Bose 5.1.2 Smart Soundbar 900 with Speakers + Bass Module Soundbar Review

8.28 Mixed Usages
8.7 SOUND QUALITY
8.7 BASS ACCURACY :
8.1 AUDIO & VIDEO LATENCY:
7.4 AUDIO ENHANCEMENT FEATURES:
8.5 BUILD QUALITY :

You can pair Bose soundbar 900 with Bass Module 700 subwoofer. This sound system creates 5.1.2 channel and shows better performance than standalone 900 soundbar. ADAPTiQ calibration feature optimizes sound analyzing room structure. This system uses PhaseGuide technology to improve and widen the sound field. Movies and music sound excellent through this bar. Since the sub connects to the bar wirelessly, the room will have a neat look.

Our Verdict

Bose soundbar 900 with Bass module 700 is excellent for movies. It has punchier bass, wider soundstage and good surround. Height effects are prominent with up-firing speakers. The bar can play different types of music genre easily. The sub uses QuietPort technology to minimize any noise and improve the low ends. Overall, the neutral sound profile and is ideal for overall use.

PROS
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Impressive room-filling sound
  • Easy to use
  • Voice support
  • Loud
CONS
  • Costly
Specification

GENERAL

Number of Channel 5.1.2 Channel
Placement Type Wall-mountable
Connectivity Type Both (Wired & Wireless)
Subwoofer Feature Built-in 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
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) Soundbar 's Low-Frequency-Extension is less than 35 Hz. Which means It can reproduce the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass accurately.
3- Dimensional Sound Accuracy ( Sound Stage) audio seems to be coming from a more accurate pinpoint location
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 less than standard deviation (<2 dB) and maximum valume is less then 92 dB SPL
Audio & Video Latency Here no visible latency via ARC (56 ms) and Optical (55 ms) but visuals difference may found via Full HDMI Input (N/A ms).

Audio Enhancement Features:

Digital Room Correction: Yes
Auto Volume Adjustment/ Night Mode: N/A
Equilizer Options: None
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 The bar is made by metal grilles to protect the drivers, as well as a premium glass plate on top. The subwoofer is topped with glass and its mostly made of plastic.
Color Black
Soundbar Width 41.1
Soundbar Height 2.2
Soundbar Depth 4.3
Subwoofer Width 11.6
Subwoofer Depth 11.6
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