BOSE VS SONOS Soundbar! BOSE 600 Review - 2022 Best Small Sound Bar!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

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[@cesargalvan8902]

Hey Andrew, Could You please review the Philips Fidelio FB1 soundbar? I'm considering it, I've read some very good reviews on that bar but no videos, I love and enjoy your reviews and I would like to hear what You think about that one... I'm a Bose user, I have 2 cinemate systems at home but want something with hdmi, I purchased the 600 but found distorsion over 70% volume, I got really disappointed, I sent it back... Again I Would appreciate Your review on the FB1... best regards

[@stevehall735]

I think I’m getting the 600. I, like Kristi, have difficulties with dialogue. Does adding the bass speaker make it harder to understand dialogue in action movies? I ask because the surround systems I’ve heard with the loudest bass seem to be indecipherable to me.

[@AJJJ-co2vd]

Andrew I'm looking at buying the Bose 600. I have an lg C1 I'm wondering in your opinion if all the smart sound features that come when pair lg tv to their soundbar specific the lg Eclair outperform the Bose? I'd really appreciate your input

[@SergioHernandez-le8wp]

I bought that JBL soundbar the very same day you reviewed it (I saw it as fate, as I was in the market for a new one, and that same day you dropped the review). I fall in love with it more and more every day. It's not atmos like you said, but it does fill my bedroom with theater quality sound, and the side-firing drivers give the illusion of having a much bigger system set up. Thank you so much for recommending it

[@heartrobz]

I cancelled the order for the Sonos Beam Gen 2 and gotten this instead. Two big reasons being the upfiring speaker and better dialogue. Soundstage is quite wide too. No regrets.

[@robinsl27]

I have the Bose 600, Surround Speakers, and the Bose Bass 700, I think this just convinced me to just stay with the 600 for now, because with the obvious increase in sound with the 900, it doesn't seem like it's terribly better than the 600; might get the 900 for X-mas. Nice review.

[@nikiltorres]

U guys think like a consumer and that conversation helps in decision making unlike others out there with an agenda .. thank you

[@appletvashar7601]

Owner of a Bose 600 and have been using it for couple of months now and I must say it is brilliant! I am going to add the surround and Base in coming months but the bar in itself has blown me away when I watch movies or listen to the music! My Uncle have Sonus ARC with all surrounds and Sub woofer and he still enjoys sound of my Bose!

[@timowthie]

have you bought the base and surrounds yet? what's your experience?

[@appletvashar7601]

@@timowthie I added the surrounds when they were on sale few months back and they added to the experience! Absolute must have if you ask me. Only last week ordered Bass Module 500 which will be dispatched first week of May so I am only hoping it will take me to the next level!

[@user-gz6tx6yp3v]

Had my Bose surround system 17 years and still going strong!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

They make a great product! Glad to hear you're still enjoying your setup!

[@user-gz6tx6yp3v]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews it'll be retiring next year for the NAD though!

[@rickb7378]

Thanks! If I already have a few Sonos speakers would it make more sense to stay with the Beam? The Bose can be integrated via Airplay, but are there downsides I may not be aware of. Being older with “well used” ears, I like the fact that the Bose is clearer with dialogue. I am just not sure how much of a hassle it might be to throw in a different manufacturer’s soundbar.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

If you live in an entirely Sonos eco system already, I would not deviate. This is based on what I know about tech and eco systems. Improved clarity will not likely outweigh the potential headaches you may encounter.

[@bora3.14]

Go with bose, because sonos sound good only with music ,they dont work good with tv audio and shows . Bose on the otherhand does better job with tv dialogue input and music both.

[@bora3.14]

@Andrew Robinson dont worry about ecosystem , its a trap . Choose wisely . Sonos work good with only music , but with tv shows and dialogues it sucks. I rather prefer bose

[@reecelord]

I'm still over the moon with my Bose Soundbar 900. It still catches me off with some sounds to the side of me and for a standalone is amazing. Only thing I have a small complaint with is sometimes the sound isn't instantaneous to come out. Although that could be the "handshake" between the soundbar and my TV. Might get the bass module soon just to give a more cinematic vibe.

[@Xafaro]

Excellent review! Those of us over 50 years old can confirm what I am going to say: bass is important, yes... but when you have years of experience and have listened to various speakers of different types, ranges, and brands... you are convinced that the most important thing is not the bass, nor the power... this eventually becomes tiresome and boring due to the novelty of new and unusual sounds... what years and experience gives you is the capability to seek clarity in all frequencies. That no frequency is competing with another one to reach your ear... Rather, they work in unison and in harmony, to bring forth the sound that only Bose knows how to do and only those who have or have had a Bose product know what I mean.

[@somnathmishra2263]

Totally agreed. I am not a big bass lover, what I love really is the balance in sound, which Bose is greatly capable of doing.

