![]() Given the Bose Soundbar 500 is three years old, its smarts are still competitive, but there’s a significant issue with its online features.īefore we get to that, here’s a rundown of those features. ![]() Supports both Amazon and Google assistants.A small, dinky remote is packaged and there isn’t much to say about it other than it works fine. Wall-mounting is possible, but only through Bose’s Soundbar Wall Bracket. Above it is the button for the microphone (on/off) and the ‘Action’ button for calling upon Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.Īround the back is a recessed area that consists of Bose’s ADAPTiQ port, a sub-out, an IR receiver, LAN, optical, micro-USB (service only) and HDMI ARC. It blinks and beams luminously when called upon, clearly visible from a seating position and fading to a rich amber/orange glow in standby. The metal grille that covers the front and circles around the back is in keeping with its minimalist aesthetics.įace the bar and there’s a ‘display’ on the left-hand side, or what Bose refers to as the ‘light bar’. The design is sleek but also inconspicuous – the matte black finish low-key in appearance. Measuring 800mm wide and only 44mm tall, it slips easily beneath most TVs and can be parked on surfaces without trouble. The Soundbar 500 is easily one of the slimmest soundbars I’ve tested. ![]() Does the Bose Soundbar 500 still offer compelling reasons over more recent efforts or should you wait for what Bose has coming next? Design With the advent of Dolby Atmos and virtual surround sound, the market has evolved further. The Soundbar 500 arrived in the first wave of ‘smart’ soundbars, packing digital assistants and integration with streaming services that now feel commonplace. The Bose Soundbar 500 launched in 2018, so in soundbar years it’s probably feeling on the long in the tooth.
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