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Hey Andrew, Could You please review the Philips Fidelio FB1 soundbar? I'm considering it, I've read some very good reviews on that bar but no videos, I love and enjoy your reviews and I would like to hear what You think about that one... I'm a Bose user, I have 2 cinemate systems at home but want something with hdmi, I purchased the 600 but found distorsion over 70% volume, I got really disappointed, I sent it back... Again I Would appreciate Your review on the FB1... best regards
I think I’m getting the 600. I, like Kristi, have difficulties with dialogue. Does adding the bass speaker make it harder to understand dialogue in action movies? I ask because the surround systems I’ve heard with the loudest bass seem to be indecipherable to me.
Andrew I'm looking at buying the Bose 600. I have an lg C1 I'm wondering in your opinion if all the smart sound features that come when pair lg tv to their soundbar specific the lg Eclair outperform the Bose? I'd really appreciate your input
Owner of a Bose 600 and have been using it for couple of months now and I must say it is brilliant! I am going to add the surround and Base in coming months but the bar in itself has blown me away when I watch movies or listen to the music! My Uncle have Sonus ARC with all surrounds and Sub woofer and he still enjoys sound of my Bose!
@@timowthie I added the surrounds when they were on sale few months back and they added to the experience! Absolute must have if you ask me. Only last week ordered Bass Module 500 which will be dispatched first week of May so I am only hoping it will take me to the next level!
I bought the Bose 600 sound bar along with the 500 base module last month and I am very happy with both. I use this for my home office together with my 32” 4K Samsung TV. My system gets a lot of duty playing music but also playing games on my XBOX. I liked this so much I got the Bose Mini 2 portable speaker. My main system is a 65” Sony LED TV with a Beosound Stage. The Bose system is excellent for small rooms so definitely agree with everything in the review. Keep up the great work!
I forgot to mention the Bose 600 sounds in the same timbre as the Bose Solo 5 and the 900. I gave my friend the Solo 5 when I upgraded my main system. I do think the 900 sounds fuller but I’d only recommend it if you have a big room. Otherwise get the sub and enjoy the 600. 👍
I heard this on Costco the other day and was amazed about how much bass and clarity it came out of that small box compared to the bigger and larger Sonos Arc which was right next to it. This made me regain interest in Bose products once again.
Oh, the blasphemy!! How can I keep my current biases with this kind of review? It almost sounded like there were highs AND lows. My brain is shorting out. It can’t take the conflict.
Hi Crichta. I'm in the same boat as you - common walls. Need to keep volume down. Always had problem with dialogue. Thanks for sharing. How does Music sound?
Sonos and Apple are like Hotel California once you check in it’s hard to leave. I have Sonos speakers throughout my home and I purchased a Beam for the bedroom because I knew the Beam would slide right in. I’m locked comfortably into the Sonos ecosystem. I think this is a point which is missed in many reviews.
Bose is an interesting company in many ways. I still have my Bose 201 Series V's as my daily music speakers power by an older Sony STR-DE985B (I know ancient tech) and a Bose Sound link III Bluetooth speaker that sounds amazing. Yet, with the exception of your review most people act like a cat in a room full of rocking chairs when I asked questions about adding newer components. This despite the fact that after using them for over a decade they still work well. Have you ever considered doing a retro tech page? I'm not talking about reviewing older components (I recognize the difficulty in that rabbit hole), but perhaps showing people how the tech has changed to enable them to move forward from something familiar and good, to something newer and better. I was lucky that recently one of your articles prevented me from buying a standalone DAC instead of just using my PC optical out directly to the optical in for the DE985. I guess I'm curious why one DAC is better than the others and silly questions like that.
In the end I went Sonos. the family preference was beam 2 . There are some cracking soundbars out there with lesser known brands, pays to shop and listen .
Amazing review. Thank you so much. I just discovered your channel and I’m very impressed with the quality of information and professional delivery. You’ve inspired me to buy the 600 soundbar (with the 500 bass module.) You have a new subscriber!
Bose with a neutral sound? You have my attention!!! Hahah very good 👍👍 I love your quick but effective comparison to other sound bars that give us the perspective we need to make a better purchasing decision.
I appreciate your opinion/takes on these units and can your honesty is apparent. I haven't heard you mention Sony or Yamaha. I will look through your content to see if you have info on either of those
The glaring omission of HDMI passthrough with the Bose 600 means I'll have to return it with a heavy heart. For TVs from around 5 years ago and older, this makes it pretty much unusable when it comes to Atmos. With my LG OLED 55B6D I can have Dolby Vision or Atmos enabled, but not both. Not even an added streaming box like an Apple TV is a solution, since the TV can't handle passthrough of Atmos over ARC and going through relevant forums suggests, this isn't just an issue for me. So for many people who want Atmos, this isn't it, unfortunately.
The Boss 600 was released just after I purchased the 300 model or I might have saved up for the 600, but I got the Bose 300 on sale and it replaced an old Sony surround sound system and couldn’t be happier. Wanted to free up floor space and didn’t really want a subwoofer and with the 300 I don’t feel I need it as our living room isn’t that large to begin with. Setup as you mentioned was an absolute breeze. Dialogue is great and I also have never engaged the dialogue feature in the app. Should I really feel the need for the Atmos feature I might put the 300 in the bedroom and upgrade to the 600 in our living room but I would have no hesitation in staying with Bose for a simple sound bar solution or recommending it to others, especially if you watch a lot of dialogue heavy films or tv shows like we do.
Yeah, that saying is unfortunate and is one that has poisoned the well among hifi enthusiasts (to audiophiles' detriment BTW). But as I like to say when someone is trying their best to tear another down, "look at the scoreboard." To that end, Bose is doing just fine, with or without die-hard audiophiles' support.
Thanks for the great review. Would you also have a link to the white lowboard the Bose is placed on? Thx a lot for the great videos and greetings from Germany
Love your reviews. Bought a new Sony X90K 65” this TV has horrible sound quality. So I bought the Bose 600 which sounds great for a soundbar. Thanks again for the review!!
Love the channel and your hard work. With the myriad of soundbar reviews and comparisons on this channel, to never have reviewed the Arc or Beam with sub and surrounds is unjust not only to your audience, but yourselves.
Since SONOS does not seem to want to work with reviewers like us, we have to purchase their products with our own money in order to review them. The ARC is not a product I'm going to spend my own money on at this point - it's old and has been reviewed endlessly. As we've stated many times before, if/when Sonos releases a new version, we will buy one to review.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Thanks for the reply Andrew! Makes complete sense. It's a shame because the Arc and Beam become different products when sub is added. Add the Ones for surround...even better. The main point of my initial comment was not necessarily the Arc or Beam itself, but what these products become when the SONOS Sub is added. There are some professional custom home theater companies offering the SONOS combination as their entry level selection. The Sub in my opinion, is an underrated, phenomenal product. My sound room consists of Marantz separates, KEF speakers, subs...my bedroom is SONOS Arc, Sub, Ones.