[@jeremyhorne5476]

I bought the Bose 600 sound bar along with the 500 base module last month and I am very happy with both. I use this for my home office together with my 32” 4K Samsung TV. My system gets a lot of duty playing music but also playing games on my XBOX. I liked this so much I got the Bose Mini 2 portable speaker. My main system is a 65” Sony LED TV with a Beosound Stage. The Bose system is excellent for small rooms so definitely agree with everything in the review. Keep up the great work!

[@jeremyhorne5476]

I forgot to mention the Bose 600 sounds in the same timbre as the Bose Solo 5 and the 900. I gave my friend the Solo 5 when I upgraded my main system. I do think the 900 sounds fuller but I’d only recommend it if you have a big room. Otherwise get the sub and enjoy the 600. 👍

[@arkinsam7733]

i bought the bose 600 today from best buy. the acoustics, voice, separation of vocals from treble to bass is amazing. so clear when watching news, movies, netflix, disney+ but i am also a bass enthusiast. i can tell you right now that you need to get the bose module to improve the overall experience. for me the bass is just not enough. dont get me wrong, i am not a bass addict but the thump is obviously missing with this. you need to get the bose module.

[@TheCdM1981]

I have a full Sonos arc+era300+sub gen3 in the living room a Beam gen2 in the smaller “game room” and a bose600 in the bedroom. 100% the bose600 has fuller, louder and clearer sound and bass than the beam2, especially when it comes to music. This is why it went in the bedroom. But I will say this it’s slightly glitchy vs the Sonos setups. I have had zero issues with both Sonos setups as there seems to be constant hdmi handshake issues with the Bose600. In the end nothing beats the arc full surround setup. Even though the Bose600 sounds great and edges the beam out slightly something about Sonos just seems perfect. In the end it is what it is.

[@luisarsuaga7637]

I heard this on Costco the other day and was amazed about how much bass and clarity it came out of that small box compared to the bigger and larger Sonos Arc which was right next to it. This made me regain interest in Bose products once again.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

We still haven't heard the ARC but that's exciting feedback.

[@morells09]

The one thing that will never cease to amaze me is how much quality sound Bose can pack into a small package

[@SantoshSundaram]

I have been a vintage Bose person with a Lifestyle35V2 home theater and a wave radio II, but am very happy with the new Bose lineup. I bought a Bose Smart Soundbar 300 in 2021 for my bedroom. Sound was crisp and clear, but lacked any significant bass. I added the smaller wireless sub (500) and it absolutely transformed the experience. Yes, it doesn’t have Atmos but in my bedroom with its surround effect it sounds great snuff for movies too. If you are listening to music then the sub is a must

[@torre333]

This is the first REVIEW that literally answers every question in mind including the what ifs, should I spend more for more value. Wow you guys are amazing thank you so much for helping me after 2 weeks of reading and watching reviews. Truly awesome!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deanmcbeth4140]

Have purchased the Bose 600 and bass module after watching your review … the product definitely delivers on everything you’ve said here. Thanks for such an honest and accurate review! Cheers.

[@sopmac4014]

Same here ! Bose 600 itself is missing the bass that only the Bass Module 500 brings into the entire audio output. Recommended !

[@gavriushka]

I’m glad Bose is getting some love. I never understood the hate or the stigma should I say around Bose as they don’t seem to care about what audiophiles think. They just did everything their own way. I still have original, Series 1 901 speakers with a 1970s Rotel integrated amp and they rock the house. I’ve always liked their Soundbars too, and I might actually swing this 600 for the bedroom. Great review!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks Vadym, I too have never understood the "hate" surrounding Bose. I get why some in the press dislike them --they rarely if ever advertise with the hi-fi press, plus they did sue Consumer Reports WAY back in the day --but I honestly can't recall running into a real Bose customer and hearing outright negativity the way you do with audiophiles.

[@gavriushka]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews I don’t know about the suing anything to be straight. But regardless of it, I’ve always liked them. Those 901s although not everyone’s cup of tea and need some real A or AB power put through them, are some really nice rocknroll speakers. I love ‘em

[@bikdav]

@Vadym Timotin: Some years ago, I heard the BOSE 901 series 3. In that particular living room - which was pretty large - what I didn’t hear in the bass, I felt it in the room.

[@BornIn82]

The "hate" emanates from their "pro" speakers for use as live Public address speakers.

[@kingkobra1956]

Wow.

