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Audio system

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System channel configurationiMaker-stated channel layout of the exact package, such as 5.1.2. This can include virtual channels. It is not a count of physical drivers. Optional speakers do not count.

5.1.22Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Standalone 5.1.2. Expanded 7.1.4 requires additional speakers.

5.1.24Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Physical drivers in the packageiCount of physical active speaker drivers across the supplied bar, subwoofer and rear speakers. Passive radiators, microphones and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

91Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026

92Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Physical drivers in the bariCount of physical active speaker drivers in the soundbar alone. Passive radiators and virtual channels do not count. A coaxial driver, such as KEF Uni-Q, counts once, as makers count it.

91Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026

92Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Up-firing drivers in the packageiPhysical active drivers explicitly firing upwards across the supplied package. Virtual height channels and passive radiators do not count. A driver that fires upwards only when the bar is wall mounted is not counted.

21Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026

22Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Driver layoutiPublished physical driver layout for the supplied components. A row names one driver type in one component. Do not translate channel count into driver count.

ABose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

Component	Driver type	Count	Orientation
Soundbar	Full-range driver	4	Front-firing
Soundbar	Full-range driver	2	Up-firing
Soundbar	Tweeter	1	Center
Soundbar	PhaseGuide driver	2	Not available

Source1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026Six full-range drivers: two up-firing and four front-facing. One center tweeter and two PhaseGuide drivers.

BBose Smart Ultra Soundbar

Component	Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Orientation
Soundbar	Racetrack full-range driver	4	Not available	Front-firing
Soundbar	Racetrack full-range driver	2	Not available	Up-firing
Soundbar	Tweeter	3	25	Not available

Source6Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026Six 100 x 50 mm racetrack full-range drivers: two up-firing and four at the front. Three 25 mm tweeters. Racetrack dimensions are not a circular diameter.

Separate subwoofer includediA separate powered subwoofer is supplied with the reference package. A built-in woofer does not count.

No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents and optional accessory sections.

No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents and optional accessories sections.

Included subwoofer connectioniAudio link used by the supplied separate subwoofer. Wireless subwoofers can still require an AC power cable.

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Included subwoofer driver diameteriPublished diameter of an active driver in the supplied separate subwoofer. Do not use enclosure size or passive radiator size.

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Rear speakers includediCount of separate rear speaker enclosures supplied with the reference package. Detachable bar ends count when usable as rears. Optional rear speakers do not count.

03Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents and optional accessory sections.

03Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete box contents and optional accessories sections.

Included rear speaker connectioniAudio link to the supplied rear speaker enclosures. Their power connection is separate.

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Detachable rear speakersiThe bar has supplied detachable end sections usable as separate rear speakers.

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Compatible optional subwoofersiMaker-named compatible additional subwoofer models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer, Bose Bass Module 7002Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer wired/wireless. Bass Module 700 wired only.

Bose Bass Module 500, Bose Bass Module 7003Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Optional accessories section.

Compatible optional rear speakersiMaker-named compatible additional rear speaker models. These do not contribute to the reference package layout, dimensions or measurements.

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Lifestyle Ultra Speakers. Earlier Surround Speakers and Surround Speakers 700 are incompatible.

Bose Surround Speakers, Bose Surround Speakers 7003Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Optional accessories section.

Total RMS audio output poweriMaker-stated RMS or rated continuous amplifier output for the exact supplied package. Peak or unspecified maximum claims do not qualify. Distortion, load and rating conditions belong in the source note. Power consumption is separate.

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Total peak audio output poweriMaker-stated peak or maximum amplifier output for the exact supplied package. This is separate from RMS or continuous output and from electrical consumption. Rating conditions belong in the source note.

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Published frequency response lower limitiMaker-published lower limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note. Reviewer extension measurements are separate.

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Published frequency response upper limitiMaker-published upper limit for the exact supplied package. Tolerance and test conditions belong in the source note.

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Audio formats

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit support for Dolby Atmos playback. Transport codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

DTS:XiExplicit support for DTS:X playback. Virtual surround processing alone does not establish DTS:X decoding.

No8Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/bose/lifestyle-ultra-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Public standalone review says no DTS audio format support.

No6Reviewtechradar.com/televisions/soundbars/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Supported audio formatsiAudio formats explicitly decoded by the device. Codec and connection restrictions belong in source notes. Bluetooth codecs and music-file formats are separate.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, LPCM 2.0, LPCM 5.1, LPCM 7.19Reviewlesnumeriques.com/barre-de-son/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-p78222/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit decoded format table. Tidal Connect table conflicts with its prose and maker availability, so not imported. Review also tests optional speakers, whose measurements are not imported.

LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby MAT, Dolby Atmos, AAC9Maker product pagesupport.bose.co.uk/article/about-dolby-atmos-compatibility-smart-ultra-soundbarRead 8 October 202610Maker product pagesupport.bose.ca/article/susb-soundbar-determining-the-digital-audio-format---ka08c000001pxiaaauRead 8 October 2026Official app format list includes LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos and AAC. Public indexed body read.

Audio formats by connectioniExplicitly supported audio decoding combinations. Max input channels counts decoded input audio channels, including LFE. A 5.1 layout has 6 channels and 7.1 has 8. Output speaker layouts and Atmos objects do not count. Atmos over Dolby Digital Plus and over Dolby TrueHD are separate rows. Format support on one input does not prove support on another.

ABose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

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BBose Smart Ultra Soundbar

Connection	Format
Optical	Dolby Digital 5.1
HDMI ARC	Dolby Digital 5.1
HDMI eARC	Dolby Digital 5.1
HDMI ARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD)
HDMI eARC	Dolby Atmos (Dolby MAT)

Source9Maker product pagesupport.bose.co.uk/article/about-dolby-atmos-compatibility-smart-ultra-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Official connection matrix: Dolby Digital 5.1 through optical, ARC or eARC. Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus through ARC/eARC. Atmos in TrueHD or MAT requires eARC. Public indexed article body read.

Music file formatsiPublished local or network music-file playback formats. Playback route and app restrictions belong in source notes.

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Max wired audio sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported sample rate for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify. A chipset limit is not device evidence.

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Max music file sample rateiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file sample rate. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Max wired audio bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported bit depth for decoded wired audio input. Name the exact HDMI, ARC, eARC or optical connection and codec in source notes. This is the published route limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all inputs. Local or network music-file limits and Bluetooth do not qualify.

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Max music file bit depthiHighest explicitly published supported local or network music-file bit depth. Name the playback route and file format in source notes. This is the published route and format limit, not proof of a device-wide maximum across all music formats. Wired HDMI or optical input and Bluetooth are separate.

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Connectivity

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Ports on the bariPhysical connectors on the soundbar alone. Record input, output, ARC or eARC, service, subwoofer and power roles explicitly. Count identical connectors per row. Component connectors are described in source notes.

ABose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV audio input through ARC or eARC
USB-C	1	Service only
Ethernet	1	Wired network connection
Subwoofer	1	BASS output for compatible Bose subwoofer
3.5 mm audio	1	DATA service connection
AC power	1	Mains power input

Source3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026English pages 15-16 rear connector diagrams. USB-C and DATA connector type separately supported by reviews.10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-hands-on-review-finally-a-real-sonos-arc-ultra-rivalRead 8 October 2026Identifies USB-C service, Ethernet, Bass and Data connections.11Reviewstuff.tv/hot-stuff/ive-listened-to-the-bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-and-here-are-my-honest-thoughtsRead 8 October 2026Two 3.5 mm connectors identified as bass and data, not generic stereo audio input.

BBose Smart Ultra Soundbar

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	TV audio input through ARC or eARC
Optical	1	Digital audio input
USB-C	1	Service only
Subwoofer	1	BASS output for compatible Bose bass module
3.5 mm audio	1	IR connection for optional infrared emitter
AC power	1	Mains power input
Ethernet	1	Wired network connection
3.5 mm audio	1	ADAPTiQ calibration headset input
3.5 mm audio	1	DATA service connection

Source3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Rear-panel diagram page 59. USB connector type separately confirmed by support or review.8Maker product pagesupport.bose.com.au/article/updating-the-software-or-firmware-of-your-smart-ultra-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Official update instructions explicitly identify USB-C SERVICE jack. Public indexed article text read. Direct support route renders an empty shell.

HDMI ARC

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

HDMI eARC

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

HDMI-CEC

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026TV remote and CEC instructions on pages 58-61.

HDMI video passthroughiCan pass video from a dedicated HDMI source input to a television output. ARC or eARC alone does not qualify.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-review-bose-goes-all-in-on-home-theater-157488Read 8 October 2026No additional HDMI passthrough input.

No2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Video passthrough modesiPublished supported passthrough combinations, not inferred maxima at untested resolutions. State chroma, bit depth, HDR and firmware restrictions in source notes.

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HDR passthrough formats

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VRR passthrough

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ALLM passthrough

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HDCP versioniHighest HDCP version the maker states for an HDMI port of the soundbar, such as 2.3. When the source inputs and the TV output differ, the source input version is stored. A bar with no HDMI input stores the version of its TV output, also when that output carries video from a built-in streaming player.

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Bluetooth audio inputiCan receive audio from a Bluetooth source. A Bluetooth remote alone does not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniPublished version of the soundbar audio connection. An optional remote or detachable rear can use a different version.

5.32Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

5.02Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for received Bluetooth audio. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish a codec.

SBC, AAC12Retailer pagebeachcamera.com/collections/all-products/products/bose-new-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact standalone Black product specification explicitly lists SBC and AAC.

