Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar - Full System Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.ค. 2024
- I review the new Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar with the new AI Dialogue Mode. For completeness I reviewed the full Seismic Sound Ultimate Home Theater System to show you the best Bose has to offer
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
02:57 - Design and Build - Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar
04:19 - Design and Build - Bose Surrounds 700
04:49 - Design and Build - Bose Bass Module 700
05:21 - Ports
06:48 - Audio Codecs
07:14 - Wireless Playback
08:54 - Sound Technologies and Adjustments
10:09 - Controls
10:50 - Sound Quality
12:25 - Bar Sound Quality
13:26 - AI Dialogue Mode
14:28 - Bass Module Sound Quality
15:07 - Sub Alternative
15:54 - Surround Sound Quality
17:09 - Movie Examples
18:43 - Wrap Up
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Many have asked how I connected a non-Bose POWERED sub to the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar. Take a 3.5mm (male) to RCA mono (male) cable and connect the 3.5mm to the bass out on the Smart Ultra and the RCA to the LFE port on the POWERED sub and ... that's it. You can buy the cable here amzn.to/3SxL4JG
So after you have it plugged in. Can you still run the bose bass module (500 or 700) together with the powered sub at the same time?
Yeah its weird because bose has said multiple times that a 3rd party sub wont work with the 3.5mm sub out.
Good work you’re doing. Which type of TV unit stand you have there?. Looks good.
Bose = grand daddy of every audio brand in the world. Thinnest musical notes it picks up with so much ease where so many music systems fail to play is just mind boggling.
Bose the worst speakers on the market today.
@@dandare2520 You couldn’t be more wrong!
Love my Bose 900.
Thx so much for doing a review on the Ultra! Trust ya buddy 👊
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Pitch perfect deadpan review. Very much enjoyed it!
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Great review 🎉, I still own the 700 and upgraded to the B&O beosound stage. I would like to see your thoughts on the B&O in a review 🤔. I'm very impressed with it. I also think bose lack of dts is minimal because lpcm dose a good enough job replacing it. Keep up the good work 👏.
Thank you. I have the ultra and the bose 700 sub and I agree with your review.
I was waiting for your review of these new Bose system.
Wait no longer 👍
Love Your Reviews. ❤
Thank you so much!
Awesome review!
Thanks!
I've had my Bose Cinemate 1 SR since 2014 and it's still going strong! I've watched all kinds of movies, played all kinds of games and have listened to all kinds of music on it and man does it still sound as new, clear, and booming as it did when I first got it!
Seems like you have a healthy relationship with electronics
@@neverenoughtech I always walk around in stores and see the new stuff in the electronics section and want to throw money at it so bad, but then I realize my stuff still works and has been going strong so it keeps my money in my pocket. But don't get me wrong I've seen klipsch, I've see the 700 series systems for bose, I've seen some other stuff and I keep fighting the urge. Plus my family doesn't really appreciate the sound quality like I do so I leave them with the basic 5.1 system and I use my sennheiser hd6xx or 8xx for whatever I'm trying to listen to specifically when it's just me watching a movie or listening to music or playing a game and they're attach to my separated DAC and AMP with XLR cables to get the full capabilities out of it.
The 900 is the sr1 with 2 speakers on top...for doby . Love it , but the have to buy a sub with it!!! Makes it 100 times better
Love your review style, you will get much more popular over time.
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Thank you,helped me taking decision.
what u gettin?
Fair review.
Great Video! Ur hilarious and knowledgeable...a rare thing these days.
Great review. One of the best channels on YT for audiophiles.. Thank you.
I know what you mean. Not sure audiophiles would count this as an audiophile channel though. These aren’t really audiophile speakers. We just love watching movies (and maybe music).
Appreciate that
The sub is actually a rebrand from the Acoustimass 300 that was introduced with the Soundtouch 300 in 2016. You can still pair the Acoustimass 300 with the 700, 900, and the new soundbar.
