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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 5929 reviews

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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 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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

    Does not live up to bose products. Sound quality is bad.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Really Good, but definitely not higher end Bose

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

    This is a good little speaker. It works well, has solid bluetooth input from your phone and other devices. While it has a good amount of bass for a sound bar (and a small bar at that), it's not a subwoofer and feels just a bit flat compared to one. It's a nice small footprint, but wish it offered at least the option for a wired or wireless sub. Looks great. I got this over the $500 Bose because of the limitation in cord length because I was mounting this (plus price is hard to beat...way better sound than any other system I heard for under 500). Bose's $1000 systems are incredibly better, but again, they are stuck in the cord era and that just doesn't work with wall mounting tvs these days.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    TV is better without this

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

    Have a much smaller bose speaker that has more power.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sound sucks

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

    thing doesn't work like they said it would. Very frustrating

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      Hello. Thank you for your review of the Solo 5 TV Soundbar.

      We're sorry that you are having this problem with your product.

      I would strongly urge you to get in contact with your local Technical Support branch and they will be more than happy to help you with this problem.

      Warm Regards,
      Charlotte - Bose Technical Support bose

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sent it back. My TV sounds better

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My TV sounds better. Returned the unit to Best Buy

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Waste of money

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

    Sounds don't travel as loud. My ihome Bluetooth speakers are way better & cheaper!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Low volume

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

    I get more volume with TV alone. Volume is lower when I use the soundbar.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor quality for a Bose speaker

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

    This Bose soundbar is not loud at all. I would expect more from Bose.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Didn't like the sound

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

    I have had several bose products but did not like the sound on this.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    not bose quality

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

    you get what you pay for, sonos one is a better buy...

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      We're sorry to hear that you was dissatisfied by the Solo 5 TV Speaker. If you require technical and product assistance with this product, please reach out to our technical support line and we'd love to help get any issues that you're currently experiencing resolved.

      - Andy bose

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth it

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

    Sound was terrible. Have better sound from my Samsung TV.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      Hey Tktk,

      Thanks for sharing your experience of the Solo 5 soundbar. We're sorry to hear that it did not meet your needs. If you're interested in a system that is louder and better sounding, please feel free to check out the Soundbar 500/700. For more information, please click here: https://bose.life/2PfhHy5

      Thank you again,

      Mohsin - Bose Support bose

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sound is horrible

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

    For the price the sounds was horrible. Should be at 49.99

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      Hello Tyree. Thank you for your review of the Solo 5 TV sound system. We're sorry to hear that this has not lived up to your expectations. There may be some troubleshooting steps that we may provide so that you can enjoy the system even more. We recommend reaching out to our technical support in your region for assistance https://bose.life/2JpX9Pz. We're always happy to help! Thank you for your interest in our Bose products. Have a great day. Ashley - Bose Support Bose

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Was disappointing

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

    Was really diasappointed in insignificant difference it made

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Recommended by Best Buy Staff Member, terrible sou

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

    Crap not even close to worth the price, get a Vizio!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Remote Won't Program

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

    Can't get the remote to program properly no matter what I do.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not what I expected.

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

    The sound was not what I expected for the price l paid.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose
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      Hi, thanks for sharing your experience with the Solo 5 Soundbar. We are sorry that it didn't live up to your expectations. We appreciate the feedback, it fuels us to improve our products. If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to customer service.
      Here is a link you can use. http://bose.life/2qwENj4 . Click on your country, scroll down to "Contact Us" Bose

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    bad

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

    This sound bar sound is bad, not for large room . No

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    not very good

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

    not very good had to return it ....poor sound quality

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad product

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

    I suggest don't buy from Best Buy. Very bad service

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Remote control

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic and Clear Sound

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

    The Bose Solo 5 sound bar is even better than I expected. Our TV's speakers really weren't doing the job and the sound was so bad I thought I was having hearing problems. The sound bar really puts out clear sound and it makes speech extremely clear. My hearing isn't so bad after all! The remote control that comes with the sound bar is easily programable; I can turn the soundbar, TV, and DVR on or off with one touch of a button. I can also control these components as well as my DVD player individually from the same remote, if I need to. I've seen a couple of reviews criticizing the bass from this soundbar. The bass doesn't shake the walls and the floor, but I think it is adequate for my living room (certainly much better bass than from the TV speakers, with no buzz) I am really glad I bought this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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