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Bose Smart Soundbar vs Sony BRAVIA Theatre Bar 6

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BoseSmart SoundbarSonyBRAVIA Theatre Bar 6
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 20242025
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels–3.1.2
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DriversFive transducers; two side-firing racetrack transducers, a centre tweeter and two up-firing transducers; QuietPort technology for bassFive X-Balanced full-range drivers in the bar; left, centre and right forward channels plus two upward-firing height channels. Japan table lists 46 × 54 mm units and a 160 mm driver in the supplied bass-reflex subwoofer; six active drivers in the system
Amplifiers–S-Master digital amplifier; 350 W total maker output claim. Japan qualifies this as non-simultaneous JEITA maximum, with five 50 W bar channels and 100 W subwoofer output
Audio formatsDolby Atmos; Bose TrueSpace upmixes stereo and 5.1 contentDolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS, DTS ES, DTS 96/24 and LPCM 2/5.1/7.1 over HDMI eARC; compatible input and television output determine available formats
Room tuningAI Dialogue Mode (can be switched off); adjustable EQ in the Bose appManual speaker/listening-distance and ceiling-height settings in BRAVIA Connect; no microphone-based automatic calibration (What Hi-Fi). S-Force PRO, Vertical Surround Engine and Dolby Speaker Virtual processing
Connections
Wi-FiYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYesNo
HDMI eARCYesYes
Voice assistantsAlexaNone
Wi-FiWi-Fi–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0, 9 m rangeBluetooth 5.3 receiver, SBC and AAC codecs, A2DP and AVRCP; Bluetooth Low Energy for app communication
PortsHDMI eARC (ARC also works); optical in; wired bass module; IR; USB (service only)One HDMI TV eARC/ARC output and optical digital input; no HDMI input or video passthrough. USB-A for updates; mains input on bar and subwoofer
StreamingApple AirPlay 2; Chromecast built-in (Google Cast); Spotify Connect; Bluetooth; Roku TV ReadyBluetooth audio from mobile devices; no Wi-Fi streaming, AirPlay or voice control (What Hi-Fi)
Multi-roomGroups with Bose smart speakers and soundbars in the Bose app; SimpleSync to Bose Bluetooth headphones and speakers; optional wireless Bose bass module and surround speakers for 5.1; Personal Surround Sound with Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (one listener)Included subwoofer connects wirelessly; maker specifically excludes compatibility with optional BRAVIA Theatre Rear 8 and Sub 7 expansion speakers
AppBose app; Voice4Video TV control with Alexa; remote control in the boxSony BRAVIA Connect for smartphone setup, controls, speaker-distance settings and updates; initial setup follows the app's instructions
Design
Weight3.13 kg3.1 kg
Controls–Power button, supplied remote and two front status LEDs; no text display. Voice and night modes, bass adjustment, Sound Field on/off, DSEE and dynamic-range controls; Voice Zoom 3 and TV quick settings need a compatible BRAVIA television
MicrophonesTwo microphones for voiceNo automatic calibration microphone or built-in voice control (What Hi-Fi); Voice Zoom 3 is compatible television programme-dialogue processing
MountingBose Soundbar Wall Bracket sold separatelyTabletop placement with optional included feet for clearance over television stands; wall mounting with the supplied paper template
Size2.21 × 27.34 × 4.09 in (H × W × D); 6.909 lbBar 950 × 64 × 110 mm (W × H × D), 3.1 kg body alone; supplied subwoofer 210 × 388 × 388 mm and 7.7 kg. Component weights exclude packaging and are not a combined kit shipping weight
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxSmart Soundbar, optical cable, HDMI cable, power cable, remote control (battery included), quick start guide, Roku ready insert sheetBar, wireless subwoofer, remote with batteries, HDMI cable, AC cords, feet, wall-mounting template, warranty card and setup/reference guides; accessories may vary by region

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