Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 732522-1110
- SKU:
- 5009300
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
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.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Bose sound bar at an affordable price
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Thank you Bose for making your product affordable. I am happy with this "Bose Solo 5-sound bar". I tested your Bluetooth sound system through my favorite jazz music first and its sound amazing as always. I have a few products from you, from the head phone, Bose portable sound link, and now this Bose solo 5 for my flat screen tv. I am quite happy with the quality of Sound from Bose. when it come to Sound, it is only Bose that I trust. I like the design look of this sound bar. It looks modern, slim and sleek and it fit right under my flat screen TV like a custom made piece. And thank you Bose for all the tutorial link of your products. I am a low tech person and found these links very helpful and educational.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Bass
Too much bass
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Samsung tv and speaker are terrible, much to much bass.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose
Posted .Thanks for taking the time to review our Solo 5 Soundbar!
We're sorry to hear that you're unhappy with the level of bass for this.
The bass for this system is adjustable, and can be done through the following:
On the remote control, press the Bass button. The status indicator blinks white three times
Press + to increase bass /// Press - to decrease bass.
Press the Bass button to exit the bass adjustment mode. The status indicator blinks white three times and the system saves your settings.
Alternatively, you could enable the "Dialogue mode" on the soundbar by using the dialogue button on the universal remote, or by holding the Mute button on the 4-button remote until the status indicator blinks orange three times. Dialogue mode reduces bass and enhances voice audio.
We hope this helps!
- Pros mentioned:Compact size, Easy setup, Sound quality
Great sound for the price and the size
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this item due to the size of the area that it had to be installed in which was under 35 inches. It seemed that every other sound bar I looked at was a minimum of 35.5 to 36 inches wide so my options were very limited. It took me longer to get this item out of the box than it did to get it hooked up and working. I've read several reviews that complain about the difficulty with setup and I have a 43 inch Sony Bravia and it worked as soon as it was power up. The setup could NOT have been any easier. PROS 1. I do like the dialogue option that lets you quickly change the setting when you're watching the news or weather and you need to hear the voices more than the overall sound. 2. When watching movies this little sound bar really puts out some BIG sound. I was really surprised in a good way. Cons The only thing that comes to mind is the fact that you can't add a sub woofer or any other wired or wireless speaker/speakers. However, it is a Bose and I paid less than $250 so that's not really a big surprise considering what I paid. I cheaped out and got a great sounding sound bar but ti's not expandable and I knew that when I bought it so I am not complaining.
I would recommend this to a friend Terrible Quality
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bose should be embarrassed to put their name on this product. I have it in the Box to return. I have many Bose products and this is by far the worst one I have ever had. Spend more money and buy the upgraded Bose soundbar or a different product all together. Don’t buy this Solo 5 as the TV speakers are better than the sound bar.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose
Posted .Hi Patrick,
Thanks for taking the time today to review our Solo 5 TV Soundbar. I am sorry to hear that the speaker did not live up to your expectations. I would recommend that you reach out to our customer support team so that we can look into your set up a little further to ensure that you have the system set up correctly!
Kind Regards,
Hector B - Bose Customer Support
It is OK
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not worth the expense. It improves sound a little but adds yet another remote control to the pile on my table.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNot for me
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had it hooked up for 2 minutes. Knew right then it was not the Bose sound I wanted.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendOk-ish
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is very light - not what I expected out of a bone device.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendWas not impressed
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought a Samsung sound bar and this unit. The Samsung sounded way better by far. Call me crazy but its true
No, I would not recommend this to a friendIs it working?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Well my bose solo 5 TV soundbar hasn't worked since I bought it home and configured my system??? The green indicator light was on about 2 days with no sound then it just died. It could be that I made a mistake configuring the system? I have been over how to run the cables to and from each piece of equipment but I have a feeling this isn't good at all.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose
Posted .Hi, Thanks for the review. We are concerned to hear about the issues with your Solo 5 TV Soundbar, and wanted you to know that we are here to help! We would suggest contacting your local Bose support for assistance. Here is a link you can use. http://bose.life/2qwENj4 . Click on your country, scroll down to "Contact Us". Have a great day! Tony – Bose Support
Just average
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality was great in store, once I got home and set it up it was a different story
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose
Posted .Hello Epyt. Thank you for reviewing the Solo 5 soundbar. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the great sound quality. It is important to keep in mind that different size spaces, as well as things like furniture and even the material used for the walls and floor will have an impact on the sound you hear. Thanks for sharing your feedback. Have a great day! Best Regards, Greg - Bose Support
bose sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Does not sound like it sounded in Best Buy store at all
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNot what I always expected
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Setup was not quite easy. The remote is huge for our days...