I still have the acoustimass 300 which is no different to the 700. Same size and exact sound
Thanks for sharing! Nice Bose Soundbar! It's too funny, I have an awesome older Klipsch RW10 that I only used about a half a dozen times. That would be awesome if I could connect to it to this Bose. I'm currently looking for a soundbar to go with my 65" Samsung Neo QN90C. This might make a great combo. Thanks again. 👍
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I heard one today , it was crazy how good it sounded
It will sound better when they offer real surrounds - gotta be making an entrance next year
Great review. I have the 900 with bass module 700 and really enjoy the sound. But, it lacks the gravitas that other systems have. When I heard about the Ultra, I thought…this is it, Bose must’ve released the big daddy of all Bose soundbars. Went to the site and…womp, womp, womp.
I tried the surround 700s and returned them. I’d describe their sound as anemic. Also, the mess of wiring reminds me of a home theater in a box setup from 20 years ago.
Yes Womp … and anemic is a good description
The 900 is the sr1 with 2 speakers on top....the ultra ...just added A.I ..lol.
I have owned the Bose Soundbar 900, dual Bass Module 700, and the omnijewel 700s for the past two years and it has been an excellent experience. I will agree that Bose definitely have to go all in and step up their game because all other soundbar manufacturers are light years past them. I disagree that the Bass Module 700 is incapable of excellent low end reproduction. I have them set at 50 and the bass is nothing short of astounding. I really should set them at 40 but I like to live dangerously. They are totally excellent for listening to music because they are melodic and mesmerizing. The entire Bose system is mesmerizing for music and lacks nothing to be desired in that aspect. The only codec the 900 supports is Dolby and I certainly wish that it offered more options but I don't have any complaints. The 900 is the least expensive of top tier soundbars along with the Sonos Arc. The other top tier soundbars are at a minimum five hundred dollars more because of the features they incorporate. Bose really does need to get with the program and release upward firing rears like all the other manufacturers. The omnijewels are refined and don't produce prodigious amounts of sound but I don't have a problem with issue. There are caveats with every soundbar and I find it funny that individuals are already poking holes in the Nakamichi Dragon.
About the bass module, I didn’t think it was inadequate … I was rather complimentary … but there is no doubt other subs that go lower and are closer to what I know some of my viewers want - it’s not a monster. I like Bose for music … if I had the flagships lined up it wouldn’t be my first choice … I should make clear I judge its ability mostly based on music via HDMI like movies where the rears are treated more like discrete channels. Putting the Bose at a clear disadvantage (through their own making)
@neverenoughtech In all sincerity your review of the Bose Soundbar 900 was the most amateurish of any product I have witnessed.
@@kingkobra1956 lol
Hallo, wenn ihr die Auswahl habt’s für eine gute soundbar 2000€ auszugeben. Für welche würdet ihr euch entscheiden ?
@@kingkobra1956 well said..
I think its sounds good, also going to get the sennheiser ambeo plus
Subbed for the sparkling personality.
Glad you could find the sparkle where others couldn’t . Thanks!
Does both 700 BM and r100sw subs work for you simultaneously?
I purchased the R100sw, connected to bass 3.5mm port in back of soundbar 700, and it cuts off the 700 BM and only the r100sw works.
Cannot wait for you to review the Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6.
I’m also looking forward to that review!
Another great review. I love the Bose system but your right it needs to up it’s game in the surround department and come out with Dolby Atmos rear surround sound speakers without the power brick 🧱 and speaker wires. It’s a great system just needs better surrounds than I have at the moment. 🤔
Totally agree
is there a point to pair it with 500 sub and with Bose surround speakers thats a previous model from the one you are showing ?
Great sounding bar and sub but plagued with connections issues. Soundbar at times decides it will not play in which case you have to go through hoops with power to get it working again. After my third unit I gave up and took it all back.
Credit to them for letting you use your own wired sub. More soundbars should do this.
Could the Bose be sending a weak signal to the sub, causing it to go into power saving mode, then disconnect?
