Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar - Full System Review

I review the new Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar with the new AI Dialogue Mode. For completeness I reviewed the full Seismic Sound Ultimate Home Theater System to show you the best Bose has to offer

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro
02:57 - Design and Build - Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar
04:19 - Design and Build - Bose Surrounds 700
04:49 - Design and Build - Bose Bass Module 700
05:21 - Ports
06:48 - Audio Codecs
07:14 - Wireless Playback
08:54 - Sound Technologies and Adjustments
10:09 - Controls
10:50 - Sound Quality
12:25 - Bar Sound Quality
13:26 - AI Dialogue Mode
14:28 - Bass Module Sound Quality
15:07 - Sub Alternative
15:54 - Surround Sound Quality
17:09 - Movie Examples
18:43 - Wrap Up

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🖱️ COMPUTER PERIPHERALS ⌨️:
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📺 MY MONITORS (TVs) 🖥️:
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📸 MY CAMERAS and LENSES 📹
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📼 VIDEO CAPTURE 🎞️
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🎙️ MICROPHONE 🎙️
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📝 TELEPROMPTER 📝
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☀️ LIGHTS ☀️
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📽️ PROJECTOR AND SCREEN 📽️
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MY DESK AND PERIPHERALS:
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[spawnandbatman]

I will say this. For anyone using the surround speaker from Bose. Make sure to cover them 2 or 3 socks before you ai calibrate your system. It tricks the soundbar which in return will make your surround speakers louder. You can turn them up much louder or down. I didn’t do this before and when I found out about this trick it was very noticeable difference.

[CrownRoyale-lr]

I've had my Bose Cinemate 1 SR since 2014 and it's still going strong! I've watched all kinds of movies, played all kinds of games and have listened to all kinds of music on it and man does it still sound as new, clear, and booming as it did when I first got it!

[halfclappertopchedda]

Ive had this system for the past few years. If you want precision, clarity, and refinement go for this system. If you want blow your face off audio, go for the nakamichi dragon. My bezt purchase for my entertainment room will be the dragon and the bose will go in my upper tea room. But I love this Bose system. Its very clear.

[kingkobra]

I have owned the Bose Soundbar 900, dual Bass Module 700, and the omnijewel 700s for the past two years and it has been an excellent experience. I will agree that Bose definitely have to go all in and step up their game because all other soundbar manufacturers are light years past them. I disagree that the Bass Module 700 is incapable of excellent low end reproduction. I have them set at 50 and the bass is nothing short of astounding. I really should set them at 40 but I like to live dangerously. They are totally excellent for listening to music because they are melodic and mesmerizing. The entire Bose system is mesmerizing for music and lacks nothing to be desired in that aspect. The only codec the 900 supports is Dolby and I certainly wish that it offered more options but I don't have any complaints. The 900 is the least expensive of top tier soundbars along with the Sonos Arc. The other top tier soundbars are at a minimum five hundred dollars more because of the features they incorporate. Bose really does need to get with the program and release upward firing rears like all the other manufacturers. The omnijewels are refined and don't produce prodigious amounts of sound but I don't have a problem with issue. There are caveats with every soundbar and I find it funny that individuals are already poking holes in the Nakamichi Dragon.

[Guurur]

Bose = grand daddy of every audio brand in the world. Thinnest musical notes it picks up with so much ease where so many music systems fail to play is just mind boggling.

[quangtruong]

The sub is actually a rebrand from the Acoustimass 300 that was introduced with the Soundtouch 300 in 2016. You can still pair the Acoustimass 300 with the 700, 900, and the new soundbar.

[edwardasmannjr.]

Pitch perfect deadpan review. Very much enjoyed it!

[Construct]

I just picked up the 900 for 699 and feel even better about it after watching this

[robertg]

My Acoustimass 300 just gave out on me. ST300 still going strong. Bose offered me an upgrade to the BM700 for $140. I paid for shipping($25). I was very eased with how Bose customer support handled this. Bose makes great audio for everyday listening that doesn't underwhelm or overwhelm you. For this, the quality, and customer support is why I'm sticking with Bose.

[mrjustgopi]

Great review. One of the best channels on YT for audiophiles.. Thank you.

[krandletie]

Great review. I have the 900 with bass module 700 and really enjoy the sound. But, it lacks the gravitas that other systems have. When I heard about the Ultra, I thought…this is it, Bose must’ve released the big daddy of all Bose soundbars. Went to the site and…womp, womp, womp.

I tried the surround 700s and returned them. I’d describe their sound as anemic. Also, the mess of wiring reminds me of a home theater in a box setup from 20 years ago.

[ArsenalMick.]

Another great review. I love the Bose system but your right it needs to up it’s game in the surround department and come out with Dolby Atmos rear surround sound speakers without the power brick 🧱 and speaker wires. It’s a great system just needs better surrounds than I have at the moment. 🤔

[FNGytu]

Firstly, last month, I planned to buy the soundbar BOSE 900 + subwoofer 700 + 2 surround speakers. But after watching some movies on the JBL BAR 1300 then I decided to get this soundbar to enjoy excited movies from Netflix and Apple TV.

[blastufool]

I know this a year late, But I got the Ultra surround sound bar for 654, open box, coming from the 700. I still love my 700 but this Ultra sound bar is more effective and I'm glad I upgraded. I do already have the 700 sub and the rear speakers all connected to the ultra.

[Anthony-kzwf]

Great review 🎉, I still own the 700 and upgraded to the B&O beosound stage. I would like to see your thoughts on the B&O in a review 🤔. I'm very impressed with it. I also think bose lack of dts is minimal because lpcm dose a good enough job replacing it. Keep up the good work 👏.

[rsd]

Thx so much for doing a review on the Ultra! Trust ya buddy 👊

[serro]

I sold my soundtouch 300 and I bought the new ultra sound bar and the sound is amazing way better than the 300

[hugabug]

The no soundbar sound upon TV startup also afflicts Samsung Q-series soundbar. I stumbled on a workaround by turning on the soundbar first, wait a few seconds, then turn the TV on. Not ideal, for sure, but less frustrating than the alternative.

[tommycampbell]

Great Video! Ur hilarious and knowledgeable...a rare thing these days.

[THEDEVILEYES]

Thanks for a great, informative review. It’s good to watch review videos where the reviewers have personality and offer sound advice. Keep up the great work 😀