I must confess: I listen to music on my Bose soundbar. If you know anything about audio gear, I guarantee you read that sentence and winced. Then, you hear Bose and you think hi-fi, right? You think luxurious, premium brand, with cool tech and even cooler listening.

Well, most people do, but I know it's a stretch to generalize. Most audio aficionados I've met will disagree with the general populace's opinion that Bose is untouchable, and I'm kind of on the fence. Bose has made some awesome products — the discontinued SoundTrue headphones that were my first ever foray into the world of 'premium' audio gear — and, naturally, some flops. But I don't think the Bose soundbar I've got is a flop.

I've got one of the more affordable Bose soundbars: the Bose Smart Soundbar (2024). No, it's not th

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