I’m not sure … certainly wasn’t weak with the Klipsch
This was another on my list. I'm definitely pulling the trigger on the Sennheiser Ambeo Plus for my apartment. So stoked to experience it. Great video as always.
Nice choice 👍
@@Beardalorianbetter than bose 900+ subwoofer?
@@geetbehera3593 IMO, Sennheiser is way better than the 900.
I still haven't decided between the Bose Soundbar Smart Ultra or the Sennheiser Ambeo Plus, what do you think?
@@estebanguerra4314 i have both. ambeo wins with clarity, and more dynamics - i mean its pretty much the best bar out there (i guess aside from the nakamichi dragon). however, no surrounds means barely a 180degree field of sound so you lose the environmental sensation with no surrounds.
my bose system, with two subs, kicks ass and the sound profile is very well done. dynamics are good, vocals are clear, and the surround element is on another level once calibration is done. i would get the bose surrround package tbh.
imo, i would take a little lesser quality just for the surround theater element. you wont regret it.
As always, I love the B-roll of the product you are talking about! Unlike your "arch rival" which only shows himself speaking...the whole time.
Keep up the suttle comedy! Great work!
Thanks, glad to know the b-roll is appreciated. I will pass on the note about the humor to my wife
For those using the 700 bass module make sure to use aux cable not wireless. Else a clipping popping noise will keep happening
The no soundbar sound upon TV startup also afflicts Samsung Q-series soundbar. I stumbled on a workaround by turning on the soundbar first, wait a few seconds, then turn the TV on. Not ideal, for sure, but less frustrating than the alternative.
Good suggestion. It was a 40% kind of issue with the Bose - Sammy was never that bad - can’t recall a time it’s happened with a Sammy in the last few years.
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I really had a hard time connecting l the bose 700 to the tv with the bose app as it takes a long time to find , then called bose ,replaced the remote and app wasnt easy enough to connect either, but now after a long conversation with the customer rep , finally its good back on track .need a simple remote without too much complicaiton in linking the tv to the remote .
I have the Bar 900 paired with the Acoustimass 300 sub and it has the cleanest and tightest bass of any sub & soundbar combo I've heard. The bass module does not call attention to itself and the bass is well integrated with the bar. Older Bose base modules could be a little boomy and muddy but not anyore. It also has outstanding dialogue even at lower volumes. Bose still gets it right in many ways.
So no probably pairing a Bose soundbar with after subwoofer?
If you google it , say not recommended for aftermarket subwoofer.
@@MyJeffrey1970 Bose soundbars are designed to work best with matching Bose subwoofers. The Bose acoustimass 300/Bose 700 sub also hit pretty deep to give cinema type deep bass.
I just picked up the 900 for 699 and feel even better about it after watching this
You should
Hi, could you maybe use bose bluetooth speakers as surround’s instead?
I owned the full 900 system and took it back for the Klipsch cinema 1200 that I bought on sale for $800 bucks and I'm way happier. The sound stage isn't as accurate it's more direct but I like it personally. My biggest gripe was the satellite speakers being super weak and the sub 700 had such bad port chuffing when demanding scenes came out. The bar itself is great though I'll give them that, but for that kinda money I expected a lot more. Oh, and yes I tried swapping out the subs at Best Buy three times to no avail. For my bedroom I got the JBL 5.1 which is kinda ironic because it doesn't utilize my LG C2 TVs eArc or have Atmos while my Bar 1200 does but is in my theater room hooked up to a TV that doesn't have eArc. I just got frustrated and bought what I could find on sale. Considering I paid $1,050 for both systems I have now vs the $2500 total for the bose and the Sonos beam 2 I sent back I couldn't be happier. Not knocking any of those products I just didn't feel I was getting what I paid for.
Vivo en Guatemala, y yo compré una bose soundbar ultra color blanco y mi opinion es la barra definitiva no hay mejor barra de sonido que está. Me falta comprar el bajo y las bocinas pequeñas pero no hay existencias en color blanco.
