I just bought this 3 months ago ., this is simply amazing ., I just sit 10ft away exactly in front of it ., I’m telling you it does the surround well too with good bass and voice clarity ..! I’m happy
10ft, that is really impressive. Bose never fail to surprise the first time listeners and usual response is WOW, how is that possible ? I was baffled the first time I heard Sound Link mini 2.
Thank you for the review, you actually did a very good job. I appreciate it. I have looked at this sound bar a few times now at Costco. I wasn’t overly impressed with the sound at Costco but all I could do was hit the demo button that they had set up. It sounded pretty static key and not very clear. In your demo it sounded much better, and may be if it was hooked up to a TV during a movie it might sound better than what I experienced at Costco. For the price it would be tough to beat! I thought it did include an HDMIARC cable though correct? And optical cable
I can confirm all that words!Simply a piece of art device!i have buyed instead the bass 500 module too,i am deadly curious now to hear what these two devices can do when paired togheter!!!😱😱😱😱😄🥰
Great review! Love the detail and honesty. I'm moving into a condo next month, and I think this would be perfect. High quality sound, but not the earth shaking bass that's gonna annoy neighbors!
I've had the bose 300 on my wishlist until I saw the TV speaker and started looking in to it. I only need it for my bedroom and am not looking for a home theater system. I'll definitely will find one to listen to before I actually buy it. thank you for your review. you definitely highlighted what I'm looking for. thanks again.
I agree with you entirely about the dialogue mode. Also have this sound bar in my bedroom and it really does amplify the dialogue very well. I have a lot of fans on in my house because it gets really hot in the summer time and as long as I have the volume high enough I can hear it perfectly. It definitely sounds better if you use an HDMI cable and hook it up to the eARC feature. But either way you can’t go wrong
I bought this after a week. I use it in the living room at home It fits my Hisense TV very well. The sounds are very good. There is no negative point. It has a bass suitable for electronic music
I bought this box from Costco after using just the tv’s internal speaker for years, Once our Samsung tv speaker started to be muffled and distorted from overuse. This speaker blew my husband and i away. The dialogue is so clear now! Bass lines from TV show intros we had never noticed before sang! The speaker is really one directional as well and while the speaker can go loud it doesn’t ring throughout the house. It’s so easy to plug your Bluetooth into, I can’t believe we didn’t buy this sooner. If you’re on a budget and paying double for a full theatre situation is out of reach this thing will drastically improve your tv watching experience from just using tv speakers (even before ours broke) don’t even get me started on how great out video games sound now. It’s also easy to Bluetooth my music into for a party. While it doesn’t go through the house (like it’s so much more one directional than other speakers I own) it’s still handy. Thanks for the review! I forgot how to control the bass! Hahaha
Great video and review! I got convinced to buy one. I have an LG OLED TV, it’s an amazing screen quality, but the sound is always a challenge. I put the volume on low, so I don’t wake up the kids, I can barely hear the dialogue. Then, all of a sudden, a loud background noise, effects or music! I tried adjusting the settings on multiple occasions, still hasn’t work for a better movie experience. I hope this solves it! I hope this solves the problem
loving the direct info, not common with youtubers these days. one tip for your audio though, personally id say get rid of the echo, it kinda just gets annoying after a minute
I've been looking for a simple and compact dialogue-focused soundbar to help out my hearing impaired dad understand the tv better without having to crank the terrible backwards pointed speakers that come with the TV. Your review really sold me on this one. Thank you for such a thorough review!
I got the sound bar for my girlfriend and she loves it When we watch movies together it sounds super crisp and clear not lots of bass but it did the job to make the movie sounds so much better
I bough one two years ago, so far it has been good. I made it better by adding the bass module, the only downside to that is it is not a wireless bass. It adds a competent bass tone to the setup.
I don't find myself rewinding to hear a line I missed or using closed caption as much, so that is a tremendous plus and the reason I wanted a sound bar. I choose this one because it's supposed to turn on automatically with the TV in the ARC3 port. It doesn't turn on probably half the time, so I have to pause the program and turn it on manually. I have to pause it because I get quite a few seconds of silence. High quality Samsung TV, about 2 years old.
I bought one of these only last week and I was trying to fathom out how to set the extra bass level I wanted. You showed me how to do it, thank you. I've always loved the sound Bose speakers give and I have other Bose products, this speaker though is excellent snd now I can set the sound fully to my requirements it's even better especially with my Samsung TV, as we know the sound which comes from these TVs is absolutely awful on its own.
Just picked one up today at Costco for $179. Good for upgrading to a better speaker than the TV speaker. If you are older and need help hearing dialog this is perfect! Nice accurate review! Thanks!
