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Bose Smart Soundbar 550 w/ Dolby Atmos

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Walmart has Bose Smart Soundbar 550 w/ Dolby Atmos for $199. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Only TrueSpace elevates it all. Dolby Atmos is great for elevating the sound experience of certain movies and TV. But most content isn't Atmos-encoded. For full immersion all the time, there's Bose TrueSpace technology. No matter what you're watching, TrueSpace intelligently analyzes signals other than Dolby Atmos, like stereo or 5.1, and up-mixes them to create an immersive multi-channel sound experience. Instruments, dialogue, and effects are separated, then placed around the room. A.I. Dialogue Mode automatically balances voice and surround sound for ultra-crisp vocal clarity, so you hear every word without sacrificing immersive elements.
  • Big-time tech for a small soundbar. It wouldn't be a Bose soundbar if it weren't packed full of technology. The acoustic architecture of Soundbar 550 squeezes five transducers — including two that fire upward — into its compact frame. They all work together to spread sound around your room: horizontally left, right, and forward, but most importantly above to reflect off the ceiling
  • Streaming. Any way you want. If you can get it on your phone, you can hear it through the Bose Soundbar 550. And no matter what you stream, it all sounds deep and rich. Connect to Wi-Fi to access integrated music services and internet radio stations through the app. Or stream songs and video with Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, or Chromecast built-in. It's your entertainment — you choose how you stream it

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Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches a recent +262 Frontpage Deal.
    • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 220+ Walmart customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Eragorn | Staff
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Walmart has Bose Smart Soundbar 550 w/ Dolby Atmos for $199. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Only TrueSpace elevates it all. Dolby Atmos is great for elevating the sound experience of certain movies and TV. But most content isn't Atmos-encoded. For full immersion all the time, there's Bose TrueSpace technology. No matter what you're watching, TrueSpace intelligently analyzes signals other than Dolby Atmos, like stereo or 5.1, and up-mixes them to create an immersive multi-channel sound experience. Instruments, dialogue, and effects are separated, then placed around the room. A.I. Dialogue Mode automatically balances voice and surround sound for ultra-crisp vocal clarity, so you hear every word without sacrificing immersive elements.
  • Big-time tech for a small soundbar. It wouldn't be a Bose soundbar if it weren't packed full of technology. The acoustic architecture of Soundbar 550 squeezes five transducers — including two that fire upward — into its compact frame. They all work together to spread sound around your room: horizontally left, right, and forward, but most importantly above to reflect off the ceiling
  • Streaming. Any way you want. If you can get it on your phone, you can hear it through the Bose Soundbar 550. And no matter what you stream, it all sounds deep and rich. Connect to Wi-Fi to access integrated music services and internet radio stations through the app. Or stream songs and video with Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, or Chromecast built-in. It's your entertainment — you choose how you stream it

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches a recent +262 Frontpage Deal.
    • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 220+ Walmart customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Eragorn | Staff

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flypenfly
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I was skeptical but this sounds great. Always been a big fan of Bose QC series and lately they hit out of the park with the QC Ultra headphones and earphones. Very skeptical of their speaker solutions but for its size, it really hits above its weight and size. Expansive sounding and reliable.

One trick, I was able to get the subwoofer working with a generic adapter to work with any subwoofer. Use a summing 3.5mm to RCA mono adapter. I used this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014X11Q0Y

I think similar adapters should work. The app shows a Bass Module 700 detected and it's worked for several days now.

Edit:
There are similar adapters available around but just make sure it's a 3.5 stereo to rca.

Also, not sure how people aren't seeing bass from these units. It's painful to the ear how loud it gets with decent adult hearing at max volume and the bass is enough to shake the stand feel the couch slightly shake.
ThriftyLaborer448
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Please for the love of god, go buy this one. Got this two weeks ago and loving it so far.
1CaesaR1
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I purchased it at the same price and tried for a few days before returning today. My main need was to improve dialogue clarity over my S90D speakers. They were great for that, but lacked absolutely any type of bass. I had also bought Yamaha 1090 for 1/3rd the price. Yamaha had better bass than Bose and was a tad bit worse in dialogue clarity. For me, the improvement in dialogue clarity with Bose wasn't worth the price difference. I ordered another Yamaha for my LG C8. Will wait to spend more for a much better system later. I didn't find Bose to be a good value for my purpose.

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Jan 03, 2025 12:42 AM
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SgtWalleyeJan 03, 2025 12:42 AM
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Had to pull the trigger this time...planning to set up a family room in the basement.
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ssudarshan75Jan 03, 2025 12:45 AM
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thankyou! Got one in december for living, got the 2nd one for media room. It is really that good!!
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FrozenBeerJan 03, 2025 12:50 AM
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how well does this connect to LG OLED TV and Apple TV device?

thanks!
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jc69Jan 03, 2025 12:52 AM
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I just got this a couple weeks ago and I love it! Definitely a slick deal.