Again, totally understand the request. In keeping in mind the total out of pocket expense, we have to be selective about our purchases when it comes to buying product for review. Since we cannot simply buy and return, those ancillary products are often cost prohibitive for a review which is why you might not see them here. Honestly, I'm not sure what more I can say other than I would encourage viewers to let SONOS know that they are missing an opportunity to earn your hard earned dollars by continuing to ignore review channels like this one.
Hi Andrew, Great review. Question, can I link or Connect th bose bar to an sub that its not the bose one? For example an Kef cube 10, pluged to a sub output from the Bose?
I've had the Bose 600 for a while now, it sounds great but have issues with HDMI sound, I sometimes have to power cycle the soundbar before it works and I've had issues with connecting it to my phone via the Bose app. It happened enough times that I recently got the Beam 2. Haven't had it long but no issues so far although I do miss having chromecast and bluetooth.
The Bose Soundbar 600 has the Bose Voice4Video, that will expand the Alexa capabilities with voice control over not only the Soundbar but also TV, Cable, or Satellite box… the 550 doesn’t have this option.
Love the Show! I have a Golden Ear 5.1 system comprised of a SuperCinema 3D Array soundbar, (2) Rear Invisa 525's, and a ForceField 3 sub. Room is 18' x 18' with high ceilings. The soundbar/tv are tightly fit between the fireplace and outside wall on a swivel shelf that turns and comes out of that area slightly. We watch very few movies so use it mainly for tv and music streaming via Roon. Should I replace this soundbar for one that's better for music listening or just purchase two bookshelf speakers we can pull out of a closet for music listening? The soundbar was a compromise. Any product recommendations appreciated. Thank you!
If I'm understanding your comment correctly, you have a TV/soundbar setup that is mounted (somewhat) in the corner of your square room --or off to one side of your fireplace that is located on the center of the wall? If so, corner placement in this situation may help you achieve better sound regardless of your speaker choice given your square room (square rooms are the worst for acoustics/bass reinforcement BTW). I am not familiar with those particular GoldenEar products, so I cannot say if you're missing out or not. I would maybe encourage you to try a pair of modest bookshelf speakers on some simple stands, either placed on either side of your fireplace or firing diagonally into your room on either side of your TV. Since you already have a sub you don't need to worry about the speakers having a lot of bass on their own, in which case I would look at these bit.ly/3zvBfRp or these bit.ly/3Ak39C6.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews I come from an NAD and a/d/s L710 background with some Magnepan MMG’S thrown into the mix. We primarily like vocals, acoustic instruments, and some old prog rock. Between the Polk and the Pro-Ject’s, which has that clarity and sound field.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Not that I know much about anything. And it's not really for at home Hifi. But,One of my favorite boxes I ran across this year at work. Was the L' Acoustics Syva line. In the right hands those boxes in a Small to Midsize ballroom can sing!
We've been trying to get one for review. The new ownership has proven to be less responsive to requests. Great at sending press releases but not much else. Will likely have to buy one to review in the new year.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews You are right, but I referred to the JBL 5.1 version with wireless surround speakers. There probably won't be big differences between the JBL 5.1 models with and without wireless surround speakers. The idea is that I am looking for a 5.1 soundbar for the computer. I would prefer a model with wireless surround speakers.
I’ve heard of people doing it on the bose forum by hardwiring it to the soundbar. But I wouldn’t buy a sub specifically, as Bose could easily patch it over an update
@@Jut1911 yeah, I've seen people who successfully hooked it up using weird cable combos but I ultimately returned the soundbar and will stick to 3.1 system. Too bad Bose doesn't allow using 3rd party additional speakers, it's a bad tactics IMHO but lot of big manufacturers do it so I get it.
@@feelda303 fair enough! I have the module 700 and it’s actually pretty good compared to many other subs that come with soundbars. It’s. 10” driver that gets down to about 28hz
I’m glad Bose is getting some love. I never understood the hate or the stigma should I say around Bose as they don’t seem to care about what audiophiles think. They just did everything their own way. I still have original, Series 1 901 speakers with a 1970s Rotel integrated amp and they rock the house. I’ve always liked their Soundbars too, and I might actually swing this 600 for the bedroom. Great review!
Thanks Vadym, I too have never understood the "hate" surrounding Bose. I get why some in the press dislike them --they rarely if ever advertise with the hi-fi press, plus they did sue Consumer Reports WAY back in the day --but I honestly can't recall running into a real Bose customer and hearing outright negativity the way you do with audiophiles.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews I don’t know about the suing anything to be straight. But regardless of it, I’ve always liked them. Those 901s although not everyone’s cup of tea and need some real A or AB power put through them, are some really nice rocknroll speakers. I love ‘em
@Vadym Timotin: Some years ago, I heard the BOSE 901 series 3. In that particular living room - which was pretty large - what I didn’t hear in the bass, I felt it in the room.
I have the Bose 600, Surround Speakers, and the Bose Bass 700, I think this just convinced me to just stay with the 600 for now, because with the obvious increase in sound with the 900, it doesn't seem like it's terribly better than the 600; might get the 900 for X-mas. Nice review.
Excellent review! Those of us over 50 years old can confirm what I am going to say: bass is important, yes... but when you have years of experience and have listened to various speakers of different types, ranges, and brands... you are convinced that the most important thing is not the bass, nor the power... this eventually becomes tiresome and boring due to the novelty of new and unusual sounds... what years and experience gives you is the capability to seek clarity in all frequencies. That no frequency is competing with another one to reach your ear... Rather, they work in unison and in harmony, to bring forth the sound that only Bose knows how to do and only those who have or have had a Bose product know what I mean.
I cancelled the order for the Sonos Beam Gen 2 and gotten this instead. Two big reasons being the upfiring speaker and better dialogue. Soundstage is quite wide too. No regrets.
i bought the bose 600 today from best buy. the acoustics, voice, separation of vocals from treble to bass is amazing. so clear when watching news, movies, netflix, disney+ but i am also a bass enthusiast. i can tell you right now that you need to get the bose module to improve the overall experience. for me the bass is just not enough. dont get me wrong, i am not a bass addict but the thump is obviously missing with this. you need to get the bose module.
I bought that JBL soundbar the very same day you reviewed it (I saw it as fate, as I was in the market for a new one, and that same day you dropped the review). I fall in love with it more and more every day. It's not atmos like you said, but it does fill my bedroom with theater quality sound, and the side-firing drivers give the illusion of having a much bigger system set up. Thank you so much for recommending it
I have a full Sonos arc+era300+sub gen3 in the living room a Beam gen2 in the smaller “game room” and a bose600 in the bedroom. 100% the bose600 has fuller, louder and clearer sound and bass than the beam2, especially when it comes to music. This is why it went in the bedroom. But I will say this it’s slightly glitchy vs the Sonos setups. I have had zero issues with both Sonos setups as there seems to be constant hdmi handshake issues with the Bose600. In the end nothing beats the arc full surround setup. Even though the Bose600 sounds great and edges the beam out slightly something about Sonos just seems perfect. In the end it is what it is.
Is the Bose 600/Sonos Beam 2 a decent step up from the Polk Mini Ax? I have the AX currently and it sounds LOUD in my small bedroom, but I'm just not wow'd by it and thinking of the first two. Edit. Got the Bose 600, and yes, it sounds quite a bit better than the Polk Mini Ax even without the sub.
