Bose Home Speaker 500 - Triple Black 795345-5110 review

The best sounding speaker we've tested, but asks a high price

Excellent Sound, Great volume, relatively compact, many connection options

Expensive, multi-speaker management leaves a bit to be desired, Expensive, multi-speaker management leaves a bit to be desired

Bose Home Speaker 500 review: Stylish, super sound

In the early days of the smart speaker revolution, finding a speaker that was both smart and had great sound was a challenge. Thankfully, those days are long gone. With products from Sonos, Marshall, Apple, and Amazon, you can now have your cake and eat it too. But before you settle on a new wireless smart speaker from one of those companies, you should consider the $300 Bose Home Speaker 500. With an intriguing mix of sleek design, expansive sound, and a choice of digital assistants, it could be just the smart audio device your home has been missing. But is it right for you? Let’s take a look. Available in your choice of triple black or a sophisticated two-tone of silver and white, the Bose Home Speaker 500 is deceptively sized. With an elliptical shape that is much wider than it is deep, its base is small enough that it should easily find a perch on a counter-top, bookshelf, or mantle. At just 4.75 pounds It’s also surprisingly light for its size. Nothing breaks up the speaker’s smoo...

Expansive stereo sound; Sleek, attractive design; Choice of Alexa or Google Assistant; Easy-to-use controls; Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and line-in options; AirPlay 2;

Expensive; Some music services not supported; Slightly awkward multiroom control; No Chromecast option for Android;