ever comes that I want a Sub, the Sonos ecosystem appears to be more expansive. * I read multiple reviews that say the Sonos app is consistently more reliable than the Bose app, which does actually impact user experience even if it’s minor * I preferred the buttons and look for the Sonos

I was able to get it for 150 refurbished from the Bose site. I got a price match of 199 to the Walmart version, and then was able to negotiate a lower price since this was refurbished. YMMV, but if you can get this, then sounds like a good deal.

Hi everyone, wanted to share my experience from having the Polk Magnifi Mini AX for more than a year, and now I have switched to the Bose 600. I have/had them in a kind of small room, and the main purpose was gaming (PS5) and movies to take advantage of ATMOS effects. The Polk has good audio quality, very punchy sound because of the woofer, but the ATMOS effect is not great (neither top nor side effect). When compared to the Bose, the Bose gives us more details and the high-ends are better, but it lacks a lot of the power of the Polk mainly because it has no woofer. However, the Bose is way better in Atmos because of the top and side speakers, would say it is a bit better for music also. So mainly because of the Atmos, the Bose is better for me, but if you don't care about Atmos, for overall (TV, Gaming, movies, music, ...) use, I would say the Polk is a better package and most of the time it costs less....even more if you intend to add the satellites for surround since they are much cheaper.

Sorry for the late answer. If you want sound with power and punch, go with the Polk. If you want detail, clear voices, and atmos performance (the difference in atmos performance is significant), go with the Bose. Performance for the money, Polk is better IMHO, but I really wanted atmos performance.

Top picks (all true Atmos + wireless sub, ≤ 42”) • Vizio M-Series Elevate M512e-K6 (41.38”) — 5.1.2 with included rears + up-firing in the bar. Killer immersion per dollar.  • Samsung HW-Q600C (40.6”) — 3.1.2 with up-firing drivers, eARC, and works with Samsung Q-Symphony (your Q90T supports Q-Symphony with compatible bars). Great if you want the TV+bar to play together.  • Polk Signa S4 (41.2”) — 3.1.2 with two dedicated up-firing heights; simple, slim, and dialog-friendly.  • LG S75Q (35.1”) — Compact 3.1.2 with upward-firing height channels, HDMI eARC, Dolby Vision passthrough.  • Bose Smart Soundbar 600 (27.3”) + Bass Module 500 — Small bar with 2 up-firing drivers; add the sub for real low-end. (Sub is separate.)

Do you think the Bose subwoofer is worth it? I have the soundbar 600 and it has a "Bass" 3.5mm jack on the back, which can be connected to a non-bose subwoofer. I got a lot of "rumble" but have turned it way down to just add that little bit of low-end. This seems to work.... So my main question is: Next step is the Surrounds and I don't see a cheaper way around them. Are you running the 700s or the "Bose surround speakers" (the more conventional ones. How much do they add to the sound? Thanks!

The soundbar provides all the amplification/sound out. I recommend the optical connection for most applications. You should be good-to-go with just the 600 (I have that one, love it!)

The bose 600 is nice !

Ultra. Granted I’m not a bass head and live in an apartment and tried both the 600 and Ultra. Wider soundstage and room correction(not sure if they’ve added it to the Smart). I’m still sometimes surprised at how sounds feel like they’re coming from the sides of my living room. If you feel the bass isn’t enough, you can save up and get the BM but you can’t add to the bar.

I have the Ultra and if the choice is between the two, get the ultra. There is a noticeable difference in the soundstage and the ultra also has room correction. The Smart is a good bar regardless if money is tight but the ultra is definitely better. If you’re looking at the Ultra price point maybe take a look at the Sonos Arc Ultra as well. I tried it but preferred the Bose.

I have the Bose Ultra and it is indeed excellent for dialogue. It’s a bit more than what OP is willing to spend though. The lower model (550/600/Smart) is also quite good. I think for Black Friday the 550 was selling for about $200. I tried the 600, Ultra, Q990C, Arc Ultra, Beam 2 and ultimately kept the Bose Ultra mainly for the dialogue clarity.