Bro I recently got the Soundbar 600 and then got the Sub 500 module and now finally yesterday I picked up the Bose surround speakers 700 Omnijewels and the experience is unbelievable for anything that I watch. It’s crazy that the omnijewels cost me 800$cad tho lol
Thank you for the review. Needed a good comparison on the Bose 600 to the Sonos Beam 2 and you provided a great one. I have one nagging question though for both. With an LG C3 TV, Apple 4K TV and the soundbars with only one HDMI how do I hook them up together? Apple TV currently hooked up to the C3 eARC interface. How is the Soundbar connected?
3:45 thanks again for this great review. I bought the Bose 600 and matching Bass Module on the weekend. One sales person i encountered tried to push me towards Sonos and kept bagging Bose. I wanted a soundbar primarily to enhance my movie experience and the sound on the Samsung 65 inch QN90B I recently purchased. The Bose sound imaging / processing of Dolby Atmos is superior to the Sonos Beam 2 - although Sonos might be better for music - as pointed out in this review! I’m really happy with Bose 600, thanks again this review really helped me through the purchase process, Cheers
I'm still over the moon with my Bose Soundbar 900. It still catches me off with some sounds to the side of me and for a standalone is amazing. Only thing I have a small complaint with is sometimes the sound isn't instantaneous to come out. Although that could be the "handshake" between the soundbar and my TV. Might get the bass module soon just to give a more cinematic vibe.
I have a problem with understanding the dialogs on hi-end equipment, when the sibilants are not articulated that much 😄 Also on a crappy tv built-in speakers 🤣
I just replaced my Bose Smart 300 with the 500 sub. For the Bose smart 600. I feel in my bedroom set up. I don't need the sub. It gives enough thump and fullness that you really don't need it. Living room living room set up totally different. I have Sonos Arc, sub and surrounds.
I just sold my Arc, Gen 3 Sub, and two Ones yesterday for $1,500 and I’m glad that I did. The Sonos is getting replaced with a Powernode and Arendal 1723’s. Can’t wait…!!
May brother has Bose throught his house and I have SONOS. He is jealous of my whole home audio. He has a rack system of Bose for his home audio that was professionally installed. I think that's pretty telling. Your price points are off. U can set up a Beam Gen 2 with a sub mini with two Ikea book shelf speakers (SONOS) for under $1200 and the sound is totally awesome. Having said that Bose has quality products but I prefer the SONOS . The S2 app, with Trueplay is far superior than Bose.
I just bought the Bose 600 Soundbar today based on this review and I am disappointed in the sound. It really does need a sub woofer. The base is so weak. I was using a polk audio soundbar before this and I bought it for around $150. It sounded better but of course it had a separate sub woofer. I looked up the Bose compatible sub woofer and it's $450! I am guessing that is my only option now or taking this back.
@@Hoppypoppy24 Yamaha SR-B40A is a lot better for the price. I was considering Bose 600 after testing it but I ended with Yamaha as I have previois experience with their soundbars.
Have purchased the Bose 600 and bass module after watching your review … the product definitely delivers on everything you’ve said here. Thanks for such an honest and accurate review! Cheers.
Thanks for another excellent, well rounded review. The articulate presentation of vocals is very important for us as we watch a lot of foreign shows. Discovered, subscribed to your channel recently as I started the journey to find new audio gear.
Uh oh… the comments about BOSE are going to be interesting. For the record I’m team BOSE & Sonos. I’m team simplicity. Plug and play myself! Hey Andrew & Kristi!
@@KristiWright I agree Kristi! The one thing that I do like about Sonos is they release 1,567 updates to enhance performance. I’m being extra… but they do. Bose always is great for the clarity and soundstage as well. simple and enjoyable.
This is the first REVIEW that literally answers every question in mind including the what ifs, should I spend more for more value. Wow you guys are amazing thank you so much for helping me after 2 weeks of reading and watching reviews. Truly awesome!
I have been a vintage Bose person with a Lifestyle35V2 home theater and a wave radio II, but am very happy with the new Bose lineup. I bought a Bose Smart Soundbar 300 in 2021 for my bedroom. Sound was crisp and clear, but lacked any significant bass. I added the smaller wireless sub (500) and it absolutely transformed the experience. Yes, it doesn’t have Atmos but in my bedroom with its surround effect it sounds great snuff for movies too. If you are listening to music then the sub is a must
Thanks! Bose is my SUV system and I love it. Glad to see Victrola in the game as I have a cherry wood full album vintage model circ. 1928. Yes, it plays 78's.
I had a pair of 301 bose speakers back in the day, had them for 8 years, then sold them close to what I paid for them. Hold their value. Just wanted to say I was at the beach last summer, someone had a bose tower speaker on the boardwalk and it sounded like there was a band playing right in front of u. Just a skinny 6 foot tall speaker with bass as pedestal.
I like bose 900 tried samsung q990b with lg g2 but there is sound drop off issue which is so annoying so bose 900 wins for me add with 700 module than absolutely amazing
I have a Beam and the sound does not impress. I probably need the sub. The sound drops out but that hasn’t happened since I turned off eARC on my Samsung tv.
I got the "Denon DHT-S517" sound bar with a wireless subwoofer and for a small/medium size bedroom, it's rocks! I still baffled my downstairs neighbor hasn't complain yet.
I never understood the hate for Bose honestly I have one time had the bose cubed surround sound all in one unit and it really wasn't bad. The subwoofer was a little weak but other than that it was beautiful. Here's a little thing you probably didn't know about me is I use those cube speakers from my atmos speakers so they're mounted on a bracket on my ceiling and they work fantastic. Your famous saying is always the only person who has to love the sound of your system is you and I live by that. I don't mind mine at all.
@@fossilfern they tend to get a lot of hate from audio guys. To be honest I think would really ruined bose was when they started doing car deals, putting them in Cadillacs and things of that nature. I still have a pair of the bookshelf series 3 speakers with stands. I tried to sell them but nobody bought them so I just put them in my attic. You never know when you need them
I’ll certainly be considering bose as a potential option for a soundbar eventually when my arc becomes obsolete or breaks. Dialogue intelligibility is important to me so glad to hear that it’s getting improvements as time goes on.
Bose 600 vs 900 soundbar? My living room is around 200sq ft, I am confused between 900 and 600. (I bought 600 already, it's pretty good and within return period- wondering what 900 would offer above 600). The question is should it be 900 or should it be 600 + a sub?
@@alexanderpopov3580 I moved to 900 - but I have to say I am not happy. My experience is that Dolby Atmos performance is much better and clear in 900 - but I feel the lack of bass become acute with 900. Also for me, music is important than Dolby and I feel the music also lacks out something (which I am not clear fully on what it is) - then I try to fiddle with the sound settings and it's a hit or miss (I am not an expert sound settings, I can just tell if it sounds good/full or not). Overall, I feel 600 is an overperformer for a mid-range but 900 is an underperformer for a top range. But if atmos is the priority, then it's 900 for sure
I know Bose is not preferred by audio elitist. I have heard Bose from the 900 series from the late 1970s. They were great. I also own and still use on an old system an original Bose acoustamass 5.1. Also, the Bose radios I still own and use. So, for me, I am very glad to know a brand that has been around for over 50 years has found a market and is still trying to push itself into the future.
