Bose Solo TV Sound System

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2480 reviews of Bose Solo TV Sound System. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the bass quality and design are generally positive. The size and usability also get good views, but comments are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Bose Solo TV Sound System is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Bose Solo TV Sound System

alaTest has collected and analyzed 252 user reviews of Bose Solo TV Sound System from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the sound and reliability. The size and design are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the price.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Bose Solo TV Sound System

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1415 user reviews of Bose Solo TV Sound System from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Views about the design and size are generally positive. The price and usability are also appreciated, whereas comments are divided on the reliability.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Bose Solo TV Sound System

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of Bose Solo TV Sound System from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the reliability. The size also gets good feedback.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.com)

Bose Solo review

Bose basically created the "lifestyle" home audio category, so it's surprising the company has been slow to embrace sound bars. Nevertheless, the Bose Solo ($400 street) is a strong offering in the booming sound bar market. It utilizes a pedestal...

The Bose Solo is among the best-looking sound bars available, with a clutter-free pedestal design. The included remote is excellent and dead simple to use. Its sound quality is unambiguously better than a TV's built-in speakers, especially for movies...

The Solo falls short of the sound quality of both other pedestal sound bars and traditional sound bars that include a wireless subwoofer. It lacks a front-panel display, so you won't know if its volume level is maxed out or not. And the Solo's small...

Although its sonic talents are comparatively modest, the Bose Solo is an exceedingly handsome and easy-to-use sound bar.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Jean-Simon Bonneterre (rtings.com)

Bose Solo 5 Review

The Bose Solo 5 is a small, compact soundbar that doesn't take up a lot of space in your existing setup. Its sound profile is pretty balanced and neutral, especi...

Bluetooth-compatible. Good build quality. Dialogue enhancement feature.

Lacking low-bass. Not very loud. Doesn't support Dolby Atmos.

The Bose Solo 5 is mediocre for mixed usage. Its balanced mid-range can reproduce dialogue-heavy content like podcasts and TV shows clearly. However, its integrated subwoofer struggles to create a low bass, which can be disappointing for some music...

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : Max Mutter Steven Tata change comparison (techgearlab.com)

Bose Solo 5 Review

In general, we have been blown away by the Bose products we've tested, but the Solo 5 was a rare exception. It is not bad by any means, just not the high...

The Bose Solo 5 is a decent soundbar at a fairly low price. However, there are some better low budget options available (namely the ), making this a poor choice for most users.

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Bose Solo

Bose boosts TV sound with a simple if overpriced speaker base

Solid sound quality, Easy to install and use, Sturdy, discreet design

Limited features for the money, Expensive, Optical input access

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Bose Solo 5 review

Compact soundbar looks good, but fails to measure up in terms of performance

Compact size ; Easy to use ; Universal remote included ; Good clarity to dialogue

Lacks punch ; Narrow soundfield ; Not very dynamic ; Not a vast improvement on standard TV sound

Its small size will appeal to some, but even at this price, we want more from it in the performance stakes

Jul, 2023

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Bose Solo review

A boost for TV sound, but it's not enough

Sounds better than the average flatscreen ; Decent sense of scale

Limited inputs ; Price ; Dialogue sounds hard and compressed ; Bass sounds loose and detached

The Bose brings a sense of scale greater than your average TV, but everywhere else it sounds just average

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Adrian Justins (homecinemachoice.com)

Bose Solo TV Sound System review

The Bose Solo is more of a soundbox than a soundbar, having been designed by Bose to sit underneath your screen rather than in front of it. This cunning approach, where the TV stand is plonked on top of the unit, eliminates the problem of the soundbar...

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Nachiket Mhatre (tech.firstpost.com)

Bose Solo TV Sound System Review

In the heyday of CRT picture tube technology, owning a 29" TV set was a status symbol in itself. These bulky displays sported surprisingly well-made inbuilt speakers, while some even featured onboard subwoofers. Unfortunately, sound in TV sets was...

Its 3" height affords a slim, low-profile silhouette that blends in with most TV sets. However, a width and depth of 20.75" x 12.25" means the TV has to be placed on top of the soundbar. This restricts the maximum size of the TV set to 42", and you're...

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Christopher Minasians (expertreviews.co.uk)

Bose Solo 5 review: An ultra-compact soundbar

The Bose Solo 5 is a simple budget soundbar with a useful universal remote, but its sound quality is a little disappointing

Small size ; Remote

Price ; Sound quality ; No included wall-mount kit

Overall, the Bose Solo 5 is a simplistic soundbar. It’s barebones in terms of functionality but its low price makes it an inexpensive upgrade if you find your television speakers lacking and don’t want anything too complicated.

Jan, 2016