Which one would you pick? The Bose Soundbar 500 or Soundbar 700? Also what other soundbars do you want me to try out and share my experience with? Let me know!
I'm not sure but the 700 should have two HDMI connectors, that nobody seems to mention in reviews and it is an additional feature that kind of frees up a HDMI port on your TV. Meaning that you do not lose the one used for ARC as the signal from the second HDMI port (in/out) goes through the SoundBar to the TV. That is a quite handy thing. Great review though!
I recently bought the 500 and the 500 bass module, hooked up to my LG c1 55IN oled TV it's completely changed my viewing experience, especially movies, the whole room is filled with smooth, deep velvety bass with clear trebles and dialogue, love it !! Cost me a thousand quid though, is it worth it? OH YESSSSS !!! PS....my 500 came with a hdmi cable and a optical cable.
I have the 700 sound bar with Sub & surround . All is wireless with direct power plugs. Gotta have the Sub to really feel the sound in my opinion. This is crystal clear sound at it's finest. Bose has the best customer service by far and makes the cost justified. 10/10 in my book
Carl Trommetter same here! I don’t know why everyone hates on bose, I can’t fault my system. I have the 700 with the sub and honestly I can’t fault it it’s so clear and punchy. Only con is I wish it had Dolby atoms but I think it makes up for that in the clarity over the other sound bars which sound abit muddy at High volumes
@Harrison Klapos atoms out of a soundbar versus several speakers above and around you isn’t too realistic, but Bose makes the best out of such a simple setup.
Harrison Kay , I hate Bose because , 1 mediocre sound , 2 high prices , 3 Low quality internal parts , you can get Something way better , i’m just saying
This is the first review I looked at since I am looking to buy a Bose soundbar and have to say perfect review. Now the only thing is which one to buy haha!!??
It is May 2020. Have ordered a Bose 500 soundbar with matching wireless subwoofer from Costco for $799. The lack of Dolby Atmos has me a bit concerned, but instinctively I feel that in all these years, Dolby Digital has done a terrific job, and I think maybe I won't worry about this. Anyone concerned about the lack of Atmos in the Bose 500/700? The real reason I ordered the 500 bundle is that it uses HDMI eARC which I understand is the wave of the future as regards lightning fast audio connection from and to the TV. So I have to look for a TV that can use that feature. Samsung TVs do not; the top of the line LG and Sony do.
I went last week to local distributor here for Bose,I tested 700 oh my .. I'm speechless even without bass module it can kiss ass for some soundbsr I tested before,only price is my worry 😬
I bought the Bass Module 500 for $199 & the Soundbar 500 for $349.99 both Refurbished directly from Bose and it sounds incredible, I might even buy a 2nd Sub lol
Hello Danny, nice review. I bought the soundbar 700 with base and two surround speakers when 2018 Christmas, I love it But when I listened the sonos playbar 5.1 in my friend's home, I feel that the sonos sound like more powerful and surround than bose 700 5.1. How do you think about that? Sonos playbar 5.1 or bose 700 which is better? Iam an Asian, My English no good enough, sorry
I also have the Sonos Playbase and I do agree on the Bass level being higher on the Sonos. It all depends on how loud you are watching as well. I feel the Sonos has more sound on the lower volumes than Bose does. Did you increase the bass on the App?
$200 more you say? It’s about $400 more in Australia. We just bought a Sony 4K Smart TV so we can’t afford a Soundbar. But when we do get one the 700 is my first choice.
Hi, I am planning to buy a good soundbar for my living room. I am looking a couple of options as of now. Bose Soundbar 700 + Bose Bass module 500. or Polk Audio AM8415-A MagniFi MAX SR 5.1 I will be mostly using the soundbar for Music and a little for watching movies too. Can you suggest a good option?
Danny, I just picked up my Bose sound system I paired up the 500 soundbar with the 700 base module along with surrounding speakers. The sound quality between the two are very similar and in my opinion the 500 sounded cleaner. Initial setup and adding the base was a bit frustrating. But once it syncs its really easy to control. Do you have any reviews on the surrounding speakers? I am still on the fence about them.
I have the surround speakers with my 300 system. Absolutely love them. I hear everything. I have them behind my couch and it helps me hear everything without having to increase the volume (I watch TV pretty loudly). Big round full sound.
How does this compare with Samsung harman kardon k850? I wanted to buy Samsung but guy in the store told me that I should not care about Dolby Atmos in Samsung and buy Bose 700. What do you think?