We have the Bose 900 and bass module that we love. I agree with you on the surrounds. We opted not to get surrounds because of the brick sized wireless transmitters.
Thank you for this review. I purchased the 600 just after Christmas, partially based on this video. I am thoroughly satisfied with the 600. It's ideal for the space that I'm using it in and the performance is surprisingly good. If you can get it on sale, it's a good value based on the Atmos capability and the upward facing drivers. The upward facing drivers really differentiate this model from others in the price range. Ultimately I did choose to add the 500 bass module. While the 600 is adequate on its own, the sub adds significant richness to the experience. If your budget allows, I strongly recommend adding the sub (when it is on discount.)
@@mahumike7531 After the holidays is usually the best bet IMO. I was able to get fair discounts on both the 600 and the bass module. I wish I had a better answer for you. I've thoroughly enjoyed the sound bar and bass module combo, I'd like for others to have the same experience.
@@chadeldred3539 cant thank you enough. I was seriously considering reconditioned as its $75 off and full warranty direct from Bose. Dont imaine can get much more than that eh? Id like
Great review! Looks like Bose 600 is more popular than Bose 700. Current sale price actually puts Bose 700 at the same price as Bose 600. That's interesting.. Is Bose 700 any better or?
You are asking about the smaller Bose, it's the "Solo 5" or the "TV Speaker". I have a Solo 5 and use it just for taking on vacations, for the Bluetooth from our phones. It really does well for giving pleasant audio in a hotel room or small condo. I got a similar sized Sony that sounds more full range and has ARC HDMI so it can be controlled through the Samsung TV remote.
on the back there is a plug "Bass Module", is there anyone know if it is possible to connect some different sub or still only Bose? I sow somewhere that some guy said his polk sub is working, I Have small SVS and I don't want to buy second one to the same small room
I currently have the JBL Multibeam. I love it. I have a small lounge room, and it performs very well. But I'm considering the upgrade to the Bose 600,just not sure if it's worth it at the moment...
Thank you for this review....I am buying this for my elderly father in his new condo. This is going to be perfect for his small living room, with the option to add bass, and surrounds if he wants or needs. He won't.
The polk magnifi mini ax plus sr2 surround speakers can be has for a similar price as the bose 600. Would that be better value or is the bose soundbar standalone performance (without sub, speakers) still superior?
Hi great content, im even more confused now after watching the video. 😂. I currently have the Bose 300 with subwoofer and additional surround speakers, I was looking to get the 900 as it is Bose’s flagship soundbar. Having watched the 600 video im now torn as the 600 is half the price. Please help.
I have the 700 bass. I went to the store and the soundbar 600 just looks too small. I ended up buying the 900. Now I have a whole new problem…the eq settings. The soundtouch 300 didn’t you give you the option so was a blessing. Now I have I don’t know what it should be set at
@@wonos4 if you have the 700 bass module, I would maybe take 20 bass away from the soundbar itself since you have the sub, and then crank the height channels if you have higher ceilings or a bigger room and enjoy Atmos effects.
Happy Holidays to the both of you. Another Nice review. I hope this isn’t off topic, but have you seen the price on the Klipsch cinema 800 and 1200? Wow, might be worth a mention to your followers😉 I’m already rocking’ a 5.2 Cinema 600 system. But if I wasn’t………
We were not fans of the 1200 and haven't tested it since our initial review came out so I'm afraid we can't give it our personal recommendation no matter what it's priced at currently.
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Hey Andrew, Could You please review the Philips Fidelio FB1 soundbar? I'm considering it, I've read some very good reviews on that bar but no videos, I love and enjoy your reviews and I would like to hear what You think about that one... I'm a Bose user, I have 2 cinemate systems at home but want something with hdmi, I purchased the 600 but found distorsion over 70% volume, I got really disappointed, I sent it back... Again I Would appreciate Your review on the FB1... best regards
I think I’m getting the 600. I, like Kristi, have difficulties with dialogue. Does adding the bass speaker make it harder to understand dialogue in action movies? I ask because the surround systems I’ve heard with the loudest bass seem to be indecipherable to me.
Andrew I'm looking at buying the Bose 600. I have an lg C1 I'm wondering in your opinion if all the smart sound features that come when pair lg tv to their soundbar specific the lg Eclair outperform the Bose? I'd really appreciate your input
Owner of a Bose 600 and have been using it for couple of months now and I must say it is brilliant! I am going to add the surround and Base in coming months but the bar in itself has blown me away when I watch movies or listen to the music! My Uncle have Sonus ARC with all surrounds and Sub woofer and he still enjoys sound of my Bose!
have you bought the base and surrounds yet? what's your experience?
@@timowthie I added the surrounds when they were on sale few months back and they added to the experience! Absolute must have if you ask me. Only last week ordered Bass Module 500 which will be dispatched first week of May so I am only hoping it will take me to the next level!
I bought the Bose 600 sound bar along with the 500 base module last month and I am very happy with both. I use this for my home office together with my 32” 4K Samsung TV. My system gets a lot of duty playing music but also playing games on my XBOX. I liked this so much I got the Bose Mini 2 portable speaker.
My main system is a 65” Sony LED TV with a Beosound Stage. The Bose system is excellent for small rooms so definitely agree with everything in the review.
Keep up the great work!
I forgot to mention the Bose 600 sounds in the same timbre as the Bose Solo 5 and the 900. I gave my friend the Solo 5 when I upgraded my main system. I do think the 900 sounds fuller but I’d only recommend it if you have a big room. Otherwise get the sub and enjoy the 600. 👍
I heard this on Costco the other day and was amazed about how much bass and clarity it came out of that small box compared to the bigger and larger Sonos Arc which was right next to it. This made me regain interest in Bose products once again.
We still haven't heard the ARC but that's exciting feedback.
The one thing that will never cease to amaze me is how much quality sound Bose can pack into a small package
Oh, the blasphemy!! How can I keep my current biases with this kind of review? It almost sounded like there were highs AND lows. My brain is shorting out. It can’t take the conflict.
We just bought the BOSE 600. We are very happy. We live in an apartment so no sub is recommended. The good thing is that we can now hear dialogue.
Hi Crichta. I'm in the same boat as you - common walls. Need to keep volume down. Always had problem with dialogue. Thanks for sharing. How does Music sound?
@@sammiefreeheal2430 The music sound is also good. I turn it up when the neighbours are out and the sound is solid.
Sonos and Apple are like Hotel California once you check in it’s hard to leave. I have Sonos speakers throughout my home and I purchased a Beam for the bedroom because I knew the Beam would slide right in. I’m locked comfortably into the Sonos ecosystem. I think this is a point which is missed in many reviews.
