Bose Smart Ultra
Score: 82/100
Harman Kardon Enchant-1100
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Enchant-1100 offers a powerful 315 W, 11-driver 5.0.2 soundbar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support plus automatic calibration. It comes at a higher price and omits a wireless subwoofer, limiting low-frequency depth. Suited for enthusiasts seeking premium Atmos performance in a single unit.
The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar offers premium nine-speaker Dolby Atmos performance with ADAPTiQ calibration and dual-assistant voice control. Its lack of an integrated subwoofer and bright tuning may limit bass impact, making it ideal for users seeking high-end features in a single bar.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 | 7best | |
— | 315 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.75 kg | 4.571 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
104.5 cm | 114.808 cmbest | |
5.82 cm | 6.604 cmbest | |
10.69 cm | 12.954 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Audio(2) | ||
Audio Channels | 5 | 7 |
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS:X, DTS-HD MA, PCM | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
Design(4) | ||
Soundbar Weight (kg) | 5.75 kg | 4.571 kg |
Soundbar Width (cm) | 104.5 cm | 114.808 cm |
Soundbar Height (cm) | 5.82 cm | 6.604 cm |
Soundbar Depth (cm) | 10.69 cm | 12.954 cm |
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Professional reviewers praise the Bose Smart Ultra for its AI Dialogue clarity, TrueSpace upmixing, and ADAPTiQ room calibration, noting its accurate and spacious sound. However, they criticize the bright default tuning, limited height immersion without satellites, and the absence of a bundled subwoofer, which reduces bass impact compared to larger systems.
Everyday users love the ultra-crisp vocals, immersive surround feel, and the convenience of voice control, while consistently noting that the sound can become treble-heavy and that bass lacks punch without an optional subwoofer. Sync issues with non-eARC TVs are also a recurring complaint.
Professional reviewers, such as Walts TV, commend the Enchant 1100 for its comprehensive 11-driver architecture, up-firing height drivers, and MultiBeam™ technology that together produce an expansive, immersive Atmos soundstage. The inclusion of PureVoice dialogue enhancement and automatic sound calibration further strengthens its appeal for home-theater, movie, and gaming applications.