Danny, can you make an educated guess on when we can expect BOSE to release new models that might even feature current audio standards? ;-) (and/or upfiring speakers etc etc.. ) this year maybe or do we normally look at 5 years ?
What do you honestly think of the Polk soundbars have you heard them. I know in the past you could really crank a polk speaker up and there was good quality there.
I think that everything you say regarding power is subjective, while the Bose brand does not indicate the actual power emitted by the speaker, what sounds strong to you for others may be weak. Don't get me wrong, I know that the Bosé brand always has a good sound but it would help a lot and it would be more realistic to indicate the power in watts RMS. Greetings.
At the beginning of the video, you mentioned how you teamed up with Bose. Any review of a product should not be attached to any manufacturer because your opinions instantly lose any credibility.
Handy Hunsonite , I don’t think you have any idea, what is a good sound system, if you call “Bose is king” , do you know? they are made as cheap as possible , you are just paying for just the brand, no quality at all
If I want the 500 and plan to mount it to the wall, the power supply in the cord would be dangling, correct? So I would say the 500 isn't really meant to be mounted to a wall.
I have a question peeps I have just bought an lg Tv that has come with Dolby atmos. If were to purchase the Bose would the tv be able to pipe through the atmos to the none atmos sound bar anyone please?
New viewer here. Any disclaimers? You’ve had both of them for a week. Then what? Are they yours to keep. Are you sending them back? Is this an unbiased review? Is Bose a sponsor? How about a demonstration of the sound. Words are okay, but the proof is in the sound even when listening via a video to give your audience some idea. Sorry, you present well but I got nothing from this review.
@Danny, is it possible to connect the home speaker 500 to soundbar 700 as you mentioned to produce more surround sound and also for party mode? I have both and if it's possible I'd be keen on setting it up. Thanks.
I"m looking for a soundbar and I'm disappointed that there was almost no time spent on the mounting connection to a TV. My TV is wall mounted but can be swiveled out into the room. I didn't see any mounting holes on the back of the Bose units. Are there mounting holes?
My question is I bought the lifestyle 135 series 3 a few years ago would it be worth it to upgrade to the Bose 700 considering the fact that the lifestyle 135 does Dolby truehd and dtshd while the 700 does not just normal Dolby and Dts...
hey did you ever upgrade to bose 700? I was looking for someone's views on comparison. I am thinking of buying the 135 system instead of 700 because everyone says that it sound better than the 700 minus the surround speakers.
I have the Bose soundbar 700. The bar itself produces a lot of bass, try to airplay some bass rich songs or audio and see if that’s enough bass for you before purchasing.
Which one would you pick? The Bose Soundbar 500 or Soundbar 700? Also what other soundbars do you want me to try out and share my experience with? Let me know!
Danny Winget try reviewing the bose 300 soundbar. I have the whole set up and wonder what you think about it.
@@jasonm6111 its the same exact soundbar without the alexa built in
Danny Winget the 500 and 700 sound wise are the same. 700 has Alexa is all.
@@MrKbarker360 no sound wise they are not the same
Mordakie same speaker. Trust me I’ve called and asked Bose. Same exact specks but the 700 has Alexa plus a better remote.
Fantastic review: concise, articulate, well-paced and just thorough enough!
I purchased the 700 before I saw this review. I fully concur with your comments. Love it.
The 700 is on the pricey side but it’s really good! I was surprised how good it sounds in a room.
This was one of the most informative reviews that I have seen this year, so thank you very much!
Top notch review - watched other reviews about Bose Soundbars - You were 👌🏼 spot on .
Thanks
I'm not sure but the 700 should have two HDMI connectors, that nobody seems to mention in reviews and it is an additional feature that kind of frees up a HDMI port on your TV. Meaning that you do not lose the one used for ARC as the signal from the second HDMI port (in/out) goes through the SoundBar to the TV. That is a quite handy thing. Great review though!
I tried in retail shop, and it's really amazing. Worth to have it.
I picked up Bose SB 700 with Surround Sound Speakers. I love it. :)
What is the matt finish made of? Made of plastic or is it made of a metal? Thank you.
I recently bought the 500 and the 500 bass module, hooked up to my LG c1 55IN oled TV it's completely changed my viewing experience, especially movies, the whole room is filled with smooth, deep velvety bass with clear trebles and dialogue, love it !! Cost me a thousand quid though, is it worth it? OH YESSSSS !!! PS....my 500 came with a hdmi cable and a optical cable.
