BOSE LAUNCHES LIFESTYLE SPEAKERS TO CHALLENGE SONOS

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SUN, MAY 24, 2026

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Bose unveiled a new product line featuring the $299 Ultra Speaker, designed to compete directly with Sonos in the smart speaker market. The announcement includes additional products under the company's new Lifestyle Collection.

The Bose Ultra Speaker operates as a standalone unit, stereo pair, or rear speaker in an Atmos setup, offering flexibility similar to competing systems. The speaker joins a soundbar in Bose's fresh lineup aimed at merging audio quality with minimalist design. The Lifestyle Collection directly challenges established rivals including Sonos and Apple in the home audio space. Pricing starts at $299 for the Ultra Speaker, positioning it competitively within the premium smart speaker segment. Bose's move reflects ongoing competition in home audio, where companies differentiate through speaker configurations, sound quality, and integration with smart home ecosystems. The new products showcase the company's continued investment in lifestyle audio products beyond its traditional automotive and professional audio segments.

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