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Review Summary
2021-01-11T07:25:36
The sound bar was purchased to replace the smaller 300 model. It was well worth the money, however, the sub woofer has been back ordered so that we cannot fully appreciate the sound yet. Based on the sound of the 500, we think maybe the 700 would have eliminated the need for the sub woofer. Otherwise we are very happy with it.
MARGO A.
2020-10-22T20:00:00
Excellent value... Easy set up......... Expandable Reliable Bose Quality
MPSax
2020-10-19T20:00:00
I brought this 2 month ago and I'm happy to have it,
DOSS
2020-10-17T20:00:00
Bought the boze soundbar 500 and I’m never turning back. Bose forever <33 I love u guys so much thank u thank u thank u :)) see u in the future ;)
Q
2020-10-16T20:00:00
I bought my soundbar two months ago and I've never been happier. The sound is crystal clear and makes my music and movies watching experience so much better. I never have to turn the volume up or down to accommodate for the background music in shows and movies over dialogue anymore or worry about having the volume up too loud. It's well worth the money and extremely happy I bought it.
YourFavoritePersian
2020-10-15T20:00:00
I bought this like a month ago and sounds amazing. Best Bose product I have ever bought
Trent1999
2020-10-15T20:00:00
Great sound and easy to install. Can’t figure out the Alexa skill.
El L.
2020-10-14T20:00:00
Updated my Bose a month ago boy has the quality change great product.
Mac
2020-10-14T20:00:00
Sound is superb!! All features work as they should.
Elapeira
2020-10-14T20:00:00
I purchased this over a month ago and it has the best sound. I highly recommend it.
Billy
2020-10-13T20:00:00
Purchased a month ago, been wanting the system for years
Iyeesha
2020-10-13T20:00:00
I bought the Bose Soundbar 700 three months ago and was so happy with the sound that I went tour and bought the Bose Soundbar 500. I’ve had both for a little bit but they are so awesome. The base off of the 700 is incredible.
Dereck777
2020-10-12T20:00:00
I bought this sounbar 500 3 months ago and I’m glad I did
Wil
2020-10-12T20:00:00
I am using this great soundbar in my living room and has been the missing puzzle piece I've been needing for some time. The soundbar is great for movies and general tv. My only small-complain is when using it for music I feel a bit of bass is lacking. I do plan on getting the bass modular for this reason.
TexanTito
2020-10-12T20:00:00
Bought this in August and it worked perfectly for a month and a half. Now almost every day there is either a high pitching sound out of nowhere when watching TV or listening to music. Or the sound disappears and we can’t figure out the cause. It’s frustrating.
Oskrip
2020-10-12T20:00:00
I bought this about a month ago it already had to be send in for repair
Len
2020-10-11T20:00:00
It’s a vibrant product that matches my personality. The engineering of the soundbar is revolutionary.
Biggie
2020-10-11T20:00:00
At first I honestly thought about returning the product. I downloaded the Bose app and made a few “alterations” and wow I’m in love
Mike
2020-09-30T20:00:00
I brought this product because of the Bluetooth feature as I’m hard of hearing I can now use my headphones while my wife can have TV at her level The only thing bad with it is the and why I’ve not given it 5 stars as of all the other Bose products I have brought is it has the worse Remote I’ve ever seen cannot find or see buttons in the dark or even in the light sometimes
Ken
2020-06-14T14:40:23
The quality of sounds is excellent
MA A.
2020-04-30T20:00:00
Sadly, the remote with the system is a total dampener. Got a replacement in 3 months but the 2nd one too came out worst within 2 weeks!! Feel sad when I see that remote- for the high value I paid for such a product company which isn’t able to manage the ‘remote‘ technology at all!! Am sad!