I bought the Yamaha SR-B20A for my in-laws to go with their new smart tv. Works great, sounds great in the small room their tv is in. And only $150. And it has two surround sound modes.
Looking for a little clarity here, no pun intended.... With this sound bar does it have all the sound coming through it or does sound come through the tv speakers AND the Bose sound bar at the same time? Thanks for the help!
Depends on the TV settings. You can set them to output to either the TV speakers, soundbar or both. Quick word of warning however; some TV’s don’t adapt for latency so if you play through both at the same time, there can be a mismatch where the sound coming through one source is a few milliseconds ahead of the other. That’s entirely TV dependant and all soundbars have the same potential issue. If that happens, just set it to soundbar only.
Thanks for the great review. We’ve been vascillating about getting ‘another gadget’ . We only watch tv for a couple of hours at night BUT we consider that premium down time & would prefer clear dialogue for the foreign movies we watch. My husband has a Bose wave in his office & really loves it.
My ex husband has literally just bought this for me for my birthday.. it will arrive august 12.. just prior to.. Yes, I would have loved the Bose with Atmos sound etc but hey.. 48 years ago, with my other ex husband I was living in an extreme part of Western Australia.. one tv channel one radio station.. thousands of kms from anywhere.. one Sunday morning we went to a hifi show.. it was a Bose hifi show and what was playing as we walked in.. None other than “Money”, Pink Floyd.. well holy crap.. it was insane.. Anyway I’ll finally get some Bose in my life.. Thankyou for your review.. I cannot wait.. oh and yes.. I’ll Bluetooth Money from my Spotify playlist 😊 Yep.. I’m old.. I’ll be 68 august 15 2022.. PS I have been deaf since a teenager and can no longer wear hearing aids.. And I sit 2.7 mtrs away from my first ex husbands 75inch 4K Oled TV.. So I honestly cannot wait to receive this speaker.. again, Thankyou very much for your review., In fact when I receive mine I’ll do my own video of unpacking etc
The dialogue mode works perfect for my wife! The bass from this soundbar has more bass then you imagine without even a sub! It is off course not the same as a 5.1 systeem. It works perfect for your TV. With a hdim arc you can use the remote of your tv. The quality is very good of the product. It is heavy and the connections are very stable!
Audio & audio devices are subjective, what works & sounds good to one may not for another. People tend to ignore the fact that audio devices like the sound bar you reviewed, should be chosen not only on audio quality but the application it will be used for. I plan on doing a video about this subject soon.
Do you know is it stupid to buy the sound bar in order to only listen to music via smartphone bluetooth? it would fit perfectly in my room even though i dont own a tv but i am listening to a lot of music and i could buy it for only 1000euros.
I have the Bose Solo 5 that comes with a sick universal remote that controls the TV, cable box, Blu ray player, and the Fire TV stick and even my old Kenwood amp. The sound is amazing for the size of the unit and the best part is it was free( retirement gift).
Great video it helped me set mine up its loud and clear powerful though the solo 5 I think it delivers better bass than this speaker dialogue is super clear easier to hear the voices it’s a great speaker for what I need thanks.
I have both soundbars the Bose TV Speaker is now 279.00 I like BOSE products just bought the BOSE SOUNDLINK FLEX awesome Bluetooth speaker 149.00. I notice the Bose tv speaker is louder loving it great review
A little late to the party… but recently had to replace my 2017 50” LG 4K TV and I won a free Vizio V-Series 50” 4K TV from work… Yay right?! Never needed a soundbar with my LG… the Vizio is worse (picture, colors, upscale, sound etc) in every way possible. *However, the sound quality really makes this TV almost unwatchable?!* It sounds like two tin cans no exaggeration. Also, there is no bass at all and you can’t hear the dialogue even at higher volumes because the speakers almost sound like they’re vibrating. Worst part though, is the *volume levels are so unbalanced (even with level settings ON/OFF)* that it goes from normal to blasting loud volume just because I changed what I was watching on Netflix? Sorry for the rant… I know it’s unrelated, but I’m getting the Bose TV speaker for around $100 on eBay (says it’s new in box) and being my first soundbar ever, I hope this remedies the sound issue until I can upgrade the TV? I’m not an audiophile, just want clear balanced sound. My TV does have something called eARC whatever that is… my question is should I use the included optical cable or buy an HDMI cable? Thank you in advance for any response
@@billdepalma161 Hi, can you tell which sounds better for a TV - Bose TV Speaker, or Flex? I know how Flex sounds connected to TV (or other sources), but I don't know how Bose TV Speaker sounds compared to Flex? Can you explain, since you seem to have both? Is the bass of Bose TV Speaker comparable to the bass of Flex? or less ? or more? I'm mostly interested in the use case of TV, not much of other sources. Also, does Bose TV Speaker sound different when connected via wire to the TV and when connected via Bluetooth to the TV (assuming the latter is also possible)?
