8/6/2023 0 Comments Bose soundbar 700![]() With an impressively wide soundfield, clear forward projection and bright character, many listeners will likely be very pleased with the cinematic performance of the Bose Smart Soundbar 900. It uses Dolby's 3D sound technology to great effect and, with a recent software update adding functionality to adjust height volume via its mobile app, delivers one of the most convincing Atmos presentations of any soundbar we’ve heard. There's a slight lack of directness to music, but that's really our only criticism of the Arc's sound. The Sonos Arc sounds exceptionally spacious and weighty for a device of its size, stretching right across the front of our test room and delivering bass with a depth and authority. **Winner** Sonos Arc Sonos Arc vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900: sound The Bose 900 offers extra connectivity and cutting-edge sound calibration, while the Sonos can be more easily expanded into a top-notch multi-room system. In summary, each soundbar has its own unique appeal. It's also worth noting that the Sonos S2 app and software update brought support for high-res audio at 24-bit to most contemporary Sonos speakers, including the Arc soundbar. However, Sonos offers a far wider range of speakers, including affordable options in the Ikea Symfonisk series. Most folk stream music over wi-fi these days, but it's worth bearing in mind.īoth these premium soundbars can be supplemented with additional surrounds or a subwoofer, and both can be grouped with their respective brand's smart speakers as part of an integrated multi-room set-up. One feature that the Bose 'bar offers that the Sonos doesn't is Bluetooth. Both are wi-fi enabled and support HDMI eARC, Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect. Whichever soundbar you choose, you won't be short of connections. Will you look silly wearing the headband? Probably, but it's an effective system. Pop it on your head and Bose's ADAPTiQ room calibration software brings out the best in the speaker. The Smart Soundbar 900 comes with a headband with a microphone on the top. ![]() The software fine-tunes the speaker to max out performance according to the shape of your room. When it comes to set-up, the Sonos Arc uses Trueplay to measure how sound reflects off your walls. Instead, Bose's PhaseGuide technology beams multi-directional sound to distinct areas in your room. It also does away with side-firing drivers (more on this in the 'sound' section below). The Soundbar 900 makes do with nine channels of amplification, two fewer than the Arc. The Sonos Arc's Dolby Atmos sound field is generated by 11 Class D digital amplifiers that power 11 custom drivers. **Winner** Draw Sonos Arc vs Bose Smart Soundbar 900: features That said, both models look suitably premium and are available in a choice of black or white. Not only is it shorter, it's also lower (5.8cm vs 8.7cm). If you have a low TV, or are just short on space, the Bose 900 could be the best option for you. This feature further expands Alexa's capabilities by enabling users to turn on and control their TV or satellite box using their voice. Both can be controlled through Alexa and Google Assistant but the Bose boasts an added bonus: Voice4Video. It has a very similar eye-catching aesthetic to the firm's Smart Soundbar 700, with rounded corners, a metal grille and a polished, impact-resistant tempered glass top.īoth models feature touch-sensitive controls but only the Bose comes with a separate remote. The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 is designed for 50-inch TVs or larger and measures 104cm long. Its curvy design helps mask the Arc’s dimensions and makes it look svelte. The Sonos Arc is specifically designed to partner with bigger TVs, hence its width measurement of 114cm (just a bit wider than a typical modern 49-inch TV).
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