Bose is an interesting company in many ways. I still have my Bose 201 Series V's as my daily music speakers power by an older Sony STR-DE985B (I know ancient tech) and a Bose Sound link III Bluetooth speaker that sounds amazing. Yet, with the exception of your review most people act like a cat in a room full of rocking chairs when I asked questions about adding newer components. This despite the fact that after using them for over a decade they still work well. Have you ever considered doing a retro tech page? I'm not talking about reviewing older components (I recognize the difficulty in that rabbit hole), but perhaps showing people how the tech has changed to enable them to move forward from something familiar and good, to something newer and better. I was lucky that recently one of your articles prevented me from buying a standalone DAC instead of just using my PC optical out directly to the optical in for the DE985. I guess I'm curious why one DAC is better than the others and silly questions like that.
In the end I went Sonos. the family preference was beam 2 . There are some cracking soundbars out there with lesser known brands, pays to shop and listen .
Amazing review. Thank you so much. I just discovered your channel and I’m very impressed with the quality of information and professional delivery. You’ve inspired me to buy the 600 soundbar (with the 500 bass module.) You have a new subscriber!
Welcome aboard!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews do you think TWO 500 modules would sound ok with this 600 sound bar ? in a 12 x 15 ft room...thx cheers
The 600 is a fantastic soundbar, recommend 110% . Great review.
Bose with a neutral sound? You have my attention!!! Hahah very good 👍👍 I love your quick but effective comparison to other sound bars that give us the perspective we need to make a better purchasing decision.
I appreciate your opinion/takes on these units and can your honesty is apparent. I haven't heard you mention Sony or Yamaha. I will look through your content to see if you have info on either of those
The glaring omission of HDMI passthrough with the Bose 600 means I'll have to return it with a heavy heart. For TVs from around 5 years ago and older, this makes it pretty much unusable when it comes to Atmos. With my LG OLED 55B6D I can have Dolby Vision or Atmos enabled, but not both. Not even an added streaming box like an Apple TV is a solution, since the TV can't handle passthrough of Atmos over ARC and going through relevant forums suggests, this isn't just an issue for me. So for many people who want Atmos, this isn't it, unfortunately.
Great review. Just ordered one and also subscribed to the channel
Welcome to the channel! We hope you enjoy the bar.
The Boss 600 was released just after I purchased the 300 model or I might have saved up for the 600, but I got the Bose 300 on sale and it replaced an old Sony surround sound system and couldn’t be happier. Wanted to free up floor space and didn’t really want a subwoofer and with the 300 I don’t feel I need it as our living room isn’t that large to begin with. Setup as you mentioned was an absolute breeze. Dialogue is great and I also have never engaged the dialogue feature in the app. Should I really feel the need for the Atmos feature I might put the 300 in the bedroom and upgrade to the 600 in our living room but I would have no hesitation in staying with Bose for a simple sound bar solution or recommending it to others, especially if you watch a lot of dialogue heavy films or tv shows like we do.
"...Daily driver in our bedroom."
I just couldn't help myself. 😎
Decades ago, a friend said "no highs, no lows, must be Bose". Can't get past that. Why? Because he's right. Still 💕 your show.
I think your friend got sucked into marketing speak. Bose makes a good product! Still appreciate you watching.
Yeah, that saying is unfortunate and is one that has poisoned the well among hifi enthusiasts (to audiophiles' detriment BTW). But as I like to say when someone is trying their best to tear another down, "look at the scoreboard." To that end, Bose is doing just fine, with or without die-hard audiophiles' support.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews lol, I surrender. Not a snob guys. Just never been wowed by Bose.
@@leehallman5104 😂 It's all good Lee. We appreciate you!
Thanks for the great review. Would you also have a link to the white lowboard the Bose is placed on? Thx a lot for the great videos and greetings from Germany
Love your reviews. Bought a new Sony X90K 65” this TV has horrible sound quality. So I bought the Bose 600 which sounds great for a soundbar. Thanks again for the review!!
Great to hear!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews do you think TWO 500 modules would sound ok with this 600 sound bar ? in a 12 x 15 ft room...thx cheers
Hi Andrew & Kristi. I hope you guys review the Dutch & Dutch 8C at some point.
Love the channel and your hard work. With the myriad of soundbar reviews and comparisons on this channel, to never have reviewed the Arc or Beam with sub and surrounds is unjust not only to your audience, but yourselves.
Since SONOS does not seem to want to work with reviewers like us, we have to purchase their products with our own money in order to review them. The ARC is not a product I'm going to spend my own money on at this point - it's old and has been reviewed endlessly. As we've stated many times before, if/when Sonos releases a new version, we will buy one to review.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Thanks for the reply Andrew! Makes complete sense. It's a shame because the Arc and Beam become different products when sub is added. Add the Ones for surround...even better. The main point of my initial comment was not necessarily the Arc or Beam itself, but what these products become when the SONOS Sub is added. There are some professional custom home theater companies offering the SONOS combination as their entry level selection. The Sub in my opinion, is an underrated, phenomenal product. My sound room consists of Marantz separates, KEF speakers, subs...my bedroom is SONOS Arc, Sub, Ones.
Again, totally understand the request. In keeping in mind the total out of pocket expense, we have to be selective about our purchases when it comes to buying product for review. Since we cannot simply buy and return, those ancillary products are often cost prohibitive for a review which is why you might not see them here. Honestly, I'm not sure what more I can say other than I would encourage viewers to let SONOS know that they are missing an opportunity to earn your hard earned dollars by continuing to ignore review channels like this one.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews I understand...To be honest, I'm hoping SONOS see this : )
I'm just hooked on Bose for all my sound systems. So don't ask me i'm biased.😉
Hi, Can you give any thoughts how the Bose does compare with the new Bluesound pulsebar+ Thank you for the comments.
Unfortunately, I have not heard the Bluesound bar.
I'd love to see a review of the Bang and Olufsen theatre soundbar
Hi Andrew, Great review. Question, can I link or Connect th bose bar to an sub that its not the bose one? For example an Kef cube 10, pluged to a sub output from the Bose?
I do not believe so, but that would be a question for Bose tech support.
They missed out in not adding a sub out connection for any aftermarket sub. If it had that, instant buy.
I've had the Bose 600 for a while now, it sounds great but have issues with HDMI sound, I sometimes have to power cycle the soundbar before it works and I've had issues with connecting it to my phone via the Bose app. It happened enough times that I recently got the Beam 2. Haven't had it long but no issues so far although I do miss having chromecast and bluetooth.
Hello was wondering if anyone knows of any differences between the Bose 600 sound bar and the Bose 550 sound bar? They both seem to have atmos
The Bose Soundbar 600 has the Bose Voice4Video, that will expand the Alexa capabilities with voice control over not only the Soundbar but also TV, Cable, or Satellite box… the 550 doesn’t have this option.
Great review. Thank you. Can I hook this up to my projector via Bluetooth for audio output and still get atmos? Tia.
Can I add Sounlink Flex as rear/ satellite speaker for soundbar 900?
Love the Show! I have a Golden Ear 5.1 system comprised of a SuperCinema 3D Array soundbar, (2) Rear Invisa 525's, and a ForceField 3 sub. Room is 18' x 18' with high ceilings. The soundbar/tv are tightly fit between the fireplace and outside wall on a swivel shelf that turns and comes out of that area slightly. We watch very few movies so use it mainly for tv and music streaming via Roon. Should I replace this soundbar for one that's better for music listening or just purchase two bookshelf speakers we can pull out of a closet for music listening? The soundbar was a compromise. Any product recommendations appreciated. Thank you!