Get the 700 with the bass module. Simply marvelous 👍👍
I have the 700 sound bar with Sub & surround . All is wireless with direct power plugs. Gotta have the Sub to really feel the sound in my opinion. This is crystal clear sound at it's finest. Bose has the best customer service by far and makes the cost justified. 10/10 in my book
Carl Trommetter same here! I don’t know why everyone hates on bose, I can’t fault my system. I have the 700 with the sub and honestly I can’t fault it it’s so clear and punchy. Only con is I wish it had Dolby atoms but I think it makes up for that in the clarity over the other sound bars which sound abit muddy at High volumes
@Harrison Klapos atoms out of a soundbar versus several speakers above and around you isn’t too realistic, but Bose makes the best out of such a simple setup.
Really ! Customer service is excellent ? I’m glad to hear, rarely hear top notch service after sales .
👍🏼
Harrison Kay , I hate Bose because , 1 mediocre sound , 2 high prices , 3 Low quality internal parts , you can get Something way better , i’m just saying
Just purchase the SB 500 with the 500 Bass Module. I really enjoy it and since I live in a smallish place it's perfect
Hello, can you say me, if the matt finish is made of metal or if it's made of plastic? Thank you.
I have the Bose 500 Soundbar, a Bose 500 Bassmodule and 2 Surroundspeakers UB20 and i love it 😍 the sound in my living room is fantastic.
Thank you for this review. Love the Bose 700 soundbar, especially the universal remote.
I have the 500 with the sub and the satellites in a small room and they are amazing. This setup totally completed the man cave.
Samuel Small what is the size of your room?
thx for comparison!! I bought the 500, it is amazing and absolutely enough to watch sometimes a movie or for kids.
This is the first review I looked at since I am looking to buy a Bose soundbar and have to say perfect review. Now the only thing is which one to buy haha!!??
I would prefer the 500 for apartment living room space
Great review..do you know if or when the next soundbars will be out with dolby atmos? Thanks
Always look forward to your reviews
🙏
Ok so you picked up a soundbar with lateral speakers and enclosed it into a cabinet. Clever...
The 700 remote is so much nicer! Nice comparison Danny!
To big 😂
Great review bro. I have been looking for sounbars for quite some time. Which one should you buy with woofer Yamaha tap 5600 or Bose 700 with woofer?
It is May 2020. Have ordered a Bose 500 soundbar with matching wireless subwoofer from Costco for $799. The lack of Dolby Atmos has me a bit concerned, but instinctively I feel that in all these years, Dolby Digital has done a terrific job, and I think maybe I won't worry about this. Anyone concerned about the lack of Atmos in the Bose 500/700? The real reason I ordered the 500 bundle is that it uses HDMI eARC which I understand is the wave of the future as regards lightning fast audio connection from and to the TV. So I have to look for a TV that can use that feature. Samsung TVs do not; the top of the line LG and Sony do.
Nice review. Short, concise and hit all the important parts. thanks for getting right to it.
I went last week to local distributor here for Bose,I tested 700 oh my .. I'm speechless even without bass module it can kiss ass for some soundbsr I tested before,only price is my worry 😬
Great review. Well done. Wanna see comparison bose 700 vs sonos play 5 sound test.
Excellent review. I’m going with the 500 - 700 is too big for my small apartment.
I bought the Bass Module 500 for $199 & the Soundbar 500 for $349.99 both Refurbished directly from Bose and it sounds incredible, I might even buy a 2nd Sub lol
Great video, I really enjoyed your detailed and exact descriptions, I will subscribe!
I have a Bose CineMate 1 SR (soundbar & subwoofer). Would it be better to upgrade to the soundbar 700 w/ subwoofer? What’re the differences?
Nice review, how much is a Sub really required in case off these two sound bars?
Hello Danny, nice review.
I bought the soundbar 700 with base and two surround speakers when 2018 Christmas, I love it
But when I listened the sonos playbar 5.1 in my friend's home, I feel that the sonos sound like more powerful and surround than bose 700 5.1.
How do you think about that?
Sonos playbar 5.1 or bose 700 which is better?
Iam an Asian, My English no good enough, sorry
I also have the Sonos Playbase and I do agree on the Bass level being higher on the Sonos. It all depends on how loud you are watching as well. I feel the Sonos has more sound on the lower volumes than Bose does. Did you increase the bass on the App?
