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Customer Reviews for Bose Surround 809281-1100 Free Standing Indoor Speakers, Black

Bose Surround 809281-1100 Free Standing Indoor Speakers, Black
Bose Surround 809281-1100 Free Standing Indoor Speakers, Black
Item # : IM15GK528
Model # : 809281-1100
  • These unobtrusive rear surround speakers provide sweeping sound that adds to your movies, sports, and TV shows
  • Compatible with: Bose Smart Soundbar 600, Bose Smart Soundbar 900, Bose Smart Soundbar 300, Bose TV Speaker, Bose Smart Soundbar 700, Bose Soundbar 500, SoundTouch 300 soundbar
Price is $399.00
Free delivery by Thu, Jan 15
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3.46
112 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
17%
3 star
11%
2 star
13%
1 star
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Most helpful positive review
Posted Dec 16, 2025
Bose sound bar and rear speakers
Easy setup and linked right up through the Bose app and the ultra smart sound bar
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Dec 31, 2025
Terrible Quality
Very disappointed with the quality sound you can barely hear any background noise on these speakers I have them turned up to 100 on sound and barely hear anything. I would not recommend anyone to purchase this item. If there was zero star option I would have selected it.
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Antonio
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bose.com
Posted Dec 31, 2025
Terrible Quality
Very disappointed with the quality sound you can barely hear any background noise on these speakers I have them turned up to 100 on sound and barely hear anything. I would not recommend anyone to purchase this item. If there was zero star option I would have selected it.
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Response from Staples :
Hi Antonio! We’re very sorry to hear that you’re disappointed with the performance of your Bose Surround Speakers. Even when turned up to maximum volume, you’re not getting the sound experience you expected. Your feedback is important to us, and we’ll make sure to note your concerns. If you’d like, we can help troubleshoot the setup to ensure the speakers are configured correctly, or guide you on available service options. Please reach out to our customer support team through this link: https://bose.life/contactus so we can better understand your concern and assist you further. We are here to help! Sophie - Customer Support
December 31, 2025
Gary
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bose.com
Posted Dec 20, 2025
Very disappointing
I bought this 2 weeks ago, because Bose decided to stop producing the 700 model. The worst decision I took. These speakers should only be used for a pc if you ask me. Very disappointed. No clue why Bose decided to stop producing the 700 model without having an upgrade, better product out and leaving the customer with only one option to complete the kit (soundbar-Sub). R...
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Response from Staples :
Hi Gary, thank you for sharing your thoughts about Surround Speakers. We're really sorry to hear that you’re disappointed with your Surround Speakers. While the Bose Surround Speakers were designed to deliver immersive rear‑channel audio for home theater setups, it’s clear they’re not meeting your expectations, and we take that seriously. We’d love the chance to help improve your experience. If you’re open to it, we can walk through some setup tips to optimize performance with your soundbar and Bass Module, or explore other support options to make things right. Please reach out to us directly at https://bose.life/4p429Jm, Daisy - Customer Support
Bose, December 20, 2025
Dave
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Posted Dec 16, 2025
Bose sound bar and rear speakers
Easy setup and linked right up through the Bose app and the ultra smart sound bar
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Gregorio
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Posted Nov 19, 2025
Speakers not connected to soundbar
After several attempts and watching videos on YouTube and an IT persons help the speakers are still not playing.
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Response from Staples :
Hi Gregorio, thank you for sharing your experience with us. Bose Surround Speakers are designed to connect seamlessly through Bluetooth or the Bose Music app, but occasionally issues can occur if the firmware isn’t updated, the device pairing list is full, or the speakers need a reset. To help resolve this, we recommend: -Checking for firmware updates in the Bose Music app -Clearing the Bluetooth pairing list on both the speakers and your source device, then reconnecting For step‑by‑step guidance, here’s a helpful link: https://bose.life/47QnEs7 Gem - Customer Support
Bose, November 19, 2025
doug
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bose.com
Posted Nov 12, 2025
volume is too low
can not hear them too well. can not get volume up have at 100% ON APP
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Response from Staples :
Hi there! Thank you for reaching out to use. We are sorry that you are having an issue with your Bose Surround Speaker. However, We're here to help you with your concern. Can you please try to follow the troubleshooting steps with this link: https://bose.life/3XmvmnA These steps should help resolve your concerns. If the issues persist, please don’t hesitate to contact us at https://bose.life/contactus . We’re happy to help and we truly hope this helps resolve the issue for you! Marlo - Customer Support
Bose, November 12, 2025
Surround speakers
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Posted Jul 31, 2025
Difficult to pair with Bose Soundbar 550, w/ app
I bought these set of surround speakers early this month!