I had the Solo Series 2 before and this is far better. Even when streaming content that is not in Dolby Atmos, Bose claims it uses something called True Space technology to upmix any audio signal. I can only say I believe it works. Because most streaming services require the higher price plan to get Atmos content, most of the stuff I stream is not in Atmos. It all still sounds really good to me. Movies, TV, and music all sound great. For $199, I think it is an easy recommendation and I would jump on it before the deal is gone. Worst case scenario, if you disagree, you can always return it.
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WaltWJan 03, 2025 12:58 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank WaltW

Quote from Jaxidian :
Somebody in the last thread said you could connect a generic sub with some adapters but nobody else really confirmed it. I'd be interested in this if that were true. Might give it a try since it's an easy return at Walmart.
It worked for me. You need to plug a 3.5mm Stereo male plug into the soundbar and have adapters to end with a female RCA plug that connects with a male to male RCA cable that ends in the sub. And you have to enable a bass module in the Bose Sound app.

Or maybe the adapter mentioned in the thread -- 3.5mm Stereo male to RCA female. Some have mentioned that the 3.5mm plug must be stereo, not mono. Stereo has two black rings on the plug.
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Jan 03, 2025 01:06 AM
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JuanR2526Jan 03, 2025 01:06 AM
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I'm getting a second one to pair with the main. (group) I hope they play nice together. Anyone try this yet?
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deshwasi
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Quote from WaltW :
It worked for me. You need to plug a 3.5mm Stereo male plug into the soundbar and have adapters to end with a female RCA plug that connects with a male to male RCA cable that ends in the sub. And you have to enable a bass module in the Bose Sound app.

Or maybe the adapter mentioned in the thread -- 3.5mm Stereo male to RCA female. Some have mentioned that the 3.5mm plug must be stereo, not mono. Stereo has two black rings on the plug.
Which sub?

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HughesywooseyJan 03, 2025 01:48 AM
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Quote from ThriftyLaborer448 :
Please for the love of god, go buy this one. Got this two weeks ago and loving it so far.
Came here to same the same thing. Even logged back in for the first time in forever just to say it was well worth the price. I had been on the fence for months on different models and glad I held out for this one. Great quality sound - every movie feels like I'm in a movie theater.
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WaltWJan 03, 2025 01:49 AM
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Quote from deshwasi :
Which sub?
Doesn't seem to matter. I used an old SVS and an old Sony. They both were identified as "Bose Bass Module 700".
Jan 03, 2025 02:15 AM
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flypenflyJan 03, 2025 02:15 AM
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Quote from JuanR2526 :
I'm getting a second one to pair with the main. (group) I hope they play nice together. Anyone try this yet?
I don't think that'll work but would love if you can use a second sound bar as surrounds lol.
Jan 03, 2025 02:47 AM
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Crmguy0004Jan 03, 2025 02:47 AM
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Please don't buy this! Got this during thanks giving, it won't connect to tv automatically. Planning to return this!!!!
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Shake-N-BakeJan 03, 2025 03:17 AM
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Quote from Crmguy0004 :
Please don't buy this! Got this during thanks giving, it won't connect to tv automatically. Planning to return this!!!!
Sounds like user error.
Jan 03, 2025 03:38 AM
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Arlington2008Jan 03, 2025 03:38 AM
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Great deal, just got it. Is it possible to pair the Klipsch R-120SWi Subwoofer with a home theater setup? https://slickdeals.net/f/18033792-klipsch-r-120swi-subwoofer-ymmv-99-97?src=frontpage
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JaxidianJan 03, 2025 03:52 AM
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Quote from WaltW :
It worked for me. You need to plug a 3.5mm Stereo male plug into the soundbar and have adapters to end with a female RCA plug that connects with a male to male RCA cable that ends in the sub. And you have to enable a bass module in the Bose Sound app.

Or maybe the adapter mentioned in the thread -- 3.5mm Stereo male to RCA female. Some have mentioned that the 3.5mm plug must be stereo, not mono. Stereo has two black rings on the plug.
Okay, I ordered it. I'll come haunt you if it doesn't work! Or just return it to Walmart. That might be easier.

Thanks!!
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Jan 03, 2025 03:58 AM
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JaxidianJan 03, 2025 03:58 AM
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Would this adapter work? The previously linked one is OOS.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DNNDDHG
Last edited by Dashey10 January 2, 2025 at 08:59 PM.

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