Bose unveiled a number of new home theater products last week, and the company has the Internet buzzing like a piezo. Two of these are home theater in a box (HTiB) systems and the other is modular, consisting of a soundbar, wireless rear speakers, and the (you guessed it!) Acoustimass module, all of which are sold separately, allowing you to customize your audio experience.
The modular system starts off with the SoundTouch 300 soundbar. It features ADAPTiQ calibration technology to customize the sound for your specific listening area, be it a living room, loft, bedroom, or wherever else you’d like to place it. Bluetooth with NFC is built in so you can connect wirelessly to your preferred smart device. Wi-Fi is also built in so you can play files stored on your computer or NAS device. Additionally, this soundbar has an HDMI and an optical input, plus its HDMI output is ARC compatible to enable one-cable connection to your display.
If you would like to add surround sound to your SoundTouch Soundbar, Bose offers the compact Virtually Invisible 300 speakers. These speakers include wireless receivers, which will connect between the power cord and the speaker. If you’re also after deep bass, the optional Acoustimass 300 module features a 10" woofer with QuietPort technology, which is designed to minimize distortion. It features a 12" square footprint and, at only 15" tall, it makes for a pretty discreet bass module. While the speakers and Acoustimass module can be purchased separately from each other, neither will work without the soundbar, which outputs a proprietary wireless signal to the wireless receivers included with the speakers and built into the Acoustimass module.
The two new Bose HTiB packages are the Lifestyle 600 and Lifestyle 650 systems. They’re very similar, yet very different. They both include a main console with six 4K-compatible HDMI inputs, one of which is on the front. This console also has two optical, two digital coaxial, and two stereo RCA inputs. Its HDMI output is ARC-compatible and an 1/8" headphone jack is on the front for private listening or for connecting the included ADAPTiQ headset. The included wireless Acoustimass module has the same dimensions and design of the aforementioned Acoustimass 300, and these systems also include wireless modules for communicating with the rear speakers.
The Lifestyle 600, available in both black or white, includes Jewel Cube speakers. The front and rear speakers are only 2.6" to a side and 6.2" tall to provide a minimal footprint. The Jewel Cube center speaker is 6.1" wide and 2.7" high, also offering a compact design.
The Lifestyle 650, also available in both black or white, includes OmniJewel speakers with an OmniJewel center speaker. This isn’t just a fancy new name; the front and rear speakers feature a two-driver face-to-face vertical design to provide 360° sound around each speaker, for more spacious sound. The system also includes matched bases for the front and rear speakers. Each OmniJewel speaker is only 1.84" to a side, giving it an even smaller footprint than the Jewel Cubes. The OnmiJewel center speaker is 21.34" wide, to more closely match the width of your display, and features five drivers.
While both the new SoundTouch and Lifestyle systems include remote controls, Bose also offers enhanced control with its free SoundTouch app. This app allows you to use your compatible smart devices to easily select streaming content. With all these features, Bose seems to have something for everyone who’s looking for a wireless home theater option. Whether that solution comes from Bose or elsewhere, let the experts at IXS help you make the right choice for you either in the store, by phone at
| Channels | 5.1 |
| Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, Multichannel PCM |
| HDMI Support | HDMI Version: 2.0 on all inputs HDCP Version: 2.2 on all inputs 4K/60 Support: Yes, on all inputs |
| Inputs | 6 x HDMI (1 front) 2 x Optical TOSLINK 2 x Digital coaxial 2 x Stereo RCA L/R |
| Outputs | 1 x HDMI with ARC 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) headphone (front) |
