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Bose TV Speaker · Bose
TV Speaker
A compact stereo TV soundbar with HDMI ARC, Bluetooth and dialogue adjustment, with optional wired bass-module expansion.
- Type
- Soundbar
- Atmos
- No
- Connects by
- Bluetooth
- Battery
- –
- Weight
- 1.9 kg
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the compact design, simple setup and bass for its size, but find features limited for the price. Both hear dialogue mode upset the tonal balance. GearLab likes its crisp mids and highs; TechRadar finds music less detailed and balanced, with compression at high volume and speech sometimes lost in busy scenes.
From techgearlab.com and techradar.com
Specifications
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- Type
- Soundbar
- Channels
- 2.0
- Dolby Atmos
- No
- Drivers
- Three speakers; stereo 2.0 channel layout (TechRadar)
- Audio formats
- Dolby Digital support (GearLab); no Dolby Atmos
- Room tuning
- Persistent dialogue mode and five bass settings; no ADAPTiQ room calibration
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- AirPlay
- No
- HDMI eARC
- No
- Voice assistants
- None
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 4.2; up to 9 m range. Stores eight devices and connects to two at once, with playback from one at a time.
- Ports
- HDMI ARC, optical and 3.5 mm AUX inputs, USB port and wired bass-module output; no headphone output
- Streaming
- Bluetooth music and podcasts; no Wi-Fi or AirPlay
- Multi-room
- SimpleSync Bluetooth connection to one compatible Bose smart speaker or soundbar; controlled through that other product's Bose app, within Bluetooth range
- App
- No dedicated app for this soundbar
Design
- Weight
- 1.9 kg
- Controls
- IR remote with dialogue and bass adjustment; HDMI CEC TV-remote operation and IR volume/mute learning; two front status lights
- Mounting
- Optional Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket; wall-mounted audio setting available
- Size
- 59.4 × 5.6 × 10.2 cm, W × H × D; main weight is the UK maker comparison table's 1.9 kg, while its technical table gives 4.34 lb.
- Colours
- Black; metal and plastic construction
- In the box
- TV Speaker, remote with battery, optical cable, power cable and quick-start guide; HDMI cable, wall bracket and optional Bass Module 500/700 with connection cable sold separately
Pros and cons
Pros
- HDMI ARC, optical and analogue inputs
- Persistent dialogue mode and adjustable bass
- Compact 59.4 cm width
Cons
- No Dolby Atmos or eARC
- No Wi-Fi or dedicated app
- No rear-speaker expansion
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Atmos | Connects by | Battery | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | No | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | – | – | 2020 | |
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | – | 2020 | |
| Soundbar | No | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | – | 2.9 kg | Jan 2021 |
Sources
- bose.co.uk/p/home-theater/bose-tv-speaker/TVSPKR-SOUNDBAR.html
- assets.bosecreative.com/m/74e357fe3674cde6/original/852004_OG_TVSPKR-SPEAKERWIR…
- techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/i-tried-this-amazon-best-selling-soundbar-f…
- techgearlab.com/reviews/audio/soundbar/bose-tv-speaker
- av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1259343.html
Photo: Bose
- TV Speaker rear HDMI ARC, optical, AUX and bass-module connections: Bose
- TV Speaker front and included remote: Bose
- TV Speaker from above at an angle: Bose
- TV Speaker front and top: Bose
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