If I'm understanding your comment correctly, you have a TV/soundbar setup that is mounted (somewhat) in the corner of your square room --or off to one side of your fireplace that is located on the center of the wall? If so, corner placement in this situation may help you achieve better sound regardless of your speaker choice given your square room (square rooms are the worst for acoustics/bass reinforcement BTW). I am not familiar with those particular GoldenEar products, so I cannot say if you're missing out or not. I would maybe encourage you to try a pair of modest bookshelf speakers on some simple stands, either placed on either side of your fireplace or firing diagonally into your room on either side of your TV. Since you already have a sub you don't need to worry about the speakers having a lot of bass on their own, in which case I would look at these bit.ly/3zvBfRp or these bit.ly/3Ak39C6.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews I come from an NAD and a/d/s L710 background with some Magnepan MMG’S thrown into the mix. We primarily like vocals, acoustic instruments, and some old prog rock. Between the Polk and the Pro-Ject’s, which has that clarity and sound field.
The ProJect are a little more treble forward so it's likely they'll seem a tad more clear. Both are really good. Can't go wrong IMO.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Thanks for your help!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews You mentioned "simple stands" in your response. What lower cost brands do you suggest? Thanks!
Good Morning Hifi fans!
Good morning Roy!
Where you at today, Roy?
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Good afternoon Sir!
@@KristiWright I'm home in NC. for the rest of the year! It's good to be Home.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Not that I know much about anything. And it's not really for at home Hifi. But,One of my favorite boxes I ran across this year at work. Was the L' Acoustics Syva line. In the right hands those boxes in a Small to Midsize ballroom can sing!
Would like to hear your take on the Sennheiser Ambeo Plus w/o sub
We've been trying to get one for review. The new ownership has proven to be less responsive to requests. Great at sending press releases but not much else. Will likely have to buy one to review in the new year.
Can we compare Bose 600 with JBL 5.1 510W? Is Bose better performing than JBL?
This is covered in the video, please watch.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews You are right, but I referred to the JBL 5.1 version with wireless surround speakers. There probably won't be big differences between the JBL 5.1 models with and without wireless surround speakers. The idea is that I am looking for a 5.1 soundbar for the computer. I would prefer a model with wireless surround speakers.
Can you do A review on the polk magnifi max ax sr
I know Kristi requested one but so far we have not heard any word that one would be sent. You can always let Polk know your request.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews thanks
Aynone successfully use the 600 with a 3rd party sub? I'm seeing mixed opinions whether it's possible or not.
I’ve heard of people doing it on the bose forum by hardwiring it to the soundbar. But I wouldn’t buy a sub specifically, as Bose could easily patch it over an update
@@Jut1911 yeah, I've seen people who successfully hooked it up using weird cable combos but I ultimately returned the soundbar and will stick to 3.1 system. Too bad Bose doesn't allow using 3rd party additional speakers, it's a bad tactics IMHO but lot of big manufacturers do it so I get it.
@@feelda303 fair enough! I have the module 700 and it’s actually pretty good compared to many other subs that come with soundbars. It’s. 10” driver that gets down to about 28hz
Bose 4 life.... no question stilll #111111
I’m glad Bose is getting some love. I never understood the hate or the stigma should I say around Bose as they don’t seem to care about what audiophiles think. They just did everything their own way. I still have original, Series 1 901 speakers with a 1970s Rotel integrated amp and they rock the house. I’ve always liked their Soundbars too, and I might actually swing this 600 for the bedroom. Great review!
Thanks Vadym, I too have never understood the "hate" surrounding Bose. I get why some in the press dislike them --they rarely if ever advertise with the hi-fi press, plus they did sue Consumer Reports WAY back in the day --but I honestly can't recall running into a real Bose customer and hearing outright negativity the way you do with audiophiles.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews I don’t know about the suing anything to be straight. But regardless of it, I’ve always liked them. Those 901s although not everyone’s cup of tea and need some real A or AB power put through them, are some really nice rocknroll speakers. I love ‘em
@Vadym Timotin: Some years ago, I heard the BOSE 901 series 3. In that particular living room - which was pretty large - what I didn’t hear in the bass, I felt it in the room.
The "hate" emanates from their "pro" speakers for use as live Public address speakers.
Wow.
I have the Bose 600, Surround Speakers, and the Bose Bass 700, I think this just convinced me to just stay with the 600 for now, because with the obvious increase in sound with the 900, it doesn't seem like it's terribly better than the 600; might get the 900 for X-mas. Nice review.
Excellent review! Those of us over 50 years old can confirm what I am going to say: bass is important, yes... but when you have years of experience and have listened to various speakers of different types, ranges, and brands... you are convinced that the most important thing is not the bass, nor the power... this eventually becomes tiresome and boring due to the novelty of new and unusual sounds... what years and experience gives you is the capability to seek clarity in all frequencies. That no frequency is competing with another one to reach your ear... Rather, they work in unison and in harmony, to bring forth the sound that only Bose knows how to do and only those who have or have had a Bose product know what I mean.
I cancelled the order for the Sonos Beam Gen 2 and gotten this instead. Two big reasons being the upfiring speaker and better dialogue. Soundstage is quite wide too. No regrets.
i bought the bose 600 today from best buy. the acoustics, voice, separation of vocals from treble to bass is amazing. so clear when watching news, movies, netflix, disney+ but i am also a bass enthusiast. i can tell you right now that you need to get the bose module to improve the overall experience. for me the bass is just not enough. dont get me wrong, i am not a bass addict but the thump is obviously missing with this. you need to get the bose module.
I bought that JBL soundbar the very same day you reviewed it (I saw it as fate, as I was in the market for a new one, and that same day you dropped the review). I fall in love with it more and more every day. It's not atmos like you said, but it does fill my bedroom with theater quality sound, and the side-firing drivers give the illusion of having a much bigger system set up. Thank you so much for recommending it
I have a full Sonos arc+era300+sub gen3 in the living room a Beam gen2 in the smaller “game room” and a bose600 in the bedroom. 100% the bose600 has fuller, louder and clearer sound and bass than the beam2, especially when it comes to music. This is why it went in the bedroom. But I will say this it’s slightly glitchy vs the Sonos setups. I have had zero issues with both Sonos setups as there seems to be constant hdmi handshake issues with the Bose600. In the end nothing beats the arc full surround setup. Even though the Bose600 sounds great and edges the beam out slightly something about Sonos just seems perfect. In the end it is what it is.
Is the Bose 600/Sonos Beam 2 a decent step up from the Polk Mini Ax? I have the AX currently and it sounds LOUD in my small bedroom, but I'm just not wow'd by it and thinking of the first two.
Edit. Got the Bose 600, and yes, it sounds quite a bit better than the Polk Mini Ax even without the sub.
Bro I recently got the Soundbar 600 and then got the Sub 500 module and now finally yesterday I picked up the Bose surround speakers 700 Omnijewels and the experience is unbelievable for anything that I watch. It’s crazy that the omnijewels cost me 800$cad tho lol
Thought I was going to go with the Sonos Beam 2 and the new Sub Mini but now I'm not so sure. Could go this route instead. 600 + Base Module.