| Other Connectors | 1 x IR repeater port 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) output for the Acoustimass module 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) jack for ADAPTiQ system (shared with headphone output) 1 x Data port 1 x Ethernet port for SoundTouch and software updates via a network 1 x USB connection for software updates |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Power Requirements | Console: 10 VDC, 3.3 A; 44 VDC, 1.25 A Wireless Receivers: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 W Acoustimass Module: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 180 W |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Console: 15.98 x 2.56 x 10.16" (40.6 x 6.5 x 25.8 cm) OmniJewel Speakers: 1.84 x 5.77 x 1.84" (4.7 x 14.7 x 4.7 cm) each OmniJewel Center Speaker: 21.34 x 1.9 x 1.84" (54.2 x 4.8 x 4.7 cm) Acoustimass Wireless Bass Module: 12 x 15 x 12" (30.5 x 38.1 x 30.5 cm) Power Cord with Adapter: 6.54 x 1.6 x 3.07" (16.6 x 4.1 x 7.8 cm) each |
| Weight | Console: Not specified by manufacturer OmniJewel Speakers: 12.5 oz (353.8 g) each OmniJewel Center Speaker: 2.66 lb (1.2 kg) Acoustimass Wireless Bass Module: 30 lb (13.6 kg) Power Cord with Adapter: 9.8 oz (277.8 g) each |
Enjoy wireless music streaming and 5.1-channel surround sound with the black Bose Lifestyle 650 Home Theater System. The rear speakers and Acoustimass module, which is designed to add low bass impact to music and movies, are wireless to provide flexible placement options while eliminating the need to run wires through your room, walls, or floor. This system uses Bose ADAPTiQ audio calibration technology to tailor its output to the specifics of your listening area.
The Lifestyle 650 is well equipped to handle a variety of video and audio sources with its six 4K/60 Hz-compatible HDMI, two optical, two digital coaxial, and two stereo RCA inputs. It also sports an ARC-compatible HDMI output for one-cable connection to your display. For private listening, the console has an 1/8" headphone output.
Each OmniJewel speaker features an aluminum housing with two acoustic enclosures for dual-opposing drivers, designed to produce 360° sound for a more spacious home theater experience. The rear speakers are wireless to allow for flexible placement without requiring you to run cables from the front to the back of your room or through walls, ceilings, or floors. The center channel of the Lifestyle 650 system is wide to more closely match the width of your display. It's also packed with five drivers and coated in an anodized aluminum finish.
With its glass-top finish, the wireless Acoustimass module can be placed nearly anywhere. Its QuietPort technology helps reduce any unwanted distortion or resonance.
The polished-glass console houses virtually all of your technological needs: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless music streaming, 4K video compatibility, six HDMI inputs, and more, all controlled with a universal remote.
This system lets you play music directly from a phone or tablet using Bluetooth, or connect the system to your Wi-Fi network for instant in-home listening without the need for your phone.
With SoundTouch technology, you can add more compatible speakers at any time; they all work together. So as you go from room to room, your music goes along with you. The free SoundTouch app gives you greater control of your Lifestyle system, or any SoundTouch product, from a smartphone or tablet. Use it to browse control music throughout your home. Start streaming instantly or use the app to personalize the presets to your favorite music and stations. You can also use the universal remote's SoundTouch LED to see what songs you're listening to, which is a nice feature when you switch directly from a movie to music.
Unify technology walks you through system setup with guided onscreen messages for virtually foolproof connectivity to your sources. ADAPTiQ audio calibration fine-tunes the sound specifically to your room and the things in it, so when you hear it, you hear it at its best. The rear speakers and bass module even connect wirelessly for easier placement.
Bose unveiled a number of new home theater products last week, and the company has the Internet buzzing like a piezo. Two of these are home theater in a box (HTiB) systems and the other is modular, consisting of a soundbar, wireless rear speakers, and the (you guessed it!) Acoustimass module, all of which are sold separately, allowing you to customize your audio experience.
The modular system starts off with the SoundTouch 300 soundbar. It features ADAPTiQ calibration technology to customize the sound for your specific listening area, be it a living room, loft, bedroom, or wherever else you’d like to place it. Bluetooth with NFC is built in so you can connect wirelessly to your preferred smart device. Wi-Fi is also built in so you can play files stored on your computer or NAS device. Additionally, this soundbar has an HDMI and an optical input, plus its HDMI output is ARC compatible to enable one-cable connection to your display.