Sony is my preferred brand interns of sound systems. Sony ht a9 and Sony ht a7000 with surround are my favourites
So i was never happy with the 700 bass. I have 2 of them hooked to a 300 sound bar. Even with 2 of them, i was never happy and never felt the bass, no punch.
I purchased an inexpensive 12inch sub and box, gutted the 700, and connected it to the 12 inches just to see if it would work. I can feel the bass now , and it shakes the house with just the one, and the bass level is at minimum. Very happy now.
Can you integrate this soundbar with the Bose Lifestyle 600 to get a better theater sound experience?
Finally a decent and detailed review of this unit. Thank you! I have been going back and forth between the ultra bar with the 700 sub model and the Q990C and struggling with the choice. I have enjoyed Bose products for many years so it is hard not to want it, but after watching this, I think its sad to say my money will be going with Q990C and will be replacing my old basic 5.1 system. Cheers T
Good choice!
I am thinking of Ambeo plus now on sale for only $999 . That 7.1.4 system 🤔
Solid choice! Q990C seems to be a banger and especially now for Black Friday.
I couldn't choose between neither the Q990C, Ambeo Max, Devialet Dione soundbars so I opted for a stereo pair of KEF LS50 Wireless 2 instead
What surround sound system should we consider instead of Bose? Bose does sound a little too bassy.
Good stuff! Have you thought about looking at the Polk Magnifi Max Ax system?!
I have - probably get to it next year - unless a successor has been announced - it may be a fine system but sub flagship products get a lot less attention making the justification more difficult as I’m just one dude with a separate job and family duties - have to be fairly selective
Totally get it!! I keep looking for a review of that thing and can't find a video of someone trustworthy! Was hoping your archnemesis would review it, as he reviews the mini, but anyway. Thanks for the reply! I appreciate your content!@@neverenoughtech
Any plans of reviewing the Bose smart 600 soundbar? I have seen some reviews but none of them have talked about the atmos capability of it.
I probably should as Bose regularly gets significant attention
Thank you for the great review. I'm laterally about to push the buy button for this sound bar. Glad I waited and did not buy the 900. I'm very interested in the fact that you can add non-Bose sub. I just don't understand how you would do this. I currently own Martin Logan Dynamo 700 sub. Any help on weather I could add this sub before I buy? Thanks.
use the 3.5mm to connect to the bar sub out and the RCA to the LFE port
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What soundbar would you recommend then?
I have connected dozens of Bluetooth products and I can’t pair my Samsung TV to this Bose 900 bar. Always get the same message, device not found. Please make sure is on. It pairs with my iPhone but not the TV. I have to use HDMI to use. Any idea?
Seems it isn't worth buying the surrounds at the moment. Is bose coming up with surrounds with dolby atmos any time sooner. I have bose 900 and sub 700
Firstly, last month, I planned to buy the soundbar BOSE 900 + subwoofer 700 + 2 surround speakers. But after watching some movies on the JBL BAR 1300 then I decided to get this soundbar to enjoy excited movies from Netflix and Apple TV.
What sounds better the JBL Bar 1300 or the Bose Ultra ? I can’t decide 😂
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Please anyone tell me why surround sound 700 speakers it’s not working when I used Bluetooth only but Module 700 bass it’s works thanks
Whats your opinion on the full arc system with 300’s and subs. You touched on it but what are your thoughts
Samsung Q990C vs Sonos Arc + 2 Eras 300s + Sub
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Plenty of thoughts here
I have the Bose 600, 500 sub and the cubed surround speakers. It sounds good. I can use use DTS through XBox series X through PCM. It does 5.1.2 PCM. I have to constantly switch from bitstream to PCM through the XBOX Series X. I also have TV connection issues every month or two. I think my SVS Prime Wireless with my PB-1000 overall sounds better with impact and the frequency range is better. For that I just PCM it with optical and get lossless sound.
Anyways I like your soundbar reviews.
Appreciate the share!
You can also do this through some blu ray players. Just let the blu ray player decode it and transmit it as LPCM. It's not perfect but it's a solution to the DTS problem.