[@crm4742]

Love the Show! I have a Golden Ear 5.1 system comprised of a SuperCinema 3D Array soundbar, (2) Rear Invisa 525's, and a ForceField 3 sub. Room is 18' x 18' with high ceilings. The soundbar/tv are tightly fit between the fireplace and outside wall on a swivel shelf that turns and comes out of that area slightly. We watch very few movies so use it mainly for tv and music streaming via Roon. Should I replace this soundbar for one that's better for music listening or just purchase two bookshelf speakers we can pull out of a closet for music listening? The soundbar was a compromise. Any product recommendations appreciated. Thank you!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

If I'm understanding your comment correctly, you have a TV/soundbar setup that is mounted (somewhat) in the corner of your square room --or off to one side of your fireplace that is located on the center of the wall? If so, corner placement in this situation may help you achieve better sound regardless of your speaker choice given your square room (square rooms are the worst for acoustics/bass reinforcement BTW). I am not familiar with those particular GoldenEar products, so I cannot say if you're missing out or not. I would maybe encourage you to try a pair of modest bookshelf speakers on some simple stands, either placed on either side of your fireplace or firing diagonally into your room on either side of your TV. Since you already have a sub you don't need to worry about the speakers having a lot of bass on their own, in which case I would look at these bit.ly/3zvBfRp or these bit.ly/3Ak39C6.

[@crm4742]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews I come from an NAD and a/d/s L710 background with some Magnepan MMG’S thrown into the mix. We primarily like vocals, acoustic instruments, and some old prog rock. Between the Polk and the Pro-Ject’s, which has that clarity and sound field.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

The ProJect are a little more treble forward so it's likely they'll seem a tad more clear. Both are really good. Can't go wrong IMO.

[@crm4742]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Thanks for your help!

[@crm4742]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews You mentioned "simple stands" in your response. What lower cost brands do you suggest? Thanks!

[@jeffk433]

Thanks for another excellent, well rounded review. The articulate presentation of vocals is very important for us as we watch a lot of foreign shows. Discovered, subscribed to your channel recently as I started the journey to find new audio gear.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for joining us! Appreciate it!

[@drstevebrule69]

This review convinced me to return my Beam and get the 600. Thanks!

[@TheHaycroft]

Got the Bose 900, with 700 base and 700 surrounds. The system is amazing and the surrounds work so well if your in a lounge where the sofa is pushed back up against a wall.

[@kingkobra1956]

Dual 700 subs here.

[@surfer8210]

I just sold my Arc, Gen 3 Sub, and two Ones yesterday for $1,500 and I’m glad that I did. The Sonos is getting replaced with a Powernode and Arendal 1723’s. Can’t wait…!!

[@crichta]

We just bought the BOSE 600. We are very happy. We live in an apartment so no sub is recommended. The good thing is that we can now hear dialogue.

[@sammiefreeheal2430]

Hi Crichta. I'm in the same boat as you - common walls. Need to keep volume down. Always had problem with dialogue. Thanks for sharing. How does Music sound?

[@crichta]

@@sammiefreeheal2430 The music sound is also good. I turn it up when the neighbours are out and the sound is solid.

[@waltzie]

Thank you for this review....I am buying this for my elderly father in his new condo. This is going to be perfect for his small living room, with the option to add bass, and surrounds if he wants or needs. He won't.

[@sweetgregt]

Thought I was going to go with the Sonos Beam 2 and the new Sub Mini but now I'm not so sure. Could go this route instead. 600 + Base Module.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Both are options. Bose has upward firing drivers for proper overhead sound effects whereas the Beam 2 does not.

[@sweetgregt]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews That might be enough to sway me. Having those upward firing speakers versus the virtual Atmos effect.

[@sweetgregt]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Also the Beam 2 doesn't have Bluetooth connectivity??!!!! WOW

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

Thank you for the review. Needed a good comparison on the Bose 600 to the Sonos Beam 2 and you provided a great one. I have one nagging question though for both. With an LG C3 TV, Apple 4K TV and the soundbars with only one HDMI how do I hook them up together? Apple TV currently hooked up to the C3 eARC interface. How is the Soundbar connected?

[@deanmcbeth4140]

3:45 thanks again for this great review. I bought the Bose 600 and matching Bass Module on the weekend. One sales person i encountered tried to push me towards Sonos and kept bagging Bose. I wanted a soundbar primarily to enhance my movie experience and the sound on the Samsung 65 inch QN90B I recently purchased. The Bose sound imaging / processing of Dolby Atmos is superior to the Sonos Beam 2 - although Sonos might be better for music - as pointed out in this review! I’m really happy with Bose 600, thanks again this review really helped me through the purchase process, Cheers

[@Dmu_girl-2008]

I’ll certainly be considering bose as a potential option for a soundbar eventually when my arc becomes obsolete or breaks. Dialogue intelligibility is important to me so glad to hear that it’s getting improvements as time goes on.

