Bose Smart Soundbar 900
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
10/02/2022 22:17
Starting with the setup, there are no instructions in the box. Fine for someone like me who is confident in dealing with technology, however, not so great for those not too familiar especially with more up to date technology requiring app use etc.
The sound bar required an update in order to set up for use. This should have taken around 15-20 minutes although there was no progress bar to show how much longer to go/what percentage had completed. Unfortunately, mine got caught in a download loop. After troubleshooting, I had to send the product in and wait for a replacement. I have to say the Bose customer service is second to none.
The replacement arrived and I began the set up again, which went smoothly. I set the sound bar up using HDMI rather than Bluetooth as the sound quality is always better cabled, however after reading several other reviews on HDMI vs Optical, techies recommend connecting via optical for the best sound experience.
On a visual aspect, the sound bar itself is sleek, modern, elegant and looks very expensive. Due to the gloss top finish it will show finger prints but this isn’t a problem if you use the control instead of the buttons on the bar.
On to the sound - which is exactly as I’d expected from Bose - AMAZING. I set up the ADAPTiQ which optimises the sound from the speaker to give you the best immersive experience. No matter where I sit in the room, the sound bar is just as effective. There is a dialogue mode which is useful as it adjusts the tonal balance to improve the clarity of spoken words. This is something I have been looking for in a sound bar for a very long time because my dad is hard of hearing and has always struggled with speech clarity. It really is a cinema experience in terms of sound, with the right amount of bass for the room I have this in. If it were in a bigger room I would definitely consider purchasing the additional bass module.
Now for the extras. Having the added bonus of Alexa has meant I’ve been able to get rid of one device in the room. It’s really useful and was easy to set up. Linking my music app was a seamless process too.
Honestly, if you’re considering purchasing a sound bar, I would highly recommend the Bose 900. You won’t be disappointed.
maziotrot
Hornchurch , Spojené království
Age: 35
Gender: Female