@@TheJonnyBoy1984 I have an earlier Sony Blu-ray player that does that. It tends to freeze a lot so I don't really use it anymore
Enjoyed your review, the Klipsch R-100SW 10" Subwoofer you mentioned has RCA connectivity, so how would the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar connect?
Do I need a Bluetooth adapter?
3.5 mm to RCA
Once you wire connect the Klipsch... can you still run the bose bass module wireless at the same time and pair them together?
Hi Daniel, what are the 5 best flagship soundbars to date? can you make a ranking?
That sounds like an ending to a labor intensive video that I would want people to watch
I had 700, now upgraded to ultra and it is well worth it. AI dialogue is very usefull especilly at evening watching atmos content without loosing the effects.. I have also rears, and what is commonly not mentioned is that rears are really small so the can blend in the room.. yes the sonos era 300 are probaly better, but I would never have them since i cant put them anywhere at the rear wall.. So other option would be sonos 100s, ut then they dont have any advantege to to bose rears and they are bigger.. So there is value from bose rears and the whole setup looks so sexy that I am proud to wipe dust every day from the top glass. ;)
It is sexy - I’ve mentioned that in similar terms - but you’re giving up a whole bunch of sound with the rears for looks …. But I’m not one to argue with a happy customer
@@neverenoughtech It is not arguing.. I agree it is probably not the best value, but also sometimes it just fits to the individual needs. And I always enjoy when I listen to sonos at friend’s house, but I just don’t see how for example would it fit at my home.. Thanks for all the videos and reviews. Every information we get is valuable.
A friend of mine told me that the the surround 700 ( or the entire bose system? Im not sure..) works great with Sony TV, but not Samsung and maybe other brand either. He explained this is due to the high quality internal amplifier in Sony TV, which Samsung does not match.
So I am lucky to use Sony TV and might consider the surround 700, after a listening test in the showroom not too far from my house.
I say it’s safest to plug directly into the bar … are you saying it’s better to run through the Sony TV for most soundbars. Given running through the TV is a must with Bose
So you can pair a bose bass module with the Klipsch sub together? I am intrigued by that and thinking of getting a Klipsch sub. Can you please show us a tutorial video how you can do so?
use the 3.5mm to connect to the bar sub out and the RCA to the LFE port
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@neverenoughtech thank you but can you run both subs (bass 700 and powered sub) paired together at the same time or only one?
So what’s my best option to get Dolby Atmos if I have a 2012 52 LG plasma TV with no ARC or EARC? Or do I have to definitely get a new television in order to get Dolby Atmos?
Can the new Yamaha True 50 a compete with this ?
Your media unit looks really cool. Would love to know where you bought it from please?
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heeeyyyy! You already hit 22K subs!!
Nice video. I bought the sound-bar, two subs (hooked up only one so far) and the rears and have been completely underwhelmed (although sounded great in the showroom). Your review confirmed that this -might- be a little overrated product.
siiigh
Now on to other soundbar reviews from you!
I’m thinking Bose got some kind of trick to show off next year in the home theater space - or they’re straight treading water at best.
It is a good soundbar.
Great review , you are right , Bose should step up it's game. Those surround speakers (besides being way overpriced) can't handle the competition anymore these days. I think 2024 can be an interesting year in terms of a wave of new products from all brands. (Hopefully)
My channel benefits from “interesting years” - most curious what Samsungs big two-year cycle will bring - hope they mix it up
@@neverenoughtechOr hopefully Sennheiser will come out with something new. Not expecting much from Sonos , i don't see a new Arc coming that soon but i think it's necessary to complement the Era's as surrounds. Still for me the Samsung is a no go just because of the looks and this Bose system is a bit too old skool to spend my money on.
Which soundbar is the best to buy now if I can't wait till 2024? The Samsung Q990C?
@@Afisobest soundbar without rears - Ambeo max.
