The Bose TV Speaker is a 3.1-channel soundbar from Bose, listed at $279. The bass comes from the bar alone unless you add the optional subwoofer.
Bose TV Speaker Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓A dedicated centre channel for dialogue
- ✓Can add a matching wireless subwoofer later
- ✓Dialogue enhancement
- ✓Compact at 23.44 in wide - fits small TVs and tight spaces
- ✗No rear speaker option, so surround stays virtual
- ✗HDMI ARC but not eARC, so lossless soundtracks from the TV arrive compressed
- ✗No Wi-Fi - music streams over Bluetooth only
Channels and Surround Sound
The 3.1 badge means 3 ear-level channels (left, centre and right), 1 subwoofer channel. It does not decode Dolby Atmos.
Subwoofer, Rear Speakers and Mounting
A subwoofer is optional - the bar connects to one but does not come with it. It cannot add rear speakers. Wall-mountable: Yes (bracket sold separately).
Connections
The Bose TV Speaker has HDMI ARC to the TV (not eARC - lossless formats are compressed on the way); optical digital input; 3.5mm analogue input; wired subwoofer output (3.5mm).
Streaming, Control and Sound Modes
No Wi-Fi; Bluetooth; a remote in the box. Sound features: dialogue enhancement.
Size and Which TV It Suits
The bar measures 23.44 x 2.25 x 4.56 in (W x H x D), or 595 x 57 x 116 mm, and weighs 4.3 lbs. It is no wider than the screen of a 32-inch TV (27.9 in wide) or larger, which is where a soundbar looks in proportion. At 2.25 in tall it should clear the bottom of most TVs sitting on their own feet.
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Bose TV Speaker Specifications
| Sound |
|---|
| Channels | 3.1 |
| Dolby Atmos | No |
| DTS:X | No |
| Drivers | Tweeters: Dome (1); Woofers: Cone (2); Enclosure: Ported |
| Subwoofer | Optional |
| Rear speakers | None |
| Virtual surround | No |
| Dialogue enhancement | Yes |
| Night mode | No |
| Room correction | No |
| Connections |
|---|
| HDMI to TV | ARC |
| HDMI inputs | 0 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 |
| Optical inputs | Yes |
| Analogue input | 3.5mm |
| USB | No |
| Subwoofer output | 3.5mm |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| Streaming and Control |
|---|
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Voice control | No |
| Remote included | Yes |
| Learns TV remote | No |
| Physical |
|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 23.44 x 2.25 x 4.56 in / 595 x 57 x 116 mm |
| Weight | 4.3 lbs / 1.95 kg |
| Wall mounting | Yes (bracket sold separately) |
| Warranty | 1 Year parts, 1 Year labour |
| List price | $279 |
Power is the maker's total across all drivers and is not comparable to an amplifier's per-channel rating.