Bose Smart Soundbar 900 Dolby Atmos Review

7.1 Mixed Usages
9 SOUND QUALITY
5 BASS ACCURACY :
8 AUDIO & VIDEO LATENCY:
5 AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:
8.5 BUILD QUALITY :
Release year: 2021 Rating: 4.2

Bose soundbar 900 is a 5.0.2 channel soundbar. ADAPTiQ room calibration analyzes the room structure to improve the sound. this 41” soundbar can be paired with 55 or 65” TVs. PhaseGuide technology tries to create multidimensional sound. You can stream wirelessly via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, and Spotify Connect. The bar can get very loud, but it is better to place it in mid-sized spaces.

Our Verdict

If you want powerful sound from standalone bar, Bose soundbar 900 is for you. Movies sound excellent with clearer vocals and wide soundstage. Height effects are prominent with Dolby Atmos and up-firing drivers. Low ends are deep and clean. Music is well represented, and you can change bass level to enhance it. With side firing drivers, surrounds are pretty good. For connection, it relies on HDMI and optical.

PROS
  • Built-in Google Assistant and Alexa
  • Bose SimpleSync to connect headphones.
  • Futureproof to rears and sub
  • Sturdy built
  • Remote and app are available
CONS
  • No dedicated sub
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Specification

GENERAL

Number of Channel 5.0.2 Channel
Placement Type Wall-mountable
Connectivity Type Wireless
Subwoofer Feature Without Subwoofer
Rear Speaker N/A
Central Channel Speaker Yes
Audio Enhancement Features Yes
HDMI input/output N/A
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) N/A
Loudness High Volume ( > 92db )
Warranty 12 months Months

CONNECTIVITY:

Digital Optical Audio Input ( Toslink ) 1 Optical Audio Input
HDMI ARC 1 (shared)
HDMI Output None
Full HDMI Input 3 HDMI Input
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux) None
RCA Ports No
USB Port None
Ethernet Jack Yes

AUDIO QUALITY ( TESTED )

Dialogue & Vocal Accuracy Frequency deviation from target is less than standard error (3.4 dB ); which means soundbar is very good to reproduce dialog and instrumental music
Bass Accuracy ( for music, film scores, movies, and games) It lacks some low-bass. It may disappoint you want to feel the deep rumble in action-packed movie scenes.
3- Dimensional Sound Accuracy ( Sound Stage) soundstage has good focus overall but but some sound tracks seem to be bit more diffused and lack separation.
Total Harmonic Distortion ( Center Channel ) It has dedicated center channel speaker and Total Harmonic Distortion of center channel @80dB is less than standard value(>0.7). So soundbar produce more clear and accurate audio of the dialogue in movies.
Surround Sound Imaging ( Rear Channel ) No dedicated rear channel (7.1 channel) but surround content produced by side-firing speakers on the bar is quite impressive and sounds seem to be coming from above you, behind you and on the sides.
Streo Dynamics ( Loudness ): Dynamic Range Compression @ Max Volume is little bit more than standard deviation (<2 dB) and maximum valume is over 92 dB SPL
Audio & Video Latency Here no visible latency via ARC (ARC @ 56 ms) and Optical (55 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (N/A).

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:

Digital Room Correction: Yes
Auto Volume Adjustment/ Night Mode: N/A
Equilizer Options:
Bass Adjustment ( Thump & Punch of sound) Yes
Treble Adjustent ( Brightness and Clarity od Audio) Yes
Surround Level Adjustment: N/A
Virtual Surround Effect: N/A

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT ( HDMI ARC)

eARC Standard Yes
Dolby Atmos Yes
Dolby Digital Yes
Dolby Digital Plus Yes
DTS N/A
DTS: X N/A
Dolby True HD ( eARC only ) Yes
DTS- HD MA (eARC only) N/A
5.1 PCM ( eARC only ) Yes

SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT (FULL HDMI IN' PORT ):

Dolby Atmos : N/A
DTS:X : N/A
Dolby Digital : N/A
Dolby Digital Plus: N/A
DTS : N/A
Dolby TrueHD : N/A
DTS-HD MA : N/A
5.1 PCM N/A

AUDIO FORMAT SUPPORT ( OPTICAL PORT ):

Dolby Digital : Yes
DTS : N/A

DRIVERS SPECS

Tweeter Size and Type : Dome (1)
Midrange Size & Types: Cone (4)
Woofer Size & Type : Cone (4)
Subwoofer Driver None

BUILD MATERIAL

Enclosure Bass Reflex
Finish Soundbar is made of high-quality plastic, side bar is protected by metal grilles. There's a rubber feet on the bottom and a glass plate on top. It gives you premium feel.
Color Black
Soundbar Width 41.1
Soundbar Height 2.2
Soundbar Depth 4.3
Subwoofer Width N/A
Subwoofer Depth N/A
Where to buy
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Ebay Buy on Ebay
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Where to buy
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Ebay Buy on Ebay
Wallmart Buy on Wallmart

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