The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar is a 5.0.2-channel soundbar from Bose, listed at $1,099. The bass comes from the bar alone unless you add the optional subwoofer.
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓Dedicated height channels (5.0.2) for Dolby Atmos, not only virtual processing
- ✓A dedicated centre channel for dialogue
- ✓Can add a matching wireless subwoofer later
- ✓Can grow into true surround with optional rear speakers
- ✓HDMI eARC carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV
- ✓Wi-Fi streaming with AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect
- ✓Room correction tunes the sound to where it is placed
- ✓Dialogue enhancement
- ✗No DTS:X, so DTS soundtracks play without their height layer
Channels and Surround Sound
The 5.0.2 badge means 5 ear-level channels (left, centre, right and 2 for width or surround), 2 height channels firing at the ceiling. It decodes Dolby Atmos. Virtual surround: TrueSpatial Technology.
Subwoofer, Rear Speakers and Mounting
A subwoofer is optional - the bar connects to one wirelessly but does not come with it. Rear surround speakers are optional, so it can become a true surround system later. Wall-mountable: Yes (bracket sold separately).
Connections
The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar has HDMI eARC to the TV - the connection that carries lossless Dolby TrueHD and Atmos from the TV's own apps and inputs.
Streaming, Control and Sound Modes
Wi-Fi (2.4, 5.0 GHz), with AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn; Bluetooth; app control (Apple iOS, Android); a remote in the box. Sound features: dialogue enhancement, room correction.
Size and Which TV It Suits
The bar measures 43.31 x 2.69 x 4.94 in (W x H x D), or 1100 x 68 x 126 mm, and weighs 14.33 lbs. It is no wider than the screen of a 50-inch TV (43.6 in wide) or larger, which is where a soundbar looks in proportion. At 2.69 in tall it should clear the bottom of most TVs sitting on their own feet.
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Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar Specifications
| Sound |
|---|
| Channels | 5.0.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| DTS:X | No |
| Drivers | Tweeters: Dome (1); Midrange: Cone (6); Woofers: Cone (2); Enclosure: Ported |
| Subwoofer | Optional |
| Rear speakers | Optional |
| Virtual surround | TrueSpatial Technology |
| Dialogue enhancement | Yes |
| Night mode | No |
| Room correction | Yes |
| Connections |
|---|
| HDMI to TV | eARC |
| HDMI inputs | 0 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Optical inputs | No |
| Analogue input | No |
| USB | No |
| Subwoofer output | Wireless |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| Streaming and Control |
|---|
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ax |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Streaming | AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn |
| App | Apple iOS, Android |
| Remote included | Yes |
| Learns TV remote | No |
| Physical |
|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 43.31 x 2.69 x 4.94 in / 1100 x 68 x 126 mm |
| Weight | 14.33 lbs / 6.5 kg |
| Wall mounting | Yes (bracket sold separately) |
| Warranty | 1 Year parts, 1 Year labour |
| List price | $1,099 |
Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.