[@chadeldred3539]

Thank you for this review. I purchased the 600 just after Christmas, partially based on this video. I am thoroughly satisfied with the 600. It's ideal for the space that I'm using it in and the performance is surprisingly good. If you can get it on sale, it's a good value based on the Atmos capability and the upward facing drivers. The upward facing drivers really differentiate this model from others in the price range. Ultimately I did choose to add the 500 bass module. While the 600 is adequate on its own, the sub adds significant richness to the experience. If your budget allows, I strongly recommend adding the sub (when it is on discount.)

[@mahumike7531]

who when or where do you find these discounts? fixed income here desperate for sound in my senior apartment. thx!

[@chadeldred3539]

@@mahumike7531 After the holidays is usually the best bet IMO. I was able to get fair discounts on both the 600 and the bass module. I wish I had a better answer for you. I've thoroughly enjoyed the sound bar and bass module combo, I'd like for others to have the same experience.

[@mahumike7531]

@@chadeldred3539 cant thank you enough. I was seriously considering reconditioned as its $75 off and full warranty direct from Bose. Dont imaine can get much more than that eh? Id like

[@mrj8295]

A little late watching this one, but your reviews never expire! Thanks for covering Bose products objectively. We have had several of their products in different formats and the sound has never disappointed. Sure, I like other manufacturers and their sound too, but you can’t deny Bose and their engineering exploits. Looking forward to tomorrow’s drop.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lonniefarmer7067]

Thanks! Bose is my SUV system and I love it. Glad to see Victrola in the game as I have a cherry wood full album vintage model circ. 1928. Yes, it plays 78's.

[@movie_av_impulse]

I never understood the hate for Bose honestly I have one time had the bose cubed surround sound all in one unit and it really wasn't bad. The subwoofer was a little weak but other than that it was beautiful. Here's a little thing you probably didn't know about me is I use those cube speakers from my atmos speakers so they're mounted on a bracket on my ceiling and they work fantastic. Your famous saying is always the only person who has to love the sound of your system is you and I live by that. I don't mind mine at all.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Those cubes would likely make GREAT Atmos channels!

[@movie_av_impulse]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews they do the job got to work with what you got

[@fossilfern]

I have a pair of Bose Companion 50s for my computer, had them for a few years, i like them alot. I've heard a few Bose products and always enjoyed it.

[@movie_av_impulse]

@@fossilfern they tend to get a lot of hate from audio guys. To be honest I think would really ruined bose was when they started doing car deals, putting them in Cadillacs and things of that nature. I still have a pair of the bookshelf series 3 speakers with stands. I tried to sell them but nobody bought them so I just put them in my attic. You never know when you need them

[@krandletie1054]

We have the Bose 900 and bass module that we love. I agree with you on the surrounds. We opted not to get surrounds because of the brick sized wireless transmitters.

[@Lona_Chess]

Amazing review. Thank you so much. I just discovered your channel and I’m very impressed with the quality of information and professional delivery. You’ve inspired me to buy the 600 soundbar (with the 500 bass module.) You have a new subscriber!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Welcome aboard!

[@GOLFADDICT65]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews do you think TWO 500 modules would sound ok with this 600 sound bar ? in a 12 x 15 ft room...thx cheers

[@sinnermac6338]

The 600 is a fantastic soundbar, recommend 110% . Great review.

[@SloDwn1135]

Oh, the blasphemy!! How can I keep my current biases with this kind of review? It almost sounded like there were highs AND lows. My brain is shorting out. It can’t take the conflict.

[@nonstopper1410]

I got the "Denon DHT-S517" sound bar with a wireless subwoofer and for a small/medium size bedroom, it's rocks! I still baffled my downstairs neighbor hasn't complain yet.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

So glad you found a solution that works for you! Going to have to google that Denon model to see what you're rockin'. Thanks for watching!

[@shaunyweaver1144]

In the end I went Sonos. the family preference was beam 2 . There are some cracking soundbars out there with lesser known brands, pays to shop and listen .

[@pnotuner1]

You are asking about the smaller Bose, it's the "Solo 5" or the "TV Speaker". I have a Solo 5 and use it just for taking on vacations, for the Bluetooth from our phones. It really does well for giving pleasant audio in a hotel room or small condo. I got a similar sized Sony that sounds more full range and has ARC HDMI so it can be controlled through the Samsung TV remote.

[@zebratroopfan6695]

Sonos and Apple are like Hotel California once you check in it’s hard to leave. I have Sonos speakers throughout my home and I purchased a Beam for the bedroom because I knew the Beam would slide right in. I’m locked comfortably into the Sonos ecosystem. I think this is a point which is missed in many reviews.

[@Home_w.dannyRL]

I was SO Impressed I sent it back to Bose. It sounded good when it worked but I couldn't get the bugs out. Tried to get phone support, was put on hold, and the number of callers ahead of me "grew" from 3 to 29 so I finally gave up on that. After trying for 30 days, I ran out of time and had to return it.

