STACK #260 June 2026

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Want even more flexibility from your setup? Bose also offers optional accessories for the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, including premium wall brackets and floor stands (sold separately). The wall bracket allows the speaker to be mounted neatly with hidden cabling for a cleaner look, while the floor stands make it easier to position speakers around the room for more immersive sound – especially when using two Ultra Speakers as rear surround channels in a home cinema setup. Accessorise

Want cinema-style sound in the lounge, music flowing through the kitchen, or a compact speaker that punches way above its size? That’s the thinking behind the new Bose Lifestyle Collection – a flexible audio range that’s designed to work brilliantly solo or together as one seamless sound system. Words Scott Hocking T he collection comprises three core products: the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, and Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer. Mix and match your home audio with the Bose Lifestyle Collection

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer

If you love bass, this sub delivers serious room rattling impact! Indeed, Bose calls it their most powerful subwoofer yet, delivering deep low-end that you don’t just hear – you feel. Pair it with the Ultra Soundbar to add a cinema-scale rumble to movies. It’s perfect for sci-fi and action blockbusters that go heavy on bass – or even your next house party. Combined with the Ultra Speaker setup, the sub brings extra depth and warmth to music playback, from dance tracks and hard rock to live albums and concert recordings.

while support for AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, and Alexa means you can stream pretty much however you please. Plus, adjustable EQ settings help tailor the sound to your space, whether you’re hosting a party, watching a blockbuster movie, or simply winding down with a playlist or podcast. Moreover, Bose has ensured that aesthetics matter. The Lifestyle Collection leans into premium materials, soft curves, and minimalist styling that can easily blend into modern homes – and look great doing it!

The beauty is in the flexible, mix-and-match approach. You can start with a single speaker in one room, build a full surround-sound home cinema setup over time, or connect multiple devices throughout the home for immersive multiroom audio. The Lifestyle range keeps things simple. The Bose app is your go-to for setup and control,

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker Small enough to fit almost anywhere, the Ultra speaker is designed for versatility, using three drivers – including an up-firing one – to deliver spacious audio with punchy bass and crisp detail from a compact unit, in any room. Solo, it’s the perfect all-rounder for bedrooms, studies, or smaller living spaces. Pair two Ultra speakers together and you get richer stereo sound that can make your music sound dramatically bigger and more immersive. It also doubles as a clever expansion piece for the wider Bose Lifestyle suite. Add

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar Movie nights are where the Ultra Soundbar really flexes. Bose calls it the company’s highest-performing soundbar to date, with Dolby Atmos support, nine drivers, and proprietary TrueSpatial tech combining to create an enveloping soundscape without needing to fill your lounge room with speakers. Dialogue-boosting tech helps voices cut through explosive action and sound effects, making those mumbled actor exchanges much easier to follow, while audio adapts to suit your room’s layout for more balanced listening.

two Ultra Speakers to the Ultra Soundbar and they serve as rear surround speakers for more cinematic-sounding movie nights. There’s even an AUX input for connecting older gear like turntables or CD players – a nice touch in today’s streaming-first world.

On its own, the Ultra Soundbar is a major upgrade for TV audio, but when combined with the Ultra Speaker and Ultra Subwoofer, it becomes a genuinely cinematic surround setup with thunderous bass.

28 JUNE 2026

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