You saved me 200 dollars. While I do love Bose. I was like: 200?? Mmmmm something it's not right. I'm a try a Polk audio that has a sub for 250. Hopefully when I make more money I'll be able to afford the 1500 Bose soundbar
I picked up a PC and monitor from a Walmart in Honolulu, Hawaii. I only had it for a week, it would drop off the internet just about everyday and when I start a TH-cam video, the sound did not start in time. I hoped that I would get my return credited to my Bank of Hawaii debit card -- I got two shopping cards. "Pah!!!!' However, I remembered that I had an eye on this Bose Soundbar. So, I got it with one of the shopping cards. The sound is wonderful!! @ a Walmart, I bought a mango, but it had no taste. I'm still going to shop @ Walmart!
I have a Bose Solo 5 that I use at my vacation condo. It does the job but I wish it had the option for a sub woofer. The soundbar also has a dialogue mode that comes in handy.
You need to add sound absorbtion tiles or blankets on your walls and ceiling and maybe a rug where you record. It will get rid of the echo in your audio.
I bought the TV speaker several days ago. I love the sound, but my cable box remote changes the volume while utilizing functions such as fast forward, etc. Bose doesn’t have a fix for this. This should be considered before spending 250. I might send it back.
That’s similar to the problem I’m having with my new bedroom Vizio V-Series (V505) 4K TV. The sound levels jump when I change movies on Netflix sometimes? I know it’s a $300 TV but it replaced a 2017 LG 4K TV which was also the bottom tier Walmart/Target special but the LG had AMAZING sound quality for a cheap TV. Vizio has literally NO BASS and it sounds like two tin cans vibrating. Apparently, this is normal for Vizio V-series… so I’m buying this Bose TV speaker for $100 on eBay (says brand new) and I’m not sure what to use to hook it up? Now my TV has something called eARC (not sure what it is) should I use the included optical or just an HDMI cable to hook it up? Also, can I use a regular HDMI or is it a special audio HDMI cable?
I bought a bose TV speaker and i want know how can connect to bass module 500?with Bluetooth?or only with 3.5 cable?It Is possibile to connect via wireless in some manner?tnx!
@@TheBoomerConsumer thanks,i have buyed the 500 bass module with the bose cable 3.5mm It arrives tomorrow from Amazon,in any case the TV speaker have a great bass itself!!!a great device!!❤️🥰
With built-in TV speaker, did you have to raise the volume during dialogue and lower the volume during action scene while watching a movie? If so, did this soundbar fix this problem?
Boomer! Just bought and hooked this up for my Boomer sisters. Main selling point was the 'Dialogue' feature. Some people in comments said, "Bueno!" Can I get more input from Mr. Boomer, or anyone else? Does it stay on, all the time? Are there ways to enhance it? Are there any downsides? Is there better 'Dialogue' technology with other brands? This one is paid for, but if it doesn't perform can still replace it. Never heard of the 'Dialogue' feature before. Sounds like witchcraft. And of course, in a few years, I will need this feature, too!!! British features are becoming problematic :-(
Our hdmi inputs don’t say arc. Will I still be able to control the soundbar with the tv remote? I believe the tv is 2010. Never mind. We went out z& bought a new TV AND they had the sound bar locally. Now for the nightmare of setting it up, linking it to our cable, Comcast, & deciding which remote to use.
Is this better for audio music from device instead of portable Bluetooth speakers ? I have the Bose mini sound link and sound very good but too small. Will this be a better option ? Does the bass is good enough ?
I bought a Bose SLIII bluetooth speaker about 10 years ago (maybe more). I use it to boost my phone music when I travel. Still awesome sound, battery seems to still be good. I would buy another replacement but they no longer support sales. Model looks like a large brick.
Thanks for the review. I’m looking between the Roku Streambar and this Bose. The Roku is supposed to be great for dialog too. We already have the stream stick plus so dialog reviews is what I was mostly looking at. We are over 60 and have a miserable time with voices. Have you listened to the Roku streambar. What’s your best advise. Thanks so much.
@@TheBoomerConsumer picked up and setup the Bose TV Speaker. Extremely impressed and we even turned off caption feature. I wasn’t looking for the music to impress us but it actually did. Certainly a big improvement over the Samsung speakers. Thanks again!
