Bose waited a long time to release a new home theater product, and when they did, I could not resist trying it out.

Bose’s Lifestyle collection features both a flagship speaker and soundbar, and as someone who’s tested almost 50 different speakers over the past five years — yes, really — I was eager to see if Bose’s new Ultra speaker was worth the $300 price tag and whether it could replace my current living room setup.

The speaker itself comes packaged well and has some weight to it out of the box. I plugged it in — it’s not wireless — using the included cable and set it in the corner of my living room. It’s pretty compact for what’s touted as a room-filling speaker, and since it has a minimalist mesh design, it blends well with any space, no matter how big or small. I got it in the black colorway, but it’s also available in white. The Bose website also has a limited edition Sandstone color. Note: It does cost an extra $50.

Weight: 3.7 pounds | Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Aux | Adjustable EQ: Yes | Voice Control: Alexa

Once plugged in, I scanned the QR code to download the Bose app. From there, the setup took less than five minutes. Once connected to Wi-Fi, the Bose Ultra speaker can cast music directly from your phone. Alternatively, it can use Bluetooth to connect to the speaker too. There’s also an aux option in case you want to connect it to a turntable.

The device can be controlled by touch controls up top through the app, as well as with voice commands. It’s intuitive, and you don’t need to be a techie to understand how this speaker works. If you are an audiophile and prefer EQ adjustability, you can do it through the Bose app, but trust me, none of that is necessary to enjoy this.

Many companies will say their speaker delivers room-filling sound, but few deliver on that promise. Bose is an exception.

The first time I heard this speaker fill my living room, I understood exactly what Bose was going for. The sound is warm, immersive and almost soothing, surrounding you without ever overwhelming your senses.

Starting with the bass, it’s raw and deep, each thump reverberating around you, but not to the point where it feels like it’s going to burst your eardrums. The sound quickly fills the room, and Bose’s technology does actually make it feel like the music is coming from all sides.

Another place where it shines? The vocals. Nothing sounds muffled. In fact, vocals sound sharp and clear, highlighting notes and tones you otherwise wouldn’t even hear on the best set of headphones — I’ve tested those a lot, too.

I played both Bollywood tunes from Mitraz, AP Dhillon and Diljit Dosanjh, as well as EDM classics from David Guetta, Chris Lake, Zedd and John Summit. I tested every kind of sound against this speaker, looking for a miss or fault, hoping at one point the music would crack, the speaker would freeze or the sound would overwhelm me at top volumes. But it didn’t. Each song flowed through my ears, almost like I was in a trance or a meditative journey. Minutes turned to hours while this speaker was playing.

And it wasn’t only me. My very picky dad, who has one of the most sensitive ears known to mankind — I don’t exaggerate, he hates literally every speaker and earbud pair I gift him — thought the sound from the Bose Ultra felt soothing. There was even a point when he was enjoying himself so much, he turned off the FIFA World Cup, poured himself a drink and sat back on the couch, gently humming along to his favorite Bollywood song as it filled the room.

If I really had to nitpick, the only fault I found with this speaker was that during Wi-Fi casting, there seemed to be a little delay two out of the 10 times I used it. Of course, a lot of that is dependent on the device and Wi-Fi connection, so it might not even be the speaker’s fault.

Other than that, it’s not the most lightweight option out there, but considering this is set to replace your home system speakers, that makes sense. I only had one speaker on deck and found it enough to fill my living room, but you can shop these speakers in a pair to hit every inch of your room — a boon if you have a larger space or really want that booming theater experience. I would not recommend this for city apartments, though. The sound really travels. During demos, two speakers and a soundbar felt so cinema-like, the ground shook beneath my feet during a clip from “Dune.” The soundbar is a good addition for movie fanatics, as Bose’s latest option does a great job amplifying audio in cluttered scenes. This is what you’d pick if you want to specifically enhance your TV’s audio.

Our verdict: Is it worth it?

Considering I’m a tech reviewer, you already know I hate saying anything is perfect, but I’m inclined to say that the Bose Ultra speaker might be the perfect addition to your home. The bass is deep and full, and the vocals and instruments sound clear at every volume. Syncing to your phone is easy, and this Bose speaker blends easily into your home setup, too. If you have the space for it, the Bose Ultra speaker is worth every penny — and is my top home speaker recommendation for the foreseeable future.

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