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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 5929 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are satisfied with the Solo 5 TV Soundbar's sound quality, compact size, easy setup, Bluetooth connectivity, and remote control functionality. The soundbar is praised for its clear and immersive audio, making it a great choice for enhancing TV sound. The compact design allows for easy placement, while the simple setup process ensures quick and hassle-free installation. The Bluetooth feature enables convenient wireless music streaming, and the remote control offers seamless control over the soundbar and other devices. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the soundbar's bass performance, feeling that it lacks sufficient depth. Additionally, a small number of users have encountered compatibility issues with certain TVs or receivers.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Big Difference

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased to enhance dialog on tv especially for shows with lots of background noise. Makes a big difference not having to raise the volume to be able to hear what the actors are saying. Typical Bose quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Sound not quite what I hoped

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was disappointed at the sound quality of this Bose product. The size fit perfect in the space I had, but hoped for a richer effect. Had to go to the maximum bass setting to get a reasonable sound.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      Hello JMPW,

      Thanks for trying out the Solo 5 and for providing your experience. We are sorry to hear that you've been disappointed. The Solo 5 is engineered to help clearly reproduce everything from dialogue to details. If you're interested in a better sounding system, we recommend that you take a look at the SoundTouch 300 or one of Smart Home soundbar systems

      If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out to us by:

      Link to our community: https://community.bose.com/
      Additional contact info: https://bose.life/2LXQA9c

      Thank you again,

      Mohsin - Bose Support Bose

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    its ok

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    its what you pay for . its work not great so good hh

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Soundbar for smaller rooms

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We are using the Bose 5 TV Soundbar in our den with a 43" Samsung TV. We are very pleased with the sound. The dialogues are easy to understand and the sound is exceptional when watching concerts on the TV.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A little pricey but you have to expect a premium for Bose. The clarity of sound is extremely noticeable, especially with the voice enhancement option. The voice enhancement button is the one with the circular arrow in it in the middle of the controller.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It is so nice it almost set itself up in my home!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This piece of equipment truly surprised me and my family. It did every thing without any problems. We only wish we had a better users manual because we don't know what it does that we might be missing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for movies!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this speaker so much! I go back and fourth between the tv speakers as well, but Its such a treat to watch a Beyonce concert with this speaker. Feels like im actually there! For a good price too!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprising Bass Response

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was a bit scared of this due to a lack of a sub woofer, but my wife was sick of the wires and clutter of a sub woofer, so I tried this. It is unbelievable, better than the one I had that had a sub woofer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loved it!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this particular speaker because I didn't want a big subwoofer in my room the design was small and sleek and looks good mounted on the wall the sound quality is amazing it really gives u movie quality sound. I am very happy with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just what you would expect from Bose. Got this for $199 and its amazing. Paired it with my 55' TCL TV and love it. Only thing is that the universal remote doesn't work with the TV. The code is in the booklet but it doesn't work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound, great price!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You may find a cheaper sound bar, but nothing beats a Bose. I wish the remote was smaller. It's a brick. But the unmistakable Bose sound is flawless. I'm very happy with my purchase. I highly recommend this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's a great speaker but hard to set up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The clarity of this speaker is terrific. But the directions for connecting it to the entertainment system are hard to understand and contradictory. So now I can watch movies or TV, but I'm not able to listen to my dvds or the radio setting on the receiver.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works fine for a smaller room

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No one can beat Bose with the sound quality. This one is again good but depends on your needs. I have a small living room where it works great for me. The best part I took this was being portable enough and wireless.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Compact size

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Compact and adequate

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is not a high-end soundbar. It is compact and adequate for our needs, but we have had difficulty getting it paired with a remote other than its own. My recommendation below comes with a caveat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      Hello Henlock. Thank you for reviewing the Solo 5 soundbar. We are glad to hear that it is fulfilling your needs. You are correct, it's main function is to improve and replace the audio from your TV's native speakers. Thanks for sharing your feedback. Have a great day! Best Regards, Greg - Bose Support Bose

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for my needs!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I replaced my old soundbar because the Bose sounded better in the local BB store. I do not think this sound bar does as good with music as my old sound bar but dialog is much clearer. I wear hearing aids and the words seem to be crisper. I can follow the story lines better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good soundbar without a sub

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After several other soundbars not meeting my expectations, I went ahead and spent the extra money for the Bose. It is good quality for a bedroom where strong sub bass is not needed. Voice quality is good and does not require high volume to understand speech.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I went in not knowing exactly what I wanted and the service was excellent. They helped show me options and found me exactly what I wanted and needed. I love my purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good soundbar for money

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This soundbar works good just don’t like the remote but was able to program in into my comcast remote. The only thing I wish that that had do was made it hdmi. Had to buy a new optical cord that was better (monster) and that did make the sound better

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Haven’t used it yet. It’s a gift

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I almost left the store. Those young kids working the register should not be selling products like the air buds. They made me feel like I’m stupid and I certainly am not. I spend a lot of money at Best Buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great overall sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this to use with my 55" LG TV. It's small and powerful. It's a bose so the quality is there. Don't expect to wake the neighbors because its not made for that purpose but is a huge upgrade from the tv speakers. overall am satisfied with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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