Both are options. Bose has upward firing drivers for proper overhead sound effects whereas the Beam 2 does not.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews That might be enough to sway me. Having those upward firing speakers versus the virtual Atmos effect.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Also the Beam 2 doesn't have Bluetooth connectivity??!!!! WOW
Thank you for the review. Needed a good comparison on the Bose 600 to the Sonos Beam 2 and you provided a great one. I have one nagging question though for both. With an LG C3 TV, Apple 4K TV and the soundbars with only one HDMI how do I hook them up together? Apple TV currently hooked up to the C3 eARC interface. How is the Soundbar connected?
Only drawback with sonos is the missing of bluetooth which is a major reason why I don’t purchase it
I returned the Sonos and bought the 600 for this reason.
3:45 thanks again for this great review. I bought the Bose 600 and matching Bass Module on the weekend. One sales person i encountered tried to push me towards Sonos and kept bagging Bose. I wanted a soundbar primarily to enhance my movie experience and the sound on the Samsung 65 inch QN90B I recently purchased. The Bose sound imaging / processing of Dolby Atmos is superior to the Sonos Beam 2 - although Sonos might be better for music - as pointed out in this review! I’m really happy with Bose 600, thanks again this review really helped me through the purchase process, Cheers
I'm still over the moon with my Bose Soundbar 900. It still catches me off with some sounds to the side of me and for a standalone is amazing. Only thing I have a small complaint with is sometimes the sound isn't instantaneous to come out. Although that could be the "handshake" between the soundbar and my TV. Might get the bass module soon just to give a more cinematic vibe.
U guys think like a consumer and that conversation helps in decision making unlike others out there with an agenda .. thank you
I have a problem with understanding the dialogs on hi-end equipment, when the sibilants are not articulated that much 😄 Also on a crappy tv built-in speakers 🤣
I just replaced my Bose Smart 300 with the 500 sub. For the Bose smart 600. I feel in my bedroom set up. I don't need the sub. It gives enough thump and fullness that you really don't need it.
Living room living room set up totally different. I have Sonos Arc, sub and surrounds.
For a smallish room bose 900 only OR BOSE 600+ BOSE 500 SUBWOOFER? Cost total is almost same?
Hi Andrew, which sound better, bose 600 with bass module 500 or samsung hw q930c? Thanks in advance
anyone?
I just sold my Arc, Gen 3 Sub, and two Ones yesterday for $1,500 and I’m glad that I did.
The Sonos is getting replaced with a Powernode and Arendal 1723’s.
Can’t wait…!!
May brother has Bose throught his house and I have SONOS. He is jealous of my whole home audio. He has a rack system of Bose for his home audio that was professionally installed. I think that's pretty telling. Your price points are off. U can set up a Beam Gen 2 with a sub mini with two Ikea book shelf speakers (SONOS) for under $1200 and the sound is totally awesome. Having said that Bose has quality products but I prefer the SONOS . The S2 app, with Trueplay is far superior than Bose.
I just bought the Bose 600 Soundbar today based on this review and I am disappointed in the sound. It really does need a sub woofer. The base is so weak. I was using a polk audio soundbar before this and I bought it for around $150. It sounded better but of course it had a separate sub woofer. I looked up the Bose compatible sub woofer and it's $450! I am guessing that is my only option now or taking this back.
@@Hoppypoppy24 Yamaha SR-B40A is a lot better for the price. I was considering Bose 600 after testing it but I ended with Yamaha as I have previois experience with their soundbars.
I’m thinking in going for the Bose 600 or the Denon home 550. Which one would you recommend? Thank you!
Have purchased the Bose 600 and bass module after watching your review … the product definitely delivers on everything you’ve said here. Thanks for such an honest and accurate review! Cheers.
Same here ! Bose 600 itself is missing the bass that only the Bass Module 500 brings into the entire audio output. Recommended !
This review convinced me to return my Beam and get the 600. Thanks!
Thanks for another excellent, well rounded review. The articulate presentation of vocals is very important for us as we watch a lot of foreign shows. Discovered, subscribed to your channel recently as I started the journey to find new audio gear.
Thanks for joining us! Appreciate it!
Would love a Polk MagniFi Max Ax review!!!
Would love to get a comparison of this and Sony A3000.
Uh oh… the comments about BOSE are going to be interesting. For the record I’m team BOSE & Sonos. I’m team simplicity. Plug and play myself! Hey Andrew & Kristi!
You're Switzerland when it comes to soundbars 😉
@@andrewrobinsonreviews LOL… is that a compliment (goes to google to find out lololol)
@@TemujinScott80 yes, it's a good thing my friend.
Good morning, Temujin!! We often have the most fun with soundbars. It's so much easier to just sit back and enjoy!
@@KristiWright I agree Kristi! The one thing that I do like about Sonos is they release 1,567 updates to enhance performance. I’m being extra… but they do. Bose always is great for the clarity and soundstage as well. simple and enjoyable.
This is the first REVIEW that literally answers every question in mind including the what ifs, should I spend more for more value. Wow you guys are amazing thank you so much for helping me after 2 weeks of reading and watching reviews. Truly awesome!
Glad it was helpful!
I have hrs to burn as I wait to cross the border so time for some Andrew & Kristi.
does anyone use an Apple TV 4K with the Bose 600? I don't understand how to get Dolby Atmos to play because the audio comes through via Airplay.
I have been a vintage Bose person with a Lifestyle35V2 home theater and a wave radio II, but am very happy with the new Bose lineup.
I bought a Bose Smart Soundbar 300 in 2021 for my bedroom. Sound was crisp and clear, but lacked any significant bass. I added the smaller wireless sub (500) and it absolutely transformed the experience. Yes, it doesn’t have Atmos but in my bedroom with its surround effect it sounds great snuff for movies too.
If you are listening to music then the sub is a must
Thanks! Bose is my SUV system and I love it. Glad to see Victrola in the game as I have a cherry wood full album vintage model circ. 1928. Yes, it plays 78's.
I had a pair of 301 bose speakers back in the day, had them for 8 years, then sold them close to what I paid for them. Hold their value. Just wanted to say I was at the beach last summer, someone had a bose tower speaker on the boardwalk and it sounded like there was a band playing right in front of u. Just a skinny 6 foot tall speaker with bass as pedestal.
This is what's important detail at low volume (bedroom) sorry Sonos.
I like bose 900 tried samsung q990b with lg g2 but there is sound drop off issue which is so annoying so bose 900 wins for me add with 700 module than absolutely amazing
did you go with the 900 and 700 module ? hows it sound movies and sports ? thx
I have a Beam and the sound does not impress. I probably need the sub. The sound drops out but that hasn’t happened since I turned off eARC on my Samsung tv.
I got the "Denon DHT-S517" sound bar with a wireless subwoofer and for a small/medium size bedroom, it's rocks! I still baffled my downstairs neighbor hasn't complain yet.