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Posted Jul 22, 2025
Good but I’m not sure they work as they should
I purchased these to enhance my Bose 900 sound bar. I am unable to get much sound from them. One of them works better than the other, but they both only if you get certain things coming off the TV can you hear them so I’m not sure what I’m gonna do.
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Response from Staples :
Hi there! Thank you so much for reaching out to Bose, we really appreciate you sharing your experience, and we’re truly sorry to hear about the trouble you’re having with your setup. That’s definitely not the performance we’d expect, especially when you're looking to enhance your sound system. When you have a moment, please send us a direct message including your product’s serial number and any additional setup details you’d like to share. This will help us investigate further and provide the most accurate guidance to get your system sounding exactly as it should. You can use this link to contact us: https://bose.life/3rykPZR Klariss - Customer Support
Klariss, July 22, 2025
Cervelo
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bose.com
Posted Jun 22, 2025
Just Right
Perfect size, weight, and sound. Would like the wireless box to be smaller, but it works.
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Dennis
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bose.com
Posted May 11, 2025
BOSE Home Theater Surround System
Bose is an amazing product that I highly recommend to anyone looking for a home theater system. The systems performance is amazing and is easily integrated with any smart tv.
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Ivan
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Posted Apr 29, 2025
Great difference.
Just to let you know. After you connect your virtual invisible surround speakers, is very important to make the ADAPTiQ calibration. At first I was really disappointed, the sound was so low and really bad. But right after calibration it was amazing! Really the change is worth it, add the surround speakers and you will be surprised.
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tonyd
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Posted Apr 26, 2025
Underwhelmed
Disappointed. Thought speakers would be more noticeable but volume is weak relative to soundbar. Also, impossible to set up without the app which requires an operating system which my i-phone 7 can not achieve.
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Ygil2257
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Posted Feb 26, 2025
Great features
I bought these speakers about two weeks ago. And the sound is magnificent.
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top hill
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Posted Feb 19, 2025
Disappointment
A little disappointed that for the cost they don't sound any better then my cheaper ones that I use to have.
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schuusher
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Posted Feb 7, 2025
Simply Amazing!
We have enjoyed these little powerhouses for several weeks now and love the sound environment they create! Dolby Atmos is simply amazing with the Bose surround speakers, soundbar 600 and base module. They were super easy to pair and the iPhone app. works great.
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Boseman
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Posted Jan 18, 2025
Great sound
Love how they compliment the 700 soundbar . Been a Bose lover for many years. Have 901’s, two Bose321 systems as well as 161 outdoor speakers. Not to mention my car.
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Seg
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Posted Jan 9, 2025
So happy!
My wife says they’re cute. The sound is amazing! We got the smart ultra soundbar, 500 bass module then added these surround speakers. So…. Happy!
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Rexy Boy
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Posted Dec 21, 2024
Look good on the stands !
Speakers do what they are designed to do! And are eye apealing!
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BoseLover
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Posted Dec 12, 2024
???Can't connect!
I have always loved Bose products... the Bose surround sound speakers will not connect to any of my devices! I've spent hours trying to download remotes and trying to find a way for them to connect. I know I will appreciate their quality when I can get them to work!
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Response from Staples :
We are sorry to hear you are experiencing difficulty setting up your surround speakers, so we can best assist you with this please reach out to support. You can find out contact information here https://bose.life/globalsupport Thanks, Jack - Bose Customer Support
December 12, 2024
Ray777
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Posted Nov 30, 2024
Re manufactured
Excellent complement to my Soundbar and bass speaker
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DI
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Posted May 15, 2024
Good speakers
I purchased this item a few weeks ago. Works great. Only problem that I'm having is I don't have a smart phone so I'm not able to adjust the sound. To bad this can't be done with the remote.
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