I'm looking at sound bars for my mother, she has an older (non smart I think) 55 inch LG TV. I believe it's the older 1080 p version but it still has a great picture. I don't believe her TV has the HDMI arc connection ( I need to look at it to be sure) but I do think it has the optical port. I'm wondering if I can still hook the sound bar up via an HDMI cord even though I don't think the TV has arc and if there would be any benefit to it over hooking it up via an optical cord?
Hello, I have this Soundbar just to listen to music through my Xbox. Although, I got a siriusxm radio for home use an I need to know how to change it to aux mode
*I hope someone reads this… I need help!* Recently had to replace my 2017 50” LG 4K TV and I won a free Vizio V-Series 50” 4K TV from work… Yay right?! Never needed a soundbar with my LG… the Vizio is worse (picture, colors, upscale, sound etc) in every way possible. *However, the sound quality really makes this TV almost unwatchable?!* It sounds like people screaming at me through two tin cans no exaggeration. Also, there is no bass at all and you can’t hear the dialogue even at higher volumes because the speakers almost sound like they’re vibrating. Worst part though, is the *volume levels are so unbalanced (even with level settings ON/OFF)* that it goes from normal to blasting loud volume just because I changed what I was watching on Netflix? Sorry for the rant… I know it’s unrelated, but I’m getting the Bose TV speaker for around $100 on eBay (says it’s new in box) and being my first soundbar ever, I hope this remedies the sound issue until I can upgrade the TV. I’m not an audiophile, just want clear balanced sound. My TV does have something called eARC whatever that is… my question is should I use the included optical cable that Bose gives you or buy an HDMI cable? Can I use any HDMI cable I have or is it an audio HDMI? Thank you in advance for any response
I love mine! But can anyone help me figure out recently why after about 2 hours the soundbar turns off? I have unplugged it,and that helped for about a week, but is back to doing it.
I just bought this 3 months ago ., this is simply amazing ., I just sit 10ft away exactly in front of it ., I’m telling you it does the surround well too with good bass and voice clarity ..! I’m happy
Great to hear!
10ft, that is really impressive. Bose never fail to surprise the first time listeners and usual response is WOW, how is that possible ?
I was baffled the first time I heard Sound Link mini 2.
@@p4k8g5i7 that sound link was a masterpiece I was surprised where was all the sound coming from I swear
Thank you for the review, you actually did a very good job. I appreciate it. I have looked at this sound bar a few times now at Costco. I wasn’t overly impressed with the sound at Costco but all I could do was hit the demo button that they had set up. It sounded pretty static key and not very clear. In your demo it sounded much better, and may be if it was hooked up to a TV during a movie it might sound better than what I experienced at Costco. For the price it would be tough to beat! I thought it did include an HDMIARC cable though correct? And optical cable
I can confirm that bose TV speaker have an absurd bass range for his size!i am very impressed!!😱😱😱😱😱🥰👍✊
This sound bar is sick. Works well even in big rooms. Best value. So clear and crisp on ARC
Bummer, I wanted one that was dope or lit.
I can confirm all that words!Simply a piece of art device!i have buyed instead the bass 500 module too,i am deadly curious now to hear what these two devices can do when paired togheter!!!😱😱😱😱😄🥰
Great review! Love the detail and honesty. I'm moving into a condo next month, and I think this would be perfect. High quality sound, but not the earth shaking bass that's gonna annoy neighbors!
It did! Thank you
I've had the bose 300 on my wishlist until I saw the TV speaker and started looking in to it. I only need it for my bedroom and am not looking for a home theater system. I'll definitely will find one to listen to before I actually buy it. thank you for your review. you definitely highlighted what I'm looking for. thanks again.
I agree with you entirely about the dialogue mode. Also have this sound bar in my bedroom and it really does amplify the dialogue very well. I have a lot of fans on in my house because it gets really hot in the summer time and as long as I have the volume high enough I can hear it perfectly. It definitely sounds better if you use an HDMI cable and hook it up to the eARC feature. But either way you can’t go wrong
I bought this after a week. I use it in the living room at home It fits my Hisense TV very well. The sounds are very good. There is no negative point. It has a bass suitable for electronic music
I bought this box from Costco after using just the tv’s internal speaker for years, Once our Samsung tv speaker started to be muffled and distorted from overuse. This speaker blew my husband and i away. The dialogue is so clear now! Bass lines from TV show intros we had never noticed before sang! The speaker is really one directional as well and while the speaker can go loud it doesn’t ring throughout the house. It’s so easy to plug your Bluetooth into, I can’t believe we didn’t buy this sooner. If you’re on a budget and paying double for a full theatre situation is out of reach this thing will drastically improve your tv watching experience from just using tv speakers (even before ours broke) don’t even get me started on how great out video games sound now. It’s also easy to Bluetooth my music into for a party. While it doesn’t go through the house (like it’s so much more one directional than other speakers I own) it’s still handy. Thanks for the review! I forgot how to control the bass! Hahaha
How much did they pay you...??
