Ordered this and received it yesterday to use with my Samsung TV. My TV is thin so the speakers are tiny facing down. So I needed something to help me hear TV without turning it to 55 volume. Word of the day is amazing.

It sounds good, looks nice, simple to use. Music on lower volumes is good, but would be better with the sub, which I intend to eventually buy. At higher volumes, music sounds great, but don't expect your house foundations to crumble.

The most incredible sound, very crisp . I never owned a BOSE before, now I know what I've been missing !

I bought it today for $600. It was the best deal that I could get. The sound is amazing. It's sufficient for a small room. Bass module is not really required because the sound bar is already having good sound effects. If you have a big room and more budget, you can go for soundbar 700.

Bose's sleek and slim Soundbar 500 is the minimalist way to liven up TV sound

Clear and balanced sound; Choice of Google Assistant or Alexa; Intuitive; rock-solid app; AirPlay 2 included

No subwoofer leads to a lack of punch; No spare HDMI inputs

Would recommend to friends.

Bose’s Soundbar 700 might replace your smart speaker, but it’s no substitute for a properly cinematic audio system

ADAPTiQ audio calibration; Built-in Alexa and Google Assistant; Excellent app integration

Fails to deliver an engaging sound; Doesn’t support Dolby Atmos or DTX:S; Oversized remote control

This classy soundbar looks smart, acts smart and generally sounds smart. However, some design flaws, a lack of Atmos/DTS:X support, and limited bass make it hard to recommend at this price.

Solid front soundstage; Effective remote app; Attractive design; ADAPTiQ audio calibration; EARC support; Built-in Alexa/Google Assistant

No additional HDMI inputs; No Atmos/DTS:X support; Top is too reflective; Annoying remote control; Lacking in bass

The Bose Soundbar 700 looks smart, sounds smart and actually is smart thanks to the inclusion of both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. However a lack of HDMI inputs, no Atmos/DTS:X support and a glass top that reflects the TV screen isn’t quite so smart at this price.

Big front soundstage; Excellent remote app; ADAPTiQ audio calibration; Alexa/Google Assistant built-in

Light on bass; No Atmos/DTS:X; No HDMI inputs; Reflective top

Smart looks, smart assistants, not-so-smart features