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@@KristiWright I can’t believe, (1) that Sonos won’t send you their gear, and (2) that people keep asking the same question. Sonos owners are getting to be as cult like as Tesla drivers.
I was a BOSE dealer back in the day and the people who buy BOSE just wanted easy set up, reliability and good enough sound. BOSE were and still are NEVER THE BEST VALUE, ever, never but they are a "safe" buy for non audiophiles....the dealer rep I had said "BOSE, looks good, sounds good, shit don't break". BOSE preferred the dealer to display their products separately on a "Bose Wall", they DISCOURAGED A/B comparisons with other speakers.
I got the top of the line Sony Soundbar and the Bose 900 Soundbar with the bass module 700 and I can tell you from listening, the Bose 900 and bass module 700 out did the top of the line Sony Soundbar in spacious terms, the Bose bass module 700 is freaking powerful and I’m very picky with sound. I would pick the Bose Soundbar over the Sony one any day
Why are people so against Bose? Not you Andrew.. people in general. Bose is for the consumer who isn’t into all of the intricacies of audio and that’s perfectly fine.
My guess: because at one point they did something dramatically different than traditional audio and well, people hate change...so what better way to keep change from taking place than attacking and discrediting a product/brand.
Never been a Bose fan and was always a Bose hater but I have to admit their more lifestyle oriented soundbar solutions are incredible for what they are. They look sleek and sound great and will be a great experience for MOST people. I am a 7.1.4 dedicated atmos system guy so clearly not the target market but can respect people that want a clean simplified audio solution.
@@chrisveltman1795 It was an happy accident. This unscripted final thoughts are so refreshing. Not only do they make it last longer, but also be more pleasurable (the videos, ofcourse).
I am very happy with my Bose 500 sound bar and subwoofer. When I watched a movie like Transformer, the sound was perfect in my living room. I love Bose!
BOSE all day all night! I traded in my Sony HT-A7000 for the Bose SB900 + 700 bass module and OMG, what a step up from the Sony. The SB900 sounds so more cinematic and I like the compact size and classy stylish design. Also the Bose Music app to do all the adjustments works great. The HT-A7000 is a bulky bar! I can't wait to get the 700 surround speakers and maybe a second 700 subwoofer, that's gonna be heaven!
I bought a 900. It sounded terrible. Like not good at all. There was no definition at all. I couldn’t tell between left/right/center. I ended up getting a Beam Gen 2 and it sounds so much better.
I heard a demo of the A9, and LOVED it. I can’t for the life of me understand why it doesn’t come in black though. Especially when the sync box is black….
Funny, I haven’t considered Bose speakers in so many years. Not sure what they could do to change my mind, especially now that I own the Sony A9’s which are every bit as good as you said in your review.
@@juandoe7802 I replaced a Sonos Arc 5.1 setup with the A9, and I would say the sound quality is pretty equal, but the soundstage of the A9 is much bigger and more fun to listen to.
@@JeffreyParsons I have the same Sonos ARC setup, and was curious about the comparison to this Sony... Would you say the Sony is that much better to consider selling my Sonos to switch? I love the Sonos Sub, does the Sony Sub sound good too? Does it really sound like a 12ch system, or at least somewhat give you the affect?
@@juandoe7802 I’m still a big fan of the Sonos setup, I have one in a different room. I’d say the subs sound the same as far as quality. As to whether it truly sounds like a 12ch system, who knows? Some of that is marketing, but it’s definitely the best Atmos I’ve heard in my space. That’s why I made the switch, my main room is kind of a funky shape and I couldn’t get the Sonos surrounds evenly spaced. The automatic sound mapping the A9 does was the big draw for me, as was getting the HDMI input back. Also, it’s fun to play with new stuff!
Great review Andrew and Kristi! I did upgrade from the 700 to the 900 and I’m very pleased! It’s not a huge jump…but it’s definitely a wider soundstage and it gets louder. The one thing I appreciate about Bose is crystal clear clarity…this has that! I would love to own the Sony a9’s but the Bose fits much better in my space…aesthetically my taste! The 900 works seamlessly with the base module 700, and surrounds 700. I consider the Sennheiser but it’s huge and not only in price but size! IMO it’s not very attractive either…but it does sound amazing!
Great review and I'm in agreement with your thoughts on the soundbar. We purchased the 900 and bass module 700 and really enjoy the setup. While comparing soundbars, we found the sonos Arc sounded fuller and more immersive but it wasn't night and day difference from the 900. Our priorities were sound, aesthetics and ease of use for everyone (big plus when kids want to watch a movie or play games). The Bose checked all of the boxes for us. Other bars sound better...no doubt, but frequency of use is an important metric when determining value. My wife and kids rarely used our prior setup, but they use the 900 a lot. We've had more family movie nights in the last three months than over the prior year.
I have a SoundTouch 300 just upgraded to the sound bar 900. Both are excellent ant the 900 is a substantial improvement overall. I have it paired with the Acoustimass 300 from my SoundTouch 300, which is the same as the current Aucoustimass 700 (note the Sound Bar 900 picks up the sub and it shows as a 700). The Sub sits behind a chair, totally hidden, but adds great punchy lows. One of the great advantages is just how simple and elegant the setup is. Sorry Kristi, I love the size, sleekness, black glass top etc... I think it is a work of art that tastefully slips into the surroundings of my living area and exudes quality. I absolutely dislike most of the other soundbars cheap plastic y grills and / or cloth coverings that instantly downgrade the looks of a nicely appointed living space.
@@bennabulsi6756 For me yes, but, a good overall improvement but the 300 is still very good. If you don't have a Sub woofer then that may make a more noticeable difference than just going up to a 900 without a sub.
That's because it is a sound bar. The Sony system is not. I think Andrew is missing the point as to why people purchase sound bars. Form factor and ease of setup. If I wanted a discrete system I would purchase four or five separate powered monitors.
I still don’t understand why people keep comparing a soundbar to the Sony A9 which is a home theater system, not a soundbar. I don’t think it’s fair to compare them.
I was thinking about getting bose sound bar but my wife bought me klipsch sound bar for Christmas 🎄 I am happy to see you bring soo much diversity in sound
Bose took the 300 and 700 put them on steroids and created the 9. The 9 is in a league by itself. The 9 is immensely powerful, deep, and wide. I have been using the 3 for 3 years and love it to death. On the 9 I have the bass set at 50% because any higher setting would have my apartment vibrating. I have dual subs and combined with the bass from the 9 I am in nirvana. The musicality of the 9 is astronomical. It is excellent. I want to sit and listen to it all day. I don't know how Bose is going to top the 9. The 9 is sleek and beautiful and Bose placing their logo on the grill is an excellent touch. I don't hesitate one second putting something on full blast if it is messed up and by the same token I give credit when it is due. The Bose 9 is two thumbs up and 5 stars.
Sound bars have definitely improved significantly over the years, but I still haven't heard any that match a competent 5.1 (or higher) traditional speaker surround system. At least going off of in store demos, and other people's soundbar setups that I've heard.
Something I’ve been thinking about recently…there is always talk about “marketing hype” when it comes to brands like Bose. Comments like overhyped, expensive, cheap are common and if I had a dollar for every “all highs, no lows, must be Bose” comments, we’d have already bought our dream home in California by now. About that phrase…I’m really curious where it originated from. Who coined it? Because for all of the “marketing hype” Bose seems to be capable of, nobody really talks about the near sabotage type tactics against them that still resonate today. I mean isn’t it time to retire that old trope by now? It would be super interesting to find out just how much has been invested in perpetuating the stereotype that has surrounded Bose for years. Anyway, just food for thought!
It started when I was AVT Manger for Frys Electronics back in the 90s... The Bose Rep would have a meeting with the Store Manager (John Gamut), and would have 'requirements' for the equipment setup in the demo room... Decent amp, decent AVR... best placement... while anything Infinity or Polk got grossly underpowered, and got placed to one side or the other... and they avoided demos with low range or significant rear/surround implementation... because Bose would fall far short of the competition by comparison... I was offered bonuses if I pushed the Bose setups heavy... I refused
Hi Kristi. The "no highs, no lows, it must be Bose" slur came a out because of the design of Bose's iconic 901. This used an array of midrange drivers instead of the woofers and tweeters we're familiar with from a good pair of floorstanders or standmounters with separate subs. Bose used an array of mid range drivers because he could create a mostly phase consistent reflected sound off the wall behind the speakers using these mid range drivers. Bose believed that this would most realistically simulate a live performance. In order to correct phase and get the mid ranges to perform like full range drivers he developed what was a sophisticated frequency band equaliser system. The idea of using small speakers to simulate mid range or woofers has not been abandoned. Just ask US made Tekton design. The Bose design gave a wide soundstage which was very impressive compared to the boxy sound of speakers of the day. There were some problems with Bose's approach. It's very inefficient to simulate a woofer or tweeter with mid range drivers. They don't publish specs but I reckon they're at best 80dB /1W at 1m SPL and perhaps a bit lower. Klipsch speakers are in the mid 90s. It takes a huge amount of power and so Bose 901s needed big amplifiers to get the best sound. A friend who has a well maintained pair swears by 250WPC into 8 ohms monoblocs and his listening room is under 80m^2. Secondly, the diffuse relfected sound doesn't image as well as a good direct speaker which is properly placed in the room. However Bose had another insight that a lot of casual listeners don't actually do much speaker setup so they wouldn't be able to compare his reflected sound speakers with anything else. This led to many coffee houses, restaurants and bars buying Bose speaker systems because they were appropriate for the use case. Audiophiles who could compare the 901s to a well sorted directional system were often disappointed, particularly if the Bose speakers and EQ weren't connected to some serious power. Without the power the mid range drivers simply can't generate enough volume or frequency of air movement to give the impression of deep bass or soaring highs. Hence, "no highs, no lows, it must be Bose" . Bose used the design and technology on other kinds of speakers which used acoustic channels to reflect sound, giving the sense of a live performance using small mid range drivers. This became a house sound and audiophiles attacked it wherever they heard it (or when they just saw the Bose logo) . I don't think the hate Bose gets is justified and Amir Bose was a visionary in many ways. However, they were quite aggressive in dealing with even valid criticism of their products and sold the general public on some claims about their products they were perhaps an overstretch. The idea that the cubes and a woofer generated the sound of a much larger system was true up to a point but there's a nasty gap in the frequency response that other systems don't have. There are sonic compromises with their systems, despite the engineering know how. Home audio retailers have described strict demonstration requirements designed to (unfairly) make the Bose systems sound better than their competition. Yet people wanted those little cubes & the sonic compromises were those that many lifestyle audio customers are OK with. They're not going to setup a complicated system of separates & Bose offers them simplicity. The issue for Bose now is so many other manufacturers do too and, as you've heard, they can even do it better. Take a bow Sony and Samsung /Harman Kardon. Hope this comment sheds some light on the technical reasons for the anti Bose sentiment, some justified some not.