I’m not sure if a Bose soundbar will regulate the volume change between shows/movies and commercials, but their soundbars have exceptional dialogue and have a dialoge enhancement mode if you need to make it clearer without turning the volume up too high. It’s $399, but I’d recommend the smart soundbar. It sounds great and dialogue is very clear.

I have a 600 in our bedroom and 900 in our tv room. Flat, 8ft ceilings and we don’t get specific height effects either. Just a greater sense of height to the overall presentation. We have bass modules for both bars as well and they definitely up the immersion factor. Not just by adding bass…the whole setup sounds bigger. I think the sound processing might adjust when the bass modules are added which allows the bars to focus more on mid range stuff. There’s an added weight to the midrange…it’s not in your face, but noticeable.

That sucks that it doesn’t work well w the Hisense. I have a 900 and 600, both connected to Sony TVs and they’ve been pretty much plug and play since day one.

I decided to go with a Bose Smart Soundbar 600 because my monitors are to big and there wasn't enough space to have shelf speakers on the desk. I've been really impressed with the sound. I added a subwoofer almost immediately which greatly improved the overall sound for games. Soundbars save on the clutter and neatly sit underneath the monitor/s.

I got a lot of shitty soundbars before for cheap. I invested in a Bose 600 Atmos soundbar and a subwoofer for like 1200. It sounds great and shakes the room and the fake up firing atmos works pretty well. Although the bar itself has technical issues all the time with connecting to the tv

I have a bose 600. It's amazing. Good for small places. Trust me it sounds amazing.

I have the bose soundbar 600. The bass is good enough. You can always add a bass module if you want more bass.

Bose smart soundbar aka Bose 600. Has excellent voice clarity.

Enjoy 👍🏼, Yes the black friday deal is a steal. I bought mine over a year ago and I enjoy it very much. It's small but it has a punch when needed.

Depending on your situation, their smart soundbar was amazing, I ended up adding a bass module and its a bit much for this small space, they do incredible stuff with how small everything is.

I wouldn’t buy refurbished from Bose - they sent me a shitty remote control that was incompatible with the Smart 600. I couldn’t factory reset it to change to new WiFi router. Alexa never worked properly either.

Keep the "upgrade" isnt that big.. its almost like the current Bose smartbar vs the 600... only difference is there is some AI program that supposedly runs the Smart Bar and the bar other than that is AEXACTLY the same and that AI program isnt worth the upgrade its not that good.. Same deal here the upgrade just ISNT that much/worth it.

For my bedroom OLED I got the Bose 600 Smart soundbar with the sub. Absolutely perfect. And since it's a bedroom I don't need rears. This should be good for you in your budget at least to start with just the soundbar. But the sub does make a world of difference.

Of your current options id be between the Flexus Core 300 & the Ambeo Plus. I have the Core 200 right now and it's a very solid system, no complaints at all. Impressive audio & solid app controls. However, I did get a demo of the Ambeo Plus in Best Buy and the level of detail in it was just purely mind blowing! Sounds sooooo insanely polished & perfect it's almost scary how clean it sounds. I've never heard anything come even close to this. I'd say Bose is close (I had the Smart 600, also an absolutely amazing system), but the Ambeo still felt like a different level of sound. I know the Ambeo doesn't offer rears but even from a brief demo I felt it's immersion was off the charts! I cannot express enough how good this thing sounded! If you strictly want the absolute cleanest sounding system, Ambeo Plus is the ONLY way to go!! Now if you want loads of power, the Klipsch Flexus Core 300 might be a bit beefier sounding. This is almost like comparing a Ferrari to a Bentley. Ferrari being loud & ferocious (Klipsch) while Bentley being smooth, clean & luxurious (Sennheiser).

