7/3/2023 0 Comments Bose smart soundbar 700![]() The back of the soundbar is also where you’ll find a quartet of 3.5mm sockets that offer connectivity for a wired bass module, data, an infrared transmitter and, most importantly, the included ADAPTiQ headset. There are, however, plenty of ways to stream to the Soundbar 700, with wi-fi, Bluetooth, Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect compatibility. Arguably, eARC isn’t necessary as the Soundbar 700 doesn’t support high bit-rate formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, but a lack of any extra inputs is a disappointment. There’s a choice of HDMI ARC or optical to connect to your TV, but no eARC support or HDMI passthrough ports to connect external devices. So in light of all this, is there still a space for the Bose Smart Soundbar 700 at the top end of the soundbar market?Īt the rear is a host of physical connections, though not the ones we’d most like to see. ![]() But a lot has changed in three years, both in terms of technology and consumer expectation, not to mention Bose’s product line-up. Up until this year, when it released the Smart Soundbar 900, its flagship soundbar was the Bose Smart Soundbar 700 – a slick prospect when it was first released back in 2019 with its glossy finish, multi-room wi-fi streaming, voice control and room calibration software. However, the company has been more than a little late to the Dolby Atmos party. With its long legacy in innovation, Bose prides itself on being a high-end audio brand. So when describing a soundbar as being a premium model, it’s necessary not only to take into account a product's place within a brand’s range and the wider market, but also the year in which it was released. ![]() You need only take a look back at the evolving specs of our What Hi-Fi? Award winners over the last few years to see that technology in this area has improved rapidly, with Dolby Atmos and eARC now familiar features that were deemed uncommon not so long ago. ![]()
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