| Name | Bose Soundbar 500 |
|---|---|
| Image |  |
| MSRP | $549.95 |
| Released | 2018 |
| Availability | Discontinued |
| Current price | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | |
| Audio channels | 3.0 |
| Expandable up to: | 5.2, (add rears, 2 subs) |
| Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 5: 5× full-range racetrack drivers(2 facing outward) |
| Tweeters - total | 0 |
| Subwoofers | 0 |
| Audio specifications | |
| Watts RMS | Not specified |
| Frequency range | Not specified |
| DTS:X support | No |
| Dolby Atmos support? | No |
| Surround sound? | No |
| Other 3D audio formats? | None |
| Other (notable) sound features? | None |
| Sound calibration? | Yes (ADAPTiQ) |
| Connectivity & ports | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Ethernet port (RJ45) | ✔ |
| HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× ARC |
| HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ❌ |
| Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX port? | ❌ |
| USB-A port? | ❌ |
| Other audio ports | Subwoofer out(only Bose subs) |
| Wireless setup & control | |
| Official app? | Bose Music App |
| Voice assistant? | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in? | ✔ |
| AirPlay? | ✔ |
| Alexa cast? | ❌ |
| Multiroom? | ✔ |
| Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Optional: max 2 subwoofers: Bass Module 500 (10″) | 700 (12″) |
| Wireless surrounds? | Optional: max 2 surrounds: Bose Surround Speakers | 700 |
| Physical specifications | |
| Speakers in set: | Soundbar |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 80×4.44×10.16 |
| Size (inch W×H×D): | 31.5×1.75×4 |
| Weight (kg): | 7.0 |
| Weight (lbs): | 3.18 |
| Wall mountable? | Yes, with optional wall bracket |
| Color options: | Black |
| Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, optical cable, remote, ADAPTiQ headset |
| More info | |
| Model number | 424096 |
| User guide / manual | Owner's guide |
| Official site link | Bose.com |
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