I'd 100% recommend the Klipsch Flexus Core 200. Has 2 4" subs built into it that REALLY give it a full sound. I had someone laugh when I said that, but like, 4+4=8" cone area...... & Last I knew I'm pretty sure the Samsung Q990C has an 8 inch subwoofer, not that it'll be a close comparison side by side but you get the idea 🤷 I definitely believe it's one of the absolute best systems out there at this price. Plus you can buy a separate subwoofer later on for like $300, or $250 right now for black friday I believe. Or another close but different alternative would be the Bose Smart 600. Man this little bar sounds absolutely amazing, gets quite loud, but also remarkably clean audio reproduction! Not much bass from the unit alone but add the BM700 to it & you have a budget system BEAST.

I'd look into the Sennheiser Ambeo Plus if you want the absolute most laser etched sound you'll ever hear. The level of detail in that bar is just unreal! Another one to consider is the Bose Smart Ultra. Had the Bose Smart 600 for awhile & it was just amazing!!

Personally, I'd say it's between either the Ambeo or the Flexus. I'd say skip the Arc Ultra. I've heard it's mainly just the Arc with more bass, but very similar performance all around. Samsung is a solid choice, but Samsung has never truly "wowed" me before, & I've had 3 with the HW-Q6CR, Q600C, & the best I've had the Q800B. It was a solid system all around, but again, nothing really blew me away. & I sometimes found the subwoofer to be a bit overpowering, even at -6. & Also the Q800's have everything the Q900's have except less front channels & 1 less side channel. But the subwoofer is practically damn near the same. Sony ive heard mixed reviews about the Bravia bars, but until Sony releases new subwoofers, I can't recommend anyone buying Sony. I have the S2000 + SW5 & Even the SW5 subwoofer is terribly underwhelming for the price from my experience. Now I currently have the Core 200 myself + the sub 100. I have no complaints with this system at all, which is something I've never said about a soundbar before & I've had a lot anywhere from the Sonos Arc, Bose 600, few JBL'S, & others. I will admit the Bose 600 + BM700 setup I had is quite a contender as my favorite. But I think I'd lean a bit more to the Klipsch system in a blind test. There's just something about how full I think it sounds to me. But then you look at the price difference compared to performance difference, and the Klipsch feels like a much better deal. There's a deal I saw on Amazon for the Core 200, + Surr 100's, + 2 Sub 100's for 1k which seems like a steal to me. Now the Ambeo on the other hand is a fantastic SOUNDING system, possibly the best I've heard with the level of detail it has. But I've read quite a bit about bugs in the system so it's possibly kinda a hit or miss. I haven't had a single issue at all with my Flexus system. & I think the subwoofers are probably better on the Flexus system too considering you can buy either a 10" or 12" while Sennheiser only offers an 8". & Another con of the Sennheiser is there's no rears offered which is quite shocking. So my vote is the Flexus system!

I'd personally pick the Samsung as it'd be a more reliable system. & There's also that Bose BM700 subwoofer popping/crackling noise issues, but depends on your wifi settings apparently. Also the Samsung is just a much better deal for damn near or better sound. I personally think Bose can be hit or miss in my experience with their car & maybe home audio too (only had 1 home system). Some of the worst car systems I've heard were Bose, but at the same time one of the best car systems I've ever heard was also a Bose system, so drastically different it's hard to believe they're both the same company systems. I suppose I could say that the soundbars have a hit & miss scenario with an amazing bar but "bugged" subwoofer. I had the Bose Smart 600 Soundbar + BM700 Sub, & it was such a beast, one of the cleanest soundbars I've heard (the hit) & I think the loudest soundbar subwoofer I've heard. But at casual listening volumes that damn subwoofer electrical popping noise (the miss) was just so noticeable it was too much for me, so I sold it & moved on (I've had like 10+ soundbar setups over the years).

