{"id":1787,"date":"2026-07-08T17:34:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T12:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=1787"},"modified":"2026-07-08T17:34:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T12:34:46","slug":"is-it-worth-the-300-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=1787","title":{"rendered":"Is it worth the $300 price?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<aside class=\"commerce-disclosure\">\n\t\tNew York Post may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<br \/>\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>Bose waited a long time to release a new home theater product, and when they did, I could not resist trying it out.<\/p>\n<p>Bose\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/05\/05\/shopping\/bose-lifestyle-collection-latest-soundbar-subwoofer-and-ultra-speaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lifestyle collection<\/a> features both a flagship speaker and soundbar, and as someone who\u2019s tested almost 50 different speakers over the past five years \u2014 yes, really \u2014 I was eager to see if Bose\u2019s new Ultra speaker was worth the $300 price tag and whether it could replace my current living room setup.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><button class=\"button button--modal-trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the image in a modal.\" data-modal-image=\"39909230\"><br \/>\n\t<default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-plus\" fill=\"#fff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1033 1000\" width=\"1em\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/bose-speaker.jpg?resize=120,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 120w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/bose-speaker.jpg?resize=1200,800&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/bose-speaker.jpg?resize=1038,692&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1038w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/bose-speaker.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/bose-speaker.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <span class=\"credit\">Nishka Dhawan<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy to set up<\/li>\n<li>Big, room-filling sound<\/li>\n<li>Sleek, minimalistic design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The speaker itself comes packaged well and has some weight to it out of the box. I plugged it in \u2014 it\u2019s not wireless \u2014 using the included cable and set it in the corner of my living room. It\u2019s pretty compact for what\u2019s touted as a room-filling speaker, and since it has a minimalist mesh design, it blends well with any space, no matter how big or small. I got it in the black colorway, but it\u2019s also available in white. The Bose website also has a limited edition Sandstone color. Note: It does cost an extra $50.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 3.7 pounds | <strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Aux | A<strong>djustable EQ<\/strong>: Yes | <strong>Voice Control:<\/strong> Alexa<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p>Once plugged in, I scanned the QR code to download the Bose app. From there, the setup took less than five minutes. Once connected to Wi-Fi, the Bose Ultra speaker can cast music directly from your phone. Alternatively, it can use <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/article\/best-portable-bluetooth-speakers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluetooth<\/a> to connect to the speaker too. There\u2019s also an aux option in case you want to connect it to a turntable.<\/p>\n<p>The device can be controlled by touch controls up top through the app, as well as with voice commands. It\u2019s intuitive, and you don\u2019t need to be a techie to understand how this speaker works. If you are an audiophile and prefer EQ adjustability, you can do it through the Bose app, but trust me, none of that is necessary to enjoy this.<\/p>\n<p>Many companies will say their speaker delivers room-filling sound, but few deliver on that promise. Bose is an exception.<\/p>\n<p>The first time I heard this speaker fill my living room, I understood exactly what Bose was going for. The sound is warm, immersive and almost soothing, surrounding you without ever overwhelming your senses.<\/p>\n<p>Starting with the bass, it\u2019s raw and deep, each thump reverberating around you, but not to the point where it feels like it\u2019s going to burst your eardrums. The sound quickly fills the room, and Bose\u2019s technology does actually make it feel like the music is coming from all sides. <\/p>\n<p>Another place where it shines? The vocals. Nothing sounds muffled. In fact, vocals sound sharp and clear, highlighting notes and tones you otherwise wouldn\u2019t even hear on the best set of headphones \u2014 I\u2019ve<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/shopping\/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-the-best-headphones-for-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> tested those a lot<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><button class=\"button button--modal-trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the image in a modal.\" data-modal-image=\"39909240\"><br \/>\n\t<default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-plus\" fill=\"#fff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1033 1000\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\"><default:path d=\"M380 364V0h273v355h380v290H653v355H380V645H0V355h380v9z\"\/><\/default:svg><br \/>\n<\/button><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.50146628;display:block\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"39909240\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/bose-speaker-3.jpg?resize=1200,800&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/bose-speaker-3.jpg?resize=1038,692&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1038w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/bose-speaker-3.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/bose-speaker-3.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <span class=\"credit\">Nishka Dhawan<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I played both Bollywood tunes from Mitraz, AP Dhillon and Diljit Dosanjh, as well as EDM classics from David Guetta, Chris Lake, Zedd and John Summit. I tested every kind of sound against this speaker, looking for a miss or fault, hoping at one point the music would crack, the speaker would freeze or the sound would overwhelm me at top volumes. But it didn\u2019t. Each song flowed through my ears, almost like I was in a trance or a meditative journey. Minutes turned to hours while this speaker was playing.<\/p>\n<p>And it wasn\u2019t only me. My very picky dad, who has one of the most sensitive ears known to mankind \u2014 I don\u2019t exaggerate, he hates literally every speaker and earbud pair I gift him \u2014 thought the sound from the Bose Ultra felt soothing. There was even a point when he was enjoying himself so much, he turned off the FIFA World Cup, poured himself a drink and sat back on the couch, gently humming along to his favorite Bollywood song as it filled the room.<\/p>\n<p>If I really had to nitpick, the only fault I found with this speaker was that during Wi-Fi casting, there seemed to be a little delay two out of the 10 times I used it. Of course, a lot of that is dependent on the device and Wi-Fi connection, so it might not even be the speaker\u2019s fault.<\/p>\n<p>Other than that, it\u2019s not the most lightweight option out there, but considering this is set to replace your home system speakers, that makes sense. I only had one speaker on deck and found it enough to fill my living room, but you can shop these speakers in a pair to hit every inch of your room \u2014 a boon if you have a larger space or really want that booming theater experience. I would not recommend this for city apartments, though. The sound really travels. During demos, two speakers and a <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/05\/05\/shopping\/bose-lifestyle-collection-latest-soundbar-subwoofer-and-ultra-speaker\/\">soundbar <\/a>felt so cinema-like, the ground shook beneath my feet during a clip from \u201cDune.\u201d The <a data-aps-asc-tag=\"nypost-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0GLHDQ1FX\" data-wrapped-template=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url\" href=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBose-Lifestyle-Soundbar-Wireless-Surround%2Fdp%2FB0GLHDQ1FX%3Ftag%3Dnypost-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2Fshopping%2Fbose-lifestyle-ultra-bluetooth-speaker-review%2F%26asc_source%3Dweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">soundbar<\/a> is a good addition for movie fanatics, as Bose\u2019s latest option does a great job amplifying audio in cluttered scenes. This is what you\u2019d pick if you want to specifically enhance your TV\u2019s audio.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our verdict: Is it worth it?<\/h2>\n<p>Considering I\u2019m a tech reviewer, you already know I hate saying anything is perfect, but I\u2019m inclined to say that the Bose Ultra speaker might be the perfect addition to your home. The bass is deep and full, and the vocals and instruments sound clear at every volume. Syncing to your phone is easy, and this Bose speaker blends easily into your home setup, too. If you have the space for it, the Bose Ultra speaker is worth every penny \u2014 and is my top home speaker recommendation for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p>For over 200 years, the New York Post has been America\u2019s go-to source for bold news, engaging stories, in-depth reporting, and now, insightful <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/shopping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shopping guidance<\/a>. We\u2019re not just thorough reporters \u2013 we sift through mountains of information, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/tag\/product-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">test and compare products<\/a>, and consult experts on any topics we aren\u2019t already schooled specialists in to deliver useful, realistic product recommendations based on our extensive and hands-on analysis. 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