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Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar Delivers Deep Bass Without Sub

The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, priced at $1,099, offers a full‑band experience that eliminates the need for an external subwoofer. Its CleanBass technology and QuietPort acoustics deliver deep low‑end tones that keep small to medium rooms from craving additional bass. The bar’s sleek, knit‑fabric grille and glass‑top panel give it a modern look that stands out among competitors that rely on plastic. A touch‑enabled circular control on the glass lets users spin or tap to adjust volume, play music, or summon Alexa. Inside, nine drivers - including six full‑range units, two up‑firing, a center tweeter, and two PhaseGuide drivers - create a wide, immersive soundstage. Bose’s CustomTune feature uses a smartphone microphone to analyze room acoustics and automatically calibrate the bar for optimal performance. The unit has a single HDMI eARC input, which limits HDMI 2.0 passthrough for some gaming consoles, but works well with most TVs. Reviewers found the bar’s bass impressive on both movies and music, and adding rear speakers or a subwoofer further enhances immersion without sacrificing sound quality.

· Engadget

The essential points

  1. 01Bose’s CleanBass and QuietPort technologies deliver deep bass that often eliminates the need for an extra subwoofer.
  2. 02The glass‑top panel hosts a touch‑enabled circular control that lets users spin or tap to adjust volume, play music, or activate Alexa.
  3. 03CustomTune uses a smartphone mic to analyze room acoustics and automatically calibrate the bar’s nine drivers for optimal sound.
  4. 04The bar’s single HDMI eARC input limits HDMI 2.0 passthrough, but works well with most TVs and supports high‑resolution audio.
The full brief

The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, priced at $1,099, offers a full‑band experience that eliminates the need for an external subwoofer. Its CleanBass technology and QuietPort acoustics deliver deep low‑end tones that keep small to medium rooms from craving additional bass. The bar’s sleek, knit‑fabric grille and glass‑top panel give it a modern look that stands out among competitors that rely on plastic.

A touch‑enabled circular control on the glass lets users spin or tap to adjust volume, play music, or summon Alexa. Inside, nine drivers - including six full‑range units, two up‑firing, a center tweeter, and two PhaseGuide drivers - create a wide, immersive soundstage. Bose’s CustomTune feature uses a smartphone microphone to analyze room acoustics and automatically calibrate the bar for optimal performance.

The unit has a single HDMI eARC input, which limits HDMI 2. 0 passthrough for some gaming consoles, but works well with most TVs. Reviewers found the bar’s bass impressive on both movies and music, and adding rear speakers or a subwoofer further enhances immersion without sacrificing sound quality.