Respectfully, Kristi, I have to object to the idea of "near sabotage type tactics against them" as that implies that other manufacturers have deliberately perpetuated some kind of propaganda to damage Bose's reputation and sales. Bose did all of that to and by themselves, no help needed, thank you. :P James and sdemosi mentioned some of the shady tactics below which doesn't surprise me, but it shows that even Bose themselves knew there were issues and rather than improve their technology they are actually the ones who ironically in fact implemented "near sabotage type tactics" against their competition. As for myself, I didn't need anti-competitive propaganda marketing to propel me to my own anti-Bose bias which should be clear from my initial long post above. When I was a teenager in the 90's, my father was interested in buying the Bose system and we actually took a cross-border shopping trip to check one out. Even my non-audiophile teen self was shocked at how mediocre the sound was and how much the thing cost. I actually helped talk my dad out of it. I've had it in for Bose ever since and as an adult, I have friends who have Bose setups that only remind me that I was so right about them even as a dumb teenager. :D Of course, back then there was no way to know what sdemosi mentioned about the power requirements to make them work properly. I didn't even know that until reading his post! So how is anyone else supposed to know? Especially if Bose doesn't tell anyone? More self-sabotage right there.
@@sdemosi Thanks for this. Very insightful. I never knew about the power requirements for Bose but now that you've posted it and combined with my own budding audiophile knowledge, it makes absolutely perfect sense.
Lack of external hdmi ports is a deal breaker. My TV lg cx doesn't support dolby true HD passthrough through earc, a lot of TV's don't support it. So many won't get lossless atmos on the bose. Also lack of dts:X is basically a double whammy of deal breakers, since lg removed support from their newer TVs
I have a CX and have the same issue. It’s why I went for the A6A instead of trying out the A9. I don’t want to use the TV’s HDMI ports and compromise on sound formats.
I don't get the hate for Bose. I've still got a lifestyle surround system pushing 20 years old and it looks new. When it was my main lounge system people were always blown away by it. They are masters at room correction specific to their speakers, what people don't realise is that a lot of their sound field is designed by using your walls to bounce sound. So my system has 2 speakers at each point which sort of split in different directions, so you'd point one at your position and then one slightly away or at a back wall if surround and you get a really strong surround sound stage.
It's a cultural trope, like hating on Nickelback. Saying Bose is awful makes you part of the "in" crowd; sneering at "the proletariat" is always popular among the tragically hip, and Bose is the 800 pound gorilla of speaker manufacturers.
Haters are haters just to hate. Bose is for a certain niche and I fit into that niche. I wish I had purchased a pair of 901s when I had the chance but went with Definitive Technology instead. The main reason I went with DT is because the configuration of my living room would not allow me to take full advantage of the 901s direct reflecting so it would have been a waste.
Okay. So here's my question. Given these 4 options, which is the best choice right now? Sony HT-A9 speakers and SA-SW5 300W subwoofer ($2,300) Bose Smart Soundbar 900 + Bose Bass Module 700 + Bose Surround Speakers 700 ($2,250) Sonos 5.1.2 Surround Set with Sonos Arc, Sub, & One SL Speakers ($2,050) Samsung HW-Q950A 11.1.4 channel Soundbar ($1,650) (More details: Large room with 8-foot ceilings, TV and movies are the priority.)
I remember last year you asked people to open their mind about the soundbars. With Dolby Atmos and DTS X, it opened a new world of possibilities with the hardware. The more it goes and the more a full dedicated receivers, with 5 speakers and wires all around the appart is making sense now. For the audio, we are seeing the same change we saw, with the TV when we went from the CRT to the LED.
I am hearing comments on connectivity issues with the Sony system. It would be nice to predict into the future of these systems if possible. Bose I know works like it is new for decades. Not sure about the Sony. Mostly not. We spend a lot of money on these and reliability is a must.
I totally agree. There seems to be no perfect product no matter the price. There is always one issue or another especially if it is connected to wifi. I think that manufacturers release products that don't have all the bugs worked out of them to meet their release date. Why do you have to update a newly released product? It seems that the product should come already updated. As far as tech support goes they are just about useless. By the time you call them you have already tried everything in your arsenal to solve the problem and all they do is tell you to try what you already have. And so it goes.
I have to disagree with the soundbar being bigger. It already won't fit between some people's TV stands. And I think the cube surrounds sound just fine.
I bought the Bose 900 here in the UK . I am not blown away at all. My old 5 yr old JBL and sub is better but does not have Atmos. £899 for this Bose and I think i should have got the Samsung q980a.
Recently bought a 2nd home to spend more time with kids and grandkids. Bought a Sennheiser sound bar to go with the big screen - no basement for theater and a somewhat small living room. I love the Sennheiser, unfortunately my wife hates it- too sensitive ears. I use it when she is out of the room. Again Holy Snikies
Agree with you in the dynamics of the bar... Bose has always been making small speakers which produce big sounds, which is what fascinates people(including me) and ultimately lures them into buying their products.. Don't know how they manage to pull that off
Yes!!! Thanks for this review. I’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on either the Bose 900 and the Sony. I’m definitely going for the Sony A9 now. Thanks.
Great review., thanks. I was especially interested in your comments on Dialogue Enhancement settings. This is becoming more and more important as filmmakers eschew enunciation in favor of mumbling and grumbling. Or perhaps I’m just getting older ? Naah!
So glad I waited and didn’t buy the 700 or the 900. I went with the 600 at a price of £469 gives great Dolby Atmos in movies and music. We have a medium sized living room so the other two bars would be to much for our space. If we had a bigger living room then we would have gone for the 900 love how Bose sounds looks classy and stylish. Great review of the 900 👍🏻
I have tried out so many soundbars it’s not funny. The 700 was too peaky for the bedroom and hurt my ears at normal listening levels. (Because these speakers beam that’s how they project). Same thing when I tried to put the Bose 650 in the bedroom. But works wonderfully in the living room. My solution was the B &E Soundstage for the bedroom. Incredibly smooth and detailed. Never harsh. The perfect solution in my room and no subwoofer needed or missed. The issue I have with the Sony is the speakers can’t be wall mounted. And the power cord is rated for in wall installations. The 650 is just a cleaner solution.
I have owned sony and jbl sound system and last week i got to own my first bose soundbar 600, its so clear and crisp. No more muffled boxy sound from sony or shady dialogue from jbl. I will be picking up a pair of surround speaker tomorrow to enhance my dolby atmos sound and in the future with budget i will get the module 500
Same thing here. Just bought the Sony HT-A3000 a week ago and I'm disappointed. My cheap Mi soundbar sounds better than this Sony when it comes to music. When it comes to movies, its good, but the "sound field" option makes it sound boxy and artificial. Muffled jumbled garbage. So I leave it off and just turn on the Voice enhancement feature. Now this setting, there is no surround experience at all. I can't even return it. Complete waste of money. So I ordered another soundbar, Bose 900. Waiting for it to be delivered.
Dear Andrew please take note that for the best sound experience with atmos soundbars you should place them at ear level instead of your current arrangement on a low table top. Try the ear level placement and you will experience better atmos experience as well as more immersive sound bubble.
You are soooo right those power bricks are the worst. I have an old lifestyle 600 system that uses them too and I’ve had it for 6 years or so. How are they still a thing? Luckily I do some woodwork and have built custom walnut mounts to house the bricks.
After reading and watching reviews (including yours!), we bought the 900 and bass module. I’m sure there are better sounding bars, but the 900 checked the important boxes for our family. Sounds great for movies, easy to use, well made and looks classy. Not great for most music, but it works well enough for background tunes. The 900 is getting a lot more use in our household than our previous systems did. That’s the most important thing for us.
Your reviews on sound bars ain't complete until SONOS ARC is reviewed. I am pretty surprise you still have yet to review. I have test Bose and Sony that you mentioned and I still think Sonos Arc is a little ahead if I were put them side by side.
8:31 yeah, plug everything to my tv (D-Atmos ready) and use one eARC to the sound bar. I would never want to run cables to a sound bar. Reciever can handle the realastate of 4+ inputs on back panel
Another awesome review Andrew! I was wondering if you could make a video of the best home theater bundle by price range. For example, under $1k, from $1k to $3k, $3k to $5k, $5k to $10k and > 10k. This would help us a lot to make a better decision upon building a good system. Which receivers go better to which speakers and so on. Thanks!!!
