Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great sound from a small speaker. It was very easy to set-up and the remote runs all three functions, TV, Speaker, and Cable Box.

Soundbar is small and fits nicely in front of TV. Sound is clear and powerful when needed. Easy to set up and use.

I kept going back and forth on the different options available from Bose for my TV. I finally settle on this one, vice the larger version, as I wasn't ready to splurge on the more expensive one till I got a bigger TV. Setup was easy, has very few connections to get up and running, and the universal remote is more universal than some of the current ones on the market. I connected by Cable box, Apple TV, DVD and TV all to it with issues. The sound quality is GREAT and even at lower levels the sound is clear, crisp and little to no distortion. Obviously there is bass, but not the strength of an external bass speaker. I am very happy with it because it sounds great when watching TV and I can bluetooth my phone to it to play music when I am doing stuff around the house.

This televison sound bar has great ways of syncing to your television. Cable, Bluetooth and Optical light cable, which is what my Samsung also has for outputs. So darn easy two set up and being a Bose speaker, you have the best of the best for quality sound. One great thing is it's compatible with every brand of television's outputs. Also provided is a universal remote to control every brand of television, DVD and Video players, and even your cable box input. That eliminates you having to keep up with so many devises to control your video players and tv. For me best thing is the fact I'm hard of hearing because of 30 years of extremes sounds I was exposed to in the Navy, and now I can hear my television from any point in my viewing room. Also, you can have it also hooked up to any other items such as my computer's Bluetooth to be able to hear my music and videos stored on the computer. It's a win-win situation. One great benefit is the cost was well within my budget.

Purchased to replace a bulky sound system after mounting the TV over the fireplace. The sound is great, it really fills the room with sound. Everything is very clear and full. The universal remote connected to all of my devices with full functionality. The power brick is about the size of a deck of cards and is a little hard to hide, but it comes with a Velcro strap so it can be hung from the TV mount if you have it mounted under the TV. The bass is not as heavy as I would prefer, but still sounds great. No distortion at high volumes.

This is a great product. It is very easy to set up. The sound quality is so much better than my Vizio TV alone. For this price it can't be beat. That said, it is a little lacking in bass department and the remote control does get out of sync with the TV & Satellite box, frequently. It does become annoying but a quick re-sync and it is good to go again. I am glad I got this product to use until I have the money to get the Bose Soundtouch 300 & Acoustimass 300 Wireless Bass Module. I may even tie in some of the Bose 300 surround sound modules as well. This speaker is a great introduction to Bose products.

The Bose Solo 5 is intended to provide volume and clarity to a tv's existing speakers. In reality it works best when the tv speakers are turned off. We are "mature" adults and didn't want the overpowering volume and bass with a more traditional and larger sound bar. We also do not watch a lot of movies. This smaller unit is perfect for our needs. It has a mode that effectively raises the mid-range so it's great for boosting softer vocabulary. Additional bass can be added in a separate mode as well. The small size tucks neatly under the tv without being over powering. We now have 2 Bose Solo 5's, one upstairs and 1 down, both mounted to tv's that are wall mounted. Huge improvement to the sound quality and clarity. The Solo 5 would also work well in a smaller townhome or apartment. The price point is a good value as well but not low quality.

I enjoyed obtaining the recent BestBuy Black Friday deal on the Sharp 50 inch Smart TV. However, the sound on this TV wasn't the greatest. Therefore I was looking to augment the TV sound with a separate soundbar, but I didn't want a $50 saddle on at $10 horse. The quality sound, form factor, name recognition, and price drove me to look at the Bose Solo 5 along with a Yamaha sound bar available at Costco. I purchased both, used the Bose on my TV, and gifted the Yamaha to my son (he's very happy with that as well). I like the programmable remote included, and am using it to control my entire setup. While I do think that Bose should accommodate HDMI connectivity (Yamaha does), overall I'm very happy with the decision.

I chose this Bose soundbar, because its Bose, it sounds good, although I would have liked a little more oommph from the bass, and its size, compared to other soundbars with their long length. All in all, a good soundbar!