As someone who scoured the internet to find this stuff...really wish I saw this video.
Quality stuff
Great video and review! I got convinced to buy one. I have an LG OLED TV, it’s an amazing screen quality, but the sound is always a challenge. I put the volume on low, so I don’t wake up the kids, I can barely hear the dialogue. Then, all of a sudden, a loud background noise, effects or music! I tried adjusting the settings on multiple occasions, still hasn’t work for a better movie experience.
I hope this solves it!
I hope this solves the problem
Glad I could help!
Hit the like button within first 2 minutes of this video...such was the intro and the clarity of thought!!!
Thank you
Thanks for the reminder😊
Thank you for this Review, I am new to the soundbar realm and you helped me make a decision. Great video, and honest opinions 💕
Excellent review. Honest and precise.
I appreciate that!
loving the direct info, not common with youtubers these days. one tip for your audio though, personally id say get rid of the echo, it kinda just gets annoying after a minute
I've been looking for a simple and compact dialogue-focused soundbar to help out my hearing impaired dad understand the tv better without having to crank the terrible backwards pointed speakers that come with the TV. Your review really sold me on this one. Thank you for such a thorough review!
Thanks so much
Thanks for the review. This was the last review I watched before pulling the trigger on this speaker. Bought with confidence.
Thanks for talking about what was not included, like the surround sound and wifi.
I got the sound bar for my girlfriend and she loves it When we watch movies together it sounds super crisp and clear not lots of bass but it did the job to make the movie sounds so much better
We've always had issues with listening to hockey games in that they commentator's voices were too low. This might be our answer, thanks.
I bough one two years ago, so far it has been good. I made it better by adding the bass module, the only downside to that is it is not a wireless bass. It adds a competent bass tone to the setup.
I don't find myself rewinding to hear a line I missed or using closed caption as much, so that is a tremendous plus and the reason I wanted a sound bar.
I choose this one because it's supposed to turn on automatically with the TV in the ARC3 port. It doesn't turn on probably half the time, so I have to pause the program and turn it on manually. I have to pause it because I get quite a few seconds of silence. High quality Samsung TV, about 2 years old.
I bought one of these only last week and I was trying to fathom out how to set the extra bass level I wanted. You showed me how to do it, thank you.
I've always loved the sound Bose speakers give and I have other Bose products, this speaker though is excellent snd now I can set the sound fully to my requirements it's even better especially with my Samsung TV, as we know the sound which comes from these TVs is absolutely awful on its own.
You’re mic setup/voice is awesome, well done
Just picked one up today at Costco for $179. Good for upgrading to a better speaker than the TV speaker. If you are older and need help hearing dialog this is perfect! Nice accurate review! Thanks!
I don't get sound
I bought the Yamaha SR-B20A for my in-laws to go with their new smart tv. Works great, sounds great in the small room their tv is in. And only $150.
And it has two surround sound modes.
Lovely, starlight forward and honest review. Loved it, thank you sir!
Looking for a little clarity here, no pun intended.... With this sound bar does it have all the sound coming through it or does sound come through the tv speakers AND the Bose sound bar at the same time? Thanks for the help!
Depends on the TV settings. You can set them to output to either the TV speakers, soundbar or both. Quick word of warning however; some TV’s don’t adapt for latency so if you play through both at the same time, there can be a mismatch where the sound coming through one source is a few milliseconds ahead of the other. That’s entirely TV dependant and all soundbars have the same potential issue. If that happens, just set it to soundbar only.
Thanks for the great review. We’ve been vascillating about getting ‘another gadget’ . We only watch tv for a couple of hours at night BUT we consider that premium down time & would prefer clear dialogue for the foreign movies we watch. My husband has a Bose wave in his office & really loves it.
Glad it was helpful!
Mine is Bose Sound Touch 300 that came with a subwoofer which I got for $25. Yes, that’s not a typo. Sound is amazing.
He said Boomer consumer 👏🏻
That is in fact the name of his channel so yep good job! Nothing gets by you man
😂😂😂
Right
My ex husband has literally just bought this for me for my birthday.. it will arrive august 12.. just prior to..
Yes, I would have loved the Bose with Atmos sound etc but hey..
