Name: Bose Smart Soundbar 900
Brand: Bose
SKU: 6da8b14c-796d-4727-b63a-a6f47dc6b7ef
Price: 589.98 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.6 (1531 reviews)

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The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 is a high-quality soundbar that delivers excellent sound quality with clear and detailed midranges and high frequencies, m... more

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The Sennheiser Ambeo 3D Soundbar is a highly rated and versatile audio device that offers a fully immersive 5.1.4 channel 3D sound experience with dee... more

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Experts prefer Sennheiser Ambeo 3D over Bose Smart Soundbar 900

On 8 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 93 Sound Bar expert endorsements .

Currently, Sennheiser Ambeo 3D received 1 endorsement from SoundGuys (30 Aug 2023). Meanwhile, Bose Smart Soundbar 900 did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank	Change	Price	Sound Bar	Rtings.com	TechRadar	Tom's Guide	PCMag	What Hi-Fi	TechHive	World Wide Stereo	WIRED	SoundGuys	Digital Trends
14	N/A	$1650	Sennheiser Ambeo 3D The Sennheiser Ambeo 3D Soundbar is a versatile and highly rated audio device that offers a fully immersive 5.1.4 channel 3D sound experience with deep 30Hz bass without the need for an additional subwoofer, making it ideal for home theaters, gaming setups, and music studios.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-
N/A	N/A	$590	Bose Smart Soundbar 900	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Endorsement summary:

On 30 Aug 2023 SoundGuys ranked Sennheiser Ambeo 3D as #1

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#1 out of 5 Sennheiser Ambeo 3D
Best All-Around

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Source: www.soundguys.com

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Bose Smart Soundbar 900 nor Sennheiser Ambeo 3D were recommended by key experts who publish Sound Bars recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Sound Bar	Rtings.com	TechRadar	Tom's Guide	PCMag	What Hi-Fi	TechHive	World Wide Stereo	WIRED	SoundGuys	Digital Trends
1	-	Check price	Sonos Arc Ultra	-	3	1	1	1	-	-	8	-	2
2	-	$483	Sonos Beam Gen 2 The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment.	6	-	-	7	4	4	10	-	2	-
3	-	$1298	Samsung HW-Q990C The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience.	-	-	-	6	-	5	-	6	-	1
4	-	$1498	Samsung HW-Q990D	1	4	-	-	7	-	-	-	-	-
5	-	$227	Polk Audio React The Polk Audio React soundbar is a versatile and budget-friendly device that offers big, detailed, and immersive sound for movies, music, and TV shows, with four audio modes and a variety of connectivity options.	-	-	-	-	-	1	3	-	-	-
6	-	Check price	Polk Audio MagniFi Mini The Polk Audio MagniFi Mini is a compact soundbar with various connectivity options, wireless subwoofer, and Google Cast compatibility, delivering clear and powerful sound suitable for small to medium-sized rooms.	-	-	-	5	-	-	1	-	-	-
7	-	Check price	Vizio M-Series 5.1 The Vizio M-Series 5.1 Soundbar is a versatile and affordable audio system that offers excellent sound quality, making it suitable for a variety of audio content, including music and movies, and is compatible with most TVs on the market.	-	-	-	-	-	3	-	7	-	8
8	+1	$1300	JBL Bar 1300X The JBL Bar 1300X is a highly regarded soundbar that offers impressive sound quality, connectivity options, compatibility with various devices and streaming services, a sleek design, and a range of features, making it suitable for creating an immersive audio experience in various use cases.	-	11	-	3	-	-	-	11	-	-
9	-1	Check price	Bose Smart Soundbar 600 The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is a versatile and highly compatible soundbar with exceptional sound quality, a sleek design, and a range of connectivity options.	-	10	-	-	-	-	-	5	-	6
10	-	Check price	Sony HT-A7000 The Sony HT-A7000 is a high-end soundbar with a neutral sound profile, wide and immersive soundstage, comprehensive connectivity options, and advanced features such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, making it a great choice for enhancing the listening experience.	-	7	6	-	-	-	-	12	-	-
11	-	$298	Sony HT-S2000 The Sony HT-S2000 soundbar is highly praised for its sound quality, clarity, and dialogue reproduction, making it suitable for both music and movie playback in larger rooms with high ceilings.	-	2	-	-	3	-	-	-	-	-
15	-	$350	Klipsch Flexus Core 200	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	9
16	+1	$2199	Devialet Dione The Devialet Dione soundbar is a high-end, innovative speaker that offers exceptional sound quality, powerful bass, and a sleek design, making it suitable for both music and movie playback.	-	-	4	-	-	-	6	-	-	-
17	+1	$1000	Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is a versatile and high-end soundbar that offers impressive sound quality, advanced features, and customization options for an immersive audio experience.	-	-	-	-	-	-	8	-	-	7
18	+1	$702	Sonos Arc The Sonos Arc is a high-end soundbar with impressive sound quality, expansive soundstage, and modern design, ideal for those seeking an immersive surround sound experience for movies and music.	-	-	-	-	5	-	11	-	-	-
19	+1	$1400	Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2	7	-	-	-	-	-	-	13	-	-
20	-4	$210	ZVOX AccuVoice AV157 The ZVOX AccuVoice AV157 soundbar is a great option for those who struggle to hear TV dialogue, with its proprietary AccuVoice and SuperVoice technologies improving the intelligibility of spoken words and its dedicated center channel aiding in dialogue clarity.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	10	-	10
21	+1	Check price	Sony Bravia Theater Quad	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	9	-	13
22	-1	$199	Sonos Ray The Sonos Ray soundbar is a high-quality and affordable option with excellent clarity and crispness in sound, Wi-Fi connectivity, multi-room setup capabilities, and compatibility with most TVs and wireless streaming devices.	-	-	-	-	-	-	12	-	-	11
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [17]

82

Total expert reviews: 17

with a score: 13
without a score: 4

Highest score by Home Media Entertainment	92
Average score based on 17 reviews	82
Lowest score by Tom's Guide	70

Score distribution:

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Expert reviews [29]

90

Total expert reviews: 29

with a score: 23
without a score: 6

Highest score by What Hi-Fi	100
Average score based on 29 reviews	90
Lowest score by TechHive	70

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

From Seller:

BOSE SMART SOUNDBAR 900: Premium Bose voice control soundbar. Two custom-engineered upfiring dipole speakers work with Bose technologies to make it feel as if sound is coming from every direction — even overhead
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From Seller:

Fully immersive 5.1.4 channel 3D high-quality sound experience with deep 30Hz bass without the need for an additional subwoofer, thanks to Sennheiser’s bespoke AMBEO audio technology.
Delivers 3D surround sound adjusted to the characteristics of your living room via advanced room calibration and the latest virtualization sound bar technology developed with Fraunhofer.
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