SBC, AAC7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar-reviewRead 8 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly names SBC and AAC.

Wi-Fi

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi standardiPublished Wi-Fi standards for the soundbar, written as 802.11 names without IEEE, such as "802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax". A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is "802.11ac" and Wi-Fi 6 is "802.11ax". Do not infer the standard from frequency bands.

802.11ax10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-hands-on-review-finally-a-real-sonos-arc-ultra-rivalRead 8 October 2026Exact soundbar connectivity specification says Wi-Fi 6. No generation transferred from other Lifestyle products.

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Wi-Fi bandsiPublished radio bands, such as 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Network troubleshooting explicitly uses both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of the built-in port. An optional adapter does not count.

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Streaming and control

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Streaming protocolsiNamed network playback protocols, such as AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect. Bluetooth is separate.

Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Voice assistantsiNamed assistants supported by the soundbar. Built-in and external-device routes and market restrictions belong in source notes.

Amazon Alexa2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Built-in Alexa where available, Alexa+ ready in US.

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Alexa built in where available. Google Assistant requires a separate Google Home device.

Built-in microphoneiPhysical microphone in the bar for voice or calibration. An external setup phone or remote microphone does not count.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Microphone mute controliA physical control on the soundbar explicitly disables its built-in voice microphone. State whether this is an electrical switch or software-controlled button when known.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical Microphone off touch button. No electrical isolation claim.

Companion apps

Bose app2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Bose app2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Companion app platforms

iOS, Android2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

iOS, Android2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Multiroom audioiCan play synchronised audio with other rooms through a supported network platform. Optional surround expansion alone does not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Remote includediA separate remote control supplied with the reference package. Phone apps and TV remotes do not count.

No2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Sound processing

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Sound modes

SpeechClarity2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

A.I. Dialogue Mode, Personal Surround Sound2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Personal Surround Sound requires optional Bose Ultra Open Earbuds. Current feature.

Automatic room calibrationiExplicit acoustic measurement or analysis used to adapt playback to the room. Manual EQ alone does not qualify. Setup phone requirements belong in source notes.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026CustomTune uses a compatible iOS or Android phone microphone.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Comparison lists ADAPTiQ Yes for Ultra and No for Smart.

Room calibration system

CustomTune2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

ADAPTiQ2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Dialogue enhancementiA dialogue or voice mode counts, also when the maker lists it as an EQ preset.

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Night mode

No8Reviewrtings.com/soundbar/reviews/bose/lifestyle-ultra-soundbarRead 8 October 2026Public review explicitly says no night or auto-volume mode. Numeric test results are locked and not used.

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Equalizer controlsiPublished user-adjustable EQ controls. Bass and treble controls are distinct from multi-band EQ.

Bass, Treble3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 23 explicitly lists bass and treble. Center and height channel levels are separate.

Bass, Treble3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Adjust the audio section: bass and treble. Channel-level controls are separate.

TV speaker integrationiNamed features allowing compatible television speakers to play with the bar. TV models and connection requirements belong in source notes.

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Power

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Published operating poweriMaker-published operating electrical consumption of the soundbar alone. Included subwoofer and rear-speaker consumption do not count. Keep workload and method in source notes. Audio amplifier output is separate.

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Published standby poweriMaker-published non-networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Networked standby and other components are separate.

0.5W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/asset/5bbaa13a-400d-4981-819c-e8cf8fc8e37b/Product_Power_State_Table_for_posting.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 15: less than 0.5 W, stored value is the upper limit. Bar at 230 V / 50 Hz, all network ports deactivated, microphone on before entering standby.

0.44W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/m/1d2a0898ad7c3a3c/original/EC_No_1275_2008_Data_Table.pdfRead 8 October 2026March 13, 2025 data table, page 5. Bar at 230 V / 50 Hz, non-networked standby, microphone on before disabling networks.

Published networked standby poweriMaker-published networked standby consumption of the bar alone. Enabled radio and network conditions belong in source notes.

3W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/asset/5bbaa13a-400d-4981-819c-e8cf8fc8e37b/Product_Power_State_Table_for_posting.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 15: less than 3.0 W, stored value is the upper limit. Bar at 230 V / 50 Hz with all network types active, all wired network ports connected.

1.9W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.bosecreative.com/m/1d2a0898ad7c3a3c/original/EC_No_1275_2008_Data_Table.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 5. Bar at 230 V / 50 Hz with every wired network port connected and wireless network port activated.

Power supplyiPublished AC input range or external DC adapter arrangement. Electrical input ratings are not operating consumption.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 96 W input rating3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 6 electrical input rating, not operating consumption or amplifier output.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 65 W input rating3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory input rating on page 6. Not operating consumption or amplifier output.

