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title: "Bose SoundTouch 520 Home Theater System"
brand: "bose"
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# Wi-Fi & Bluetooth wireless streaming 5 compact Direct/Reflecting Series II speakers ADAPTiQ room calibration tech Bose SoundTouch 520 Home Theater System

**Brand:** bose
**Price:** KSh653971
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your home theater game — sound that commands attention and style that sparks envy.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bose SoundTouch 520 Home Theater System by bose
- **How much does it cost?** KSh653971 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/17945665-bose-soundtouch-520-home-theater-system)

## Best For

- bose enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bose brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Adaptive Audio Calibration:** ADAPTiQ technology fine-tunes sound to your room’s unique acoustics, ensuring crystal-clear dialogue and booming bass every time.
- • **Seamless Wireless Connectivity:** Effortlessly stream your favorite playlists from Spotify, Pandora, or Internet radio via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth — no wires, no hassle.
- • **Immersive Surround Sound Experience:** Five precision-engineered speakers + wireless bass module deliver rich, room-filling audio that transforms your living space into a cinematic haven.
- • **Personalized Sound at Your Fingertips:** Control everything with the intuitive SoundTouch app or universal remote, including six customizable presets for instant access to your go-to music.
- • **Compact Elegance Meets Powerful Performance:** Sleek, modern design fits discreetly anywhere while packing a punch that outperforms bulkier systems.

## Overview

The Bose SoundTouch 520 Home Theater System is a compact, high-performance surround sound setup featuring five Direct/Reflecting Series II speakers and a wireless bass module. It supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming, offers six personalized presets via the SoundTouch app, and includes ADAPTiQ adaptive audio calibration for optimized sound tailored to your room. Designed for seamless integration with multiple devices and easy setup, it combines sleek aesthetics with powerful, immersive audio for an elevated home entertainment experience.

## Description

Binge-watching a new series. Catching up on your movie watch list. Streaming the latest music. Your home is your entertainment center. And so much of it relies on sound. The Bose Sound Touch 520 home theater system delivers true surround sound from five small speakers and a wireless bass module. The Sound Touch 520 system is also a powerful music system. It lets you easily enjoy wireless music when connected to your existing home Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth devices. Stream music services like Spotify and Pandora, Internet radio stations or your own stored music library. A small control console with four HDMI inputs ensures you hear the movie or soundtrack the way it was meant to be. Conventional systems that connect only to your TV's audio output can't ensure you're getting the best possible audio experience from your source devices. A universal remote is included as well to simplify your everyday experience. Included: Five Direct/Reflecting Series II speakers; control console; wireless Acoustic mass module; speaker cables; HDMI cable; power cords; universal remote; Adapted headset.

Review: Amazing - I have only had the system for a few days but I can honestly say it is amazing. It blows my old 7.1 samsung system out of the water. The design is compact and surprisingly good looking. Usually, Bose systems look extremely dated no matter the age, but this one looks very nice in my setup. The speakers have a nice shape and coloring to them, and the receiver unit is small and sleek. The "universal" remote that it comes with looks like its straight out of the 90's though. While I can tell it's very well built, it strangely feels very cheap at the same time. The grey color and the button placement leaves little to desire. I highly suggest getting a universal remote like a harmony or ray, use the 90's special to get the system set up, and chuck it in a drawer somewhere. I must also point out that buttons on the remote have the worlds strangest texture that irritated me to no end..... The soundtouch feature, while seeming like a complete after thought, is actually very nice. I was able to hide away the added unit and it works like a dream. The app is very responsive and connects extremely quick to the unit. You can use the feature while everything else is off, and you don't need a remote to access it or control the system. It can all be done from the app. I read one review somewhere that stated you needed both the remote and the app to set up soundtouch and use it, but you don't. Setting up the system is very easy. Unbox all parts, place the sub unit and plug in, place the reciever and plug in, place the speakers where you want, plug all of them in with the proper wires noting the little letters on the wires denoting what speaker they connect too, plug in the sound touch unit, plug in your HDMI cables and BOOM! You're done. The sub pairs all on its own, then download the app, make an account, and it'll walk you through the rest. I had the system up and running within 30 minutes. The adaptIQ feature is the first sound adjustment system I have used that actually works. It walks you very clearly through every step and worked pretty well. As for sound....wow. Its hard to believe they got such amazing sound to come out of such small speakers. Even the sub-woofer will blow your mind. In sub-woofer size standards it's absolutely microscopic, but the amount of bass it can produce is staggering. I did have to up the sub levels a smidge to get them where I like but it was very simple to do. Simply press "system" on the 90's remote, scroll down to bass level and adjust accordingly. I was originally worried the bass would be lacking, but it is capable of rattling the walls if you so desire. The surround sound works amazingly, and voices are clear even on those shows where usually you have to crank up the sound to here what they're saying then get blown away when the action starts. The system is very expensive, but it definitely holds its own with similarly priced systems. Sure you can get a system that sounds as good or maybe better for less, but you can't get one that looks this nice, sounds this good, and comes in such a small size. And with the Bose track record, it will last a very long time. Yes, the wires are irritatingly proprietary, but they give you more than enough wire to run it where you need. Also, they way they are designed I cant think of a way you can break them short of cutting the wire. Sadly, the rear speaker are not wireless. If you have white walls and carpet, the black wires might be hard to hide, but I had no problem with this in my room. I simply pulled up the carpet a bit around the edge of the room, placed the wires under, and stuck the carpet back down. I did have to invest in the stands for the front side speakers as I did not want to hang them on the walls. If you opt to do this make sure you get the stands that are the UFS-20 series II stands. These are the only ones that can mount to these speakers. They are great quality, crazy heaving, good looking, and provide a place to hide the wires. Overall its an amazing system that should last you for years to come. So if you're on the fence I say go for it. I was and I don't regret the purchase.
Review: Incredible Sound from compact system - This system is easy to hook up with TV and all other devices that are connected to your TV. In simple word every device is connected to the Bose control console, control console then is connected to the TV set. I do want to point out here that this system is hard wired connected system. All five speakers are connected to the console with hard wires provided with the system. If you are planning on mounting the speakers on wall, you will need Bose specialty wall mounts ($35 each) for each of the speakers. The center speaker can be placed on the TV stand. The sound quality is undoubtedly the best for the similar range systems. It is worth to note that the system will not generate really loud bass that some of the other systems would produce. But this is not what I was expecting from this system. The bass module is wireless (needs power cable). This sounds great as well. One of the best things about set-up is Adapt IQ audio calibration system. The ADAPTiQ audio calibration system adjusts the speaker’s performance to the unique acoustics of your room, ensuring consistent, quality sound. I have tried this calibration system and it works great, I can tell the difference in sound quality before and after. The console and module both work as receiver, so in other words you don’t need extra receiver to play internet radio and music from your phone. You can utilize this system without turning the TV ON using the Bluetooth feature. My overall review for this system is positive. I could actually listen to some the sounds in the movie and songs that I never knew was there. This system is an excellent improvement to your living room entertainment or to your theater.

