Bose Smart Soundbar 300 review: Sweet sound for small rooms
Bose’s smart soundbar portfolio now includes speakers for almost every type of scenario, including folks who want a Dolby Atmos home theater replacement. But its smallest and least expensive model remains the $400 Smart Soundbar 300, yet it possesses many of the features of its more expensive siblings, the $550 Soundbar 500, the $800 Soundbar 700, and the flagship $900 Smart Soundbar 900. It could be the perfect choice for those with smaller rooms (or simply smaller budgets). Is it right for you? Let’s check it out. Packed in a mostly recyclable cardboard box (with a few foam inserts that you may have to throw away) you get the Smart Soundbar 300, a power cable, an optical cable, a remote control, and a quick-start guide. Bose’s soundbar design philosophy is one that I fully endorse: These speakers should be heard, not seen. With its all-matte-black enclosure and ultra-low-profile shape, the Smart Soundbar 300 is as close to invisible as it gets. It’s going to look right at home sittin...
Expansive and rich sound; Choice of Alexa or Google Assistant; Private headphone listening; AirPlay 2, Chromecast Built-in;
Expensive for a small soundbar; Some music services not supported;