Design and build:

Comparing Devialet Dione vs Bose 900, the Devialet Dione is larger than the Bose 900 in terms of width and height. They are both ideal for large TV sizes of 75 to 80”. Bose 900 has a simple design which is a rectangular soundbar. Devialet Dione has an exceptional design that you will not often see. It has a golf-like shape in the middle of the bar known an ORB. It is made of plastic and has fabric grilles.

Bose Soundbar 900 is also made of plastic and has a glass top panel. It has metal grilles that will be sturdier than fabric grilles. Overall, the soundbars have great build quality, but the Sonos Arc might give you a premium feel.

Performance:

Devialet Dione and Bose 900 are both 5.1.2 channel soundbars. Devialet Dione works with huge power and 17 drivers to deliver remarkably well performance. The drivers use a push-pull configuration that eliminates mechanical vibration. It deploys Analog Digital Hybrid Amplification that works with DSP to ensure clarity and detail while minimizing distortion. It has great highs and mids. With an ORB center channel, the voices are loud, clear and real. It can sense the speaker placement and adjust its position.

It can deliver room-filling sound, and we recommend placing the bar in medium sized spaces.While playing movies, height effects and soundtracks are described well. Adaptive Volume Level helps to balance sound throughout the movie playback. It has a good sense of height even if it is not outstanding, it is still quite enjoyable. To improve the sound further, the bar uses 4 built-in microphones to perform room calibration.

With side-firing drivers, the bar has expansive soundstage and surrounds. However, if you add dedicated surround speakers with Bose, you will get true and more realistic surrounds. While playing music, the sound is well defined with adequate bass.

Bose 900 works with 9 drivers and multiple features to enhance the sound. It works with PhaseGuide to ensure multidimensional sound. Low ends are great and QuietPort technology ensures cleaner bass by minimizing noise.  Room calibration with Bose is known as ADAPTiQ that uses the microphone inside the included headset. It is great for movies with prominent effects.

It has satisfying and broad soundstage. Surrounds are room-filling and engaging. In terms of accuracy, its average. For height effects, it uses 2 upward-firing drivers. The effects are noticeable and quite enjoyable. The soundbar adds spaciousness and airiness in its performance.

Comparing Devialet Dione vs Bose 900, the Dione works more intelligently with multiple technologies and features. It has more number of drivers and generates a more aggressive bass. However, Bose 900 shows impressive performance as well. Both these bars can get quite loud but as standalone speakers, they are more suitable for medium sized rooms.

Features: 

Comparing Devialet Dione vs Bose 900, the Bose 900 is expandable with surround speakers and subwoofer. It is compatible with Bose Bass Module 500 or 700, Bose Surround Speaker or Bose 700 Surround Speaker. There is also Bose SimpleSync feature where users can connect Bose Soundlink portable Bluetooth speaker or Bose noise cancelling headphone with the Bose 900.

It supports a multiroom system. With Bose, users can create up to 4 zones and connect speakers from Bose Smart Home Speaker family. It also has Chromecast built-in so casting contents will be easier. This allows multiroom system as well. Users need to purchase other Chromecast enabled speakers and pair them together.

It also allows users to stream contents from internet radio and online music apps. The soundbar has a Voice4Video feature with which users can use Alexa to not only talk to bars but also to satellite box.

Connectivity:

Devialet Dione has optial and HDMI Arc/eARC port along with an ethernet port. Bose 900 soundbar has HDMI eARC port, optical, ethernet and USB port. In terms of connectivity, they are more or less the same. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are available for wireless streaming.

Control options:

Comparing Bose 900 vs Devialet Dione, the Bose 900 offers more number of options. It has Google Assistant and Alexa built-in and comes with a handy remote control. It acts as a Universal remote where you can use it to control other devices like TV or satellite box. It will work with 3^rd party remotes like the remote of satellite box.

Devialet Dione will not give you voice assistant support, but you can purchase a remote control separately. Even without buying one, you can use the TV remote for both these soundbars because they both support HDMI-CEC. For controlling from a distance, the Bose Music App is available for Bose 900 soundbar. With this, users can create multiroom audio, get features for multiple users, adjust settings etc. The Devialet Control app is also there for Dione soundbar. It allows different options including setup, audio settings, etc.

Settings:

Devialet Dione and Bose 900 soundbars have different settings and options. Devialet Dione has night mode and sound modes (music, movies, vocal). Sonos Arc has voice mode, bass and treble adjustment and height adjustment.

Cost:

Comparing Devialet Dione vs Bose 900, the Devialet Dione is very costly. In most cases, users seek good performance at a reasonable price. For them, the Bose 900 is a great choice. It also offers expandability so when you have the budget, you can easily purchase additional speakers.

FAQ:

Is Devialet Dione snake oil?

Devialet Dione is very expensive, and it is one of the reasons why users think whether it is snake oil or fake. Devialet Dione is a smart way to go for all-in-one soundbar without any future upgradation. It is not snake oil as the bar generates quite powerful and enjoyable audio. Many says it is designed for audiophiles who does not prefer additional speakers. That said, if you scrutinize the sound then you will see that soundbars like Bose 900 with dedicated speakers might seem more powerful.