Best for the price - 990c((very close to the ambeo for a lot less)
Best for spacial audio - A9 with the sw5 sub
Best for music - don't get a soundbar (or Sonos iarc f you anyway want one)
Pretty looking - Bose
Hi, I have a question which soundbar has better sound, Sony ht a5000 or Bose 900? You are the best judge since you have already tested both. I am faced with a difficult decision. I would like to buy one of them. At the moment I am leaning towards the bose 900. Please reply, thank you very much
I haven’t tested the 5000 but based on my 7000 experience I’d probably lean 900
Can you compare with q990c??
Great review! I bought the Bose 900 with the 700 base module last year but had to return them because of random "popping" from the base module due too probably WiFi interference. I mean for that price they should have that kink worked out somehow. Tried everything and couldn't get it to go away but it wouldn't, so i just swapped to sonos. Do have to say, Bose is probably the dang looking soundbars on the market.
Had the same pop issue with my 900 and bass module 700. The fix was direct 3.5mm connection. Now it’s pop free and sounds great!
I'm thinking about buying a soundbar. It must be all in one, without a sub.
- Philips Fidelio TAFB1 (Atmos, DTS:X, Imax)
- BOSE Smart Ultra (Atmos only)
- Sonos Arc (Atmos and DTS:X)
- Sony HT-A7000 (Atmos and DTS:X)
I had TAFB1 and I had a good opinion about it, but it broke down. Should I choose another model now? I would like the best Atmos/Surround effects (from VOD, I don't have Blue-Ray) and some good music. I also have an Xbox console, but I pluged diretcly to my Oled TV with full HDMI 2.1
According to Rtings, Sonos is probably the best (but it suits me the least - no BT, additional purchase of a strip for mounting on the wall), then Bose and then Sony, but they haven't tested Fidelio. But maybe your opinion is different than Rtings' - they are wrong.
Sonos doesn’t support DTSX just DTS digital 5.1 … I don’t have ready access to the fidelio so can’t advise …. If you are really atmos concerned I suppose the Sony … but Sony can be expanded on to be the best atmos system of the bunch
@@neverenoughtech Thank you. You are right - Sonos doesn't have DTS:X but this format could be important and other soundbars could upmix any format from VOD to DTS:X - I guess.
Rtings says that Sony has small heights effects in Atmos but sounstage width is ok. I can say many good things about Fidelio. I had B95 and TAFB1. But I couldn't compare with BOSE or Sony.
But what about BOSE is it worth to buy? Seller said me that BOSE is bad in music and Atmos/Surround effects. Generally they have weak soundbars but good separate speakers.
The Sony A7000 on sale this week at Best Buy for only $999
I sold my soundtouch 300 and I bought the new ultra sound bar and the sound is amazing way better than the 300
Yes in reference to the 300 but less so to other similarly priced bars
Anyone compared this set or 900 with Loewe Klang 5 soundbar + sub ? So many Bose reviews but none of Loewe and I am wondering why of they cost about the same ....
Hello, can you sometimes in the future do a review of the old Bose accoustimass 10 if its still available. The two speakers that are above each other... i forgot which model. Thank you
Bose 700 surround hack. When doing the sound frequency set up, wrap a rag around the rear speakers and move them back further than normal. This forces them to get louder.
When complete. Move em back. Rears are now louder.
I could get them loud enough … especially by turning them up in the app. Doesn’t fix the sound profile
@@neverenoughtech try the hack
why would you move them before calibration and then back to the original position after calibration?
that defeats the purpose of calibration? unless im not understanding you
@@garretts431 to make the rears louder
That is a mouthful for a name
And humble
I have a smart ultra and base module 700 and I do say it could be better. i wish the atmos was more drastically better as I wish it would come from the wall on the left and right side of me. And the upwards firing system is kinda lacking. also I wish the grouping feature had less delay as its way to much delay to enjoy anything. I wanted to get the Samsung hw-q995c but my dad went for the ultra for the brand. but seeing how expensive it is it should be better.