[@fazoole3379]

I had a pair of 301 bose speakers back in the day, had them for 8 years, then sold them close to what I paid for them. Hold their value. Just wanted to say I was at the beach last summer, someone had a bose tower speaker on the boardwalk and it sounded like there was a band playing right in front of u. Just a skinny 6 foot tall speaker with bass as pedestal.

[@waltzie]

We bought the Bose. We're very happy with the dynamics in the sound.

[@henz993]

Yea same, I just got the Bose too. Worked and met my taste perfectly.

[@PickemMMA]

Bro I recently got the Soundbar 600 and then got the Sub 500 module and now finally yesterday I picked up the Bose surround speakers 700 Omnijewels and the experience is unbelievable for anything that I watch. It’s crazy that the omnijewels cost me 800$cad tho lol

[@01YA36]

Really (really) appreciate you guys giving your opinion on 600 vs beam vs 900. This is what you want as a viewer. We want to know what you prefer and why so thanks!

[@petermaz701]

I just replaced my Bose Smart 300 with the 500 sub. For the Bose smart 600. I feel in my bedroom set up. I don't need the sub. It gives enough thump and fullness that you really don't need it. Living room living room set up totally different. I have Sonos Arc, sub and surrounds.

[@krandletie1054]

Recently picked up the soundbar 600 for our bedroom. Love the small footprint and simplicity. Dialogue and immersion are great at lower volume…exactly what we wanted for the bedroom.

[@johnsarmiento7950]

Loving my new 600 using it in my mid size living room. It is very good, nice review

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Glad you like it!

[@mikec1341]

Bose is an interesting company in many ways. I still have my Bose 201 Series V's as my daily music speakers power by an older Sony STR-DE985B (I know ancient tech) and a Bose Sound link III Bluetooth speaker that sounds amazing. Yet, with the exception of your review most people act like a cat in a room full of rocking chairs when I asked questions about adding newer components. This despite the fact that after using them for over a decade they still work well. Have you ever considered doing a retro tech page? I'm not talking about reviewing older components (I recognize the difficulty in that rabbit hole), but perhaps showing people how the tech has changed to enable them to move forward from something familiar and good, to something newer and better. I was lucky that recently one of your articles prevented me from buying a standalone DAC instead of just using my PC optical out directly to the optical in for the DE985. I guess I'm curious why one DAC is better than the others and silly questions like that.

[@revotuberacer]

This guy is simply my all-time favorite reviewer. All this “sweet talk” and emotion that he transmit to his audience is living proof of the charm and knowledge he has delevoped over the years. A while ago, I was randomly watching videos and I found his review on the Crown Class-D Amplifiers… I ended up buying them. Now, I’m getting a 77” S90C later this month and I want a soundbar for my apartment’s 15’x16’ living room which is open to the right (connecting to the kitchen). Guess what? I found this video and now I think this is the soundbar for me. Andrew, I know this video has been uo for a while but, please, talk to me! LOL

[@timowthie]

how is the atmos 3d feeling for you with an open kitchen?

[@MarcosFlores-qe4ry]

I’m thinking in going for the Bose 600 or the Denon home 550. Which one would you recommend? Thank you!

[@mrgold3591]

I have a Sonos Beam Gen 1 with two Symfonisk bookshelf speakers in the master bedroom for a LG OLED 55C9 for a few years. The TV is wall mounted with the Sonos attached and mounted under the TV. Our listening position is about 18 feet from the TV with the surrounds on either side of the bed on stands. Having the rear surrounds compliments the Sonos and really improves the overall sound and dialogue. I just added the Sonos Gen 3 sub and that really was a noticeable improvement in bass, sound quality, voice clarity, and bass feel.

[@RayHarrison1978]

Just ordered the Bose for the bedroom on a Black Friday deal.

[@christophermiller4982]

Just bought one recently to use as a pc speaker setup and I completely agree with your review. The Soundbar is essentially *silent* below 48hz, but above that it's very full and rich sounding! The only thing I would add is that listening position matters a lot with this bar. When I'm 3-4 feet in front of it, it's rich, warm and enveloping, with sound coming from way outside the confines of the bar itself, but when I'm about 10 feet back, that effect diminishes, and it sounds a bit hollow and small. Still, I absolutely love the immersion with atmos content. Awesome bar!

[@pnotuner1]

I appreciate your opinion/takes on these units and can your honesty is apparent. I haven't heard you mention Sony or Yamaha. I will look through your content to see if you have info on either of those

[@amitgota]

For a smallish room bose 900 only OR BOSE 600+ BOSE 500 SUBWOOFER? Cost total is almost same?

