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Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar
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Tech · Macy's

Bose's soundbar turns the living room into front-row seats

Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar

The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar for movie lovers who want room-filling, clear dialogue at home.

Deal score 4.8 · Good deal
$697.87$999.00 Macy's regular price

You save $301.13 at Macy's

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Why it's a great deal

  • Elsewhere right now: Best Buy $697.87
  • Macy's lists its regular price at $999.00: 30% off by its own figures
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From Best Buy

  • Dolby Atmos separates instruments, dialogue and effects and places them around the room for spatial audio
  • TrueSpace technology makes non-Atmos content feel like it comes from all around you
  • A.I. Dialogue Mode balances voice and surround sound for crisp dialogue clarity
  • Six full-range transducers, including two upward-firing dipole speakers, a center tweeter and PhaseGuide speaker arrays
  • Single-cable TV connection via HDMI eARC or optical (both cables provided)
  • Stream via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Chromecast
In the box
HDMI eARC cable, Optical audio cable

Specs

Wireless
Yes
Color
Black, Arctic White
Special Purpose
Soundbar
Assistant Support
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Smart Functions
Voice Control
Dolby Atmos Enabled
Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI, Optical Audio

About the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar

The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is a single-bar Dolby Atmos system with six full-range drivers, two upward-firing dipole speakers, a center tweeter and PhaseGuide arrays. It streams over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Chromecast, and works with Alexa and Google Assistant. Its latest best price is $899 at Best Buy as of November 3.

Best forLiving rooms where a subwoofer and rear speakers are not wantedDolby Atmos streaming from a TV with HDMI eARCMixed households that use Alexa, Google Assistant or AirPlay 2Owners who want clearer dialogue from movies and news
Pros
  • True Dolby Atmos with upward-firing drivers
  • TrueSpace upmixes non-Atmos content to surround
  • A.I. Dialogue Mode lifts speech clarity
  • HDMI eARC and optical cables both included
  • AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect and Bluetooth
  • Slim single-bar design in black or arctic white
Cons
  • No subwoofer in the box; deep bass is limited
  • No rear surround speakers, so effects stay up front
  • $899 is premium for a bar without a sub
  • Bose's own bass module and surrounds cost extra
  • Setup and EQ tuning lean on the Bose app

What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers rate the bar highly for dialogue clarity and Atmos height effects from one unit. Most criticism centers on bass depth and the price once add-ons are counted.

Pros
  • Clear dialogue, especially with A.I. Dialogue Mode
  • Convincing overhead effects for a single bar
  • Simple HDMI eARC setup and stable streaming
  • Clean, understated design
Cons
  • Bass is thin without the optional bass module
  • Price is high for a bar with no subwoofer
  • Surround effects are limited without rear speakers
  • App-dependent setup frustrates some users

Questions and answers

Is the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar worth it?
It is worth it if you want strong dialogue and real Atmos height effects from one bar in a small to mid-size room. If deep bass matters, budget for the Bose bass module or compare a bar-and-sub bundle.
Do I need a subwoofer with it?
No, but the bar's low end is modest. A subwoofer adds the punch most action movies expect, and Bose sells its own bass module that pairs wirelessly.
Does it support Dolby Atmos?
Yes. It decodes Dolby Atmos and uses two upward-firing drivers to place effects overhead. Non-Atmos content is upmixed with TrueSpace.
What is in the box?
The soundbar, an HDMI eARC cable and an optical audio cable. A TV with HDMI eARC gives you the best connection; optical is the fallback.
How does it compare with the Bose Smart Soundbar 900?
The Smart Ultra replaces the 900 with the same Atmos driver layout and adds A.I. Dialogue Mode. Owners of a 900 have little reason to upgrade.
When is it cheapest?
Bose bars typically drop during Black Friday, Cyber Monday and major summer sales. Watch the price history rather than buying at full list.