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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 5929 reviews

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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Speaker

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

    It is Bose so I expected it to be good, but it is better than expected

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    An Unmitigated DISASTER

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

    The advertised "easy set up" (confirmed by some customers) is true only in SOME cases. Depends on your TV. I bought the Bose Solo 5 and attempted to connect it to my (relatively new) Sony Bravia Digital TV (a very popular model TV) and couldn't. Spent (believe it or not) over four hours trying to troubleshoot the problem with 3 different Bose customer service representatives in Manila before finally giving up and returning the product. Could not get the Solo 5 to sync with my TV...no sound produced. Tried everything, even running back to the store for a new optical cable because one of the product specialists believed it to be a defective cable...which was incorrect. Probably the most frustrating experience of trying to hook up an electronic product in my life. One of their "specialists" suggested I send the product to a service center for repair (though I had purchased it only 4 hours earlier!) All-in-all a terrible experience.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose support
      Posted .

      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the Solo 5 experience. We are disheartened that you were not able to complete your setup after speaking with several technical support representatives. This is not typical for our support team and we sincerely apologize.

      This system is designed to be easy to set up, as you've noted, and it is very important to us to get you enjoying this system as soon as possible. Please email us at [email protected] and include as much as detail as possible and we'll figure this out with you: name, address, make/model of your TV and any other components used in the setup (cable box, DVD, etc.). We look forward to working with you. Bose

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great not having to use CC TV anymore !

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

    Our flat screen which we have had many years got to the point soundtracks were deafening yet words were couldn't be heard. This unit gets 5 stars because has brought back enjoyment of TV when there is something worth watching.

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

    Great Sound Bar for a Small Room

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

    This sound bar is simple to set up and for the cost, provides great sound. We purchased to use in a small bedroom TV used mainly for video games. The sound quality is crisp and clear at low and high volumes. I would not recommend this for a large room, but it is perfect for those bedroom TVs.

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

    Love Bose

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

    Absolutely love Bose speakers and this doesn't fail to change that opinion. While it is a smaller one, its perfect for a bed room or a small living room when you don't absolutely NEED a surround sound system. It still makes you feel immersed in the movie, song, or game.

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

    Small but loud!

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

    Bought this on sale for $199. This is all you need for movies. Voices are clear and sharp. I also bought a bose subwoofer however I always have it low. Try it first before getting a sub. If you feel you need it go from there.

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

    Soundbar

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

    Purchase a new SmartTV, but it was difficult to hear the audio when watching movies. Bought this sound bar, which took care of the problem.

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

    Bose soundbar

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

    Bought this for my dad. It was easy enough that he could set it up and use it. wish I'd bought one for myself/

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

    Works with Xfinity Remote!

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

    Our TV has horrible speakers and wanted something to make conversation easier to hear. This soundbar is great and the best part is it works with my xfinity remote so we don't need to worry about juggling multiple remotes.

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

    Great sound

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

    I have wanted a Bose system for awhile but pricey. So when this one came out at this price I debated is this one and wondered is this one going to have a good sound. And the answer is, yes it does.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not so impressive

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

    If you are looking for Bass, don't go for this soundbar. It lacks Bass and I did not find so impressive for its cost. Yamaha 106 is good substitute for this.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not that great

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

    I love Bose products. That being said I am pretty disappointed in this product. Maybe I am missing something but I constantly am having connection issues with this sound bar and my New Samsung 4K tv. I typically have to turn off my tv, then the sound bar like 4 times before I can get them to pair. Sometimes I must remove the Bluetooth device first then re pair it. I have used numerous Bluetooth products in the past. The sound quality is okay. I am use to a real nice Triad Surround sound system. I am in home where I can't install my Triad system.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Bose support
      Posted .

      Thank you for sharing your experience with the Solo 5 system. If there are connection issues with the television's Bluetooth output, we would suggest trying another Bluetooth device such as a smartphone or tablet to compare the results. If the issue is unique to the television, we'd suggest using a wired connection or contacting Samsung to troubleshoot. If the issue occurs on multiple devices, we'd suggest contacting our product support team to troubleshoot your Solo 5 system with our technical experts. You can reach us at 1-800-379-2073. We are open from Mon. – Fri., 9 AM – 9 PM EST. Bose

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    After doing lot of research and spending 3.5 hours in bestbuy to find the perfect sound system....as usual fall in love with Bose...bought and works perfect for my Samsung TV

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

    simple but effective soundbar

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

    This sound bar was purchased due to the poor speakers on the tv I had just purchased. This is a great add on that enhances my watching pleasure.

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

    GREAT SOUNDBAR AND EASY TO SET UP

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

    I just bought the sound bar and I can say that I am impressed with Bose products. I will buy another one soon.

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

    Another happy Bose consumer

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

    As always with Bose products, I am blown away. Simple set up, great looks, and amazing sound.

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

    Nothing but the best from Bose!!!

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

    I hooked it into my Samsung tv, it paired easily. The sound is awesome for its size. Highly recommend!

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

    Excellent Sound

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

    looks great and sleek. great deep bass tones. Love the 1 touch remote for all my devices as well

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

    Great sound and very clear

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

    When I purchased this product I was not 100% clear what to expect, but it has exceeded my expectations.

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

    Great Quality at an OK price

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

    Works and sounds great, universal remote that is included is useful as well and very easy to hook up to your TV

    I would recommend this to a friend
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