Hello, I am interested in upgrading my home theater soundbar. Can you recommend which is better between the Bise Seismic Sound Ultimate Home Theater System and the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max? Currently, I am using the Bose Soundbar 300 with the Base Module 300 and its Surround System. I hope you will definitely help me out with this matter. Thanks!!!
I don’t like either bc I think Bose and Sennheiser are coming out with new gear (surrounds in particular - and a new Max compatible with surrounds). As the max is more limited peripheral wise I would go Bose - but not enthusiastically
@@neverenoughtech Thank you for your advice. I am from India, and we have limited options when it comes to various good brands in the market. Unfortunately, the Bose Surround Speakers 700 and the Bose Smart Soundbar are not available in the Indian market yet. That's why I sought your advice. Today, I had a demo of the Sennheiser Ambeo Max, but they seem to lack bass and overall power compared to the Soundbar 900. I hope I am expressing my concerns correctly, right? Also, how does the Samsung Soundbar 656W 11.1.4Ch Q Symphony with Wireless Dolby Atmos Q990C compare with the Bose Soundbar 900 or Ultra?
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YOU NEED TO DO A REVIEW ON THE NAKAMICHI DRAGON.
I ALREADY PAID FOR IT. THEY NEED TO SEND IT TO ME. WILL BE DELIVERED EARLY NOVEMBER
@@neverenoughtech CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT VIDEO!
@@neverenoughtech Its clearly the winner this year hands down.
I wish you went into more detail about whether this sounds the same as the 900 without the AI dialogue mode.
I don’t have the 900 for a comparison but my implications were very very minor changes … very
@@neverenoughtech hmm so $200 extra for better dialogue. That’s a tough sell. Thanks for the reply!
After Seeing this Review I agree to go Samsung Q990C 11.1 Cheers!
Ambeo Plus 7.1.4 system on sale for only $999 now. Decision decisions 🤔
@MyJeffrey1970 have you decided yet?
@@danielreckwell3043 now Sony A7000 7.1.2 is $400 buck off this week at Best Buy. $999
Leaning toward new BOSE because Sony Soundbar is to big if your not getting tv mounted .
Plus you can buy New Bose Ultra wireless headphones to use with soundbar easily. That a good feature to watching late at night & don’t want to disturb anyone.
I like the soundbar but want to run klipsc sud r100 but worried mght not work l know you said no problem but is that a sure thing
I also want to know if you can run it with the bose bass module together. That would be awesome
Sorry I’m new to this so please don’t judge me if my question sounds stupid. I’ve a Philips TV 5700 series with HDMI ARC but no eARC. I also have an Apple TV 4K connected to it. I’m planning to buy this soundbar. Do you think I’ll be able to make a connection from Apple TV 4K to this soundbar and from the soundbar to the TV ? My TV has 2 HDMI ports and one of them is ARC but the other one is not. Kindly help.
Yes you can connect the Apple TV to the TV and the sound will make it to the bar via the ARC port. But the Apple audio format LPCM is far better served by eARC ports so you will have trouble getting atmos to work for instance. If you want to most out of the Apple TV (with your TV) you would want a soundbar with HDMI inputs and plug the Apple TV directly into the bar
Can you please compare normal dialogue mode on 900 vs AI dialogue mode on ultra? Is it significantly improved?
Did you watch this video? It is LITERALLY the 900. It will literally be the same sound.
@@earlusmcdivett I’m not saying the bar are different. I’m asking if the dialogue mode is different since now it’s with AI. Original dialogue mode on 900 was only pumping mids, by suppressing the rest. AI SHOULD be more precise, enhancing dialogue scene per scene, but I cannot say for sure without someone that has tried both and can confirm / deny
Is bose releasing bose bass module 900 soon?? or should i buy 700 module or wait for 900? Coz they haven't upgraded bass module since 2018🙄
They keep forgetting to tell me all their secrets
I am from India, I like your review, I want to know that in same budget as BOSE, which is the best option available at present??
