ZDNET’s key takeaways
- The new Bose Smart Soundbar is available for $499
- This soundbar offers premium features like AirPlay, Dolby Atmos, and unique integration with Bose earbuds
- Its standout software features can be hit-or-miss.
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These days, a soundbar is a vital component of your home TV setup. If your TV speakers aren’t doing the job, but investing in a sound system is too much of an expense or commitment, you’re probably in the market for a soundbar.
Although soundbars are an alternative for budget-conscious home theater fanatics, a potential buyer might assume that the bigger the soundbar, the better the audio experience. But that’s not always the case, and Bose proves it. Bose’s latest Smart Soundbar debuts with a compact form factor, plenty of high-quality audio features, and one feature exclusive to the Bose Ultra Open earbuds, which I’ll touch on later.
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