Detachable rear battery lifeiMaker-stated runtime of the supplied detachable rear speakers. Volume, mode and recharge conditions belong in source notes.

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Detachable rear charge timeiMaker-stated full recharge time of supplied detachable rear speakers. Charging route belongs in source notes.

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Measured

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured lower extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold, mode, room correction and configuration belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured upper extension for the exact tested package. Test threshold and configuration belong in source notes.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum sound pressure. Signal, distance, sound mode and supplied or optional speaker configuration belong in source notes.

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Frequency response deviation (measured)iReviewer-measured standard error against the stated target. Target, averaging range, preset and test method belong in source notes.

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Measured latencyiReviewer-measured audio latency. Keep source/TV, firmware, codec, synchronisation correction and exact tested speaker configuration in source notes. Negative offsets are valid when the method reports them.

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Operating power (measured)iReviewer-measured operating consumption of the soundbar alone. Optional or supplied external speakers do not count. Workload and enabled radio conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only standby consumption. Network state and test conditions belong in source notes.

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Soundbar weight (measured)iReviewer-measured bar-only weight. Excludes subwoofer, rears, mounting hardware and cables.

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Dimensions and weight

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Soundbar dimensionsiBar alone in its normal tabletop orientation, without detachable rears, wall brackets or external cables. A source that includes detachable ends must use component_dimensions instead. A size labelled L x W x H, as on Amazon, is width x depth x height.

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Width1,045Height58.2Depth106.9mm(41.1 × 2.3 × 4.2 in)4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications metric dimensions. Bar alone.

Soundbar weightiBar alone, without detachable rears, subwoofer, wall brackets or external cables. Source-published masses including detachable ends belong in component_dimensions.

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5,750g(12.7 lb)4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications metric weight. Bar alone.

Component dimensions and weightiPublished dimensions and mass for named supplied components, including a bar with detachable rears attached when stated. Each row describes one enclosure, not the pair, unless the component label explicitly states a set. Width, height and depth use normal installed orientation.

ABose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar

Component	Width (mm)	Height (mm)	Depth (mm)	Weight (g)
Speaker	1,099.4	67.3	125	6,500
Entire product system	1,099.4	92.3	125	6,690

Source4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications rows preserved with maker labels Speaker and Entire Product System. Extra component scope is not explained. Neither row proves complete bar dimensions or mass in normal tabletop use.

BBose Smart Ultra Soundbar

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Package dimensions

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Package weightiShipping package including supplied components and packaging.

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Wall mountable

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, Power cord, HDMI cable, Quick start guide2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Smart Ultra Soundbar, HDMI cable, Optical cable, ADAPTiQ headset, Power cord, Remote control with battery, Quick start guide2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Wall mount hardware includediSupplied bar mounting brackets or mount. Screws alone do not establish that a complete mount is included.

No2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Wall bracket must be purchased separately.

HDMI cable included

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Optical cable included

No2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

General

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Series

Lifestyle1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

443535, 892930-11003Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 6 regulatory model 443535. Retail model separately corroborated.6Retailer pageadorama.com/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-bluetooth-home-theater-speaker/p/bo89293011Read 8 October 2026Black US retail maker SKU 892930-1100.

4414513Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory model on page 6. Retail identifier, where present, separately supported by SoundGuys.

GTIN / EAN

0178178589156Retailer pageadorama.com/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-bluetooth-home-theater-speaker/p/bo89293011Read 8 October 2026Exact Black US UPC 017817858915.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 May 20261Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026

21 September 20231Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/31cad1e512235473/original/Bose_Smart_Ultra_Soundbar_Press-Release_FINAL_ENUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Status

Available2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Available2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar11Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026FAQ identifies Smart Ultra Soundbar as the prior model.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,0991Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026US launch price excluding sales tax.

$8991Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/31cad1e512235473/original/Bose_Smart_Ultra_Soundbar_Press-Release_FINAL_ENUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026US launch price, excluding sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, JP2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 20264Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

US, GB, JP2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026US, GB and JP maker pages offer this exact model.4Maker product pagebose.co.jp/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White Smoke1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 8 October 2026

Black, Arctic White1Press releaseassets.bosecreative.com/m/31cad1e512235473/original/Bose_Smart_Ultra_Soundbar_Press-Release_FINAL_ENUS.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.html2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

www.bose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.html2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdf3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/296273ae4b373fa/original/896207_OG_LSULT-SOUNDBAR_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

assets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdf3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/4e45f9f2aa42c8be/original/884437_OG_SUSB-SOUNDBAR_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar/LSULT-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026One-year limited warranty for new products directly from Bose US.

1year2Maker product pagebose.com/p/home-theater/bose-smart-ultra-soundbar/SUSB-SOUNDBAR.htmlRead 8 October 2026One-year limited warranty for new products directly from Bose US.

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