So glad you found a solution that works for you! Going to have to google that Denon model to see what you're rockin'. Thanks for watching!
bose sound is more gentle, smoother than samsung's
I never understood the hate for Bose honestly I have one time had the bose cubed surround sound all in one unit and it really wasn't bad. The subwoofer was a little weak but other than that it was beautiful. Here's a little thing you probably didn't know about me is I use those cube speakers from my atmos speakers so they're mounted on a bracket on my ceiling and they work fantastic. Your famous saying is always the only person who has to love the sound of your system is you and I live by that. I don't mind mine at all.
Those cubes would likely make GREAT Atmos channels!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews they do the job got to work with what you got
I have a pair of Bose Companion 50s for my computer, had them for a few years, i like them alot. I've heard a few Bose products and always enjoyed it.
@@fossilfern they tend to get a lot of hate from audio guys. To be honest I think would really ruined bose was when they started doing car deals, putting them in Cadillacs and things of that nature. I still have a pair of the bookshelf series 3 speakers with stands. I tried to sell them but nobody bought them so I just put them in my attic. You never know when you need them
I’ll certainly be considering bose as a potential option for a soundbar eventually when my arc becomes obsolete or breaks. Dialogue intelligibility is important to me so glad to hear that it’s getting improvements as time goes on.
Bose 600 vs 900 soundbar?
My living room is around 200sq ft, I am confused between 900 and 600.
(I bought 600 already, it's pretty good and within return period- wondering what 900 would offer above 600). The question is should it be 900 or should it be 600 + a sub?
What did you choose?
@@alexanderpopov3580 I moved to 900 - but I have to say I am not happy.
My experience is that Dolby Atmos performance is much better and clear in 900 - but I feel the lack of bass become acute with 900. Also for me, music is important than Dolby and I feel the music also lacks out something (which I am not clear fully on what it is) - then I try to fiddle with the sound settings and it's a hit or miss (I am not an expert sound settings, I can just tell if it sounds good/full or not).
Overall, I feel 600 is an overperformer for a mid-range but 900 is an underperformer for a top range.
But if atmos is the priority, then it's 900 for sure
I know Bose is not preferred by audio elitist. I have heard Bose from the 900 series from the late 1970s. They were great. I also own and still use on an old system an original Bose acoustamass 5.1. Also, the Bose radios I still own and use. So, for me, I am very glad to know a brand that has been around for over 50 years has found a market and is still trying to push itself into the future.
Your experience with the brand mirrors a lot of happy customers --at least the ones I've run into. Appreciate you sharing your experiences.
We have the Bose 900 and bass module that we love. I agree with you on the surrounds. We opted not to get surrounds because of the brick sized wireless transmitters.
Could you please do a comparison with the Sonos beam 2+mini sub and the Bose 600 +sub
Had my Bose surround system 17 years and still going strong!
They make a great product! Glad to hear you're still enjoying your setup!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews it'll be retiring next year for the NAD though!
Thank you for this review. I purchased the 600 just after Christmas, partially based on this video. I am thoroughly satisfied with the 600. It's ideal for the space that I'm using it in and the performance is surprisingly good. If you can get it on sale, it's a good value based on the Atmos capability and the upward facing drivers. The upward facing drivers really differentiate this model from others in the price range. Ultimately I did choose to add the 500 bass module. While the 600 is adequate on its own, the sub adds significant richness to the experience. If your budget allows, I strongly recommend adding the sub (when it is on discount.)
who when or where do you find these discounts? fixed income here desperate for sound in my senior apartment. thx!
@@mahumike7531 After the holidays is usually the best bet IMO. I was able to get fair discounts on both the 600 and the bass module. I wish I had a better answer for you. I've thoroughly enjoyed the sound bar and bass module combo, I'd like for others to have the same experience.
@@chadeldred3539 cant thank you enough. I was seriously considering reconditioned as its $75 off and full warranty direct from Bose. Dont imaine can get much more than that eh? Id like
Great review! Looks like Bose 600 is more popular than Bose 700. Current sale price actually puts Bose 700 at the same price as Bose 600. That's interesting.. Is Bose 700 any better or?
You are asking about the smaller Bose, it's the "Solo 5" or the "TV Speaker". I have a Solo 5 and use it just for taking on vacations, for the Bluetooth from our phones. It really does well for giving pleasant audio in a hotel room or small condo.
I got a similar sized Sony that sounds more full range and has ARC HDMI so it can be controlled through the Samsung TV remote.
on the back there is a plug "Bass Module", is there anyone know if it is possible to connect some different sub or still only Bose? I sow somewhere that some guy said his polk sub is working, I Have small SVS and I don't want to buy second one to the same small room
This 600 soundbar has changed the way I watch my tv. I have no regret to say Bose is the Boss.
Appreciate you sharing!
I currently have the JBL Multibeam. I love it. I have a small lounge room, and it performs very well.
But I'm considering the upgrade to the Bose 600,just not sure if it's worth it at the moment...
We've not heard the Mulitbeam so not sure how it compares. If you're happy with it, I'd stay happy :).
Loving my new 600 using it in my mid size living room. It is very good, nice review
Glad you like it!
Greetings!
I saw that the bose has a bass outlet… its that strictly for the bose sub or can you per say run an svs sub with it?
Am I the only one losing sleep over the slightly uneven tv board? It's haunting me.
Thank you for this review....I am buying this for my elderly father in his new condo. This is going to be perfect for his small living room, with the option to add bass, and surrounds if he wants or needs. He won't.
The polk magnifi mini ax plus sr2 surround speakers can be has for a similar price as the bose 600. Would that be better value or is the bose soundbar standalone performance (without sub, speakers) still superior?
I’m still struggling to get the JBL Bar 5.1 at a reasonable price in the UK.. it’’s hovering around £500 whereas the Bose 600 is £470
I would go for the Bose, just for the quality on its own. Bose ALWAYS suprises you somehow.
Bose 600/700 Vs Samsung Q800B.......Ooooh Spicy
Hi great content, im even more confused now after watching the video. 😂. I currently have the Bose 300 with subwoofer and additional surround speakers, I was looking to get the 900 as it is Bose’s flagship soundbar. Having watched the 600 video im now torn as the 600 is half the price. Please help.
If you have the 500 bass module and surrounds shown in the video, I’d go with the 600 especially if you have a smaller space.
I have the 700 bass. I went to the store and the soundbar 600 just looks too small. I ended up buying the 900. Now I have a whole new problem…the eq settings. The soundtouch 300 didn’t you give you the option so was a blessing. Now I have I don’t know what it should be set at
@@wonos4 if you have the 700 bass module, I would maybe take 20 bass away from the soundbar itself since you have the sub, and then crank the height channels if you have higher ceilings or a bigger room and enjoy Atmos effects.
Happy Holidays to the both of you. Another Nice review. I hope this isn’t off topic, but have you seen the price on the Klipsch cinema 800 and 1200? Wow, might be worth a mention to your followers😉 I’m already rocking’ a 5.2 Cinema 600 system. But if I wasn’t………
We were not fans of the 1200 and haven't tested it since our initial review came out so I'm afraid we can't give it our personal recommendation no matter what it's priced at currently.
And happy holidays to you as well, Mark! Thanks for watching.
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