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Bose TV Speaker

Bose

Released Sep 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Mar 12, 2026

Bose TV Speaker delivers simple setup, clear sound, and good dialogue clarity for TV and music. The Bose scores 75/100 based on 8 expert reviews in the soundbars category. Coverage includes reviews from Cnet, Digitaltrends, Reviewed, and Consumerreports.

Critic Score

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75

based on 8 expert reviews

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Where to buy

amazon$179.99

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Pros

  • Simple setup(3)
  • Great for tv and music(2)
  • Good dialogue clarity(2)
  • Clear sound(2)
  • Good tv setup and ease of use(2)

Cons

  • Pricey(2)
  • Limited bass response(2)

8 Expert Reviews

85

Excellent sound quality makes this higher-end bar my go-to pick if you don't want a subwoofer.

83

Though expensive for what it is, the Bose TV Speaker is a premium and dead-simple add-on for TV audio that makes your movies and shows sound as good as they look.

75
Sep 10, 2021

While light on features, the Bose TV Speaker offers easy set-up and great sound without breaking the bank.

75

The Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System delivers good sound quality with some shortcomings in bass, midrange, and treble, and offers very good TV setup and ease of use.

72

The Bose TV Speaker is a decent compact soundbar with good bass response and solid build quality, but its high price, lack of advanced features like a companion app and Dolby Atmos support, and some d...

72

The Bose Smart Soundbar is an interesting product. It’s $500, which is pretty pricey for a sans-subwoofer soundbar, and its most innovative feature requires an extra $300 purchase.

70
Oct 28, 2024

The Bose Smart Soundbar is a compact home theater component with advanced features like dialogue enhancement and earbud surround support, but its weak bass response and need for add-ons limit its appe...

70

The Bose TV Speaker is a compact soundbar that improves dialogue clarity but lacks advanced features.