Sennheiser Ambeo Mini or the Bose Smart Soundbar both will be a million times better than the Beam. I had the Beam & the Bose Smart Soundbar (was the Smart 600 at the time) & the Sonos sounded like literal junk compared to the Bose. Brighter, more detail, more balanced, better surround performance, just better in literally every aspect than the Beam. I can't speak on the Sennheiser Ambeo Mini but I did have a demo of the Ambeo Plus & it's truly in a league of its own, Bose is close behind tho. I'd pick the Bose over the Ambeo mini due to lack of center channel with the Ambeo. Imo the Bose Smart Soundbar is one of the absolute best budget bars out there.

The Ambeo lineup is one of/if not the absolute best sounding system out there. I heard a demo of the Plus at Best Buy and it blew me away with the level of detail it has, & I mean nothing I've had even sounds remotely close, & I've had everything from the Sonos Arc, Samsung Q800B, Bose Smart 600, none of them are even close to the Ambeo in terms of detail to the sound, it's truly INCREDIBLE!!!

Bose Smart 600 + BM700. The subwoofer is just madly powerful and honestly sits alone in my opinion. It plays very deep, possibly deeper than any other soundbar subwoofer right now, and has absolutely plenty of power so having enough bass shouldn't possibly be an issue. And the bar although small, is incredibly clean and detailed at any volume like you wouldn't believe. It's got a good amount of power in it too so it most likely won't seem like it's falling behind the subwoofer, unless of course you want it to, then just turn up the subwoofer, or buy a 2nd subwoofer if you're a true bass head. The new MK2 JBL soundbars might be a good one to look into as well. Different subwoofer than previously so hopefully they made improvements. JBL will provide you a lot of bass for the price, good but not excellent soundbar quality. But the subwoofer might not sound incredible either. The first generation JBL Bar 3.1 had a loud & clean subwoofer. The JBL Bar 500 I tried had a slightly different subwoofer that I somehow ended up thinking sounded noticeably worse than the Bar 3.1. Hopefully they improved the subwoofer this time.

Best choices would be the Bose Smart Soundbar or the Klipsch Flexus Core 200, or a used Sonos Arc (not ultra). If you value bass more than detail, go with the Flexus. If you value clarity and detail more than bass, go with the Bose Smart Soundbar. I'm not saying that the Flexus doesn't have a very detailed sound cause it still has very good clarity and detail, but not quite the level of the Bose. And I'm not saying that the Bose has absolutely no bass cause it does have some bass, but definitely not the same level that the Flexus has. And the Sonos Arc is somewhat of a middle ground between the Klipsch & Bose in the sense it'll have more bass than the Bose but not as much as the Klipsch. It may have slightly more detail than the Klipsch but still not as good as the Bose. Sit and think about what you value the most, bass or clarity & detail. I've had all 3 of those soundbars I've mentioned, currently using the Flexus. They're all fantastic systems and I'm honestly not sure which I would pick as my favorite by themselves as I haven't had the Bose or Sonos setup for a few years now. They're all awesome in their own way to be honest.

If I had someone offering me the Bose Smart Soundbar or the Sonos Arc both for 500, I'll take the Bose. Having the channel adjustments is a huge plus for me which the Sonos doesn't offer. Also if you plan to buy a subwoofer later on, the Bose Bass Module 700 is an absolute beast, possibly the best soundbar subwoofer on the market if you ask me. Plus despite the Bose being the smallest bar of the 3, I believe it's actually the loudest of the 3 if I'm not mistaken.