[@KalyxYT]

I think an audio demo would have been well received. Thanks for the review.

[@revotuberacer]

Hey, Andrew! Long time follower here… I know this video is 10 months old and that you may not notice my comment but I have to try and ask. The living room in my apartment is 15’x 15’ and open on the right side leading to the kitchen. I’m getting the 77” Samsung S90C and I’m torn between the Bose 600 and the 900 soundbar (no bass module for now but I will add one later nown the road). We mostly do 50% movies, 30% games and 20% Music. Will the 600 be enough? We’ve also though about the Beam 2 or the Arc. What would you suggest. We want the best soundstage and Atmos effects but we also know when can’t go too crazy because we live in an apartment. I hope you see this. Thanks!!!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you so much for your support! Have you checked out our Samsung Q990C review? You may want to watch it before making your final decision especially since you are going with a Samsung TV. As for Bose, definitely tune in on Sunday before making any purchasing decisions ;)!

[@revotuberacer]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews, believe me, I’ve watched almost every video you have ever posted. I would love to get the 990C but it is too much money now since I’m also buying the 77” S90C. I would like to buy something and add the components later down the road. That’s why I have the Bose 600 & 900, the Beam 2 and the Arc on my list. It was your review on the 600 what actually got my attention. On another note, I’m not sure if the bigger soundbars will pay dividends (as you literally said in that video) when used in an apartment.

[@MHIKl]

Is the Bose 600/Sonos Beam 2 a decent step up from the Polk Mini Ax? I have the AX currently and it sounds LOUD in my small bedroom, but I'm just not wow'd by it and thinking of the first two. Edit. Got the Bose 600, and yes, it sounds quite a bit better than the Polk Mini Ax even without the sub.

[@varunjain83]

Only drawback with sonos is the missing of bluetooth which is a major reason why I don’t purchase it

[@rocketcoffin]

I returned the Sonos and bought the 600 for this reason.

[@casyjones3806]

I know Bose is not preferred by audio elitist. I have heard Bose from the 900 series from the late 1970s. They were great. I also own and still use on an old system an original Bose acoustamass 5.1. Also, the Bose radios I still own and use. So, for me, I am very glad to know a brand that has been around for over 50 years has found a market and is still trying to push itself into the future.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Your experience with the brand mirrors a lot of happy customers --at least the ones I've run into. Appreciate you sharing your experiences.

[@kingkobra1956]

Excellent review as always.

[@MrSkillz76]

No surprise, the Bose works well with the bouncy house Atmos effects. Even the vintage stuff work with reflecting the sound. That's one of the reasons audiophiles hate them.

[@touringband]

I’m waiting to see what CES brings in 2023 before jumping in on a soundbar solution but so glad to hear a soundbar is taking dialogue seriously. I’m constantly up and down on the volume buttons when watching movies between action scenes and the quieter moments. Out of curiosity, how were the atmos effects in your large room from the 600? Noticeable? Great review as always.

[@Kung_Fu_Kenny]

Would love to get a comparison of this and Sony A3000.

[@adamlink7561]

Wow, two really great products. But can we address the Victrola ad at the beginning? How do they put a warped album on their turntable for the ad shoot? Great review as always, have a great week.

[@Hoppypoppy24]

I just bought the Bose 600 Soundbar today based on this review and I am disappointed in the sound. It really does need a sub woofer. The base is so weak. I was using a polk audio soundbar before this and I bought it for around $150. It sounded better but of course it had a separate sub woofer. I looked up the Bose compatible sub woofer and it's $450! I am guessing that is my only option now or taking this back.

[@rexonpadre4653]

@@Hoppypoppy24 Yamaha SR-B40A is a lot better for the price. I was considering Bose 600 after testing it but I ended with Yamaha as I have previois experience with their soundbars.

[@WedhaWardhana]

Hi Andrew, which sound better, bose 600 with bass module 500 or samsung hw q930c? Thanks in advance

[@WedhaWardhana]

anyone?

[@TemujinScott80]

Uh oh… the comments about BOSE are going to be interesting. For the record I’m team BOSE & Sonos. I’m team simplicity. Plug and play myself! Hey Andrew & Kristi!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

You're Switzerland when it comes to soundbars 😉

[@TemujinScott80]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews LOL… is that a compliment (goes to google to find out lololol)

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

@@TemujinScott80 yes, it's a good thing my friend.

[@KristiWright]

Good morning, Temujin!! We often have the most fun with soundbars. It's so much easier to just sit back and enjoy!

[@TemujinScott80]

@@KristiWright I agree Kristi! The one thing that I do like about Sonos is they release 1,567 updates to enhance performance. I’m being extra… but they do. Bose always is great for the clarity and soundstage as well. simple and enjoyable.