They both have eARC ? also why would they come with eARC when they don’t do Dolby Atmos ?
They are just amazing sound I believe it is the best sound bar for its price when I heard it I was really impressed by this device
Thanks for the comparison vid... I'm about to pull the trigger on a Bose certified refurbished 700.
I was hoping for a sample comparison of the sounds as well
$200 more you say? It’s about $400 more in Australia. We just bought a Sony 4K Smart TV so we can’t afford a Soundbar. But when we do get one the 700 is my first choice.
Hi,
I am planning to buy a good soundbar for my living room. I am looking a couple of options as of now.
Bose Soundbar 700 + Bose Bass module 500. or Polk Audio AM8415-A MagniFi MAX SR 5.1
I will be mostly using the soundbar for Music and a little for watching movies too. Can you suggest a good option?
Danny,
I just picked up my Bose sound system I paired up the 500 soundbar with the 700 base module along with surrounding speakers. The sound quality between the two are very similar and in my opinion the 500 sounded cleaner.
Initial setup and adding the base was a bit frustrating. But once it syncs its really easy to control.
Do you have any reviews on the surrounding speakers? I am still on the fence about them.
I have the surround speakers with my 300 system. Absolutely love them. I hear everything. I have them behind my couch and it helps me hear everything without having to increase the volume (I watch TV pretty loudly). Big round full sound.
Great you always Done Nicely Review Thanks i have Jion bose corporation as sale consultant and learnt lots of thinks by your videos
Nice video
The sound bar 700
Sound better with the subwoofer Bose 700?
How does this compare with Samsung harman kardon k850? I wanted to buy Samsung but guy in the store told me that I should not care about Dolby Atmos in Samsung and buy Bose 700. What do you think?
I am leaning towards the 700. Do I have to connect both the HDMI cable ( to the arc) & the optical cable also.? Please let me know. Thanks
Where did you get your media console !!!! It looks phenomenal
Hi Danny. Can I ask where you have bought that asome VDI consol. I love those cabinets doors.
I have same question!
I have sound bar 300.... quite happy with it. I wish I had 700.... wish to upgrade in future. Thanks for posting the review.
Yeah that 700 sounds great!
In terms of sound quality the 300 and 700 are the same. Only thing you'd get from upgrading would be Alexa and the better Bose Music application.
Robert Adams exactly
Danny, can you make an educated guess on when we can expect BOSE to release new models that might even feature current audio standards? ;-) (and/or upfiring speakers etc etc.. ) this year maybe or do we normally look at 5 years ?
What is the best Value purchase ?.....Is the 700 worth the extra $200 or is the 500 good enough for a small room 12ft x 12ft.
you are cool man👌, great review.
What do you honestly think of the Polk soundbars have you heard them. I know in the past you could really crank a polk speaker up and there was good quality there.
Hey could you do 500 vs the new 300 smart soundbar?
thanks mate, I really need the review
Great review
I think that everything you say regarding power is subjective, while the Bose brand does not indicate the actual power emitted by the speaker, what sounds strong to you for others may be weak. Don't get me wrong, I know that the Bosé brand always has a good sound but it would help a lot and it would be more realistic to indicate the power in watts RMS. Greetings.
Should I buy the Bose 700 or should I get an Atmos soundbar?
Yoooo! Congrats on 400k!
Appreciate that!
How do you think the Bose 700 would fare up for let's say only listening Music ? And how much area in a room at the Most can it fill with sound ?
At the beginning of the video, you mentioned how you teamed up with Bose. Any review of a product should not be attached to any manufacturer because your opinions instantly lose any credibility.
That remote killed it. It is sick !! ,🤟👏
use the app, not the remote.
Hi, quick question. Does the 500/700 soundbar be compatible with the bose soundtouch 20? How can I linked them together?
Do we know what the speaker power is on the 500?
Bose 🔉 is king! Fantastic review, Danny! 💯
Handy Hunsonite , I don’t think you have any idea, what is a good sound system, if you call “Bose is king” , do you know? they are made as cheap as possible , you are just paying for just the brand, no quality at all
If I want the 500 and plan to mount it to the wall, the power supply in the cord would be dangling, correct? So I would say the 500 isn't really meant to be mounted to a wall.
I have a question peeps
I have just bought an lg Tv that has come with Dolby atmos. If were to purchase the Bose would the tv be able to pipe through the atmos to the none atmos sound bar anyone please?
