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Bose Smart Soundbar 900 With Speakers + Bass Module Review

Name: Bose Smart Soundbar 900 With Speakers + Bass Module
Brand: Bose

By

Kenn Muguna

9/11/2023 6:47 PM

True Score

82

Absolutely Fresh

80

3

Experts

87

2,008

Consumers

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This premium soundbar setup is highly optimized to deliver a deeply immersive surround sound experience, which makes for exciting movie-watching and justifies its high price. Its bass has an extra punch to it, though it lacks an EQ and a display.

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Table of Contents

Product Snapshot
Overview
Consensus
- {post.0.post_title} Specs
- Test Results
Product Comparison
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Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
Customer Score Breakdown
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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module is a premium smart soundbar that was first announced in 2021.

Its soundstage is wide thanks to PhaseGuide technology, and this delivers an immersive surround sound performance where on-screen action feels like its happening all around.

This feature alone makes it one of the best speakers in the market, or one of the best soundbars to consider for a listening experience unique to the room size.

The range of audio formats supported includes Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus content, while its port selection includes an Optical Audio In, HDMI ARC port, and an Ethernet port.

It has both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support built in, and connects through Bluetooth, WiFi, Apple AirPlay, and even Chromecast. In contrast, the JBL Link Bar only supports Bluetooth and WiFi music streaming. We’ve covered it in our JBL Link Bar review.

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The 3 Best Bose Soundbars in 2024
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The 3 Best 5.1 Soundbars in 2024

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Consensus

our Verdict

The Bose 900 is a sturdy, well-designed soundbar boasting good bass depths, combined with its robust max volume and balanced sound profile, creating a captivating, expansive audio arena for movies, TV, and music.

The stereo frequency response is exceptional, preserving crystal-clear vocals while harmoniously blending with rich vocal and instrumental tones, delivering a sonic experience.

Voice commands register effortlessly through the adept built-in microphone, and the Bose Music app facilitates seamless setup and personalization.

With impressively low latencies tested at 56ms (ARC) and 55ms (Optical), audio and visuals sync flawlessly. Versatile wireless connectivity options include Bluetooth, WiFi, Chromecast, Apple AirPlay, and Spotify.

Regrettably, the 900 lacks a display and EQ adjustments, and input choices are limited to a single Optical Audio In and Ethernet port.

Reason to Buy

Good build and sound quality
Many different wireless connectivity options
Loud max volume
Impressive Dolby Atmos experience for movies and TV shows
Wide soundstage for immersive listening
Sound adapts to room size
Easy to use Bose app
Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa

Reason to Avoid

No display for visual feedback
Use of Bose Music App required for setup and adjustments
Lack of HDMI pass-through and eARC support in some cases
Remote control lacks backlighting, making it hard to use in the dark

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 With Speakers + Bass Module Specs

	Bluetooth Enabled	Yes
	Depth	4.21"
	Dialogue Enhancement Feature	Yes
	Energy Star Certified	No
	HDMI ARC	Yes
	Height	2.29"
	Number of Audio Channels	5.1.2
	Subwoofer	Optional (sold separately)
	Surround Sound Supported	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
	Voice Assistant	Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
	Wall Mountable	Yes
	Weight	12.68 lbs
	Width	41.14"
	Wireless Connectivity	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
	Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity	Yes
	Works With	Amazon Alexa, Bluetooth, Google Assistant, Remote Control, Wi-Fi

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Test Results

Low End Roll Off (Hz)	29.537
High End Roll Off (Hz)	17,221.559
Max Volume Test (db)	96.1
Latency (ms)	56
THD @ 80dB	0.43

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Product Comparison

	Bose Smart Soundbar 900 With Speakers + Bass Module Review	Sonos Arc Review	JBL Bar 9.1 Review
True Score	82	87	79	NR
Ranking	# 50 / 149	# 5 / 149	# 85 / 149	# /
Market Context	The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module is a premium smart soundbar that was first announced in 2021. Its soundstage is wide thanks… The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module is a premium smart soundbar that was first announced in 2021. Its soundstage is wide thanks to PhaseGuide technology, and this delivers an immersive surround sound performance where on-screen action feels like its happening all around. This feature alone makes it one of the best speakers in the market, or one of the best soundbars to consider for a listening experience unique to the room size. The range of audio formats supported includes Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus content, while its port selection includes an Optical Audio In, HDMI ARC port, and an Ethernet port. It has both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support built in, and connects through Bluetooth, WiFi, Apple AirPlay, and even Chromecast. In contrast, the JBL Link Bar only supports Bluetooth and WiFi music streaming. We’ve covered it in our JBL Link Bar review.	The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module has built-in Chromecast support and Bluetooth connectivity while the Sonos Arc with Sub + One… The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module has built-in Chromecast support and Bluetooth connectivity while the Sonos Arc with Sub + One SL speakers does not. However, the Sonos Arc has a surround level adjustment feature while the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers does not.	The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module can get louder than the JBL Bar 9.1 without any sound distortion at max volume,… The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module can get louder than the JBL Bar 9.1 without any sound distortion at max volume, and it also ships with a Digital Optical Cable while the JBL Bar 9.1 does not.	The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module might appeal to most buyers since it ships with a dedicated subwoofer and satellites while… The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module might appeal to most buyers since it ships with a dedicated subwoofer and satellites while the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 only ships as a standalone unit. As a result, the Bose 900 with speakers produces a much lower bass response compared to the Bose 900. Feel free to check out our Bose 900 soundbar review if it still sounds interesting.
Bluetooth Enabled	Yes	No	Yes	–
Depth	4.21"	4.56"	4.7"	–
Dialogue Enhancement Feature	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
Energy Star Certified	No	No	No	–
HDMI ARC	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
Height	2.29"	3.43"	2.4"	–
Number of Audio Channels	5.1.2	5.0.2	–	–
Subwoofer	Optional (sold separately)	Optional (sold separately)	Included	–
Dig Deeper		Sonos Arc Review →	JBL Bar 9.1 Review →

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Score Card

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Expert Score

80

*.75

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Customer Score

87

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We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

82

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Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight.

103
Category Trust Score
82
The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers and Bass Module is impressive for mixed usage…. read more
By:
Jake Thauvette
82.54
Category Trust Score
NR
For an all in one home theatre system with 3D Dolby Atmos sound, this one… read more
By:
Jasper Lastoria
54.51
Category Trust Score
80
Bose’s Smart Soundbar 900 does everything you’d expect from a flagship soundbar. It looks great,… read more
By:
Ty Pendlebury