Bose sound deck has too much base
Unfortunately, without a dedicated subwoofer, this setup struggles to reproduce the deep, rumbling low-bass found in bass-heavy music and action-packed movies.
Bose sound deck has too much base drivers#
There are two up-firing drivers built into the bar that ricochet sound off your ceiling to create the illusion of height when watching Dolby Atmos content. It also comes with an ADAPTiQ room correction feature, and with this feature on, it has a pretty neutral sound profile with a touch of extra boom in the bass range that's suitable for lots of different types of audio content. This premium-looking bar uses PhaseGuide technology to beam sound throughout your room, resulting in a wide soundstage without the need for dedicated satellite speakers.
If you prefer a standalone soundbar, the best Bose soundbar we've tested is the Bose Smart Soundbar 900. That said, there are still bass and treble adjustments to give you some control over its sound. There's no EQ to help you customize its sound. Also, compared to other premium soundbars, it lacks some sound enhancement features. There's no Full HDMI In port, so you can't use it as a hub between different devices. Unfortunately, this setup doesn't support DTS content. Unlike the Bose Smart Soundbar 700, it also supports Dolby Atmos content. It's also a great choice for movies, and its dedicated satellites help immerse you in surround sound. With this feature on, it has a very neutral sound profile suitable for listening to many different types of audio content.
There's an ADAPTiQ room correction feature that automatically optimizes audio reproduction based on your room's unique acoustics. This 5.1.2 setup uses Bose's PhaseGuide technology to beam sound throughout your room, resulting in an amazingly wide, immersive-sounding soundstage. The best Bose soundbar that we've tested is the Bose Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module.