Just purchased Sony A80J 55 inch and in search of my first sound bar. I want a sound bar that is good listening to music and playing movie sounds. I have narrowed following choices: Sonos Arc: rich and robust sounds. Bose 900: generates clear, crisp sounds. Sony HT-A5000: just released so don’t know how that sounds. Sony HT-A7000: Sounds very powerful but length seems too long for my TV and very expensive. Best Buys don’t give a good space for Bose sound bars demo. However, the more I keep try out the sound of Bose 900, the more I like the sound and design of the bar itself. I think I am leaning toward Bose 900 and plan to purchase Module 700 subroofer which total cost about $1650. If I go with Sony HT soundbars with subroofers, the total cost will be the same cost range of $1600 as well. Best Buy sales agent tend to recommend me stick with Sony eco system to work better. Any opinion on this? I owned a Bose head phone long time ago. I think back then that head phone cost about $100. I felt the sound quality is average but parts broke down quickly- kind over hyped. So I am also kind of concerned with product durability of Bose.
Size matters, she said :-) Thanks for the review. Now i am happy to have bought a sony HT-A9 system. Before that I already had 2 different soundbars from Sony and LG, but none of the soundbars that I had up to now can match the HT-A9 system.
The Beosound Stage is a more elegant solution for me, but if you want to expand beyond just a single bar, the B&O isn't going to be best. But for music and movies in an all-in-one bar, I prefer the Stage.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews I definitely agree on the elegance of the solution, especially if you appreciate the design, B&O is brilliant at blending form and function. Its interesting to hear how well the Stage holds up against these other systems, I would expect it to be out classed without a subwoofer.
Andrew Robinson I really like bose, but this talk confused me, you seem convinced, but it seems that kristi changes your opinion, is it really worth it or should I buy another? HELP...
I always enjoy these reviews even when im not particularly interested in the subject. Im not in the market for a soundbar. But you never know when a friend may need a suggestion.
Hey folks, I'm no audio expert but I have to admit if you can find a few extra bucks go for the Sony 7000 over these. I had the Bose for about a week and they are VERY good, but something told me to go to Best Buy and try the Sony, I heard the soundbar in the store and I was intrigued but when I got home they pretty much amazed me. Keep in mind this is without the sub or rear speakers. Well, that's my 2 cents. Hopefully I was able to help someone else out 🤗
My soundbar 900 has two subs and the 700 rears. My setup SLAMS hard. I had to trick the system when setting it up though. The trick is to move the subs into a nearby room so the system will have to increase its volume. Don’t hate. I dial it back. I don’t just push the subs till they smell like glue or smoke lol. I just think Bose keeps the sound system in the midrange of its capability. Idk why.
I had BOSE 135 10 years ago. It was the only sounder you can get at that moment. Without setting up the wire and installation, 135 matched me perfectly since I moved all the time. I still using 135 as my only stereo in my living room. Recently, so many new soundbars came out to the market, and I kept asking Bose if they are going to realize new sound bar which support Atmos. However, after watching the review, I decide to go to Sony A9. It seems a whole new products just like I bought 135 10 years ago.
Great review always enjoy your straightforwardness. I must say my own opinion/review I’ve had all the Bose series from the 300 SoundTouch to the 500 to the 700 and now the 900. I also have Sonos Arc setup in the living room. I am so impressed with the 900 that it is remarkably clearer and produces enough bass that for my bedroom I totally do not need a subwoofer you get that thump even watching a movie with clarity that fills the room and surrounds you, just a very impressive sound bar you will not be disappointed at all if you get it.
Hey, would you recommend the 900 over the arc? I had the 700 and also the arc, i liked the arc better. Only thing I miss in the arc is the center channel adjustment, Bose has that.
I’ve been trying to find a good Atmos Soundbar. Everyone’s tastes are so different that only way to really choose is to go to Best Buy and hear em for myself. I’m heavily leaning to the Sony A7000.
Where I live Bose has stopped selling the 700 with the small cube speakers. The bundles come with the 700 surrounds instead. The 700s are decent at creating a more diffuse surround sound whereas I found the cubes quite directional. It's a bit disappointing to get the latest and greatest atmos soundbar with surrounds that are lacking. Samsung have a better package here and Sony has 4 equally brilliant small speakers.
I am going to cast my vote in being thoroughly disappointed there's no DTS. I don't know whether I'll need it or not, but with a flagship I definitely expect it to be there if I do.
@@MrReece131 I missed your message but I have a DVD collection that has some DTS if I ever decide to take them out of the box. If I wanted to get a Blu-ray it would have it, Star Wars always has it. Makes a huge difference, I'm not an expert but I'd say most high quality, uncompressed audio will be in DTS or the new DTS-X. Even my Bose 1-2-3 from 2001 had DTS and it sounded sick! 700 has it so I definitely expected it to be on this one. Maybe as internet gets faster and more capable they'll stop just streaming in compressed audio.
Totally valid with someone like you with a dvd collection, but the way everything is streamed online these days then the DTS crowd are perhaps getting smaller every year?
@Andrew thanks for your review. What's going on with Sony quality control? Nearly each of the customer reviews (BBY and Amazon) about HTA9 is complaining about connectivity within speakers. I would love to invest, but these are too expensive to go through hassle of return exchanges etc. Did you face any problem? You are making a great recommendation, but I am in doubt about the Sony's quality on this one. I do own Bose for nearly 10 years, and none of the product is broke so far, all sounds like the day I purchased.
Both are great! I upgraded from my 700 to the 900 and I’m happy I did. For me in my space, there’s a nice uptick in sound quality! Love it! You don’t have to upgrade I was very pleased with the 700 but even more so with the 900.
I’ve watched a lot of your soundbar reviews, and really the only bar that interests me is the AMBEO (not really into setups that use wireless solutions especially with subwoofers, and traditional HT setups require a lot of cable management), and well it’s $2.5K. I honestly haven’t seen anything to replace my Yamaha YSP-1600 but who knows, maybe that solution will come in the next few years at a much more manageable cost. The room I have my YSP-1600 is small enough where the sound stage is pretty full and I’ve had it for a few years and have been satisfied with it overall. Compatibility with more modern codecs is what’s scaring me a bit as I plan on upgrading my TV in the next few months or so.
Question: I recently purchased the 900 w/ sub & surround speakers. Set up through HDMI earc. Here’s the question or problem, watching Netflix or Amazon when I pause the content and go back to it, I have lost all sound. Only way to get sound back is to unplug and plug back in. Any suggestions. Everything else seems to working just fine. Thx
@@kiranrajel set it up very easy! The sub is amazing 🤩 my living room is setup were there is a hallway on the left and a open space leading into the kitchen on my right. So the sound bar sounds really crisp and clear even with the sub. The doby digital atmos is great for games like call of duty and racing games when you can hear something behind you. The cons to it is you can hear the sounds bounce off the walls and make it sound like your in the game BUT to a point say 50/50 I believe I will have to buy the system speakers for the back I believe another 500 bucks. To get the clearest results. All in all I would say this is an amazing experience and sound quality. Just have to spend 2200-2500 on the system is a bummer. It also doesn’t come with the 3.5 jack wiring for the sub that goes from the sub to sound bar. The sound bar comes with a hdmi and a fiber optic cable so that’s a plus.
That’s true when the dialogue mode is on, the sound is rather more tinny compared when it is off… I just boost the center channel level a bit according to my preferred loudness.
I agree with Kristi's comments on the Bose 900 being a little small, at least height wise. I felt the same way when put in place on my mantle, same for bass module. I got the Bose 900 to replace my Nakamichi Shockwafe. The Shockwafe had better bass obviously due to the two included subwoofers, but the Bose is a more refined soundbar with simplicity and room correction. I have heard the HTA9 compared to the Bose 700 at a friend in the same room. Unfortunately, the Bose 700 sounded better, but that could be due to the room itself.
I've come to appreciate the "Kristi segments", she's very knowledgeable and makes great comparisons and intiates a dialogue not found in many reviews. Wonderful review as always by both of you!
My brother ordered the Sennheiser Ambeo, was kinda exicted to listen to it. We did the Setup and the muddy and crappy sound killed my interests in soundbars all together, is this better? Hes still looking for a decent soundbar that doesnt sound like crap.
The Bose 900 is just a recycled sound bar with 2 added drivers for Atmos. The Bose 650 just blows this sound bar away detailed dialogue and surround effects. Too bad they discontinued it. But the price was insane. Most dialogue enhancements just don’t work and screw up the sound. Bose better get to work and produce a better product since they killed their flagship system.
Andrew, would love your direct feedback. @ 20:50 Kristi’s review she says she’d get the Samsung Q950A over the Bose 900. WHY? I’m torn cause I have a Samsung TV and my old curved soundbar H7501 has an AMAZING base, but no longer pairs seamlessly to my new TV, so I’d like to upgrade; however don’t want a downgrade in base. In store visits tell me the base on the Q950A will be a let down compared to the base I’d get with the 900 with 700 sub. Comments/ advise?
I bought q950a after your review. 30% off and a free Samsung s6 Lite table (Samsung campaign). Very pleased with the performance for the price. Was think about the Sony A9 +sub, but the price in Denmark, is 3 times higher than the q950a.
I tried both systems, I prefer the bose in movies and especially in music hands down! That big Heavy Sony sub can't compare to the bose Don't let size fool u
My preconceived notion of Bose is a mental stumbling block for me. I bet if I listened to it as an unbranded system, I would like it much better than if it was Bose branded. That’s a tough thing to overcome.
Andrew, im losing sleep over Bose 900 with 700 bass module, vs Samsung q990c with sub and surrounds with upfiring channels. I know value is with Samsung, but I have been stuck on Bose for years. Please help. I want the most Atmos effects as possible for movies, shaking bass, and prounouced mids and highs...which would you recommend?
Most atmos effect? Then definitely the Samsung. Me I went with the Bose 900 as true cinema experience is not my priority. I just wanted the clearest vocals while watching movies.