I have the Bose Acousticmass - 6 home theater and wanted to get the 500 soundbar. Can they be connected to work together?
New viewer here. Any disclaimers? You’ve had both of them for a week. Then what? Are they yours to keep. Are you sending them back? Is this an unbiased review? Is Bose a sponsor? How about a demonstration of the sound. Words are okay, but the proof is in the sound even when listening via a video to give your audience some idea. Sorry, you present well but I got nothing from this review.
Dope shirt bro!
@Danny, is it possible to connect the home speaker 500 to soundbar 700 as you mentioned to produce more surround sound and also for party mode?
I have both and if it's possible I'd be keen on setting it up.
Thanks.
Yes do it in the app. There is an option to.
Do you connect this to your PS4pro? or TV? Will the sound quality Change?
did they update airplay and google assistant ?
Sonos playbar or Bose 700 hard choice
if it has Alexa (Bose soundbar) can Use with my Philips smartbulbs or I have to buy another Echo Dot 3 for that?
Great I was wondering what the differences are.
Can I connect this to my pc ? I want surround sound for my games.thanks
I"m looking for a soundbar and I'm disappointed that there was almost no time spent on the mounting connection to a TV. My TV is wall mounted but can be swiveled out into the room. I didn't see any mounting holes on the back of the Bose units. Are there mounting holes?
There is a mounting bracket you can buy on the Bose website to make this happen.
@@dannywinget Thanks.
The mounting holes are hidden on the underside underneath the rubber feet.
Is there any other differences aside from Alexa on Soundtouch 300 and the 700?
Will remote on 700 work with LG smart remote ? Could you plug in a polk audio sub with this ?
i have 50 inch tv .is compatible the sound bar 700 ? whats is bigger the 50inch tv or the sounds bar 700 ?pls help answer
And why is he sealing Jim Review’s line about “...you never know when these things go on sale”?
Will the tv remote control this 500 Sound bar?
I just noticed a huge problem, my TV stand is too low.
My question is I bought the lifestyle 135 series 3 a few years ago would it be worth it to upgrade to the Bose 700 considering the fact that the lifestyle 135 does Dolby truehd and dtshd while the 700 does not just normal Dolby and Dts...
hey did you ever upgrade to bose 700? I was looking for someone's views on comparison. I am thinking of buying the 135 system instead of 700 because everyone says that it sound better than the 700 minus the surround speakers.
Danny is the 500 a 3.0 or 2.0?
Do Sound Bars work with a Samsung TV and a PlayStation 4 game console? What about a desktop PC?
The soundbar will work with any TV that has the appropriate inputs. PS4 no issue. PC depends on input of monitor and I/O of desktop or laptop
@@dannywinget Thanks for the reply.
How do you multi-link these with the HS 500? I heard this in the video but don't see anything about it on the Bose site or in any of the instructions.
You do it through the app.
Hi
Can someone help?
Is the AdaptIQ headset the same for the 500 and 700 ?
Will the 700 go good with a sitting room tv?
For sure! It fills the sound really well no matter the dimensions. Especially with the sound calculations.
@@dannywinget what would u advise, the 500 with 500 sub or only the 700?
Informative and helpful review.
Some people say it's hard to hear vocals especially in movies. Is this true? (Even when adjustment has been made with centre at max settings)
Who says that?
@@fikofikret1522 just from some Google searches
Can you review the bose lifestyle 600 and 650?
Can I listen to the calls on the Soundbar when it is connected to my phone via Bluetooth? Just hear them and not speak
jims reveiw room intro but thats om really helpful video lmao
I could never be as smooth as Jim! He is the man!
Danny, can I connect an existing powered subwoofer to the 500 and / or 700 or am I limited to the Bose equipment?
I think you need the Bose Subwoofer
Danny Winget Can I connect two Bose subs?
I got a zvox and the 500 bose came for sale so which ones better
What are the RMS outputs?
Hi I am looking for the sound bar 700 if the price is right
Can the 500 soundbar work with the 700 sub? or is it 500 work only with 500?
Hi, do the soundbar500 have mount wall?
Can I use any bass module with the 700? I can’t have a lot of bass where I live so only need a small sub.
I have the Bose soundbar 700. The bar itself produces a lot of bass, try to airplay some bass rich songs or audio and see if that’s enough bass for you before purchasing.
Good advice. If I want to use the surrounds I need a sub though, correct?