Bose Lifestyle Ultra Wireless Speaker - Black

Product Description:

The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker is a compact wireless home speaker that delivers room-filling, spatially immersive sound from a three-driver array — including an upward-firing tweeter that extends the soundstage vertically — with the connectivity options people actually use: Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, and a 3.5mm analog input. At $299, it arrives as Bose's most direct competitor to the Sonos Era 100 and Bluesound Pulse M, targeting the growing audience of music streamers who want premium sound quality, genuine platform flexibility, and a speaker that works within their existing ecosystem rather than demanding they adopt a new one.

The three-driver system is the acoustic foundation. Two front-facing drivers — a woofer for midrange and bass, and a tweeter for highs and detail — fire directly at the listener for clear, articulate sound with strong stereo imaging. A third tweeter fires upward from the top of the enclosure, bouncing sound off the ceiling and walls to create a taller, wider, more enveloping soundstage than a conventional two-driver speaker can produce. Bose calls this TrueSpatial™ technology — the system analyzes stereo and standard 5.1 content and upmixes it into a spatial presentation that adds height and dimensionality without requiring Dolby Atmos content. The height channel is adjustable from 0 to 10 in the Bose app, letting you dial in exactly how much spatial effect you want based on your room's ceiling height and your personal preference.

CleanBass™ technology works with Bose's Quiet Port — an internal port that winds through the speaker housing and vents out the back — to deliver deeper, cleaner bass than the compact enclosure would suggest. The bass won't replace a dedicated subwoofer, but for a speaker measuring 4.77 inches wide, the low-end extension and control are genuinely impressive. Direct/Reflecting® technology — a concept Bose has refined over decades — blends direct sound aimed at the listener with reflected sound that bounces off room surfaces, creating a spacious, concert-like listening experience that fills the room rather than beaming from a single point.

Streaming flexibility is where the Lifestyle Ultra makes its strongest case against competitors. Wi-Fi delivers lossless audio from Apple Music via AirPlay 2, Tidal via Google Cast, and other Hi-Fi streaming services. Spotify Connect enables native Spotify playback without routing through your phone. Google Cast and AirPlay 2 cover the two largest mobile ecosystems. Bluetooth 5.3 (SBC/AAC codecs) provides direct pairing when Wi-Fi isn't available. A 3.5mm AUX input on the rear panel connects turntables, older DACs, or any device with a headphone output — a physical connection many competitors have eliminated. Amazon Alexa is built in with Alexa+ support, providing voice-controlled playback, smart home management, and conversational AI.

The Lifestyle Ultra Speaker is designed to be a building block. Use one speaker as a standalone. Pair two for stereo separation. Or add them as wireless rear surround speakers for the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar to create a complete home theater system — all configured through the Bose app. Multi-room capability connects multiple Lifestyle speakers throughout your home for synchronized whole-house audio.

Touch-capacitive controls on top include a satisfying physical volume dial, play/pause, and Bluetooth pairing. The textured fabric grille wraps around a plastic body in a neutral, understated design available in Black, White Smoke, and Driftwood Sand. At 7.27 inches tall, 4.77 inches wide, and 6.59 inches deep, the Lifestyle Ultra fits on bookshelves, nightstands, kitchen counters, and side tables. Optional Bose Lifestyle Floor Stand and Wall Bracket (sold separately) provide additional placement flexibility. Place at least 2 inches from walls to prevent unintended bass buildup, and avoid shelves or cabinets that block the up-firing driver.

Product Features:

• 3-Driver Array (Incl. Up-Firing Tweeter) – Front-facing woofer + tweeter plus upward-firing tweeter for a taller, wider, spatially immersive soundstage
• TrueSpatial™ Technology – Upmixes stereo and 5.1 content into a spatial presentation with adjustable height channel (0–10)
• CleanBass™ + Quiet Port – Deep, distortion-free bass from a compact enclosure
• Direct/Reflecting® Technology – Blends direct and reflected sound for spacious, concert-like room fill
• Apple AirPlay 2 – Native lossless streaming from iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Music
• Google Cast – Cast from Android, Chrome, YouTube, Tidal, and Google-compatible apps
• Spotify Connect – Native Spotify playback without routing through your phone
• Bluetooth 5.3 – Direct wireless pairing (SBC/AAC)
• Wi-Fi – Lossless audio streaming from compatible services
• 3.5mm AUX Input – Connect turntables, DACs, and legacy devices
• Amazon Alexa Built-In (+ Alexa+) – Voice control for playback, smart home, and conversational AI
• Stereo Pairing – Pair two speakers for true stereo separation
• Surround Ready – Use as wireless rear surrounds for the Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar
• Multi-Room – Synchronized audio throughout your home via Bose app
• Touch Controls + Volume Dial – Tactile top-mounted controls for intuitive operation
• Bose App – Setup, EQ, TrueSpatial adjustment, multi-room, and stereo configuration
• Premium Fabric Grille – Neutral, understated design in Black, White Smoke, or Driftwood Sand
• Compact: 7.27″ H × 4.77″ W × 6.59″ D / 3.66 lbs – Fits bookshelves, counters, nightstands

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