@@timowthie i end up getting both lol..i put the Bose with surrounds and bass module in the living room, and put the Samsung 990c system in my man cave office...crisis averted
I sold many Soundbar 700 (and the Soundtouch 300 that came before it, which was basically the same thing), and while they can be quite convincing with movies and the proper AdaptIQ, they usually failed to impress me with music. It sound ok with the demo songs (carefully chosen by Bose), but play most “regular” music (whatever style that is), and it fails to sound anything more than… …a soundbar! Trends made soundbars popular, and it’s amazing to see that the soundbar 700 with the sub and the OmniJewel rear wireless satellites would make the total price not that distant from a Lifestyle, and the overall performance isn’t in the same planet (and the Lifestyle 600 would also come with rear wireless satellites. But trends speak louder, and Bose ended up with one of its most iconic and accomplished line of products, which were unique in the way they combined visual appeal with sound (not following audiophile levels of performance, because physics can’t be changed, and it was a real Lifestyle product). Bose isn’t in a very good shape worldwide (I’d argue that they are in very bad shape), because since Dr. Amar Bose passed away, Bose tried to compete with the hugely bigger brands in the consumer market, instead of keeping the focus on what the founder always said “in order to be better, we have to be different”. Not all Bose products that were “different” were better (some were actually bad, and I sold loads of them for over 20 years), but some of the best and most iconic were definitely different. When we’re talking about soundbars, the Bose is just another design of the same basic concept that almost every brand has been doing for years, and you’ll see things going backwards, just like the remote on the 900 vs 700 soundbars. If you don’t understand why the new soundbar 900 comes with such a simple remote, I can tell you that the main reason is that it is way cheaper (you can see that the list price for the 900 is very similar to the 700, but it has more speakers, amplifier channels and DSP processing). The sub has been around since the Sountouch 300 soundbar (the exact same unit that came with the Lifestyle 650/600/550), so there’s another saving there (although you can’t see it in the price evolution). 😉 The low number of inputs or older protocols has always been a Bose thing (saving). The Bose 321 was an huge success, but they were always behind all manufacturers in that respect. When most of the competition has component video output, Bose was still on the composite. When the competition moved to HDMI, Bose was introducing the component video output. 😁 It was always like that, because in the great scheme of things, Bose was always a small manufacturer (compared to the big ones from Japan and later Corean manufacturers). They didn’t have the scale to make changes that fast, but the often compensated with differentiated products. That time is over, and I hope that Bose can get out of the current hole that it put itself in. Bear in mind that I’m not a Bose hater, as I had a very close relationship with the brand for more than two decades. I was never what you call “a Bose fan”, in the sense that my priorities in sound were almost different. But I could see and respect what Bose achieved on many products, in the perspective of sound solutions for challenging spaces, that wouldn’t let any high-end speaker perform anything close what they could, both for acoustics and placement. Bose professional has already been sold to an investment group called “Transom”, and I’d argue that the Pro business is still better than the consumer for Bose. Dr. Bose would be rolling in its grave if he heard about it, as he was always proud of being a private held company, which meant that it wouldn’t have to please shareholders every year. That was the main reason why he gave most of Bose to MIT. Sadly, Bose gradually lost its track over the last decade, and the results aren’t great. That being said, the Soundbar 900 and the QuietConfort Noise Cancelling headphones are still the most regarded products from Bose today. There are better options for both product lines on other brands, but they’re still the best rated for Bose. I sincerely hope that Bose can reinvent itself, but at the moment, they seem to be stuck with an mostly outdated product line (this soundbar is one of the most recent, interestingly enough). 😉 In a nutshell, I wouldn’t buy one, but in all honesty, I’m not a huge fan of soundbars for anything more than a bedroom sound solution. With a few honorable exceptions, they represent the victory of design/trends over function.
900 is awesome, rear speakers in my opinion completely change the entire enjoyment and sound fills the room, sub is also a fantastic upgrade, but all in all it starts to add up in costs. I have the complete package and now wished I had researched more as the bose does lack some features. After 6 months I find the sound very good and am still making adjustments. It has dropped out a few times via my TV and has had to have a few resets power wise. Music has great depth and clarity, tv is dependent upon broadcast sound delivery, on my bravia I can't listen to certain sound files which is hugely disappointing. It does not cover every sound type which is a let down at this price range
Good afternoon from Ontario 🇨🇦and Happy Canadian Thanksgiving 🦃. I love the ease of use, always a Bose strong point, but the rear surrounds are a big fail. I’ll stick with my Q950A. Great review.
They have other surround speaker that are the omnijewel I have the Bose soundbar 900 for two Weeks Now and its amazing paired with the real surround speaker 700 and the subwoofer 700
@JeanMichel. Another Canadian here. Happy Thanksgiving. Just sold my 700 on Kijiji. I am waiting for my BB preordered 900 to arrive on the 22nd. I also have the 700 base module and omni jewel speakers. Is the 900 much better than the 700? After listening to A and K I am thinking of getting the Sony HT-A9 and selling my sub and surrounds too but then I have to buy the Sony sub and in for $3k.
@@paulstefaniuk27 happy Thanksgiving too you as well I have kept my soundbar 700 for my bedroom trust me even without surround speaker or subwoofer its way better than the 700 but when you ad Them its freaking Amazing but dont forget to go in the setting of tour tv to make sure your EArc port is set to 4k output
I just hooked up the 900 with dual subs and the omnijewels last night. The entire process took less than 2 hrs with not one glitch. Last black Friday I bought the 700 to upgrade from my soundtouch 300 and it was a nightmare. I spent seven and a half hours plus a hour and a half with tech support trying to get it to work. After six hours the soundbar itself would only work and not the additional speakers so I returned it the next day. To tell the truth I can't notice any difference in sound between the 300 and the 900. One problem I am having is the sound goes out when switching inputs so I will have to solve that problem. We all know that dealing with anything connected to wifi is like voodoo and you have continuously problem solve.
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Hello Mr. Andrew. How would you compare this system with the Sonos Arc System?
@@davoncci We don't make the comparison because we haven't heard it.
@@KristiWright I can’t believe, (1) that Sonos won’t send you their gear, and (2) that people keep asking the same question. Sonos owners are getting to be as cult like as Tesla drivers.
@@SeanVedell Have you heard both systems side by side to compare?
@@davoncci Nope. Have to admit I haven’t. I don’t have the resources to do that. Have you?
I was a BOSE dealer back in the day and the people who buy BOSE just wanted easy set up, reliability and good enough sound. BOSE were and still are NEVER THE BEST VALUE, ever, never but they are a "safe" buy for non audiophiles....the dealer rep I had said "BOSE, looks good, sounds good, shit don't break". BOSE preferred the dealer to display their products separately on a "Bose Wall", they DISCOURAGED A/B comparisons with other speakers.
I got the top of the line Sony Soundbar and the Bose 900 Soundbar with the bass module 700 and I can tell you from listening, the Bose 900 and bass module 700 out did the top of the line Sony Soundbar in spacious terms, the Bose bass module 700 is freaking powerful and I’m very picky with sound. I would pick the Bose Soundbar over the Sony one any day
Hi, thanks for your very professional and detail review, help a lot to make right decision, which connection is better, optical or HDMI…..
@@juangonzales255earc hdmi
Why are people so against Bose? Not you Andrew.. people in general. Bose is for the consumer who isn’t into all of the intricacies of audio and that’s perfectly fine.
I have no idea, I think they're generally a pretty good company that make great products.
My guess: because at one point they did something dramatically different than traditional audio and well, people hate change...so what better way to keep change from taking place than attacking and discrediting a product/brand.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews me too Andrew! Can’t deny that at all. Especially their more portable audio products with “big sound”
@@KristiWright great point Kristi!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews I’m still waiting on the Sonos Arc review. Been hearing great things about it
Never been a Bose fan and was always a Bose hater but I have to admit their more lifestyle oriented soundbar solutions are incredible for what they are. They look sleek and sound great and will be a great experience for MOST people. I am a 7.1.4 dedicated atmos system guy so clearly not the target market but can respect people that want a clean simplified audio solution.
12:40 ... poor Andrew... but he handled that like a champ.
@@chrisveltman1795 It was an happy accident. This unscripted final thoughts are so refreshing. Not only do they make it last longer, but also be more pleasurable (the videos, ofcourse).
I am very happy with my Bose 500 sound bar and subwoofer.
When I watched a movie like Transformer, the sound was perfect in my living room.
I love Bose!
BOSE all day all night! I traded in my Sony HT-A7000 for the Bose SB900 + 700 bass module and OMG, what a step up from the Sony. The SB900 sounds so more cinematic and I like the compact size and classy stylish design. Also the Bose Music app to do all the adjustments works great. The HT-A7000 is a bulky bar! I can't wait to get the 700 surround speakers and maybe a second 700 subwoofer, that's gonna be heaven!
So I can set up two subs?
@@daviddave8266 yes you can. You can simultaneously connect two subwoofers to the soundbar as long as both subwoofers are of the same model.
Just bought the 900 from Best Buy after listening to the demos and I’m beyond excited for it to come in Wednesday.
Trust its awesome its Been 2-3weeks that i have mine
I bought a 900. It sounded terrible. Like not good at all. There was no definition at all. I couldn’t tell between left/right/center. I ended up getting a Beam Gen 2 and it sounds so much better.
@@KetMalice I personally enjoy it.
@@KetMalice you serious? Beam sounds better?
@@jeanmichellatulippe awe man, I am sure I want to try it!
I heard a demo of the A9, and LOVED it. I can’t for the life of me understand why it doesn’t come in black though. Especially when the sync box is black….
