For the record, my initial review will give this a 4.5/5 star rating.
This soundbar is a true bargain at nearly $400 (as of this review). Upon looking at the negative reviews, I've noticed ample technical issues concerning the quality of the cords, compatibility, and/or lack of easy installation instructions. I currently have this soundbar connected to a 2019 Samsung QLED TV (65'') via HDMI ARC, and have thus far experienced none of the aforementioned problems that others have experienced. I'd highly recommend using the HDMI ARC input if your TV is compatible. Then, make sure you run through the AdaptIQ process upon after making the power cord and TV connections, it will make a significant difference in the sound signature. When connecting it to the Soundtouch application (on your phone), be sure to apply any updates first (follow the on-screen instructions), and always turn your device's WiFi on if you want to sync music to the ST300 - this is evidently a common mistake among many owners, as the app will not detect the soundbar otherwise.
As far as overall quality is concerned, the ST300 both performs remarkably well and looks great for the price. There is clear audio, plenty of volume output, and ample sound settings (bass adjustment and dialogue mode preferences are most welcome features since I have family that prefers various listening settings). If you have a small to medium-sized room with 4 obvious corners for the sound to bounce off from, this is the soundbar for you. If not, the additional bass module and/or surround sound speakers offered by Bose may become of gradual interest to you over time.
My only minor complaint with the ST300 is the fact that it uses a limited Alexa platform - you can designate pre-sets in the Soundtouch app and use voice commands to summon a given pre-set (e.g. pre-set 1,2,3, etc.); ask it (Bose) to pause, stop, resume, turn off/on and skip music; however, you cannot ask Alexa to play a song on the soundbar with your voice alone. When you look at the ridiculous price difference between the ST300 ($399.99) and the fully functional 700 series ($799.99), I'd argue this limitation is justified. Treat yourself, it is absolutely worth the money if you are in the market for a great and semi-affordable soundbar.
UPDATE: 1/23/2020
Using the Bose skill (not the Soundtouch skill) in Alexa's skill store will enable you to vocally specify which songs you would like to hear, although this feature is NOT available for Spotify Premium owners like myself. It will, however, allow you to do this with Amazon Prime music. A strange observation, but absolutely not a deal-breaker. I'm also happy to report that the Soundbar continues to work optimally after roughly two months of relatively moderate usage.
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| Sold By | PrimePhaze | Prime Distributor Global | Deals2Go (SN Recorded) | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, NFC | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, Optical | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, HDMI, Auxiliary, Optical | Bluetooth, Auxiliary, HDMI, Optical |
| speaker type | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Subwoofer |
| mounting type | Bar Mount | Ceiling Mount,Bar Mount | Bar Mount | Tabletop | Tabletop | Wall Mount |
| weight | 10.4 pounds | 5.9 pounds | 7.7 kilograms | 12.68 pounds | 0.01 ounces | 7.1 pounds |
| control method | voice | — | voice | remote | remote | — |
| model name | SoundTouch 300 | Solo Soundbar Series II | Soundbar 900 | Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar, Black | — | SR-B20A |
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Bose SoundTouch 300 soundbar
The SoundTouch 300 soundbar offers the best performance, spaciousness and bass of any one-piece soundbar its size. Every cubic inch of it is packed with technologies that bring out the best in everything you listen to or watch.
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Fast, simple control of all your musicExperience your favorite music from your SoundTouch speaker with the SoundTouch app. SoundTouch lets you take total control of your listening experience, right from your smartphone or tablet. Browse popular music services like Spotify and Deezer, Internet radio or your stored music library. Easily personalize presets for one-touch access to the music you love, and control one or many SoundTouch speakers around your home. |
Less effort, more musicWhen it comes to enjoying your music, you can listen whichever way you want, without worrying about which technology is best. This speaker lets you play music directly from a phone or tablet using Bluetooth, or connect the speaker to your Wi-Fi network for instant in-home listening, without the need for your phone. |
It looks as good as it soundsThis slim wireless soundbar features a premium glass top and perforated wrap-around metal grille that really draws the eye. |
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More bassAdd the Acoustimass 300 bass module:
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More spaciousnessAdd the Virtually Invisible 300 rear surround speakers:
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More of everythingAdd both the bass module and rear surrounds to your soundbar:
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Amazing Sound But Poor Bass
Great sound quality just don't expect to experience a whole lot of bass if you just buy the SoundTouch 300 on its own. I purchased the Bose SoundTouch 300 as an upgrade to the LG SH4 Soundbar, I wanted audio that was sharper and louder overall and for the most part the SoundTouch 300 delivers in terms of audio quality. The only reason I'm not giving the SoundTouch 300 5 stars is because the bass is seriously lacking, I mean I wasn't expecting the bass produced from the soundbar itself to be anything overly impressive, but most of the time it was difficult to even notice any bass in songs and movies, despite the bass setting being turned up to its highest level.I have the SoundTouch 300 hooked up to my LG 55UH8500 via HDMI-ARC in order to control the soundbars volume via my TV's included remote and haven't had any issues with it so far. Setting up the SoundTouch 300 was a breeze, you just choose the method in which you want to hook it up to your TV HDMI ARC or Optical cable then you go ahead and use the included ADAPTiQ headset to configure the SoundTouch 300 to the acoustics in your living room or bedroom, and it really does make a difference.I highly recommend the SoundTouch 300 to anyone who wants to upgrade their home theater system, but doesn't want the inconvenience of wires running all over the place, in this case the SoundTouch 300 is perfect and delivers clear crisp audio with the only major con being the weak bass performance which made me drop another 700 on the bass module.ProsCrisp Distortion Free Audio Even At Max VolumeDoes a good job at simulating surround soundLooks and feels like a premium productConsPoor Bass performance which prompted the purchase of the bass module
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Eduardo Romero
Excelente producto, tal vez el precio podría ser mejorable
Reviewed in Mexico on March 11, 2021Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Amazon Customer
Solid performance at a decent price
Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2019Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Amazon Customer
Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2019
It may take a little time to initially adjust to how the sound is emitted from the soundbar, as it seems to project the sound much more horizontally instead of vertically. The treble level is also a little high for my tastes even after completing the adaptiq audio calibration.
The SoundTouch app is very basic but works well enough, but the newer Bose Music app only works with the newer 500 or 700 soundbars. It is frustrating that the SoundTouch app only allows the center channel level to be adjusted, but the Bose Music app, in addition, provides treble and bass level adjustments.
DTS support is very much appreciated and helps with movie/tv rips that use DTS, or default to DTS as it does offer a nice improvement over Dolby Digital.
Please note that the SoundTouch 300 is essentially identical to the Soundbar 700 except for the lack of integrated digital assistants (Google or Alexa), HDMI eARC, and the lack of Bose Music App support; for some reason, on the new Soundbar 700, Bose decided to remove the HDMI input.
At $499 the SoundTouch 300 is a solid buy and is the best bang for your buck out of the soundbars that Bose offers.
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simone
Incredible sound for the price point!
Reviewed in Canada on April 17, 2020Color: BlackVerified Purchase
