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11 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 reviews of Arcam SOLO Movie 5.1. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other Audio Systems for all reviews.
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Audio Systems the Arcam SOLO Movie 5.1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.
Expert review by : Daniel Kumin (soundandvision.com)
The truth is, if you asked me to design a home theater system without regard to market pressures or consumer expectations, the result would look a lot like the Arcam Solo Movie 5.1 DVD receiver. This British firm's slim, stylish design is a...
Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)
The Arcam Solo Movie 5.1 is a one-piece home cinema system aimed at serious audio/visual enthusiasts. It combines a universal disc player with a five-...
Superb 5.1 surround sound, impressive video up-scaling, user-friendly on-screen menu, exhaustive format support (except for Blu-ray), AM-FM radio
No inbuilt Blu-ray support, stupidly expensive, remote could do with a redesign
Arcam's Solo Movie 5.1 is the ideal AV hub for serious videophiles. It will allow you to hook up everything from your speaker system to your game console, with the quality components ensuring everything runs on top form. Just bear in mind that you'll...
Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)
Arcam was one of the first to develop a stylish, one-box home cinema system that also delivers fine sound and pictures
Excellent picture quality ; decent sound ; ample connectivity and flexibility for its class ; easy to use ; well-made ; stylish
Given the type of product, nowt!
Matches one-box simplicity with superb-quality sound and vision: it’s sure to do well
Expert review by (whathomecinemamag.com)
Arcam's Solo Movie 5.1 DVD/receiver combo is deceptively understated. The slate grey unit looks identical to the brand's acclaimed Solo music system but shoehorns in a raft of home cinema facilities without sacrificing on performance
Versatility, Connectivity, Design, Picture quality, Black levels
It really does do it all and is the most complete all-in-one main unit around
Expert review by : Tested By: Steve Holding (avhub.com.au)
Everything you need for a home theatre system in the one neat small and attractive package. Simply add five speakers and a subwoofer and you’re away.