- 38.5″ Sound Bar
- Play music directly from a phone or tablet using Bluetooth®
- Connect the speaker to your Wi-Fi® network for instant in-home listening
- Wireless
- Premium glass top finish
- SoundTouch App
- Phase Guide
- Quiet Port
Dimensions: 38.5″ W x 2.25″ H x 4.25″ D (10.4 lbs)
1 HDMI™ output with Audio Return Channel (ARC)
1 HDMI input
1 optical digital audio connection
1 power input
1 Ethernet port for SoundTouch and software updates via a network
1 3.5 mm jack for ADAPTiQ system setup
1 3.5mm jack to hardwire the bass module
1 micro-USB connection
Supported audio formats: Dolby Digital, DTS
Video source compatibility: HDMI and 4K pass-through
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020
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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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2018
-Bose Brand Name - Powerful- this thing gets very loud in my opinion, I have been keeping it at 50-75% and thats more than loud enough for movies and music filling a good size room. I was surprised at this considering it's not your typical AVR amp that was like a space heater in the TV cabinet. Somehow they get plenty of power out to the unit. - Clear dialogue, easy to understand, a big improvement from the TV speakers. They do have bass ports on the back of the sound bar, and I felt the sound was very good for movies before I even connected the sub. I'll get to that later. - Surround effect is ok, you can hear sounds bouncing off the walls as they say, but it's not a true 5.1 or 7.1 system obviously. I didn't buy this for the simulated surround, it sounds good enough to me but there aren't going to be any speakers behind you, so it's hard to simulate that. - Subwoofer, or acoustimass 300 is a nice addition, but to be honest I'm more impressed with the sound bar itself than the sub. The sub is strong, but it comes and goes with music and certain scenes in movies etc. It adds to the system nicely, but I just don't see the price being equal to the sound bar. I need more time listening to it to really review this- so I'll update the review at a later time. - Soundtouch app is fine, but I found I can bluetooth connect to the sound bar and play music from my iPhone without going through the app (though I used the sound touch app to pair the phone with the unit, so I guess I partially used it for this! The unit did update the firmware once I connected to the wifi, so that's a good thing. - Music is really impressive to me on this system- I have been streaming music for a few days now, and it really is a great sounding system. Power wise, I keep the volume at 50% or less, and it's plenty loud and clear. - Bose offers the rear speakers as a $299 ad on, but they are running a promo where they can be had cheaper for a moment, but I don't see adding them. I like the simplicity of this system. The sub even connects wirelessly, so theres minimal wires which after my big 7.1 system I had is a relief. - Build quality is solid as expected- the unit's have good weight to them- the low profile of the sound bar means it can sit in front of the screen and not interfere with viewing which was a concern I had with larger sound bars as I wanted to place it on the stand in front of the tv at the same level. - I managed to connect it via HDMI ARC, which is the "preferred" way Bose says to connect it- but only newer/some TVs have that option apparently, and the optical audio out to the sound bar was the other option. Both HDMI and optical cables were included, as were power cables. -Shipping was fast with prime- the products ship in their original boxes, so no amazon box at all. - Overall I really like it so far- very solid choice for a 3.1 home theatre if you add the sub, and maybe the surround speakers. I can't see going back to the big 7.1 system from the simplicity of this.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020
I purchased the Bose soundtouch 300 with the bass module and wireless surround sound speakers to replace my Bose Cinemate GS Series II (which is also nice). Set up and pairing the bass and surround speakers is relatively intuitive and the Sound Touch app downloads and updates easily. The bass module has some weight to it, but overall, this is an extremely light and inconspicuous system that blends well with living room decor.
I like that the soundtouch remote along with the app provides the ability to adjust audio settings for each component (soundbar, bass module and surround speakers). For instance, when watching the news or TV program, I leave the soundbar center level, surround speakers and bass module at the default level. When its time to watch a movie, I tweak the settings as appropriate -- most often, using the app, turning up the soundbar and surround speakers level between +5 and +10 and using the remote, adjusting the bass setting to +3 or +4. When doing so, dialogue is clear and the sound is immersive and theater like. This system also allows you to pair an additional bass module which can only enhance the overall theater experience.
In summary, if your looking for a home theater system without all of the heavy speakers and bulky receiver and wiring all over the room, I would highly recommend the Bose soundbar, bass module and rear speaker set up. It produces amazing sound for such a small footprint!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excelente Barra, con algunos detalles...
Reviewed in Mexico on October 16, 2017
Excelente barra de sonido para un cuarto o una sala. Al ser Bose, la calidad está garantizada. Poseo un sistema Bose Solo 15 y en comparación con el Soundtouch 300 existe gran diferencia: los agudos suenan más claros y tiene bastante más potencia para graves, a pesar de no contar con un subwoofer (el Acoustimass 300 es el SW) que se vende por separado. Al comparar la misma película en ambos sistemas, se percibe l ST300.
Al usar el sistema ADAPT-IQ (incluido), la barra utiliza una serie de sonidos prefabricados (agudos y graves), los cuales rebotan alrededor de la habitación o sala. Este proceso dura como mucho 2 minutos. Te pide colocarte en 5 posiciones diferentes en la habitación, las cuales se usarán como referencia para la barra y generar un mejor sonido en esos 5 puntos.
