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Bose Black Surround Speakers - 809281-1100

The Bose Surround Speakers are the perfect addition to your home entertainment system. These small speakers pack a big punch, delivering fully immersive surround sound that will b…

Brand: BoseModel: 809281-1100Price reference: $399.00Rating: 4.5/5 from 1110 reviews

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The Bose Surround Speakers are a great addition to any home entertainment system, providing immersive surround sound with just one connection. These small speakers are designed to complement the Bose Soundbar 500, Bose Soundbar 700, and the SoundTouch 300. Users have reported that the speakers are easy to assemble and set up, and provide exceptional sound quality. However, some users have experienced issues such as low volume or difficulty finding compatible accessories for mounting the speakers. Overall, the Bose Surround Speakers are a great choice for those looking to enhance their home entertainment experience.

Pros:
- Immersive surround sound
- Easy to set up
- Complements other Bose sound systems
- Small and unobtrusive design

Cons:
- Some users have reported low volume
- Accessories for mounting can be difficult to find and expensive

FAQ

Product FAQ:

Q: Can you connect the speakers to a standard PC/laptop?
A: No, the Bose Surround Speakers are intended for use with Bose Soundbar 500, the Bose Soundbar 700, and the SoundTouch 300 soundbar.

Q: What kind of wall mount can I use for these speakers?
A: They are compatible with the UB-20II wall mounts.

Q: Do I need a subwoofer to connect these to my 500 soundbar?
A: No, a bass module is another optional extra for your setup. You will be able to connect your surround speakers through the Bose Music app.

Q: Are these virtually invisible 300 speakers?
A: Yes.

Q: Where are the speakers made?
A: The housing is metal, and the speakers are very well made. The speaker is not made of wood. The product is manufactured in Mexico.

Q: Will these work with the Bose 900 soundbar?
A: Yes, these are compatible with the Smart Soundbar 900.

Q: Is it worth the extra $300 to add more than one set of speakers to a system?
A: Yes. Adding more than one set of speakers will enhance your home entertainment experience and provide more room-rocking sound.

Q: I have the SoundTouch 300 bar bass module and two surround sound speakers, the complete set. Can I add another 2 surround sound speakers making it 4?
A: No, it is not possible to connect an additional pair of surround speakers to your setup.

Q: Are these speakers compatible with the Bose Soundbar 600? And also, is the Bose subwoofer 500 compatible with the Bose Soundbar 600?
A: Yes, these Surround Speakers and the Bass Module 500 are both compatible with the Smart Soundbar 600 and will help give you a more cinema-like listening experience.

Q: Can these be used as Atmos speakers with the 900?
A: No, these speakers cannot be used as Atmos speakers with the 900.

Customer Reviews:

- "Just believe! I have soundbar 300+sub, so decided to complete the set with surround speakers. Quality is as expected, assembling with the floor stands, easy. At first day I was a bit disappointed. As many customers share here, the voice coming from speakers was very, very low, almost no difference. Started thinking those are next $418 we spent for nothing... BUT I have decided to believe and trust the brand (that's a Bose, it could not be that worse), same as you trust when you buy Mercedes.... Checked here and there, and found the solution (unfortunately not here), and sharing it with you as a New Year Gift ( if you decide to buy me a beer, I would accept :) ) So the solution of low sound coming form your new surround speakers is to install on your phones a Bose Mobile app. There are few. "Bose Connect" and "Bose Music" will not work with soundbar 300, they do with 500/700. For soundbar 300 model you need "Bose SoundTouch" app. It works using your home Wi-Fi to connect your phone/app with the soundbar. To prepare your soundbar for connection, press your soundtouch button on your remote, then press and hold 9. Open the app and follow instructions. It will also check for updates ( I even didn't know this sound system could get updates, so did it for a first time in 2 years since I bought it. Update took a while, about 15 minutes). When you are connected, on app under settings you could find "Audio Settings". There you can adjust the Central Level and your Surround Level, last one is what is bothering you, hit it to 10 :) Test your sound now. Merry Christmas and a Happy and noisy New 2020 :)"
- "Exactly what I was looking for. My wife bought me the Soundbar 500 from BestBuy, and I wanted to finish the set with the surround speakers and bass module. These suckers are crisp, loud, and pack a serious punch. I used this setup to replace some ancient bookshelf speakers/woofer/audio receiver that kept messing up. Very satisfied with the purchase. Everything was super simple to set up and sounds amazing."
- "Amazing Sound Quality & Very Small / Worth The Money. I purchased a Bose Soundbar 700 and added the wireless subwoofer. It sounded amazing but was lacking something when watching movies. I was a little skeptical about purchasing the surround speakers after reading mixed reviews, but I am so glad I did. We have a dedicated theater room with over $10k in equipment and this Bose 700 5.1 system sounds almost as good. The only negative thing I can say is you have to hide the wireless box that supplies the power to the speakers. Sound quality is simply amazing."
- "Finishing Touch. I say, 'you never know what you're missing until you have it.' These speakers deliver the POW to the Bose 700 sound bar and Bass. Fills the room with everything needed to have that perfect sound quality as the sounds rumble through you to deliver awesome vibrations as you watch your movies."
- "They suck. I was disappointed for a very real reason regarding performance. I purchased these speakers for my father to go along with the soundbar and subwoofer hoping that they would help him in hearing dialogue while watching TV and or movies only to discover that these surround/back speakers only carry the background music or noise of what's taking place on screen and none of the actual speaking taking place on screen. Absolutely makes no sense and makes their purchase useless to me/him and therefore a waste of money."
- "I Need To Stop Reading Negative Reviews When There Are So Many Positives. I think a lot of the negative reviews are from people who can't get the

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BrandBose
ManufacturerBose Corporation
Model Number809281-1100
Weight2.2 pounds
Dimensions3.3 x 3.2 x 3.7 inches
First AvailableSeptember 20, 2018
Product Dimensions3.3 x 3.2 x 3.7 inches
Item Weight2.2 pounds
ASINB07F39ZKK9
Domestic ShippingCurrently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
International ShippingThis item is not eligible for international shipping. Learn More
Country of OriginMexico
Item model number809281-1100
Customer Reviews4.5 out of 5 stars 1,110 ratings 4.5 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank#16,966 in Electronics
Is Discontinued By ManufacturerYes
Date First AvailableSeptember 20, 2018
Speaker ConnectivityWireless
Speaker Amplification TypeActive
Surround Sound Channel Configuration5.1
Speaker TypeSurround Sound
Audio Output ModeSurround