Upgrade your TV sound setup: 3 Bose soundbar deals for every budget
Built-in TV speakers are hardly something to write home about. If your TV's sound system doesn't quite live up to its picture quality, we highly recommend adding a soundbar. With football season around the corner, boosting your sound system ensures you won't miss a single call on the field (even when you kind of wish you did). Beyond sports, a soundbar can also help you actually hear the dialogue in those quieter scenes of your favorite shows and movies. It's a worthy addition to your entertainment setup, whether you spend 100 bucks or close to $1,000.
One of our favorite audio brands, Bose, offers options for every budget — and as of Aug. 22, they're all on sale. We've broken down the deals below to help you make the right choice. One of these options even tops our list of the best soundbars from any brand.
Best on a budget: Bose TV Speaker
Why we like it
A solid introductory option, the Bose TV Speaker adds some serious sound in a small, but mighty package. It delivers balanced and natural-sounding spatial audio while enhancing dialogue for clarity. The simple plug-and-play design allows you to get it up and running in no time. Connect up to three devices through the inputs, or even pair your phone and use it as an external Bluetooth speaker. As of Aug. 22, the budget soundbar is down to only $163.45 instead of $279. That's its lowest price on record at 41% off.
Best for most people: Bose Smart Soundbar
Why we like it
Check out our full review of the Bose Smart Soundbar.
"For most users, I think this soundbar hits the sweet spot in terms of features, sound, and value for the dollar," wrote Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth in his review of the Bose Smart Soundbar. The mid-range option tops our list of the best soundbars, thanks to its powerful sound, AI Dialogue Mode, pronounced bass, wide connectivity options, smart assistant support, and compact design. AI Dialogue Mode detects speech in audio streams to make it clearer amongst background noise, which our reviewer said "offers hope to anyone who's become a little more reliant than they would like on closed captions." Usually $499, you can save $100 on this immersive soundbar as of Aug. 22.
Best splurge: Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar
Why we like it
For those looking to splurge on high-quality sound, we suggest the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar, which is the next step up in Bose's range. We haven't had the opportunity to test it for ourselves, but our sister site PCMag (also owned by publisher Ziff Davis) spent some time with it and called it "a powerful one-piece soundbar that delivers big sound with plenty of spatial audio detail, and ample audio streaming features." It earned their coveted Editors' Choice award and a glowing 4.5 out of 5 stars. It looks just as sleek and simple as the more budget-friendly options, but is packed with features like AdaptiQ, which allows the soundbar to measure your room's acoustics and adjust the balance for optimal sound and spatial imaging based on where you sit. It also packs nine total speakers — including two upward-firing — compared to the Smart Soundbar's five.
As of Aug. 22, you can grab the top-of-the-line Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar for $699 instead of $899. That's 22% off. While the white colorway has been cheaper before, this is the lowest-ever price on record for the black option.
Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.
Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.
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