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Neither Bose SoundTouch 300 nor LG SJ9 were recommended by experts this month

On 5 Mar 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 97 Sound Bar expert endorsements , however neither Bose SoundTouch 300 nor LG SJ9 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Sound Bar received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sonos Beam Gen 2 or other critically acclaimed Sound Bars of this month.

For reference, Sonos Beam Gen 2 received 8 endorsements this month, from Rtings.com (28 Feb 2024), TechRadar (28 Feb 2024) PCMag (4 Dec 2023) and 5 others.

Rank Change Price Sound Bar
Rtings.com
Tom's Guide
TechRadar
PCMag
What Hi-Fi
TechHive
World Wide Stereo
WIRED
SoundGuys
Digital Trends
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- $489
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.
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N/A N/A $429
Bose SoundTouch 300
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N/A N/A Check price
LG SJ9
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Bose SoundTouch 300 nor LG SJ9 were recommended by key experts who publish Sound Bars recommendations.
Rank Change Price Sound Bar
Rtings.com
Tom's Guide
TechRadar
PCMag
What Hi-Fi
TechHive
World Wide Stereo
WIRED
SoundGuys
Digital Trends
1
- $489
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.
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- $1048
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.
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- $810
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.
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- $299
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.
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From Seller:
  • Product 1: Works with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately)
  • Product 1: HDMI connectivity with 4K pass through brings your music, movies and TV shows to life. Supported audio formats : Dolby Digital, DTS
  • Read more
From Seller:
  • Dolby Atmos Soundbar
  • CTA-Certified High Resolution Audio (Up to 24bit/192kHz)
  • 24-bit Upsampling. Soundbar Power Consumption : 46W. Subwoofer Power Consumption : 35W
  • Chromecast Built-in
  • 4K Pass-Through.Total Power 500W
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0017817739924
UPC Numbers: 017817739924
Model Numbers: 767520-1100
No manufacturer information linked for LG SJ9.
Info
Weight

10 lbs
 

12 lbs
 
Dimensions
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Output power What is the output power of the speaker?
no data Know this info? Contribute!
500 watts
Speaker composition What is the cabinet of the speaker made out of?
ABS
ABS
Speaker Design Number of drivers in the speaker
Two-Way
Two-Way
Number of tweeters How many tweeters does the speaker have?
4 tweeters
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Number of Subwoofers How many subwoofers does the speaker have?
2 woofers
1 woofers
Separate subwoofer included Does the soundbar comes with a separate subwoofer?
No
No
Bluetooth Capability Does the speaker support wireless connection?
Yes
Yes
Supported connections What type of connections does the speaker support?
  • ADAPTiQ headset
  • Power cord
  • HDMI cable
  • Optical cable
19 pin HDMI Type A, RJ-45, TOSLINK, mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Hi-resolution audio Does the speaker support hi-resolution audio playback?
Yes
Yes
Rechargeable battery Does the speaker have a built in rechargeable battery?
Yes
No
FM Radio capability Does the speaker have an FM radio?
No
No
Built-in microphone Does the speaker have a built-in microphone?
No
No
Wi-fi enabled Is the speaker capable of connecting to wi-fi?
Yes
No
App/Smartphone controlled Is the speaker can be controlled by an app or a smartphone?
Yes
SoundTouch app
Yes
ENERGY STAR certified Is the speaker energy star certified?
No
No
Chromecast built-in Does the speaker have a built-in Chromecast playback?
No
Yes
Airplay capability Does the speaker support Airplay technology?
No
No
IR Remote Learning Can the speaker be controlled with an external (universal) remote?
Yes
Yes
Included Accessories What are the accessories included with the speaker?
  • Universal remote
  • 2 AAA batteries
  • ADAPTiQ headset
  • Power cord
  • HDMI cable
  • Optical cable
  • Remote Control
  • Batteries
  • Optical Cable
  • Wall Mount Bracket
  • Cable Management
  • Warranty Card
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Bose SoundTouch 300 is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling sound bars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as LG SJ8 or Klipsch Cinema 600 .

Bose SoundTouch 300 was released in 2016. There are quite a few newer sound bars on the market. Show newer Sound Bars

Bose SoundTouch 300 is $123.40 more expensive than the average sound bar ($305.60).

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