If you would like to add surround sound to your SoundTouch Soundbar, Bose offers the compact Virtually Invisible 300 speakers. These speakers include wireless receivers, which will connect between the power cord and the speaker. If you’re also after deep bass, the optional Acoustimass 300 module features a 10" woofer with QuietPort technology, which is designed to minimize distortion. It features a 12" square footprint and, at only 15" tall, it makes for a pretty discreet bass module. While the speakers and Acoustimass module can be purchased separately from each other, neither will work without the soundbar, which outputs a proprietary wireless signal to the wireless receivers included with the speakers and built into the Acoustimass module.
The two new Bose HTiB packages are the Lifestyle 600 and Lifestyle 650 systems. They’re very similar, yet very different. They both include a main console with six 4K-compatible HDMI inputs, one of which is on the front. This console also has two optical, two digital coaxial, and two stereo RCA inputs. Its HDMI output is ARC-compatible and an 1/8" headphone jack is on the front for private listening or for connecting the included ADAPTiQ headset. The included wireless Acoustimass module has the same dimensions and design of the aforementioned Acoustimass 300, and these systems also include wireless modules for communicating with the rear speakers.
The Lifestyle 600, available in both black or white, includes Jewel Cube speakers. The front and rear speakers are only 2.6" to a side and 6.2" tall to provide a minimal footprint. The Jewel Cube center speaker is 6.1" wide and 2.7" high, also offering a compact design.
The Lifestyle 650, also available in both black or white, includes OmniJewel speakers with an OmniJewel center speaker. This isn’t just a fancy new name; the front and rear speakers feature a two-driver face-to-face vertical design to provide 360° sound around each speaker, for more spacious sound. The system also includes matched bases for the front and rear speakers. Each OmniJewel speaker is only 1.84" to a side, giving it an even smaller footprint than the Jewel Cubes. The OnmiJewel center speaker is 21.34" wide, to more closely match the width of your display, and features five drivers.
While both the new SoundTouch and Lifestyle systems include remote controls, Bose also offers enhanced control with its free SoundTouch app. This app allows you to use your compatible smart devices to easily select streaming content. With all these features, Bose seems to have something for everyone who’s looking for a wireless home theater option. Whether that solution comes from Bose or elsewhere, let the experts at IXS help you make the right choice for you either in the store, by phone at
| Channels | 5.1 |
| Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, Multichannel PCM |
| HDMI Support | HDMI Version: 2.0 on all inputs HDCP Version: 2.2 on all inputs 4K/60 Support: Yes, on all inputs |
| Inputs | 6 x HDMI (1 front) 2 x Optical TOSLINK 2 x Digital coaxial 2 x Stereo RCA L/R |
| Outputs | 1 x HDMI with ARC 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) headphone (front) |
| Other Connectors | 1 x IR repeater port 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) output for the Acoustimass module 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) jack for ADAPTiQ system (shared with headphone output) 1 x Data port 1 x Ethernet port for SoundTouch and software updates via a network 1 x USB connection for software updates |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Power Requirements | Console: 10 VDC, 3.3 A; 44 VDC, 1.25 A Wireless Receivers: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 W Acoustimass Module: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 180 W |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Console: 15.98 x 2.56 x 10.16" (40.6 x 6.5 x 25.8 cm) OmniJewel Speakers: 1.84 x 5.77 x 1.84" (4.7 x 14.7 x 4.7 cm) each OmniJewel Center Speaker: 21.34 x 1.9 x 1.84" (54.2 x 4.8 x 4.7 cm) Acoustimass Wireless Bass Module: 12 x 15 x 12" (30.5 x 38.1 x 30.5 cm) Power Cord with Adapter: 6.54 x 1.6 x 3.07" (16.6 x 4.1 x 7.8 cm) each |
| Weight | Console: Not specified by manufacturer OmniJewel Speakers: 12.5 oz (353.8 g) each OmniJewel Center Speaker: 2.66 lb (1.2 kg) Acoustimass Wireless Bass Module: 30 lb (13.6 kg) Power Cord with Adapter: 9.8 oz (277.8 g) each |
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