Soundbars started out simple. Their mission was to provide the best sound possible from a single speaker so that folks could forget about the hassles of wiring and just enjoy their TV and music. And while that’s still true of some soundbar models, the industry has been rapidly shifting back to more speakers and less simplicity. The $800 Bose Soundbar 700 is in some ways a return to the original soundbar concept, but hiding beneath its elegant exterior are some thoroughly modern features. Is it the right audio companion for your media room? Let’s check it out. If you’re going to have to look at a soundbar from time to time, it should be the Bose Soundbar 700. I maintain that soundbars should do their utmost to disappear from sight. After all, if you wanted a speaker to be the highlight of your TV room, you’d invest in the biggest ones you could find. But let’s be real: Short of concealing a soundbar within a wall — which would defeat both its sound as well as its simplicity — you’re goi...
Enthralling surround sound; Gorgeous design; Choice of Alexa or Google Assistant; Private listening option; Smart universal remote; AirPlay 2, Chromecast Built-in;
Expensive; Some music services not supported; No HDMI inputs; Bose Music app lacks some features;