NJ
2020-01-22T19:00:00
Had purchased soundbar 500 with Bass mod 500 after 3 months of use - Without the bass mod, the low Freq sound is highly unimpressive, unless you crank up the Bass all the way to 70/100 in the Bose music app. But with the bass cranked up that high, the Output gets compressed at high volumes and it sounds almost fake and like it can't handle it anymore. So you gotta turn the sound down the Soundstage is Average at best and the Stereo separation isnt very evident since the bar isn't as wide as say the soundbar 700. With the Bass Module 500, the setup shines bright..but that is an extra 30k in India. Do test the song 'Contact' by Daft Punk , that should give you an idea..The system does really well with higher freqs, and not so great with mids, and the less said about lows the better. Go for it only if you are interested in shelling extra for the Bass module 500.. With the bass module 500, this thing is a giant beast! What is also impressive is the system being compatible with Bluetooth as well as Apple airplay... If your TV supports ARC, its a great experience... I was able to connect my LED with the soundbar via ARC and can start the TV using Alexa that is inbuilt. however, the Alexa response time needs to be improved as it feels lethargic at times.
Raghu
2020-01-09T19:00:00
Bought it a month ago...For the sound yes it did not disappoint great sounding speaker if used with the bass module..superb movie watching experience...The cons though are quite a few... 1.) Sub optimal remote, Small and very limited functionality you end up carrying three remotes with you all the time each for TV, Set Top box and the speakers. 2.) Because of the remote you always have to got to the app to switch off the Bass module while watching regular TV channels 3.) Here's the worst part the connectivity, 90% of the time you open the app and its not connected to the Soundbar and it prompts you to restart the router. Though the product is great in its basic purpose of delivering sound these cons are really nagging. When you are purchasing a product at this price you expect it to be nothing less than perfect in every aspect both the hardware and software performance. Hope these things are resolved soon over an update if that's a possibility.
Suneel
2019-11-21T19:00:00
Installation was a painful process. Getting it to work properly was hard. Even after all the time spent on getting it to work I've had to power cycle it several times to make it work. Alexa commands work badly or it doesn't work at all. Sounds okay.
Sergio
2019-11-11T19:00:00
I bought this product and amazing sound effects and quality and best out of all
Raj
2019-11-01T20:00:00
Why does Alexa say does not support Apple Music despite it being added as a skill?
SJ
2019-07-20T20:00:00
I bought 500 bar, bass and rear speakers around 20days ago. The combination is for those who prefer loud music, at 75 percet of volume you can feel the effect and that is to loud, at 60 volume its a normal flat speaker. The worst cheap practice of bose is the installation and after sales service.... These people are pathetic... If yiu value your time and money never buy any bose.. Here is the proff....
TheOne
2019-06-24T20:00:00
I got the Soundbar 500 along with the Bass module. Having used the SloundLink 3, Companion 2 and SoundDock 2, the expectation I had from this was a lot. Frankly speaking, my first impression I had from this right after installation wasn't very good. The soundbar on its own had a very balanced sound but adding the Bass module, it seemed to lose some mid frequency details. The bass module was however tight and punchy. I had to run the Adaptiq a couple of times to get everyting right. Now they sound amazing together just as I had expected. Thank you Bose. I hope to buy the surround speakers soon. One tip is to make sure the room is absolutely quiet when you run the adaptiq.
Sohan
2019-06-07T20:00:00
Very good speaker easy to install and use I really liked it
Advit4255353
2019-02-22T19:00:00
I bought this a month ago, it's not Relevant model for future, it has lots of Failure things Its not Easy Connect With Alexa , Arc , Bluetooth or WiFi, Remote is not Easy to Handle. Also After Sales Service is Pathetic in North East India. Very Disappointed After Sales Service. Only Sound is Good.
Deekay
3x Elliptical drivers (front-firing)
2x Elliptical drivers (side-firing)
HDMI output with Audio Return Channel (ARC)
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
Optical TOSLink
Power input
USB input
Dolby Digital
HDMI
Yes
Yes
AirPlay 2 via future firmware update
31.5 x 1.75 x 4.0" (80.01 x 4.45 x 10.16cm)
7.0 lbs (3.18kg)
017817783354
Awesome Sound, Sleek Design
By T23
I just purchased this soundbar. It is a great piece of engineering. The bar is very slim, with a pretty small footprint, yet when you listen to the sound, the depth and layering is apparent. The soundbar 500 produces a very clear dialogue and when you turn up the volume to near max the sounds are not harsh on the ear. I bought this for my family room, which is about 20 ft x 20ft or slightly larger and it fills the room. It’s great because it is compact enough to look like part of the TV when...