48 years ago, with my other ex husband I was living in an extreme part of Western Australia.. one tv channel one radio station.. thousands of kms from anywhere.. one Sunday morning we went to a hifi show.. it was a Bose hifi show and what was playing as we walked in..
None other than
“Money”, Pink Floyd.. well holy crap.. it was insane..
Anyway I’ll finally get some Bose in my life..
Thankyou for your review..
I cannot wait.. oh and yes.. I’ll Bluetooth Money from my Spotify playlist
😊
Yep.. I’m old.. I’ll be 68 august 15 2022..
PS
I have been deaf since a teenager and can no longer wear hearing aids..
And I sit 2.7 mtrs away from my first ex husbands 75inch 4K Oled TV..
So I honestly cannot wait to receive this speaker..
again, Thankyou very much for your review.,
In fact when I receive mine I’ll do my own video of unpacking etc
The dialogue mode works perfect for my wife! The bass from this soundbar has more bass then you imagine without even a sub! It is off course not the same as a 5.1 systeem. It works perfect for your TV. With a hdim arc you can use the remote of your tv. The quality is very good of the product. It is heavy and the connections are very stable!
Audio & audio devices are subjective, what works & sounds good to one may not for another. People tend to ignore the fact that audio devices like the sound bar you reviewed, should be chosen not only on audio quality but the application it will be used for. I plan on doing a video about this subject soon.
Agreed
Do you know is it stupid to buy the sound bar in order to only listen to music via smartphone bluetooth? it would fit perfectly in my room even though i dont own a tv but i am listening to a lot of music and i could buy it for only 1000euros.
Dialogue on Bose is equal to Clear Voice setting (or similar words) on tv's.
Just bought it today, can’t wait to receive it. Thank you 😊
I have the Bose Solo 5 that comes with a sick universal remote that controls the TV, cable box, Blu ray player, and the Fire TV stick and even my old Kenwood amp. The sound is amazing for the size of the unit and the best part is it was free( retirement gift).
That’s a nice gift. Congrats on retirement!
This was nice speaker for my husband for Christmas.
Out of a bunch of Bose sound bar
this one is the best one i agreed
Excellent review thank you so much you just made me want to purchase this for sure
Great video it helped me set mine up its loud and clear powerful though the solo 5 I think it delivers better bass than this speaker dialogue is super clear easier to hear the voices it’s a great speaker for what I need thanks.
Did you end up getting this or the solo 5?
@@nslkids6118 the kids got it for me got the bass up on it sounds nice now solo 5 went to my bedroom
I have both soundbars the Bose TV Speaker is now 279.00 I like BOSE products just bought the BOSE SOUNDLINK FLEX awesome Bluetooth speaker 149.00. I notice the Bose tv speaker is louder loving it great review
A little late to the party… but recently had to replace my 2017 50” LG 4K TV and I won a free Vizio V-Series 50” 4K TV from work… Yay right?! Never needed a soundbar with my LG… the Vizio is worse (picture, colors, upscale, sound etc) in every way possible. *However, the sound quality really makes this TV almost unwatchable?!* It sounds like two tin cans no exaggeration. Also, there is no bass at all and you can’t hear the dialogue even at higher volumes because the speakers almost sound like they’re vibrating. Worst part though, is the *volume levels are so unbalanced (even with level settings ON/OFF)* that it goes from normal to blasting loud volume just because I changed what I was watching on Netflix? Sorry for the rant… I know it’s unrelated, but I’m getting the Bose TV speaker for around $100 on eBay (says it’s new in box) and being my first soundbar ever, I hope this remedies the sound issue until I can upgrade the TV? I’m not an audiophile, just want clear balanced sound. My TV does have something called eARC whatever that is… my question is should I use the included optical cable or buy an HDMI cable? Thank you in advance for any response
@@billdepalma161 Hi, can you tell which sounds better for a TV - Bose TV Speaker, or Flex? I know how Flex sounds connected to TV (or other sources), but I don't know how Bose TV Speaker sounds compared to Flex? Can you explain, since you seem to have both? Is the bass of Bose TV Speaker comparable to the bass of Flex? or less ? or more? I'm mostly interested in the use case of TV, not much of other sources. Also, does Bose TV Speaker sound different when connected via wire to the TV and when connected via Bluetooth to the TV (assuming the latter is also possible)?
You saved me 200 dollars. While I do love Bose. I was like: 200?? Mmmmm something it's not right. I'm a try a Polk audio that has a sub for 250. Hopefully when I make more money I'll be able to afford the 1500 Bose soundbar
Bose knows sound… they know how to manipulate sound waves. They have been doing this for 50 years.
Thank you sir. I am definitely getting this for my birthday in a few weeks. :-)
Ur grt man, with real time review.
