When it comes to improving the sound of a flat television, in addition to the classic stereo speakers, using a mini-system or a home theater set, in recent years it has become fashionable to opt for sound barsdevices that have grown rapidly in features and functionalities.
In this context, one of the main brands with a presence in the sector is Bosewhich has just announced the launch of its new sound bar for this season, under the name of Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar.
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar, technical characteristics
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar |
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Kind of team |
Sound bar |
Surround sound |
Dolby Atmos and Bose TrueSpace |
sound formats |
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus |
Connectivity |
HDMI eARC, optical digital audio input, WiFi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Chromecast |
Dialogue improvement |
AI Dialogue Mode Technology |
Expansion |
SimpleSync system to add surround speakers and external subwoofer |
Acoustic correction |
ADAPTiQ |
vocal control |
Voice4Video |
Dimensions and weight |
5.8 x 104.5 x 10.7cm (5.8kg) |
Price |
$899 |
With an external appearance and technical characteristics that are very reminiscent of the manufacturer’s previous Smart Soundbar 900, the new model boasts a beautiful black or white glass finish which promises to be resistant to scratches and impacts.
It has a total of nine speakers inside, two of which are oriented upwards to take care of the surround sound effects and especially those integrated into the tracks. Dolby Atmos with which the bar is compatible.
It also integrates technology Bose TrueSpacewhich is responsible for transforming any conventional or 5.1 stereo track present in movies and series into surround sound, something that complements very well with the manufacturer’s wireless speakers, which we must buy separately.
These extra speakers, like if we want add an additional subwoofer (does not come standard with the bar), they will communicate through Bose’s SimpleSync system, which allows the brand’s equipment to be linked wirelessly to also create a multi-room music set at home.
The function has also been incorporated Voice4Video which works as an additional layer of voice control located on top of Alexa to expand voice command control of the bar and other multimedia equipment connected to the home theater set.
It has connectivity HDMI eARCoptical digital audio input, WiFi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Chromecast and ADAPTiQ acoustic calibration system thanks to the built-in microphones.
But without a doubt the most interesting thing about this model and the big difference with respect to other previous ones from the manufacturer is the AI Dialogue Mode functionan option that we can activate when the dialogues of a broadcast are masked by the soundtrack or special effects.
According to the brand, this feature is capable of highlight human voices on the background thanks to machine learning, adjusting the tonal balance of the soundtrack. How will it work? Well, we will have to prove it to be able to give a verdict.
Price and availability
The new sound bar Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar It already appears on the manufacturer’s website and will progressively go on sale in different regions for a price of $899.
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