Q990C/B, Sonos sub 300s, A9 with sub …
Right now, sony is having very good diwali offers, around Rs 15000 off if you buy TV + sound bar . I recently bought Sony x90l tv and HT A9
Nice review, but just a small point of critique here to the presentation. Its probably highly personal but i have to put the playback speed to 1.25x to kinda be able to follow otherwise i would lose attention.
Well I think the official suggestion is 3x so 1.25 is not so bad
You might find it is your TV. I had the Bose 900 with a Samsung TV, no sound. Tried it on my LG upstairs and it worked perfectly. Seems Samsung doesn't like Bose.
As a huge Star Wars fan… that was freaking hilarious 😂
That was a Star Wars?
@@neverenoughtechI enjoyed the RAVE scene as well
I am the owner of a Bose Acoustimass 15 Series II and I have been contacted for a recall campaign for problems relating to the Acoustimass module which may have electrical problems . They offered me free repairs or a 40% discount for a Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar - Full System. Now I saw your review and I'm not sure if I'll buy it anymore. The audio system costs 1665 euros.
What do you recommend me to do?
Greetings from Italy!!
Those no play issues are annoying I don’t have them figured out yet - normally I would say go through the bar but there is no input. Another reason to shy away is the surrounds may be updated this year (ultra surrounds )- which would be a significant enhancement to the system - the surrounds and sub are both quite dated existing before the 700.
A prince among men.
I have the 900 soundbar. The 700 base module.
And the smaller 300 surround speakers. Overall, I'm satisfied with the system. But the rear speakers are such a huge disappointment. At full volume, I am reminded that they're on every once in a while.😢
If anyone has a tip on how to get more volume out of the rear speakers, I would appreciate it
I assume you are turning them all the way up in the app. It has been suggested that you can wrap the speaker in cloth during room tuning and then remove the cloth and the speaker will have been calibrated louder. If you’re desperate
That no sound from tv issue is annoying and getting on my nerves. I must always start my tv first before my soundbar. If i am listening to music via BT, and decided to turn on the TV, i have to reboot the entire soundbar. This issue occurs in my soundbar 700, 900 and ultra now
And worst thing, this soundbar doesn't detect that the sub is offline. Sometimes i just need the soundbar, and yet, i dont get any low frequencies from the soundbar somehow it determines that a bass module is paired to the soundbar before despite it does not show up in the bose app. I have to switch on the sub, and manually turn the toggle off after it appears in bose app. After i have done so, i switched off the bass module, and the soundbar resets it back to the beginning where low frequencies does not come out from soundbar again.... The software is a hit or miss. Funny thing is, it works when it is using a 3.5mm cable directly connected to the soundbar 😅
Planning to return it for a Sonos...
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I’d only buy if Bose still accepts trade in of lifestyle systems to upgrade.
Why can't Bose allow to add two front speakers for height channels via a software update on Bose soundbar 700 as I see no difference between Bose 900 and Ultra.
Could be critical processor changes that may enable these kinds of things but my more humble wish is that the ultra was necessary to support better multichannel rears
Guys, please, between the SONO ARC BASS, BOSE BASS MODULE 700, and JBL9.1 BASS, which is punchier
JBL. And its just me (guys is a far off dream)
Head on over to your local Best Buy, this thing is leaps and bounds over all the competition on display
Depending on the competition I believe it
It doenst matter what you say An MIT sound engineer will never go wrong and when it comes to Bose bose is the boss, that guy Amar Bose spent his all life to create this product like apple is the king of Phones Bose is the apple of sound world
Are you saying an MIT sound engineer has never gone to other tech companies and worked on audio products (which you find inferior) … I’m not sure when proclaiming MIT became a conversation stopper
q990c or Bose Soundbar ultra...which one wins? :)
I think I was pretty clear in the video … the less ultra one
In reality, especially soundbars, there’s minimal difference between DD and DTS 5.1 and all these “upgrades” like Atmos, DTS X. and lossless. It’s all simulated on these setups in reality just trying to create the sound of speakers in the ceiling.