I use my for my phone.. I love music.. I have it on now listening to u. All I need is a bose module subwoofer 500 on Amazon for 349
Lost remote how can I control it ?
I picked up a PC and monitor from a Walmart in Honolulu, Hawaii. I only had it for a week, it would drop off the internet just about everyday and when I start a TH-cam video, the sound did not start in time. I hoped that I would get my return credited to my Bank of Hawaii debit card -- I got two shopping cards. "Pah!!!!' However, I remembered that I had an eye on this Bose Soundbar. So, I got it with one of the shopping cards. The sound is wonderful!! @ a Walmart, I bought a mango, but it had no taste. I'm still going to shop @ Walmart!
I have a Bose Solo 5 that I use at my vacation condo. It does the job but I wish it had the option for a sub woofer. The soundbar also has a dialogue mode that comes in handy.
Great review and excellent explanation of use.
Thank you kindly!
Great review, very useful to me, I’m gonna buy this one, really need the dialog mode
Glad I could help
In your opinion, sir, which sound quality is better , this soundbar system or Bose SoundLink Mini 2 SE
No experience with that sorry.
Can I use the tv remote to control the volume?
Yes
I bought it. 😊 Thank you for your review
Hello, How would you compare this unit (Bose TV Speaker) to the Bose Soundbar 300 ($399.00)? I am not sure which one to buy. Thx.
Me too! 🙋♀️
Great Review…
You need to add sound absorbtion tiles or blankets on your walls and ceiling and maybe a rug where you record. It will get rid of the echo in your audio.
Using a lapel mic now
I bought the TV speaker several days ago. I love the sound, but my cable box remote changes the volume while utilizing functions such as fast forward, etc. Bose doesn’t have a fix for this. This should be considered before spending 250. I might send it back.
That’s similar to the problem I’m having with my new bedroom Vizio V-Series (V505) 4K TV. The sound levels jump when I change movies on Netflix sometimes? I know it’s a $300 TV but it replaced a 2017 LG 4K TV which was also the bottom tier Walmart/Target special but the LG had AMAZING sound quality for a cheap TV. Vizio has literally NO BASS and it sounds like two tin cans vibrating. Apparently, this is normal for Vizio V-series… so I’m buying this Bose TV speaker for $100 on eBay (says brand new) and I’m not sure what to use to hook it up? Now my TV has something called eARC (not sure what it is) should I use the included optical or just an HDMI cable to hook it up? Also, can I use a regular HDMI or is it a special audio HDMI cable?
Can you show dialogue mode with TV excluding bose and with TV including bose speaker I want to see the difference it makes
Well you can turn it off and on using the Bose remote.
Top bloke thanks for the review
Any time!
I bought a bose TV speaker and i want know how can connect to bass module 500?with Bluetooth?or only with 3.5 cable?It Is possibile to connect via wireless in some manner?tnx!
You have to use a 3.5mm cable to connect
@@TheBoomerConsumer thanks,i have buyed the 500 bass module with the bose cable 3.5mm It arrives tomorrow from Amazon,in any case the TV speaker have a great bass itself!!!a great device!!❤️🥰
Thank you Bruce
Very welcome
I just found one new in box for $100, thx for the review! I'm a buyer at $100!! 🙂
With built-in TV speaker, did you have to raise the volume during dialogue and lower the volume during action scene while watching a movie? If so, did this soundbar fix this problem?
Yes, and yes
I will get one when it on sale.
Is this a good speaker for home office?
I don’t see why not
I love the review
Very nice review. Thanks.
the best bass is good
Bought two last Sunday. Haven't hooked them up uet.
This bose and the yamaha src 20 i have both there both the best
Is this good for sports and gaming?
Don't need one, I have a beachfront home in Costa Rica.🏖 The sound of the ocean is awesome.
I'd like to see a comparison between this and the Zvox...
Boomer! Just bought and hooked this up for my Boomer sisters. Main selling point was the 'Dialogue' feature.
Some people in comments said, "Bueno!" Can I get more input from Mr. Boomer, or anyone else? Does it stay on, all the time? Are there ways to enhance it? Are there any downsides? Is there better 'Dialogue' technology with other brands?
This one is paid for, but if it doesn't perform can still replace it. Never heard of the 'Dialogue' feature before. Sounds like witchcraft. And of course, in a few years, I will need this feature, too!!! British features are becoming problematic :-(
I have a blue light that runs across the front of the speaker. I can't get mine to work. Any advice? TIA
Our hdmi inputs don’t say arc. Will I still be able to control the soundbar with the tv remote? I believe the tv is 2010. Never mind. We went out z& bought a new TV AND they had the sound bar locally. Now for the nightmare of setting it up, linking it to our cable, Comcast, & deciding which remote to use.