Funny, I haven’t considered Bose speakers in so many years. Not sure what they could do to change my mind, especially now that I own the Sony A9’s which are every bit as good as you said in your review.
What would you compare that A9 to?
@@juandoe7802 I replaced a Sonos Arc 5.1 setup with the A9, and I would say the sound quality is pretty equal, but the soundstage of the A9 is much bigger and more fun to listen to.
@@JeffreyParsons I have the same Sonos ARC setup, and was curious about the comparison to this Sony... Would you say the Sony is that much better to consider selling my Sonos to switch? I love the Sonos Sub, does the Sony Sub sound good too? Does it really sound like a 12ch system, or at least somewhat give you the affect?
@@juandoe7802 I’m still a big fan of the Sonos setup, I have one in a different room. I’d say the subs sound the same as far as quality. As to whether it truly sounds like a 12ch system, who knows? Some of that is marketing, but it’s definitely the best Atmos I’ve heard in my space. That’s why I made the switch, my main room is kind of a funky shape and I couldn’t get the Sonos surrounds evenly spaced. The automatic sound mapping the A9 does was the big draw for me, as was getting the HDMI input back. Also, it’s fun to play with new stuff!
Aaah. Bosé has changed to where it is supposedto be. Never was a fan, but the 900 with a sub is quality. Got mine yesterday.
Great review Andrew and Kristi! I did upgrade from the 700 to the 900 and I’m very pleased! It’s not a huge jump…but it’s definitely a wider soundstage and it gets louder. The one thing I appreciate about Bose is crystal clear clarity…this has that! I would love to own the Sony a9’s but the Bose fits much better in my space…aesthetically my taste! The 900 works seamlessly with the base module 700, and surrounds 700. I consider the Sennheiser but it’s huge and not only in price but size! IMO it’s not very attractive either…but it does sound amazing!
Great review and I'm in agreement with your thoughts on the soundbar. We purchased the 900 and bass module 700 and really enjoy the setup. While comparing soundbars, we found the sonos Arc sounded fuller and more immersive but it wasn't night and day difference from the 900. Our priorities were sound, aesthetics and ease of use for everyone (big plus when kids want to watch a movie or play games). The Bose checked all of the boxes for us.
Other bars sound better...no doubt, but frequency of use is an important metric when determining value. My wife and kids rarely used our prior setup, but they use the 900 a lot. We've had more family movie nights in the last three months than over the prior year.
I have a SoundTouch 300 just upgraded to the sound bar 900. Both are excellent ant the 900 is a substantial improvement overall. I have it paired with the Acoustimass 300 from my SoundTouch 300, which is the same as the current Aucoustimass 700 (note the Sound Bar 900 picks up the sub and it shows as a 700). The Sub sits behind a chair, totally hidden, but adds great punchy lows. One of the great advantages is just how simple and elegant the setup is. Sorry Kristi, I love the size, sleekness, black glass top etc... I think it is a work of art that tastefully slips into the surroundings of my living area and exudes quality. I absolutely dislike most of the other soundbars cheap plastic y grills and / or cloth coverings that instantly downgrade the looks of a nicely appointed living space.
I have the 300 too, did you find it really worth the upgrade from sound perspective?
@@bennabulsi6756 For me yes, but, a good overall improvement but the 300 is still very good. If you don't have a Sub woofer then that may make a more noticeable difference than just going up to a 900 without a sub.
@@mickslick288 thanks for sharing this, I have the whole set. I've actually ordered the soundbar yesterday and was lucky to get 20% off
exactly, it isn't just a black box as she said. The Bose soundbar 900 is a work of art. Super elegant with that glass top
Thanks! Was wondering if the sub and surround from ST300 works with new 900 and your comment really helped!
"Compared to the A9, it's _just a soundbar_ "
Ouch...
That's because it is a sound bar. The Sony system is not. I think Andrew is missing the point as to why people purchase sound bars. Form factor and ease of setup. If I wanted a discrete system I would purchase four or five separate powered monitors.
I still don’t understand why people keep comparing a soundbar to the Sony A9 which is a home theater system, not a soundbar. I don’t think it’s fair to compare them.
True. I don't even want A9 coz its wired speakers all around. I wanted a soundbar and love my Bose 900.
coz this soundbar can actually push lots of home theatre system..
I was thinking about getting bose sound bar but my wife bought me klipsch sound bar for Christmas 🎄 I am happy to see you bring soo much diversity in sound
Bose took the 300 and 700 put them on steroids and created the 9. The 9 is in a league by itself. The 9 is immensely powerful, deep, and wide. I have been using the 3 for 3 years and love it to death. On the 9 I have the bass set at 50% because any higher setting would have my apartment vibrating. I have dual subs and combined with the bass from the 9 I am in nirvana. The musicality of the 9 is astronomical. It is excellent. I want to sit and listen to it all day. I don't know how Bose is going to top the 9. The 9 is sleek and beautiful and Bose placing their logo on the grill is an excellent touch. I don't hesitate one second putting something on full blast if it is messed up and by the same token I give credit when it is due. The Bose 9 is two thumbs up and 5 stars.
the 7000 with the rears is better than the A9. The A9 lacking a dedicated center kills that system. the phantom center is weak
You should do a top 5 soundbars video.
Sound bars have definitely improved significantly over the years, but I still haven't heard any that match a competent 5.1 (or higher) traditional speaker surround system. At least going off of in store demos, and other people's soundbar setups that I've heard.
Something I’ve been thinking about recently…there is always talk about “marketing hype” when it comes to brands like Bose. Comments like overhyped, expensive, cheap are common and if I had a dollar for every “all highs, no lows, must be Bose” comments, we’d have already bought our dream home in California by now. About that phrase…I’m really curious where it originated from. Who coined it? Because for all of the “marketing hype” Bose seems to be capable of, nobody really talks about the near sabotage type tactics against them that still resonate today. I mean isn’t it time to retire that old trope by now? It would be super interesting to find out just how much has been invested in perpetuating the stereotype that has surrounded Bose for years. Anyway, just food for thought!
It started when I was AVT Manger for Frys Electronics back in the 90s... The Bose Rep would have a meeting with the Store Manager (John Gamut), and would have 'requirements' for the equipment setup in the demo room... Decent amp, decent AVR... best placement... while anything Infinity or Polk got grossly underpowered, and got placed to one side or the other... and they avoided demos with low range or significant rear/surround implementation... because Bose would fall far short of the competition by comparison... I was offered bonuses if I pushed the Bose setups heavy... I refused
Hi Kristi. The "no highs, no lows, it must be Bose" slur came a out because of the design of Bose's iconic 901. This used an array of midrange drivers instead of the woofers and tweeters we're familiar with from a good pair of floorstanders or standmounters with separate subs. Bose used an array of mid range drivers because he could create a mostly phase consistent reflected sound off the wall behind the speakers using these mid range drivers. Bose believed that this would most realistically simulate a live performance. In order to correct phase and get the mid ranges to perform like full range drivers he developed what was a sophisticated frequency band equaliser system. The idea of using small speakers to simulate mid range or woofers has not been abandoned. Just ask US made Tekton design.
The Bose design gave a wide soundstage which was very impressive compared to the boxy sound of speakers of the day. There were some problems with Bose's approach.
It's very inefficient to simulate a woofer or tweeter with mid range drivers. They don't publish specs but I reckon they're at best 80dB /1W at 1m SPL and perhaps a bit lower. Klipsch speakers are in the mid 90s. It takes a huge amount of power and so Bose 901s needed big amplifiers to get the best sound. A friend who has a well maintained pair swears by 250WPC into 8 ohms monoblocs and his listening room is under 80m^2.
Secondly, the diffuse relfected sound doesn't image as well as a good direct speaker which is properly placed in the room. However Bose had another insight that a lot of casual listeners don't actually do much speaker setup so they wouldn't be able to compare his reflected sound speakers with anything else. This led to many coffee houses, restaurants and bars buying Bose speaker systems because they were appropriate for the use case.
Audiophiles who could compare the 901s to a well sorted directional system were often disappointed, particularly if the Bose speakers and EQ weren't connected to some serious power. Without the power the mid range drivers simply can't generate enough volume or frequency of air movement to give the impression of deep bass or soaring highs. Hence, "no highs, no lows, it must be Bose" .
Bose used the design and technology on other kinds of speakers which used acoustic channels to reflect sound, giving the sense of a live performance using small mid range drivers. This became a house sound and audiophiles attacked it wherever they heard it (or when they just saw the Bose logo) .
I don't think the hate Bose gets is justified and Amir Bose was a visionary in many ways. However, they were quite aggressive in dealing with even valid criticism of their products and sold the general public on some claims about their products they were perhaps an overstretch. The idea that the cubes and a woofer generated the sound of a much larger system was true up to a point but there's a nasty gap in the frequency response that other systems don't have. There are sonic compromises with their systems, despite the engineering know how. Home audio retailers have described strict demonstration requirements designed to (unfairly) make the Bose systems sound better than their competition. Yet people wanted those little cubes & the sonic compromises were those that many lifestyle audio customers are OK with. They're not going to setup a complicated system of separates & Bose offers them simplicity.
The issue for Bose now is so many other manufacturers do too and, as you've heard, they can even do it better. Take a bow Sony and Samsung /Harman Kardon. Hope this comment sheds some light on the technical reasons for the anti Bose sentiment, some justified some not.
All highs no lows? Back here in Singapore people are saying that BOSE stands for "Base Only, Sound Extra" lol
Respectfully, Kristi, I have to object to the idea of "near sabotage type tactics against them" as that implies that other manufacturers have deliberately perpetuated some kind of propaganda to damage Bose's reputation and sales. Bose did all of that to and by themselves, no help needed, thank you. :P James and sdemosi mentioned some of the shady tactics below which doesn't surprise me, but it shows that even Bose themselves knew there were issues and rather than improve their technology they are actually the ones who ironically in fact implemented "near sabotage type tactics" against their competition.