## Features

- The most compact Bose Sound Touch system fits anywhere in your home
- Wireless connection via your home Wi-Fi network; also works with Bluetooth
- One-touch access to music services (Spotify, Pandora), Internet radio and music library playlists with six personalized presets
- Powerful control with the Sound Touch app for your smartphone or tablet
- Part of an entire family of Bose wireless products

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B011IH6N22 |
| Additional Features | Bass Boost |
| Antenna Location | Home Theater |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Best Sellers Rank | #93,824 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #27 in Home Theater Systems |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
| Brand | Bose |
| Built-In Media | 5 Direct/Reflecting Series II speakers Wireless Acoustimass module Control console SoundTouch® wireless adapter II Universal remote control HDMI cable Speaker cables Power cords USB cable (for updates) ADAPTiQ headset |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | [Smartphone, Tablet, Laptop] |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, HDMI, Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | Remote, Touch |
| Controller Type | App Control, Remote Control leżance |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 80 Reviews |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Weight | 18 Kilograms |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | Bose Corporation |
| Model Name | FBA_738377-1100 |
| Model Number | 738377-1100 |
| Mounting Type | Mixed Mount |
| Number of Audio Channels | 1.0 |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 5 Watts |
| Speaker Size | 0.68 Feet |
| Speaker Type | Surround Sound |
| Specific Uses For Product | home entertainment, movie nights, gaming, listening to music in a home environment |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 0.68 Feet |
| UPC | 017817699426 |
| Warranty Description | 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts |
| Warranty Type | 12 |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** Bose
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, HDMI, Wi-Fi
- **Mounting Type:** Mixed Mount
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 5 Watts

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: do you need yamaha or onkyo receiver with this?**
A: The Bose SoundTouch 520 Home Theater System does not need a separate audio receiver. It is designed to be an all-in-one system. The SoundTouch 520 home theater system consists of five redesigned Direct/Reflecting Series II satellite speakers, a control console (the receiver), a wireless music adapter, a wireless hideaway Acoustimass module and a universal remote control. It also comes with an HDMI cable.

**Q: when the manual says left rear speaker: does it mean left of the tv wall or left from the seating position?**
A: Left of seating position. To test your question with result, think of your car stereo, balance controls, are always displayed as you facing the control, head unit. As a industry standard, should not be listed in in reverse fashion, as in looking from rear of control unit into the room. I hope that helps

**Q: Can I play local radio with this system**
A: While this system doesn't have am/fm tuner built into the system, you can stream your favorite radio station through Internet radio to enjoy it on the 520 system.

