Bose has announced the Lifestyle Ultra Collection, a new lineup of home audio products. The collection includes the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, and Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer.
Pricing and availability details
The Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar features nine drivers, including six full-range drivers, a center tweeter, and two PhaseGuide transducers. It measures 43.54 x 2.64 x 4.96 inches and weighs 14.8 pounds. The subwoofer weighs 33.7 pounds and measures 11.63 x 12.88 x 11.63 inches. The speaker uses three drivers, with two forward-firing and one upward-firing. All products support Dolby Atmos, Google Cast, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and Bluetooth 5.3. They also include Wi-Fi 6 and HDMI eARC on the soundbar. Bose incorporates its Direct/Reflecting, TrueSpatial, CleanBass, QuietPort, SpeechClarity, and CustomTune technologies.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Lifestyle Ultra Speaker | Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar | Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 3 (2 forward, 1 upward) | 9 (6 full-range, 1 center tweeter, 2 PhaseGuide) | N/A |
| Dimensions | N/A | 43.54 x 2.64 x 4.96 in | 11.63 x 12.88 x 11.63 in |
| Weight | N/A | 14.8 lbs | 33.7 lbs |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, HDMI eARC | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Price (US) | $299 / $349 (limited) | $1,099 | $899 |
In the US, the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker costs $299, with a Driftwood Sand limited edition at $349. The soundbar is priced at $1,099, and the subwoofer at $899. In the EU, the speaker is 349.95 EUR (about $412) or 369 EUR (about $435) for the limited edition, the soundbar is 999.95 EUR (about $1,177), and the subwoofer is 899.95 EUR (about $1,060). Pre-orders are open now, with shipments starting May 15, 2025.
Bose says the subwoofer is the most powerful bass module in the company's history. The soundbar represents the first major redesign in 10 years. Raza Haider, a Bose executive, stated that every detail in the collection is meant to make great sound easy to enjoy. Bose has not confirmed whether dual subwoofer support will be added later.
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