[@justinbeamon6624]

Bose with a neutral sound? You have my attention!!! Hahah very good 👍👍 I love your quick but effective comparison to other sound bars that give us the perspective we need to make a better purchasing decision.

[@daleschofield384]

I currently have the JBL Multibeam. I love it. I have a small lounge room, and it performs very well. But I'm considering the upgrade to the Bose 600,just not sure if it's worth it at the moment...

[@KristiWright]

We've not heard the Mulitbeam so not sure how it compares. If you're happy with it, I'd stay happy :).

[@manikdesilva1]

Thank you for this review. Which one do you prefer for music ? Thanks

[@markhoss6538]

Happy Holidays to the both of you. Another Nice review. I hope this isn’t off topic, but have you seen the price on the Klipsch cinema 800 and 1200? Wow, might be worth a mention to your followers😉 I’m already rocking’ a 5.2 Cinema 600 system. But if I wasn’t………

[@KristiWright]

We were not fans of the 1200 and haven't tested it since our initial review came out so I'm afraid we can't give it our personal recommendation no matter what it's priced at currently.

[@KristiWright]

And happy holidays to you as well, Mark! Thanks for watching.

[@KristiWright]

The Cinema 600 is the best of the Klipsch traditional bars. We really loved that one. For me, Klipsch's best sound bar is this one amzn.to/33gYm7Q.

[@patmen3414]

Greetings! I saw that the bose has a bass outlet… its that strictly for the bose sub or can you per say run an svs sub with it?

[@Shotcrazed44]

Would love a Polk MagniFi Max Ax review!!!

[@leehallman5104]

Decades ago, a friend said "no highs, no lows, must be Bose". Can't get past that. Why? Because he's right. Still 💕 your show.

[@KristiWright]

I think your friend got sucked into marketing speak. Bose makes a good product! Still appreciate you watching.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Yeah, that saying is unfortunate and is one that has poisoned the well among hifi enthusiasts (to audiophiles' detriment BTW). But as I like to say when someone is trying their best to tear another down, "look at the scoreboard." To that end, Bose is doing just fine, with or without die-hard audiophiles' support.

[@leehallman5104]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews lol, I surrender. Not a snob guys. Just never been wowed by Bose.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

@@leehallman5104 😂 It's all good Lee. We appreciate you!

[@ronedwards8239]

I purchased the Bose Lifestyle 650 at the Bose outlet store before they closed all of them. The best home theater without a massive footprint. Dialogue is incredible. And the 360 degree surround is awesome. Is it an audiophile music listening system no. But it sounds very good with streaming services. So it’s nice to see the 600 soundbar is getting great reviews.

[@Octocoupler]

I've held off on buying the sonos beam (blackfriday €399) until the reviews of the bose (€550) start coming in. Ireland. Thanks for the great review

[@ikel2803]

The glaring omission of HDMI passthrough with the Bose 600 means I'll have to return it with a heavy heart. For TVs from around 5 years ago and older, this makes it pretty much unusable when it comes to Atmos. With my LG OLED 55B6D I can have Dolby Vision or Atmos enabled, but not both. Not even an added streaming box like an Apple TV is a solution, since the TV can't handle passthrough of Atmos over ARC and going through relevant forums suggests, this isn't just an issue for me. So for many people who want Atmos, this isn't it, unfortunately.

[@rukmeshkonde]

This 600 soundbar has changed the way I watch my tv. I have no regret to say Bose is the Boss.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Appreciate you sharing!

[@haj619]

Alright folks. I’m torn between the two of them but should I solely because of the up firing atmos speaker? It’s for my bedroom and ceiling is not too high

[@Mr.Martini549]

I've seen a faction of Bose haters on other sites. Glad to hear Andrew still believes in their quality. I have never been disappointed with any Bose product. One thing I will say, in larger settings Bose do suffer with volume output if you don't buy a speaker large enough and powerful enough. I'm going to trust Andrew here and think a Bose 600 speaker would work in your bedroom. I'm definitely going to consider it for my study/office.

[@davidpetronella4150]

I just got the Bose 600 Sound Bar plus the Bose 500 subwoofer and surround speakers to replace my LG SP9YA setup. I live in a condo so I think its a monster step up. I love your reviews so I was just curious what you think about it.

[@floriankowa4295]

Thanks for the great review. Would you also have a link to the white lowboard the Bose is placed on? Thx a lot for the great videos and greetings from Germany

[@RonD84]

Great review as always 👍🏻, Your home is looking cool man to, That eames chair looks super comfortable

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

It is!