Strictly sound wise the Ambeo is miles ahead, I only got a demo in Best Buy but I got a demo and it definitely sounds amazing, better than the Beam 2 & even the Arc. However I have read a ton of issues with Sennheiser like HDMI-CEC issues, apparently overheating issues too, who knows what else. So that alone makes me unfortunately skip Sennheiser, hopefully they release a new soundbar soon cause I guarantee it's going to be amazing! If you are mainly a music listener and are okay with not having the ability to connect to the TV for a little while, I would recommend starting with the Era 100's + sub mini, then getting the Arc (or Arc ultra if you want) when you can afford it. I say this because I started with Sonos with my Beam 2 + Sub Mini setup. I eventually bought 1 Era 100 open box to test it and it sounded absolutely incredible! Few days later I grabbed a 2nd one and ran 2 Era 100's in stereo + Sub Mini. It was an absolutely amazing system for music!! And the fact that 2 Era 100's was the same price as the Beam 2, and had such a different and better sound was just shocking. With that discovery I started trying to find an Arc but I will admit I was nervous from my experience with the Beam. However it was definitely not disappointing and I felt worth the price (I got mine open box so it was a bit cheaper). It blew my mind how much better the difference between the Sonos Beam 2 and Arc. The Arc + Era 100's + Sub Mini was such a solid & balanced system. Or another route I would go is with Bose. I had the Bose Smart 600 (which is now the Bose Smart Soundbar) + BM700. This system was a little brighter, cleaner & more detailed than the Arc was. The subwoofer was a fuckin monster!! Very deep bass, extreme amount of power available. Hell I miss that set up to this day and that was over a year ago, but I made money off it since I bought everything open box and resold it for more. One last option I'd suggest looking into is the new Marshal Heston 120 + Heston Sub. It looks absolutely incredible and It's currently my pick for my next soundbar system if I end up choosing to upgrade from my Flexus Core system. I think it has humongous potential to be a top tier soundbar. I'm waiting for more reviews to come out (specifically NeverEnoughTech) before selling my setup and committing to that Marshal system, but it's more than likely going to happen. Sorry for writing a huge essay but I get very thorough with soundbar/speaker talk 😂

I would just add rears later. That Smart Soundbar has an incredible soundstage, slightly better than the Arc if you ask me (I had the Bose Smart 600 + BM700 & Sonos Arc+ Sub Mini setups at the same time).

I don't think there's any specific features that stand out, some design aspects like the knobs on the top are nice. But just the Marshal name stood out to me considering they're known for guitar amps so that excited me as a rock music lover. I hope it has a channel adjustment tho. I currently have the Klipsch Flexus Core 200 + sub 100 and it's a nice system, however the dialogue can seem a bit too "pushed back" sounding. It's somewhat manageable with the midrange EQ & Dialogue adjustments but I still have trouble with movies background action being overpowering. I will say that I do miss the THD chart. That was a very helpful tool in making decisions, also helped me understand what I didn't exactly like about the sound. Like take my experience with the Vizio Elevate flagship system & the LG S80QY. I thought my LG S80QY had a very nice sound to it & it sounded good at normal conservative volumes, but once you turn it up it really falls apart and just sounds like it's shouting. Whereas the Vizio Elevate had a bit of a "tinny" sound to the treble overall, but it sounded really good and clean at loud volumes, and that alone would make me take the Elevate over the S80QY. I've had at least 15+ soundbar setups over the years, from Sony, Samsung, Bose, Sonos, Klipsch, Vizio, probably 2 or 3 other companies I'm forgetting too. Some disappointed me like Sony, some absolutely amazed me like Bose did with my Smart 600 + BM700, and some pleasantly surprised me like the flagship Vizio Elevate system. I hope to see the THD chart come back soon! Absolutely love the website!