Is this better for audio music from device instead of portable Bluetooth speakers ? I have the Bose mini sound link and sound very good but too small. Will this be a better option ? Does the bass is good enough ?
It's very well advertised!
Hi. Does the white indicator light flash the whole time (shown at 5:05)?
Great Video. I’m setting up a work station for university MacBookPro, Samsung 2023 Monitor. When I connect this sound bar work with the Bose QC 45?
Can I link my bose revolve to bose tv speaker?
How does bass out work can u plz show demo plz
nice review!
I bought a Bose SLIII bluetooth speaker about 10 years ago (maybe more). I use it to boost my phone music when I travel. Still awesome sound, battery seems to still be good. I would buy another replacement but they no longer support sales. Model looks like a large brick.
Can you suggest which one is better in terms of sound quality and effects this one or Sony HT X8500 ?
love love love your eye glasses, can you please tell me what brand is it?
Adolfo is the brand
@@TheBoomerConsumer I hope it is not too bothered, but can you also tell me the model of the glasses. 😂
Thanks for the review. I’m looking between the Roku Streambar and this Bose. The Roku is supposed to be great for dialog too. We already have the stream stick plus so dialog reviews is what I was mostly looking at. We are over 60 and have a miserable time with voices. Have you listened to the Roku streambar. What’s your best advise. Thanks so much.
I have not had the opportunity to hear the Roku bar. But I can assure you the Bose TV Speaker is excellent.
@@TheBoomerConsumer Thanks!
@@TheBoomerConsumer picked up and setup the Bose TV Speaker. Extremely impressed and we even turned off caption feature. I wasn’t looking for the music to impress us but it actually did. Certainly a big improvement over the Samsung speakers. Thanks again!
Glad you like it
Have an older Sony LCD TV. No HDMI ARC. If i use a digital audio cable, or regular HDMI port, can i control volume with my TV remote?
35w seems pretty low for volume, is it?
I heard the bass response is it that the subwoofer or the soundbar ?
Why does the instructions say three feet from wireless devices. I stream hulu wirelessly, so is it still ok with my tv.
love the channel
Thanks so much
I can't get mine to work on my fairly new LG flat screen. Bummer! I've tried all I know to try. This is supposed to be easy....
I'm looking at sound bars for my mother, she has an older (non smart I think) 55 inch LG TV. I believe it's the older 1080 p version but it still has a great picture. I don't believe her TV has the HDMI arc connection ( I need to look at it to be sure) but I do think it has the optical port. I'm wondering if I can still hook the sound bar up via an HDMI cord even though I don't think the TV has arc and if there would be any benefit to it over hooking it up via an optical cord?
The short answer is no real benefit as this would not support CEC to control the volume.
@@TheBoomerConsumer Thank you!
How do i turn it on without remote?
Whisper sweet nothings to it while gently caressing it's case. That is an almost guaranteed way to turn it on (depending on your technique).
Hello, I have this Soundbar just to listen to music through my Xbox. Although, I got a siriusxm radio for home use an I need to know how to change it to aux mode
Does it work to play music via USB? (i.e Pendrive)
I like the song your playing. May i know the title?
How do you change the default input?
*I hope someone reads this… I need help!* Recently had to replace my 2017 50” LG 4K TV and I won a free Vizio V-Series 50” 4K TV from work… Yay right?! Never needed a soundbar with my LG… the Vizio is worse (picture, colors, upscale, sound etc) in every way possible. *However, the sound quality really makes this TV almost unwatchable?!* It sounds like people screaming at me through two tin cans no exaggeration. Also, there is no bass at all and you can’t hear the dialogue even at higher volumes because the speakers almost sound like they’re vibrating. Worst part though, is the *volume levels are so unbalanced (even with level settings ON/OFF)* that it goes from normal to blasting loud volume just because I changed what I was watching on Netflix? Sorry for the rant… I know it’s unrelated, but I’m getting the Bose TV speaker for around $100 on eBay (says it’s new in box) and being my first soundbar ever, I hope this remedies the sound issue until I can upgrade the TV. I’m not an audiophile, just want clear balanced sound. My TV does have something called eARC whatever that is… my question is should I use the included optical cable that Bose gives you or buy an HDMI cable? Can I use any HDMI cable I have or is it an audio HDMI? Thank you in advance for any response
I love mine! But can anyone help me figure out recently why after about 2 hours the soundbar turns off? I have unplugged it,and that helped for about a week, but is back to doing it.