Bose’s Smart Soundbar 300 is a small 2020 3.0 setup. It has a V-shaped sound profile that adapts to a variety of audio content. Although it lacks bass tonality and rumble, there is a bass adjustment function that allows you to adjust the sound to your liking. However, there is no equalization or environment correction function, which is a bit disappointing. In addition, the bar does not support Atmos. On the plus side, it is possible to expand this setup in the future, as the manufacturer sells a subwoofer with bass module and satellites separately. Bose’s Soundbar 300 is a small model with a black plastic top.
It has a metal grille covering the front and sides to protect the speakers. This configuration does not have satellites. However, Bose surround sound speakers, which connect wirelessly to the bar, can be purchased separately. The Bose Smart 300 soundbar does not have a subwoofer in this configuration. However, you can purchase separately the Bose Bass Module 500, a small subwoofer that connects wirelessly to the bar. While not as small as the Bose TV speaker, this bar can easily fit between the legs of a 55-inch TV. It is also not very tall, so it should not obscure the TV unless the screen is flush with the table.
The back of this soundbar has an opening for the power cord and inputs. There are also holes for wall mounting. However, a Bose soundbar wall bracket must be purchased to mount it on the wall. The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 has a very good build quality. It is partially made of plastic, which is sturdy and durable. In addition, the metal grille covering the front and sides protects the speakers. The Bose Soundbar 300 has a decent stereo frequency response. It has a slightly V-shaped sound profile that adds some extra punch in the bass range, making vocals and main instruments bright and crisp.
Unfortunately, it lacks a bit of bass, so you don’t hear the vibrations and deep rumbles in bass-rich music and action movies. Bass and treble adjustments are also available if you want to customize the sound. The Bose Soundbar 300 has a good stereo soundstage performance. Its soundstage is perceived as wider than the bar itself, which is quite impressive given its small size. Unfortunately, the focus is not very good, so sound objects such as voices seem to come from a more general area rather than a specific location. The stereo dynamics of the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 are good.
The bar can get loud, making it suitable for a large or crowded room. However, when you push the volume to the maximum, there is some rumble and compression, particularly in the bass range. However, it should not be too noticeable for most users. The Bose Soundbar 300 does not have a good selection of sound enhancement features, especially when compared to other inexpensive bars such as the Sonos Ray. If you want to customize the sound, bass and treble adjustments are available, but there is a lack of equalization or preset modes. There is an additional feature called Wall EQ, advertised to optimize sound quality when the bar is wall-mounted, but we do not consider it an equalization. It also lacks room correction, so the sound may vary depending on the room in which you listen.