1000% the Bose setup. I had the Q800B myself before (not quite the 990 but it's the same subwoofer design), it was pretty good. I had the Bose Smart 600 + BM700 later, the BM700 absolutely blows the Samsung subwoofer away. It plays a little deeper than the Samsung, I bet it's louder at max volume too. And you can always add a 2nd subwoofer if you want to later on which you can't do with Samsung or JBL. As for the JBL, it's definitely a strong and loud ass subwoofer, but i guarantee it doesn't play as deep as the BM700. I've had many soundbar setups ranging from the JBL Bar 3.1, Bar 500, Sonos Arc + Sub Mini, Samsung Q800B, Sony S2000 + SW5 (garbage), & a few others. My 2 favorite subwoofers were definitely the BM700 & the Sonos Sub Mini, followed by the Samsung but pretty far behind. If you're after bass, I think Bose is quite possibly king, but there's one I do think could be a contender for that title too, but it's a little more expensive... The Sennheiser Ambeo Plus is a fantastic sounding system, I've only heard demos in stores but the demos are madly impressive. I have read about the Ambeo having a few minor bugs though so maybe consider trying it out with a way to return it easily. But the reason I bring them up is that they let you pair up to 4 Ambeo 8" subwoofers!! Yes FOUR subwoofers! I'd be putting one in each corner of the room if that was my setup. It's a really tough call for me to decide if the 4 Ambeo subwoofers can be louder than the 2 BM700's, but I kinda lean towards the 4 Ambeo subwoofers cause it's more cone area (32" with 4 Ambeo's vs 20" with 2 BM700"s). 2 BM700's will play a little deeper, but I think 4 Ambeo subs will be a little louder. But it's a tough choice for me cause it's also 2 ported subs vs 4 sealed subs..... Either way you'll have ridiculous amounts of bass!

Bose 600 I have it in the bedroom they even had a update to make the dialogue better.

Nice. I bought a refurbished 600 from Bose a few weeks ago too then used the savings on a bass module 500 that was 20%/$100 off. The 500 makes it even better

And holy cow, am I glad I did ! Got a great deal on a refurbished model ordered directly from Bose. (Honestly, it looked brand new to me, right down to the untouched packaging... and it arrived in TWO days...) But, the performance is what you all want to read about and on that topic I gotta say I'm very impressed. It's new home is in a room that's about 14x16 give or take, an average size I'd say. Maybe a bit larger than usual....oh, who cares. The point is it sounds spectacular. The two most important takeaways: 1) The surround effects that come out of this thing are practically otherworldly. Just watching music videos on YouTube is an eyeopener. The way the sound follows you as you walk around the room or even just turn your head while sitting still are like something that I've never experienced. It's that " sound mapping " feature, I forget the official name of it, but it's worth every penny for that effect alone. I imagine that it's even more pronounced while wearing the matching headphones, which I plan to purchase right after Christmas. ( If not sooner... the Ultra Comfort models are currently on sale for $299 everywhere...😲) 2) In terms of watching movies with Dolby Atmos, the results, while still impressive, are slightly less glowing. Don't get me wrong, that sound mapping thing still surprises. Little details appear in movies I've seen multiple times that I've never heard before. (In Pearl Harbor, during the big invasion sequence that must go on for twenty minutes... lol But I swear, you could feel the shell casings hitting the ground below your feet. An actual tactile feeling. So real it was almost disorienting. Color me impressed) But, in terms of Atmos and the bar's upward firing speakers, the results are less than jaw dropping. The Soundbar sits about six feet from the ceiling and is unobstructed. But so far little specific overhead effects have manifested themselves. ( The ceiling tiles are acoustic, which may be hindering the performance) But, really, I'm finding out that that really doesn't matter all that much, what with the magical surrounding audio bliss this unit conjures up on the spot. Long story short: (too late ! 🤓) I'm amazed and impressed by this Soundbar. Highly recommended.

Sweet. Yeah, I failed to mention the bass response. I know that's crucial for a lot of folks. For me, I would sum it up with the word "adequate". Is the bar on it's own rattling the walls ? No, but it gets a lot closer than one might imagine. After tweaking around with the settings on the Bose app, ( a must have) I arrived at a balanced sound that I think most average movie watchers would be happy with. ( That's AVERAGE movie watchers... not those obsessed with obtaining audio and video perfection that's always just out of reach such as myself and most likely anyone reading this...🤓) Never during various settings did the 600 sound weak or tinny... It's all up to what sounds the best to your particular set of ears. Interestingly, I found that decreasing the height settings to around 50 or 60 opened up the sound a bit more, increasing both the bass response and those amazing sound mapped effects. I'm sure adding the 500 module would bring things up to another level, but truthfully if I decide to add anything to this bar, aside from those Ultra Comfort headphones that are seeming sweeter and sweeter with every passing moment, (😉) it would most likely be a pair of wireless surrounds. There are a couple different varieties available, and we'll see what the sales are like right after Christmas. Here's hoping you're enjoying your setup as much as I'm enjoying mine...🙂