As for myself, I didn't need anti-competitive propaganda marketing to propel me to my own anti-Bose bias which should be clear from my initial long post above. When I was a teenager in the 90's, my father was interested in buying the Bose system and we actually took a cross-border shopping trip to check one out. Even my non-audiophile teen self was shocked at how mediocre the sound was and how much the thing cost. I actually helped talk my dad out of it. I've had it in for Bose ever since and as an adult, I have friends who have Bose setups that only remind me that I was so right about them even as a dumb teenager. :D
Of course, back then there was no way to know what sdemosi mentioned about the power requirements to make them work properly. I didn't even know that until reading his post! So how is anyone else supposed to know? Especially if Bose doesn't tell anyone? More self-sabotage right there.
@@sdemosi Thanks for this. Very insightful. I never knew about the power requirements for Bose but now that you've posted it and combined with my own budding audiophile knowledge, it makes absolutely perfect sense.
Loving It. My Bose 900 and Sub 700 sound fantastic. Great quality
Lack of external hdmi ports is a deal breaker. My TV lg cx doesn't support dolby true HD passthrough through earc, a lot of TV's don't support it. So many won't get lossless atmos on the bose. Also lack of dts:X is basically a double whammy of deal breakers, since lg removed support from their newer TVs
All valid points and concerns.
I have a CX and have the same issue. It’s why I went for the A6A instead of trying out the A9. I don’t want to use the TV’s HDMI ports and compromise on sound formats.
The Sonos Arc has the exact same problems!
I don't get the hate for Bose. I've still got a lifestyle surround system pushing 20 years old and it looks new. When it was my main lounge system people were always blown away by it. They are masters at room correction specific to their speakers, what people don't realise is that a lot of their sound field is designed by using your walls to bounce sound. So my system has 2 speakers at each point which sort of split in different directions, so you'd point one at your position and then one slightly away or at a back wall if surround and you get a really strong surround sound stage.
It's a cultural trope, like hating on Nickelback. Saying Bose is awful makes you part of the "in" crowd; sneering at "the proletariat" is always popular among the tragically hip, and Bose is the 800 pound gorilla of speaker manufacturers.
Haters are haters just to hate. Bose is for a certain niche and I fit into that niche. I wish I had purchased a pair of 901s when I had the chance but went with Definitive Technology instead. The main reason I went with DT is because the configuration of my living room would not allow me to take full advantage of the 901s direct reflecting so it would have been a waste.
Okay. So here's my question. Given these 4 options, which is the best choice right now?
Sony HT-A9 speakers and SA-SW5 300W subwoofer ($2,300)
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 + Bose Bass Module 700 + Bose Surround Speakers 700 ($2,250)
Sonos 5.1.2 Surround Set with Sonos Arc, Sub, & One SL Speakers ($2,050)
Samsung HW-Q950A 11.1.4 channel Soundbar ($1,650)
(More details: Large room with 8-foot ceilings, TV and movies are the priority.)
Samsung hw q950 without any doubt.
Prolly didn't watch the video if this question still comes up. Obv. The a9 wins over them all
Sonos Arc with Sub and 2 fives delivers the best sound ever
I remember last year you asked people to open their mind about the soundbars.
With Dolby Atmos and DTS X, it opened a new world of possibilities with the hardware.
The more it goes and the more a full dedicated receivers, with 5 speakers and wires all around the appart is making sense now.
For the audio, we are seeing the same change we saw, with the TV when we went from the CRT to the LED.
I am hearing comments on connectivity issues with the Sony system. It would be nice to predict into the future of these systems if possible. Bose I know works like it is new for decades. Not sure about the Sony. Mostly not. We spend a lot of money on these and reliability is a must.
I totally agree. There seems to be no perfect product no matter the price. There is always one issue or another especially if it is connected to wifi. I think that manufacturers release products that don't have all the bugs worked out of them to meet their release date. Why do you have to update a newly released product? It seems that the product should come already updated. As far as tech support goes they are just about useless. By the time you call them you have already tried everything in your arsenal to solve the problem and all they do is tell you to try what you already have. And so it goes.
I need to know the name of the black market dealer who hooked you up with the Playstation 5
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@@andrewrobinsonreviews I was a joke :-D
Why didn't you compare it with sonos arc?
I have to disagree with the soundbar being bigger. It already won't fit between some people's TV stands. And I think the cube surrounds sound just fine.
I bought the Bose 900 here in the UK . I am not blown away at all. My old 5 yr old JBL and sub is better but does not have Atmos. £899 for this Bose and I think i should have got the Samsung q980a.
I have the bose sb 900 bm 700 and s700 and it's phenomenal.....don't plan on changing it. Bose bass is unrivaled
BOSE SOUNDBAR IS THE BEST ，Without complex adjustment, it is easy to install and use，the sound is Great 👍
Recently bought a 2nd home to spend more time with kids and grandkids. Bought a Sennheiser sound bar to go with the big screen - no basement for theater and a somewhat small living room. I love the Sennheiser, unfortunately my wife hates it- too sensitive ears. I use it when she is out of the room. Again Holy Snikies
Ordered the Sony HT-A9 and not looking back
I have a very nice separates system but damn I'm curious to hear what Sony has done with the A9s. The reviews are very positive.
Agree with you in the dynamics of the bar... Bose has always been making small speakers which produce big sounds, which is what fascinates people(including me) and ultimately lures them into buying their products.. Don't know how they manage to pull that off
The a9 speakers are bigger than i expected. They are the size of my r-51ms
Does it work?
Yes!!! Thanks for this review. I’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on either the Bose 900 and the Sony. I’m definitely going for the Sony A9 now. Thanks.
With the current deals, would a Bose 700 ($479) be a better buy than the Bose 900 ($699)?
If Dolby Atmos isn't important to you, then yes.
Been waiting for this I bought the 700 on your recommendation and I could not be happier
Great review., thanks. I was especially interested in your comments on Dialogue Enhancement settings. This is becoming more and more important as filmmakers eschew enunciation in favor of mumbling and grumbling. Or perhaps I’m just getting older ? Naah!
So glad I waited and didn’t buy the 700 or the 900. I went with the 600 at a price of £469 gives great Dolby Atmos in movies and music. We have a medium sized living room so the other two bars would be to much for our space. If we had a bigger living room then we would have gone for the 900 love how Bose sounds looks classy and stylish. Great review of the 900 👍🏻
How the Bose 900 compares with the Bang and Olufsen stage ?
I have tried out so many soundbars it’s not funny. The 700 was too peaky for the bedroom and hurt my ears at normal listening levels. (Because these speakers beam that’s how they project). Same thing when I tried to put the Bose 650 in the bedroom. But works wonderfully in the living room. My solution was the B &E Soundstage for the bedroom. Incredibly smooth and detailed. Never harsh. The perfect solution in my room and no subwoofer needed or missed. The issue I have with the Sony is the speakers can’t be wall mounted. And the power cord is rated for in wall installations. The 650 is just a cleaner solution.
The problem with the A9 is that it does not exist anywhere.
Sony had to recall them and go back to the drawing board.
I have owned sony and jbl sound system and last week i got to own my first bose soundbar 600, its so clear and crisp. No more muffled boxy sound from sony or shady dialogue from jbl. I will be picking up a pair of surround speaker tomorrow to enhance my dolby atmos sound and in the future with budget i will get the module 500
Did u have sony ht a9
Same thing here. Just bought the Sony HT-A3000 a week ago and I'm disappointed. My cheap Mi soundbar sounds better than this Sony when it comes to music. When it comes to movies, its good, but the "sound field" option makes it sound boxy and artificial. Muffled jumbled garbage. So I leave it off and just turn on the Voice enhancement feature. Now this setting, there is no surround experience at all. I can't even return it. Complete waste of money. So I ordered another soundbar, Bose 900. Waiting for it to be delivered.
@@Mr_Pussiis it much better?
The Sonos Arc is so huge. Where do you place it? On the floor?
Dear Andrew please take note that for the best sound experience with atmos soundbars you should place them at ear level instead of your current arrangement on a low table top. Try the ear level placement and you will experience better atmos experience as well as more immersive sound bubble.
We try all bars (and speakers) on multiple surfaces. I am commenting based on the sum of my experiences. Thanks for watching!
loved the little back and forth at the end... should be done always..
You are soooo right those power bricks are the worst. I have an old lifestyle 600 system that uses them too and I’ve had it for 6 years or so. How are they still a thing? Luckily I do some woodwork and have built custom walnut mounts to house the bricks.
Comparing this to the Sonos Arc?
After reading and watching reviews (including yours!), we bought the 900 and bass module. I’m sure there are better sounding bars, but the 900 checked the important boxes for our family. Sounds great for movies, easy to use, well made and looks classy.
Not great for most music, but it works well enough for background tunes.
The 900 is getting a lot more use in our household than our previous systems did. That’s the most important thing for us.
Your reviews on sound bars ain't complete until SONOS ARC is reviewed. I am pretty surprise you still have yet to review. I have test Bose and Sony that you mentioned and I still think Sonos Arc is a little ahead if I were put them side by side.
8:31 yeah, plug everything to my tv (D-Atmos ready) and use one eARC to the sound bar. I would never want to run cables to a sound bar. Reciever can handle the realastate of 4+ inputs on back panel
Another awesome review Andrew! I was wondering if you could make a video of the best home theater bundle by price range. For example, under $1k, from $1k to $3k, $3k to $5k, $5k to $10k and > 10k. This would help us a lot to make a better decision upon building a good system. Which receivers go better to which speakers and so on. Thanks!!!