**Q: Is it hdmi 1.4 or 2.0?**
A: The SoundTouch 520 supports HDMI 1.4

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing
*by S***M on February 19, 2016*

I have only had the system for a few days but I can honestly say it is amazing. It blows my old 7.1 samsung system out of the water. The design is compact and surprisingly good looking. Usually, Bose systems look extremely dated no matter the age, but this one looks very nice in my setup. The speakers have a nice shape and coloring to them, and the receiver unit is small and sleek. The "universal" remote that it comes with looks like its straight out of the 90's though. While I can tell it's very well built, it strangely feels very cheap at the same time. The grey color and the button placement leaves little to desire. I highly suggest getting a universal remote like a harmony or ray, use the 90's special to get the system set up, and chuck it in a drawer somewhere. I must also point out that buttons on the remote have the worlds strangest texture that irritated me to no end..... The soundtouch feature, while seeming like a complete after thought, is actually very nice. I was able to hide away the added unit and it works like a dream. The app is very responsive and connects extremely quick to the unit. You can use the feature while everything else is off, and you don't need a remote to access it or control the system. It can all be done from the app. I read one review somewhere that stated you needed both the remote and the app to set up soundtouch and use it, but you don't. Setting up the system is very easy. Unbox all parts, place the sub unit and plug in, place the reciever and plug in, place the speakers where you want, plug all of them in with the proper wires noting the little letters on the wires denoting what speaker they connect too, plug in the sound touch unit, plug in your HDMI cables and BOOM! You're done. The sub pairs all on its own, then download the app, make an account, and it'll walk you through the rest. I had the system up and running within 30 minutes. The adaptIQ feature is the first sound adjustment system I have used that actually works. It walks you very clearly through every step and worked pretty well. As for sound....wow. Its hard to believe they got such amazing sound to come out of such small speakers. Even the sub-woofer will blow your mind. In sub-woofer size standards it's absolutely microscopic, but the amount of bass it can produce is staggering. I did have to up the sub levels a smidge to get them where I like but it was very simple to do. Simply press "system" on the 90's remote, scroll down to bass level and adjust accordingly. I was originally worried the bass would be lacking, but it is capable of rattling the walls if you so desire. The surround sound works amazingly, and voices are clear even on those shows where usually you have to crank up the sound to here what they're saying then get blown away when the action starts. The system is very expensive, but it definitely holds its own with similarly priced systems. Sure you can get a system that sounds as good or maybe better for less, but you can't get one that looks this nice, sounds this good, and comes in such a small size. And with the Bose track record, it will last a very long time. Yes, the wires are irritatingly proprietary, but they give you more than enough wire to run it where you need. Also, they way they are designed I cant think of a way you can break them short of cutting the wire. Sadly, the rear speaker are not wireless. If you have white walls and carpet, the black wires might be hard to hide, but I had no problem with this in my room. I simply pulled up the carpet a bit around the edge of the room, placed the wires under, and stuck the carpet back down. I did have to invest in the stands for the front side speakers as I did not want to hang them on the walls. If you opt to do this make sure you get the stands that are the UFS-20 series II stands. These are the only ones that can mount to these speakers. They are great quality, crazy heaving, good looking, and provide a place to hide the wires. Overall its an amazing system that should last you for years to come. So if you're on the fence I say go for it. I was and I don't regret the purchase.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible Sound from compact system
*by S***Y on November 9, 2015*

This system is easy to hook up with TV and all other devices that are connected to your TV. In simple word every device is connected to the Bose control console, control console then is connected to the TV set. I do want to point out here that this system is hard wired connected system. All five speakers are connected to the console with hard wires provided with the system. If you are planning on mounting the speakers on wall, you will need Bose specialty wall mounts ($35 each) for each of the speakers. The center speaker can be placed on the TV stand. The sound quality is undoubtedly the best for the similar range systems. It is worth to note that the system will not generate really loud bass that some of the other systems would produce. But this is not what I was expecting from this system. The bass module is wireless (needs power cable). This sounds great as well. One of the best things about set-up is Adapt IQ audio calibration system. The ADAPTiQ audio calibration system adjusts the speaker’s performance to the unique acoustics of your room, ensuring consistent, quality sound. I have tried this calibration system and it works great, I can tell the difference in sound quality before and after. The console and module both work as receiver, so in other words you don’t need extra receiver to play internet radio and music from your phone. You can utilize this system without turning the TV ON using the Bluetooth feature. My overall review for this system is positive. I could actually listen to some the sounds in the movie and songs that I never knew was there. This system is an excellent improvement to your living room entertainment or to your theater.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was not disappointed, as the the system comes with sufficient wire ...
*by G***. on March 24, 2016*

I purchased the Bose 520 to replace a VIZIO 5.1 Sound Bar in my home office. It turned out to be a substancial upgrade in sound quality. I have always favored having flexibility in locating the speakers over a fixed sound bar. When I purchased the 520 I thought all the speakers where wireless. However, the fact that the center and main speakers are wired to the main unit and the suround speakers are wired to the wireless bass unit. I was not disappointed, as the the system comes with sufficient wire to easly locate all the speakers wherever you disire. I really like the stable wire conectors for the speakers. They are very secure and stable (no need for banana plugs). The sound quality is great. It has more than enough power to get clear and crisp sound at low volumes. The ADATiQ audio calibration automatically adjust the souround sound to your desires listening location. The CEC controls makes usng the 520 remote to control your TV, Blue Ray and cable box a lot more convenient than using the universal cable remote, The Bluetooth feature is great. Once paired to a source, the 520 turns on and goes to Bluetooth when the sourse device is set to the 520. I am very pleased with the Bose 520 SoundTouch.

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