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Bose launches Lifestyle Ultra home audio trio

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Bose expands beyond headphones with the new Lifestyle Collection, a trio of home‑audio gear that can function as a single system or be scattered across rooms. The lineup bundles the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Ultra Soundbar and Ultra Subwoofer, each supporting Google Cast and AirPlay. Users can pair two speakers for stereo or integrate the whole set for immersive playback.

The Ultra Speaker packs three drivers—two front, one up‑firing—inside a knit grille with touch controls and a radial volume slider. TrueSpatial and CleanBass QuietPort aim for clear highs and distortion‑free bass; Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi and a 3.5 mm aux jack cover inputs. The Ultra Soundbar’s 5.2‑channel layout uses six drivers, a center tweeter and PhaseGuide elements; adding two speakers and the sub upgrades it to 7.1.4 sound.

All three pieces go on sale May 15, with preorders opening today. The Ultra Speaker retails for $299 in black or white and $349 for a limited‑edition tan finish; the Ultra Soundbar costs $1,099, while the Ultra Subwoofer is priced at $899. By bundling convenience with cinema‑grade surround, Bose targets consumers looking to replace separate TV speakers and bookshelf units with a single, scalable ecosystem.