
There is no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X on board, and we aren’t sure if someone who is paying so much will be happy about that. The eARC port ensures that it can play them, but the 3.0Ch configuration results in downmixing. If we speak of the audio codecs, there is support for Dolby Digital and DTS. Bose also ships the device with a DATA port to help with the regular updates. Even the Analog Audio In is missing, which makes it incompatible with older devices.Ī BASS port is present to let the users connect to an external subwoofer and an ADAPTiQ port to ensure better room calibration.
BOSE 700 SOUNDBAR FULL
The lack of Full HDMI In means that you cannot use it as a hub.

BOSE 700 SOUNDBAR BLUETOOTH
For wireless, you get support for Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, and AirPlay 2.Īlso present is an IR input that can help you manage the device with a transmitter. Getting past that, it has an optical port, HDMI ARC, and an Ethernet for wired connectivity. Even though it has a decent range of connectivity options, one weird and kind-of unacceptable omission is the missing Full HDMI In port. The front and the sides of Bose 700 are clean, and it houses the physical connectivity options in two recessed areas on its underside. The latter enables it to go on standby after 20 minutes of inactivity whereas the former lets your basic IR remotes to control the device’s essential features, such as power and volume. The bar also supports HDMI CEC and Power Saving options. We are used to seeing small remotes with soundbars, and it is nowhere as close.

It goes against the rest of the package, but has all the options to manage other household devices.
BOSE 700 SOUNDBAR MANUAL
Even though it can be confusing to new users, the manual can help you understand its modus operandi.Īlso present is a rubberized universal remote, which is unattractive and bulky. The Bose Soundbar 700 doesn’t have a display to boast about but has a set of lights that behave in a particular pattern. If you don’t want them to trigger automatically, you can use the other button to disable it altogether. It can also be useful in muting timers and alarms. The bar supports virtual assistants, and users can activate the same using the Action Button. The Bose Soundbar 700 comes with two touch-sensitive buttons, an ‘Action Button’ and another to manage the microphone. The addition of glass makes the overall package more enticing until it is covered with fingerprints. Overall, the Bose Soundbar 700 has an excellent build quality, which feels robust and premium. Bose also allows users to add a wireless subwoofer to the mix, though we miss it not being in the vanilla variant. There is a microfiber cloth to maintain the sheen of the glass in the package, which is a nice nifty inclusion. The front left corner houses a touch-sensitive area, which lets you mute the built-in mic. It is your choice if you want to take a subtle way or choose flair.īeing glass, it is a fingerprint magnet and gets so full of smudges more often than not. Bose ships the soundbar 700 in two classic colors – black or white. Talking of the build, it is a mix of glass and metal, which makes it look premium and robust at the same time. Bose also packs in an optional wall-mount bracket for $40, if that’s the way you choose to display it. But it is not very high, allowing you to accommodate it below your television without being intrusive.
BOSE 700 SOUNDBAR TV
The bar is 2.25 x 38.5 x 4.25 inches, which makes it reasonably wide for any TV below 50 inches. The Bose Soundbar 700 (in white, especially) cannot be hidden even if you try your best. When it comes to a soundbar design recipe, you can either create one that disappears in the background or something that steals the limelight altogether.