[@therealdealblues]

The Boss 600 was released just after I purchased the 300 model or I might have saved up for the 600, but I got the Bose 300 on sale and it replaced an old Sony surround sound system and couldn’t be happier. Wanted to free up floor space and didn’t really want a subwoofer and with the 300 I don’t feel I need it as our living room isn’t that large to begin with. Setup as you mentioned was an absolute breeze. Dialogue is great and I also have never engaged the dialogue feature in the app. Should I really feel the need for the Atmos feature I might put the 300 in the bedroom and upgrade to the 600 in our living room but I would have no hesitation in staying with Bose for a simple sound bar solution or recommending it to others, especially if you watch a lot of dialogue heavy films or tv shows like we do.

[@PrinceOfHavendale]

I had the Beam 2 and returned it. Just didn’t have the punch. Got the 600 and it’s flat out better in every way. That’s said, I might return it and try the Arc. The 600 is way too glitchy for the price.

[@spideygaming01]

@@PrinceOfHavendale can you explain glitchy?

[@PrinceOfHavendale]

@ whenever Bose does an update weird things tend up happen. Like you might randomly lose sound, or it disappears from the app. A simple unplug fixes the issues but would most people know and why should I even have to deal with that. Btw, I did try the Arc and didn’t like it so I’m sticking with the Bose.

[@juanangelgonzalezdiaz895]

interesting review, there is a denon 550 sounbar which is in this range, i wonder if you gonna review that one.

[@KristiWright]

We had that in house for review but ultimately sent it back as it just wasn't competitive - way overpriced.

[@GOLFADDICT65]

do you think TWO 500 modules would sound ok with this 600 sound bar ? in a 12 x 15 ft room...thx cheers

[@zohaibahmad6280]

The polk magnifi mini ax plus sr2 surround speakers can be has for a similar price as the bose 600. Would that be better value or is the bose soundbar standalone performance (without sub, speakers) still superior?

[@jcruizer2309]

Thank you for the review between competing brands

[@DiRazor]

I have a problem with understanding the dialogs on hi-end equipment, when the sibilants are not articulated that much 😄 Also on a crappy tv built-in speakers 🤣

[@scottstephen3905]

I've never been a Bose fan just based on their sound. However, the older I get the more Bose becomes attractive because of the plug and play design they're known for. This soundbar is another example of a good product, with a fairly good sound and at an affordable price that I don't need a degree to set up. I think I'm still going to go with the Sennheiser though based upon your review from awhile back when I go to upgrade that portion of my system.

[@terrykendrick8025]

You guys produce the best reviews on KZbin. Thanks

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you, Terry! We really appreciate that.

[@KristiWright]

[@merchinator7405]

Great review as always! A bit off-topic, but I got the new JBL Bar 500 after seeing your review of the previous model (Bar 5.1 Surround) and it's awesome. Might be worth checking out to see how much it has improved or if it has improved at all over the previous model. It got it for 400$ which was a incredibly lucky deal, but it will drop down to that price after a few months anyway, so it will be a contender in the sub 500$ category alongside the BOSE and the Beam

[@VaiRostampour]

I was wondering what the latest model was, saw the 5.1 and 500 but wasn’t sure. Would love to see this video too, differences between them.

[@merchinator7405]

@@VaiRostampour It just came out, not even two months ago. I already ordered the older one and just by chance saw that they had a new model and had it discounted to 400$ from originally 650$ during black friday. So I canceled my order and ordered the new model. If it helps at all, it's really freaking good. Adrew also had a review of the Polk Mini AX and I ordered that one as well after his high praise and let me tell you, the JBL blows the Polk out of the water. Not even comparable imo.

[@VaiRostampour]

@@merchinator7405 thanks! After Andrew and Kristi’s review of the Bar 5.1 I was really sold on it… the only reason I hesitated was the lack of Atmos support and price here in the UK £500+… seems the new 500 addresses both my concerns. Would really like to see Bose 600 vs JBL Bar 500

[@junesebastian392]

in our living room, got the old sonos playbar with new sub mini and in our bedroom, got the polk audio magnifi mini, both got no atmos but happy with the sound😊👌🏽

[@jbwise2002]

I agree.. they NEED a white version for the modern spaces where this is most likely to be placed.

[@MrRawUK]

Good review Andrew. I have a 900 with sub + rears. 900 soundbar on it's own left me hugely dissapointed , but it was night and day with the sub. If i could have got a cheap deal on the Samsung at the time then I'd have gone that route. One thing is for sure: BOSE is not cheap!

[@MrTrentonMakes]

Bose also has the 300 which is the same size but no atmos up firing speakers. I guess it will be discontinued since they are 100$ apart in price, I have it in my bedroom right now and it performs well.

[@qadashchaayah144]

I was waiting for this review for about a couple of weeks now. So in the meantime, I've put some money down (layaway) on JBL 5.1 on black Friday, because your review really sold me on that product. Now that the Bose 600 is out I'm glad to hear that it is a good soundbar as well. Good video. 👍