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Sounds perfect to be true...!
By littledaddy80
withoutived my Bose Soundbar 500 and when I took it out of its box, the look, the feel was smooth a nice finish and premium. Getting the soundbar out of the box, was again I almost feel the excitement of something magical within my hands. After taking the soundbar out of its box, I hunted for its cables, so there is a headset (come to that later), HDMI cable, remote control and obviously the power. The HDMI is an ARC lead which most TVs usually have an HDMI with next to it an ARC in brackets ...
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Ultra-High Performance with an Ultra-Thin Design
This stylish soundbar is meant to be heard, not seen. That's why we engineered custom designed drivers to keep the Bose Soundbar 500 almost impossibly thin, without taking away from the acoustic excellence Bose is known for. Measuring only two inches high, its profile fits discreetly under your TV screen, so you won't even know it's there - until you hear it. And with Amazon Alexa built in, you won't have to lift a finger.
Like the Bose Soundbar 500, it's the little things that make a big difference. It may be our thinnest soundbar yet, but its powerful acoustics fill the entire room with sound you just have to hear to believe. Come visit us and experience it for yourself.
Sounds good, anywhere
ADAPTiQ audio room calibration will optimize its acoustic performance for the unique characteristics of your room - giving you the best possible listening experience.
Elegant lightbar
Not sure Alexa heard you? An ingenious light bar helps indicate when Alexa is listening, thinking or speaking.
Clear voice pickup
Custom-designed microphones in both the front and back of the soundbar deliver superior voice pickup, so Alexa will still hear you even when the music is playing loud.
Proprietary drivers
Custom designed transducers provide superior clarity while maintaining an incredibly slim design.
QuietPort technology
The soundbar's recessed ports use a piece of resistant screen to reduce turbulent noise while getting more sound through a smaller opening. The result? Virtually distortion-free bass from a slim profile.
Built-in voice control
With Amazon Alexa built right into the Bose Soundbar 500, you can control your music, get information, manage your day and so much more. You have access to everything Alexa has to offer - all without lifting a finger. But what good is Alexa if she can't hear you? Experience superior voice pickup from a custom-designed eight-microphone array that will still hear you no matter how loud your music is. And an ingenious light bar will help visually indicate when Alexa is listening, thinking or speaking. Plus, it's always getting better. Future software updates will unlock new features.
Music. Any Way You Want It
When it comes to what you want to hear, you have so many options. Play your favorite music services over a home Wi-Fi network, like Spotify or Amazon Music, at the touch of a button. Or use a Bluetooth connection to play anything from a phone or tablet. And Apple AirPlay 2 is coming early 2019.
Take control of your listening experience
With the Bose Music app, you can easily browse through all your music in one place and seamlessly jump between stations, playlists and services. Plus, it's another simple way to control the Bose Soundbar 500. Setting up presets with the app is easy, so the music you love is just one touch away. And multiple users can personalize their experience and content. Plus, the app makes set up simple, walking you through each step.
Want to kick it up a notch? Add more
Make the most of your listening experience. You won't believe what the Bose Soundbar 500 can do on its own, but we have more whenever you're ready. Add the Bose Bass Module 500 for more room-rocking sound. It's thunderous bass in a compact, 10" cube. Combine it with the Bose Surround Speakers for the ultimate home entertainment experience and feel like you're in the center of all the action.
Meet the new Bose family
The Bose Soundbar 500 is part of a new Bose family of smart speakers and soundbars. And with Alexa voice control built in, you have millions of songs at the tip of your tongue. Or you can manage everything from the Bose Music app. Bring all your entertainment to life - music, movies and TV - in any room you want.