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose
Posted .Hello!
I'm sorry to hear you had trouble setting up your soundbar! For future reference, we do have a guide on our website at this link that will walk you through the process if you need a hand! https://bose.life/36tcmuA
I hope this helps!
Keith - Bose Customer Support
Difficult to set/linkw/Comcast and Samsung systems
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Compatibility with existing systems is a headache for non techie homeowner.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose
Posted .Hi Senior, Thank you for taking the time to review our Solo 5 Soundbar. I'm sorry to hear that you are having issues with setting up the Soundbar with your third party devices. I would recommend reaching out to your local Technical Support team for assistance through our website. One of our agents will be more than happy to assist you with setting up your remote control! Thank you for your interest in our Home theatre! Kindest, Kerri - Bose Customer Support
Not worth the money...
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The "brochure" is nothing more than a few dozens words instructing how to install the phone. My wife took the Zeiss VR 1 back to Best Buy and talked to the Geek Squad to figure out how it worked. Basically, there was not much to look see at all on the device. She doesn't want it and it was the only thing she asked for, for Christmas. Big disappointment.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose support
Posted .We are sorry for the confusion Michael but the Zeiss VR One is made by a manufacturer other than Bose.
Retuned the product; inadequate volume.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Couldn't figure out hot to get enough volume to comfortably hear this speaker. Checked the reviews and realized its a common complaint and an aged technology. Lowers the quality perspective I have of Bose projects. Would like to have known that information from Best Buy sales rep, when purchasing it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose
Posted .Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about our Solo-5 Soundbar! I'm sorry to hear that you were unimpressed by this product, and that you experienced a low volume when using this. I would recommend that you connect to this product in different ways (Bluetooth, Optical Cable, AUX cable etc) to see if your low volume is limited to a single source or cable. If so, I would recommend that you check the EQ or audio settings of those devices to confirm this is not limiting the volume output. I would also recommend that you check the "Dialogue Mode" and "Bass" settings using the remote on the system, as these have different impacts on your overall volume and audio quality.
Please reach out to Bose Support in your region if you would like further assistance with this!
Liam W - Bose Customer Support
Good only for older TV's.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound is no better than new Samsung TV. Returned it to Best Buy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendNot worth the price
||Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I prefer other soundbars and this one is really overrpriced.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendtoo compex
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.hard of hearing thought this would help but not impressed have to use their remote to tun it on then it turns itself off integrating the remote itself is difficult for this geezer and you loose the lighted buttons not what i thought it should be
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Bose
Posted .Hey Bubba,
Thanks for writing a review of the Solo 5 soundbar. We're sorry to see the difficulty you're having and we definitely want you to enjoy your soundbar to its fullest potential. We have a great service team available to help and provide further assistance which you can reach out to by clicking here: https://bose.life/2LXQA9c
Thank you again, and take care!
Mohsin - Bose Support
- Pros mentioned:Easy setup
Easy setup
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm not very techie but it was pretty easy to set up
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Easy setup
Great product!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.For such a long time, I wasn't able to hear a TV conversation, unless I cranked the sound to the max. Bose came up with Sollo 5, which is a little more affordable than the 10 and the 15. I just purchased it, and, I now can enjoy listening and watching this TV of mine. The set-up is 1-2-3, within seconds. Solo 5 is a great alternative to an expensive surround sound and this one works perfectly for me. I always thought that Bose was great, and, it is proven again.
I would recommend this to a friend