Donde puede generar algunos problemas es con la conexión Tipo HDMI-ARC (razón por la cual no puedo darle las 5 estrellas). Es una barra de sonido hecha especialmente para los televisores que tienen esta conexión (se puede conectar via cable óptico, sin embargo, Bose recomienda ARC), lamentablemente la conexión es MUY inestable, aún utilizando el cable HDMI de alta velocidad (proporcionado con el sistema). Después de un proceso de instalación de varias horas (algo raro considerando que solo tiene un cable a la luz y el ARC), mi televisor reconocía momentáneamente el sistema, a los 5 minutos desconectaba y cambiaba automáticamente a las bocinas del televisor. Para arreglar esto, Soporte Bose me pidió apagar la TV y la barra 30 segundos para reiniciar los sistemas. Funcionaba perfecto. Al apagar el televisor y volverlo a encender, regresó el problema. No soy el único, pues en varios foros se menciona que la conexión ARC es inestable. La única manera que encontré de arreglar esto fue conectar al sistema tanto el cable HDMI-ARC como el cable óptico y reiniciar el sistema y el televisor a ajustes predeterminados de fábrica, después de eso no he tenido problemas.
Algo a considerar ya que pasé todo un sábado intentando estabilizar el ARC hasta que encontré esa solución. No es lo ideal, ya que NO debería de requerir el cable óptico para funcionar. Después de esta solución casera el sistema funciona perfecto.
Si quieres tener un sonido envolvente, es muy buena compra, el precio un poco elevado pero como siempre Bose vale la pena. Compré el subwoofer Acoustimass 300 para parearlo con esta barra y se crea un sonido bastante envolvente y de calidad.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Solid performance at a decent price
Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2019
The SoundTouch 300 is well built, looks fantastic, and sounds very good once you increase the bass level. Once the bass level has been adjusted to at least the halfway mark, the sound becomes more balanced and is something you can comfortably use without purchasing one of the accompanying (expensive) subwoofers.
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.
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid performance at a decent price Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2019
The SoundTouch 300 is well built, looks fantastic, and sounds very good once you increase the bass level. Once the bass level has been adjusted to at least the halfway mark, the sound becomes more balanced and is something you can comfortably use without purchasing one of the accompanying (expensive) subwoofers.
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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4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing SoundBar; setup relatively easily
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2021
Overall, the setup for the home theatre was very straight forward. The only reason I am giving this soundbar a 4 instead of 5 star rating is because the wifi connection (when connecting to our other SoundTouch speaker on the upper level of the house) is a bit spotty. Once it connects, it's great and we have the same music streaming upstairs and down. But, every time we try to connect the speakers to stream in unison, this bar takes about 20-30 min to connect... So strange. Maybe our Wifi? Eventually it will work, and since we don't do it all the time, not a huge inconvenience... but do wish it was more reliable. Maybe Bose can help me troubleshoot someday lol.
4.0 out of 5 stars Un producto bueno que no es para mi
Reviewed in Mexico on July 17, 2017
En realidad no tengo queja alguna del producto, ni del proceso de compra, envío, entrega ya que todo estuvo perfecto. Mis 4 estrellas es que consiste en un producto que no es para mi, porque escucho la Tv con volumen bajo y no existe forma de saber, diferenciar o distinguir si estoy con la barra Bose o con el audio de la TV, sencillamente al nivel que acostumbro la TV es imperceptible al menos se acerque uno a menos de un metro. Dicho esto pude fácilmente haberme ahorrado la compra aunque desde luego en ello no tiene nada que ver Amazon o Bose sino mi gusto personal de escuchar la Televisión. Ahora bien aclaro que subiendo el volumen si se escucha muy bien, con calidad y tiene una potencia que no me he atrevido a descubrir porque para mi es demasiado. Como fuente de música es espectacular y en en esa función en la que terminaré sacándole provecho a la inversión. Tengo un mes con la barra de sonido y eventualmente he subiendo el volumen en ciertos programas, películas y si ok concedo que tiene su atractivo pero luego de unos minutos regreso a la "calma" auditiva. Dicho esto, recomiendo su compra solo a aquellos que gusten de volúmenes de medio/alto para arriba cuando lo convienen con video, si es escuchar solo música está estupendo porque eso si, es buena opción si quieres matar 2 pájaros de un tiro y hacerte con un producto Bose SoundTouch que tiene doble función sea para TV/videojuegos o sistema de música inalámbrico.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Casi 5 estrellas
Reviewed in Mexico on July 25, 2018
Empecemos por lo que dejo a desear, para nosotros solo fue la entrada de auxiliar o fonografo el cual todavía usamos para reproducir en nuestro tocadiscos una verdadera lastima.
Por lo bueno es agradable destacar que es completamente actualizable con la APP de Bose hay reseñas que dicen que fallaba en nuestro caso decidimos completar el nivel de experiencia hasta la última consecuencia. Se conectó a la WIFI únicamente y solo vía a mi móvil Android previamente instalada la APP se agregó acceso y credencial del módem a la Barra y se configura con el ADAPTQ en los puntos donde estarás de espectador o escucha, esto se hace cada vez que conectes algo nuevo, como en el caso de agregar las invisible 300 bocinas ambientales que funcionan muy bien en conjunto.
Las estaciones que puedes encontrar en los servicios de música en streaming es una buena razón para dejar la radio comercial y migrarte a esta nueva opción casi libre de comerciales, tu tranquilidad y armonía lo valen al mil. Se han recibido actualizaciones sin miedo a que deje de funcionar, todo va de maravilla el producto ha cumplido con lo que promete, le falto la quinta estrella solo por que le falta la entrada 3.5 para el plug!!! eso deja mucho a desear, les recomendamos usar el cable óptico o ambos al mismo tiempo, se puede personalizar el volumen de las bocinas ambientales, subwoffer y barra al gusto por sí te pasa que alguno suena a bajo volumen se puede subir sin problema solo instala la APP para un control total de la barra y sus características.