Very good idea!
I'd love to see that!!
That will surely help me choose which path to take...
Just purchased Sony A80J 55 inch and in search of my first sound bar.
I want a sound bar that is good listening to music and playing movie sounds.
I have narrowed following choices:
Sonos Arc: rich and robust sounds.
Bose 900: generates clear, crisp sounds.
Sony HT-A5000: just released so don’t know how that sounds.
Sony HT-A7000: Sounds very powerful but length seems too long for my TV and very expensive.
Best Buys don’t give a good space for Bose sound bars demo. However, the more I keep try out the sound of Bose 900, the more I like the sound and design of the bar itself.
I think I am leaning toward Bose 900 and plan to purchase Module 700 subroofer which total cost about $1650.
If I go with Sony HT soundbars with subroofers, the total cost will be the same cost range of $1600 as well.
Best Buy sales agent tend to recommend me stick with Sony eco system to work better.
Any opinion on this?
I owned a Bose head phone long time ago. I think back then that head phone cost about $100. I felt the sound quality is average but parts broke down quickly- kind over hyped. So I am also kind of concerned with product durability of Bose.
Size matters, she said :-)
Thanks for the review. Now i am happy to have bought a sony HT-A9 system. Before that I already had 2 different soundbars from Sony and LG, but none of the soundbars that I had up to now can match the HT-A9 system.
The Bose with the subwoofer gets close in price to the Bang and Olufsen Beosound stage. How do you think they compare?
The Beosound Stage is a more elegant solution for me, but if you want to expand beyond just a single bar, the B&O isn't going to be best. But for music and movies in an all-in-one bar, I prefer the Stage.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews I definitely agree on the elegance of the solution, especially if you appreciate the design, B&O is brilliant at blending form and function. Its interesting to hear how well the Stage holds up against these other systems, I would expect it to be out classed without a subwoofer.
Is the bose 700 bass module worth it?
Andrew Robinson I really like bose, but this talk confused me, you seem convinced, but it seems that kristi changes your opinion, is it really worth it or should I buy another? HELP...
I always enjoy these reviews even when im not particularly interested in the subject. Im not in the market for a soundbar. But you never know when a friend may need a suggestion.
Appreciate you watching all the same!
Hey folks, I'm no audio expert but I have to admit if you can find a few extra bucks go for the Sony 7000 over these. I had the Bose for about a week and they are VERY good, but something told me to go to Best Buy and try the Sony, I heard the soundbar in the store and I was intrigued but when I got home they pretty much amazed me. Keep in mind this is without the sub or rear speakers. Well, that's my 2 cents. Hopefully I was able to help someone else out 🤗
My soundbar 900 has two subs and the 700 rears. My setup SLAMS hard. I had to trick the system when setting it up though. The trick is to move the subs into a nearby room so the system will have to increase its volume. Don’t hate. I dial it back. I don’t just push the subs till they smell like glue or smoke lol. I just think Bose keeps the sound system in the midrange of its capability. Idk why.
I had BOSE 135 10 years ago. It was the only sounder you can get at that moment. Without setting up the wire and installation, 135 matched me perfectly since I moved all the time. I still using 135 as my only stereo in my living room. Recently, so many new soundbars came out to the market, and I kept asking Bose if they are going to realize new sound bar which support Atmos. However, after watching the review, I decide to go to Sony A9. It seems a whole new products just like I bought 135 10 years ago.
Great review always enjoy your straightforwardness. I must say my own opinion/review I’ve had all the Bose series from the 300 SoundTouch to the 500 to the 700 and now the 900. I also have Sonos Arc setup in the living room. I am so impressed with the 900 that it is remarkably clearer and produces enough bass that for my bedroom I totally do not need a subwoofer you get that thump even watching a movie with clarity that fills the room and surrounds you, just a very impressive sound bar you will not be disappointed at all if you get it.
Hey, would you recommend the 900 over the arc? I had the 700 and also the arc, i liked the arc better. Only thing I miss in the arc is the center channel adjustment, Bose has that.
@@rolandgomory9833 I have the arc in my living room set up and I have the Bose 900 in the bedroom it sounds fantastic much better than the others.
I’ve been trying to find a good Atmos Soundbar. Everyone’s tastes are so different that only way to really choose is to go to Best Buy and hear em for myself. I’m heavily leaning to the Sony A7000.
Nah. Go Bosé 900 with the bass module 700. Even better than B&O
Not a Bose fan, but those speakers in the background sure do look nice...........🤭🤔🤭🤔. Thanks for the review. You guys rock as always.
Thanks for watching Ray! Have a good one!
I love my Bose 900 with my Acoustimas 300 and Virtually Invisible 300 surrounds. It's like watching my movies for the first time.
How about the Sonos arc against the Bose 900? @andrew Robinson
Where I live Bose has stopped selling the 700 with the small cube speakers. The bundles come with the 700 surrounds instead. The 700s are decent at creating a more diffuse surround sound whereas I found the cubes quite directional. It's a bit disappointing to get the latest and greatest atmos soundbar with surrounds that are lacking. Samsung have a better package here and Sony has 4 equally brilliant small speakers.
I am going to cast my vote in being thoroughly disappointed there's no DTS. I don't know whether I'll need it or not, but with a flagship I definitely expect it to be there if I do.
How can you be thoroughly disappointed in something you don’t know if you’ll need or not?… lol
@@MrReece131 I missed your message but I have a DVD collection that has some DTS if I ever decide to take them out of the box. If I wanted to get a Blu-ray it would have it, Star Wars always has it. Makes a huge difference, I'm not an expert but I'd say most high quality, uncompressed audio will be in DTS or the new DTS-X. Even my Bose 1-2-3 from 2001 had DTS and it sounded sick! 700 has it so I definitely expected it to be on this one. Maybe as internet gets faster and more capable they'll stop just streaming in compressed audio.
It upscales. Saving Private Ryan has never sounded so brilliant on Blue Ray
Totally valid with someone like you with a dvd collection, but the way everything is streamed online these days then the DTS crowd are perhaps getting smaller every year?
Having initial problems when switching TV and sky Q on. Getting no sound. Got to keep turning things off and on until the sound comes on.
@Andrew thanks for your review. What's going on with Sony quality control? Nearly each of the customer reviews (BBY and Amazon) about HTA9 is complaining about connectivity within speakers. I would love to invest, but these are too expensive to go through hassle of return exchanges etc. Did you face any problem? You are making a great recommendation, but I am in doubt about the Sony's quality on this one. I do own Bose for nearly 10 years, and none of the product is broke so far, all sounds like the day I purchased.
I would like to know too, Andrew has me sold on the A9s... But the connectivity issues I've read about on user reviews has me skeptical about it
We haven't had any connection issues.
I don’t think it’s worth upgrading from the 700 to the 900. What is tempting is to change my Bose 700 system to the Sony HT 9A
Going from the 700 to the 900, marginal gains. Going from the 700 to the A9 = whole new world/experience.
I’ve had the 700 for about 6 months now, is the 900 worth purchasing and selling the 700?
Your question is answered in the review.
Both are great! I upgraded from my 700 to the 900 and I’m happy I did. For me in my space, there’s a nice uptick in sound quality! Love it! You don’t have to upgrade I was very pleased with the 700 but even more so with the 900.
Just enjoy it first.save your hard earned money 😊👍
@@madbrawler4398 save your hard work money to collect dust
I’ve watched a lot of your soundbar reviews, and really the only bar that interests me is the AMBEO (not really into setups that use wireless solutions especially with subwoofers, and traditional HT setups require a lot of cable management), and well it’s $2.5K. I honestly haven’t seen anything to replace my Yamaha YSP-1600 but who knows, maybe that solution will come in the next few years at a much more manageable cost.
The room I have my YSP-1600 is small enough where the sound stage is pretty full and I’ve had it for a few years and have been satisfied with it overall. Compatibility with more modern codecs is what’s scaring me a bit as I plan on upgrading my TV in the next few months or so.
Question: I recently purchased the 900 w/ sub & surround speakers. Set up through HDMI earc. Here’s the question or problem, watching Netflix or Amazon when I pause the content and go back to it, I have lost all sound. Only way to get sound back is to unplug and plug back in. Any suggestions. Everything else seems to working just fine. Thx
Mine also. Resolution: I push ‘TV’ symbol button on upper-middle of Bose Remote and it recovers in a couple seconds.
Just spent 1700 on this bar and subwoofer about to set it up. I hope it’s worth it. I was looking at Sony A7000 will see if it’s worth it
Post your experience once you setup. I’m comparing those to as well.
@@kiranrajel set it up very easy! The sub is amazing 🤩 my living room is setup were there is a hallway on the left and a open space leading into the kitchen on my right. So the sound bar sounds really crisp and clear even with the sub. The doby digital atmos is great for games like call of duty and racing games when you can hear something behind you. The cons to it is you can hear the sounds bounce off the walls and make it sound like your in the game BUT to a point say 50/50 I believe I will have to buy the system speakers for the back I believe another 500 bucks. To get the clearest results. All in all I would say this is an amazing experience and sound quality. Just have to spend 2200-2500 on the system is a bummer. It also doesn’t come with the 3.5 jack wiring for the sub that goes from the sub to sound bar. The sound bar comes with a hdmi and a fiber optic cable so that’s a plus.
Nice review! Are you going to compare with a sonos arc?
Thanks for watching. We have no plans to review the ARC.
Hi Andrew, your tv console stand shown at 18:25 look’s beautiful. Can you kindly direct me to where you bought it? Many thanks
Love your vids but curious - any reason why you haven’t looked at a full Sonos Arc setup yet? Would love your thoughts.
