Bose is known for getting big sound out of small packages, and its $549.95 Soundbar 500 is strikingly thin. It delivers rich lows, detailed highs, and laudable balance, with built-in Amazon Alexa voice control for good measure. Switching from Bluetooth to Alexa-based streaming or listening to audio from your TV is a snap. For the price, however, you might find sounds like explosions and other deep bass elements lacking through the soundbar. Bose offers a separate subwoofer and satellites for surround, but all that adds significantly to the price. While the Soundbar 500 is still strong on its own, there are similarly priced options out there that deliver more of a complete audio experience, sub-bass included. Design Measuring in at approximately 1.8 by 31.5 by 4.0 inches (HWD) and 7 pounds, the black Soundbar 500 is thin and sleek. It's designed to blend in, like most soundbars, but subtle details like glowing LEDs (that pulse in various colors depending on the mode) are a nice tou...
The Bose Soundbar 500 gets high marks for Alexa integration, a great app, and rich, clear audio, but it lacks the bass rumble you might be after.
Rich lows and crisp, detailed highs; Can be controlled with Alexa; Top-notch app and user experience
DSP limits deep bass; Expensive for what it delivers