I just bought a refurbished Bose 600 for $250 (included 10%) discount from their website. Incredible sound, tight bass.

Got a Bose 550/600 recently and was impressed how Much good clean sound it puts out.

We recently got the bose smart soundbar for around 38-39k, it is quite amazing compared to stock TV speakers obviously, but also other soundbars we checked out at the store. Also the sound bounces well in our TV room, the dolby atmos compatible movies are actually great to listen to. The drawback would be that it keeps you locked in to Bose ecosystem, so to get the subwoofer is like another 30k. With JBL (not sure about the others as I haven't tried them out), they include the subwoofer with it. But also, people swear by the samsung soundbars, as they own JBL as well, and probably use the best of tech in their own soundbars. Would suggest swinging by your nearest showrooms to try them out personally, really comes down to how you perceive their sound

Geez. He downvoted you. No grace. For anyone else doing their own search, my Bose Smart has been great under my 32 inch monitor.

I'd pick the sonos. That being said you won't regret either one. Both sound great, but the bose surrounds are dated as fck if you ever intend to expand. Best thing bose has is that awesome sub which I think blows Sonos sub out of the water.

I have a beam gen 2. Bose Smart Soundbar is another good choice. Both have Alexa, very convenient to replace any Echo devices

Bose Smart Soundbar (successor to the Bose Smart Sounbar 600). During the Shopee sale will be within your budget ($500 plus). Regular price is $800 plus I bought one about 2 months ago on 5.5 and very happy with it. I did consider the Sonos Beam Gen 2, but it only has HDMI and not optical. I saw online that HDMI CEC issues seem to be common, so wanted a soundbar that could also do optical But if you want the Sonos, it should be around the same price as the Bose on Shopee. I noticed they seem to adjust to each other’s prices

I don’t think it would be overkill since you’re planning to move it to the living room. But if you’re planning to use it in the living room, then you have to decide for yourself if having optical matters in case you have HDMI CEC issues I use my Bose in my living room. I noticed online that people always compare between the Bose Smart Soundbar and the Sonos Beam Gen 2.

Anyway, I noticed the Bose Smart Soundbar is a bit expensive for 7.7. Shopee has it for about $607 currently. I bought mine for about $567

Oh and around 5.5 Sonos Beam Gen 2 was about $590

Bose Smart Soundbar is currently $555.81 on Shopee, while Sonos Beam Gen 2 is $666 For me, I’m waiting to see if the subwoofer 500 can drop to below $400 🫣. I hope it happens on 11.11

Bose Smart Soundbar is currently $555.81 on Shopee, while Sonos Beam Gen 2 is $666 For me, I’m waiting to see if the subwoofer 500 can drop to below $400 🫣. I hope it happens by 11.11

Bose Smart Soundbar: $500, 2.21" H x 27.34" W x 4.09" D (6.909 lb), Atmos. It doesn’t have DTS but I think you are putting unnecessary emphasis on this. You will be playing uncompressed high quality sound with all supported channels. Bose speakers will always give you biggest sound from smallest package. You will have to give up either DTS or the idea of a portable soundbar. You will not find it both in the same speaker. DTS support in soundbars aren’t common unless you are getting a big and high end model. It’s a moot feature as it isn’t such a big deal as long as you can decode uncompressed sound. You really don’t need DTS and most likely wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between uncompressed LPCM and DTS. The only reason DTS is a thing only on Blu-Rays is because it lost the format war to Dolby.