It's hard to believe the incredibly fantastic sound that comes from this little tiny magic sound machine. The base has a strong undistorted presence without any annoying pounding, and the high frequency notes are both sharp and crystal clear. Even more amazing is a noticeable measure of stereo separation from all in one box only 22 inches wide. However, if you're looking for a total emersion bone rattling theatrical surround sound, this is not the system for you. If you want really great TV audio in a conversational living room setting, this magic machine will not disappoint. If you turn up the volume, the Solo 5 has more than enough power to drive your rock parties, if that's your style. The audio quality and compact package make the Solo 5 more than worth the few extra dollars it costs.

Reviewed for quality and good sound and found this. Plug in took about 2 minutes. Only issue is you have to reset box for enhanced sound, but all from the remote so no big deal. I woulld recommend speaker to all in the lookout for better richer enhanced sound to your flat screen.

I heard the Sonus at the store and was blown away but didn't want to spend 699 since I won't be using my family room as much as my living room . The Bose Solo 5 does its job and I'm glad I can play my music via Bluetooth through my phone to my solo 5. It's also much better than the tv speakers .

Long time Bose customer. Part of what has made them one of my go to's when considering speakers is simplicity along with the quality of sound. This item certainly delivers on both. One speaker, simple setup, incredible sound! I bought this as a Christmas gift for my parents to accompany their 55" Samsung TV. They would never go for a system that has a sub as they'd not care for the deep bass. Their hearing isn't as great as it once was and one key feature with this soundbar is the dialogue clarity. It makes a noticeable difference even for them when watching TV. They also appreciate that sound is better and much more clear than from the TV speaker. In short, they are thrilled with this product and that makes me very happy. My personal opinion: It fills the room with rich, clear sound. You can hear a full range of sound from this impressive little speaker system. Setup was simple. Optical connection from TV into the soundbar, power on the soundbar. That's it. Make sure to adjust your TV's settings to Audio Out and you'll be enjoying sound from the Solo 5. The remote was a little tricky, as I've still not found a code that would allow me to turn on TV and cable box with Bose remote. I'll work on that with Bose Tech Support. In the short term, I was able to use the remote from the cable box to power on the Solo 5 so that works. Truthfully that's probably easier for my parents as they're used to the cable box's remote. I enjoyed the Solo 5 so much that I'm considering adding one for my bedroom TV as it takes up very little space, but produces incredible sound! There are likely cheaper options out there, but the Solo 5 is well worth a look if you're looking for a single soundbar.

Great size bar for those who can't accommodate multiple components. Very user friendly with easy set up. Bluetooth is a great bonus. Sound does not disappoint.

I needed a quality audio product for my kitchen/dining area. I did not want a separate subwoofer, this is the right size and it has a good clean sound with enough base to enjoy movies and music. We especially like the bluetooth with our Pandora.

Sounds great. Enhanced sound effects experience thatbis much better than my TVs speakers. Easy to set up. Takes a while to get used to the syncing process. I hook it up to my tv and can use with my Bluetooth enabled record player Too!

Just what I have been looking for, a compact size sound bar. Great sound. Perfect for my bedroom. Sound not over powering, will not disturb household. Love it!!! Wouldn’t expect anything less from Bose!!!!

We are repeat Bose sound bar buyers. we were very pleased with our first for a long time . The new one has great sound and takes up less space. The only quirk is a garbled voice that comes through unexpectedly at times.

the bose soundbar was just as advertised. the quality is there and for someone who was restricted for space, this soundbar was ideal. it produces good sound and for the price, it fit my bill perfectly.

Like all Bose, the sound is great. I got this Solo 5 to help me hear the dialogue of the tv without blasting my wife out of the room (losing my hearing), and the size was exactly what fit the space. This does an excellent job of that and even has decent surround sound for a small single bar. But, the base is kind of lacking, as expected due to it's size. Still good for movies, but won't knock your socks off on the action scenes. All in all, it's perfect for me and I am once again happy with another Bose purchase.