I think this question gets answered every week. Sonos haven't given them a system to test. Who knows why.. 🤷♂️
That’s true when the dialogue mode is on, the sound is rather more tinny compared when it is off… I just boost the center channel level a bit according to my preferred loudness.
Bose sound quality is too good but when u call for service there is no sound.
In South Africa the support is 100%
I agree with Kristi's comments on the Bose 900 being a little small, at least height wise. I felt the same way when put in place on my mantle, same for bass module. I got the Bose 900 to replace my Nakamichi Shockwafe. The Shockwafe had better bass obviously due to the two included subwoofers, but the Bose is a more refined soundbar with simplicity and room correction. I have heard the HTA9 compared to the Bose 700 at a friend in the same room. Unfortunately, the Bose 700 sounded better, but that could be due to the room itself.
Add the Bosé base module 700. You will crap yourself.
I've come to appreciate the "Kristi segments", she's very knowledgeable and makes great comparisons and intiates a dialogue not found in many reviews. Wonderful review as always by both of you!
My brother ordered the Sennheiser Ambeo, was kinda exicted to listen to it. We did the Setup and the muddy and crappy sound killed my interests in soundbars all together, is this better? Hes still looking for a decent soundbar that doesnt sound like crap.
We love the AMBEO so I don't think whether or not we like this better or not is going to help you based on your feelings about the Sennheiser.
The Bose 900 is just a recycled sound bar with 2 added drivers for Atmos. The Bose 650 just blows this sound bar away detailed dialogue and surround effects. Too bad they discontinued it. But the price was insane. Most dialogue enhancements just don’t work and screw up the sound. Bose better get to work and produce a better product since they killed their flagship system.
Andrew, would love your direct feedback. @ 20:50 Kristi’s review she says she’d get the Samsung Q950A over the Bose 900. WHY?
I’m torn cause I have a Samsung TV and my old curved soundbar H7501 has an AMAZING base, but no longer pairs seamlessly to my new TV, so I’d like to upgrade; however don’t want a downgrade in base. In store visits tell me the base on the Q950A will be a let down compared to the base I’d get with the 900 with 700 sub.
Comments/ advise?
Bose is kinda the Apple of the audio world. Well built, easy to use, expensive, and all extras are sold separately.
Sonos is kinda the same too.
I think all consumer electronics are the same because all about $$$.
I bought q950a after your review. 30% off and a free Samsung s6 Lite table (Samsung campaign). Very pleased with the performance for the price. Was think about the Sony A9 +sub, but the price in Denmark, is 3 times higher than the q950a.
But alot better though
I tried both systems, I prefer the bose in movies and especially in music hands down! That big Heavy Sony sub can't compare to the bose
Don't let size fool u
My preconceived notion of Bose is a mental stumbling block for me. I bet if I listened to it as an unbranded system, I would like it much better than if it was Bose branded. That’s a tough thing to overcome.
How does it fare against the Sonos Arc?
No clue.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews hope you can get hold of an Arc / 2subs / SL ones or Fives as rears...very interested in your review
Bose is much better.
Andrew, im losing sleep over Bose 900 with 700 bass module, vs Samsung q990c with sub and surrounds with upfiring channels. I know value is with Samsung, but I have been stuck on Bose for years. Please help. I want the most Atmos effects as possible for movies, shaking bass, and prounouced mids and highs...which would you recommend?
Most atmos effect? Then definitely the Samsung. Me I went with the Bose 900 as true cinema experience is not my priority. I just wanted the clearest vocals while watching movies.
Which did you end up getting?
@@timowthie i end up getting both lol..i put the Bose with surrounds and bass module in the living room, and put the Samsung 990c system in my man cave office...crisis averted
@@ericsrisavaththay2503 which is better?
I sold many Soundbar 700 (and the Soundtouch 300 that came before it, which was basically the same thing), and while they can be quite convincing with movies and the proper AdaptIQ, they usually failed to impress me with music.
It sound ok with the demo songs (carefully chosen by Bose), but play most “regular” music (whatever style that is), and it fails to sound anything more than… …a soundbar!
Trends made soundbars popular, and it’s amazing to see that the soundbar 700 with the sub and the OmniJewel rear wireless satellites would make the total price not that distant from a Lifestyle, and the overall performance isn’t in the same planet (and the Lifestyle 600 would also come with rear wireless satellites.
But trends speak louder, and Bose ended up with one of its most iconic and accomplished line of products, which were unique in the way they combined visual appeal with sound (not following audiophile levels of performance, because physics can’t be changed, and it was a real Lifestyle product).
Bose isn’t in a very good shape worldwide (I’d argue that they are in very bad shape), because since Dr. Amar Bose passed away, Bose tried to compete with the hugely bigger brands in the consumer market, instead of keeping the focus on what the founder always said “in order to be better, we have to be different”.
Not all Bose products that were “different” were better (some were actually bad, and I sold loads of them for over 20 years), but some of the best and most iconic were definitely different.
When we’re talking about soundbars, the Bose is just another design of the same basic concept that almost every brand has been doing for years, and you’ll see things going backwards, just like the remote on the 900 vs 700 soundbars.
If you don’t understand why the new soundbar 900 comes with such a simple remote, I can tell you that the main reason is that it is way cheaper (you can see that the list price for the 900 is very similar to the 700, but it has more speakers, amplifier channels and DSP processing).
The sub has been around since the Sountouch 300 soundbar (the exact same unit that came with the Lifestyle 650/600/550), so there’s another saving there (although you can’t see it in the price evolution). 😉
The low number of inputs or older protocols has always been a Bose thing (saving). The Bose 321 was an huge success, but they were always behind all manufacturers in that respect. When most of the competition has component video output, Bose was still on the composite. When the competition moved to HDMI, Bose was introducing the component video output. 😁
It was always like that, because in the great scheme of things, Bose was always a small manufacturer (compared to the big ones from Japan and later Corean manufacturers).
They didn’t have the scale to make changes that fast, but the often compensated with differentiated products.
That time is over, and I hope that Bose can get out of the current hole that it put itself in.
Bear in mind that I’m not a Bose hater, as I had a very close relationship with the brand for more than two decades.
I was never what you call “a Bose fan”, in the sense that my priorities in sound were almost different.
But I could see and respect what Bose achieved on many products, in the perspective of sound solutions for challenging spaces, that wouldn’t let any high-end speaker perform anything close what they could, both for acoustics and placement.
Bose professional has already been sold to an investment group called “Transom”, and I’d argue that the Pro business is still better than the consumer for Bose.
Dr. Bose would be rolling in its grave if he heard about it, as he was always proud of being a private held company, which meant that it wouldn’t have to please shareholders every year.
That was the main reason why he gave most of Bose to MIT.
Sadly, Bose gradually lost its track over the last decade, and the results aren’t great.
That being said, the Soundbar 900 and the QuietConfort Noise Cancelling headphones are still the most regarded products from Bose today.
There are better options for both product lines on other brands, but they’re still the best rated for Bose.
I sincerely hope that Bose can reinvent itself, but at the moment, they seem to be stuck with an mostly outdated product line (this soundbar is one of the most recent, interestingly enough). 😉
In a nutshell, I wouldn’t buy one, but in all honesty, I’m not a huge fan of soundbars for anything more than a bedroom sound solution.
With a few honorable exceptions, they represent the victory of design/trends over function.
Which one you recommend
My man came in and wrote a novel that you shouldn't buy Bose and left without saying which one you should buy.
900 is awesome, rear speakers in my opinion completely change the entire enjoyment and sound fills the room, sub is also a fantastic upgrade, but all in all it starts to add up in costs. I have the complete package and now wished I had researched more as the bose does lack some features. After 6 months I find the sound very good and am still making adjustments. It has dropped out a few times via my TV and has had to have a few resets power wise. Music has great depth and clarity, tv is dependent upon broadcast sound delivery, on my bravia I can't listen to certain sound files which is hugely disappointing. It does not cover every sound type which is a let down at this price range
Good afternoon from Ontario 🇨🇦and Happy Canadian Thanksgiving 🦃. I love the ease of use, always a Bose strong point, but the rear surrounds are a big fail. I’ll stick with my Q950A. Great review.
As a fellow Ontarian, Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to you as well and good on you for sticking with your Q950A. Bose does not impress.
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to you!
They have other surround speaker that are the omnijewel
I have the Bose soundbar 900 for two Weeks Now and its amazing paired with the real surround speaker 700 and the subwoofer 700
@JeanMichel. Another Canadian here. Happy Thanksgiving. Just sold my 700 on Kijiji. I am waiting for my BB preordered 900 to arrive on the 22nd. I also have the 700 base module and omni jewel speakers. Is the 900 much better than the 700? After listening to A and K I am thinking of getting the Sony HT-A9 and selling my sub and surrounds too but then I have to buy the Sony sub and in for $3k.
@@paulstefaniuk27 happy Thanksgiving too you as well
I have kept my soundbar 700 for my bedroom trust me even without surround speaker or subwoofer its way better than the 700 but when you ad Them its freaking Amazing but dont forget to go in the setting of tour tv to make sure your EArc port is set to 4k output
I just hooked up the 900 with dual subs and the omnijewels last night. The entire process took less than 2 hrs with not one glitch. Last black Friday I bought the 700 to upgrade from my soundtouch 300 and it was a nightmare. I spent seven and a half hours plus a hour and a half with tech support trying to get it to work. After six hours the soundbar itself would only work and not the additional speakers so I returned it the next day. To tell the truth I can't notice any difference in sound between the 300 and the 900. One problem I am having is the sound goes out when switching inputs so I will have to solve that problem. We all know that dealing with anything connected to wifi is like voodoo and you have continuously problem solve.
What soundbar is better in comparisation, bose 900 with the sub and rear or the klipsch 1200?
Sonos Arc with sub
He said the Bose wins this comparison.