Bose Bass Module 500 – Wireless Subwoofer for Soundbars

Bose Bass Module 500 (Black) – $399.00 (27% off, was $549.00) · 4.4/5 · 1,999 ratings · Amazon's Choice · 200+ bought last month Compact 10" wireless subwoofer designed to pair with Bose's Smart and Ultra soundbars for deeper, theater-like bass. Connects wirelessly for easy placement (hide it under furniture or beside the TV), bus-powered via a single cord, and built from premium materials in a small, low-profile cube. Reviews are strong at 4.4/5 (75% five-star). Owners say it transforms a Bose soundbar setup, delivering clean, distortion-free bass that rounds out movies and music without overwhelming the room. Setup via the Bose app is typically fast (seconds to pair). Fair caveats worth flagging: it's compatible only with specific Bose soundbars — it won't work as a general-purpose subwoofer for other brands' equipment, and a separate connection cable ($9) isn't included if you prefer a wired link over wireless. A few reviewers found the bass underwhelming initially until they realized there's a separate bass module volume slider in the app (distinct from the bass tone control) that needs to be turned up. Reliability is mostly good, though a handful report units failing after a couple of years of use.