Product Comparison: Bose Solo vs Bose Solo 5

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Bose Solo TV Sound System

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General Specifications

Brand

Bose

Model

Solo

Solo 5

Origin

China

About the Product

The Bose Solo TV sound system reveals much more of the depth and detail you’re meant to hear in your favorite programs. The kind of sound most flat panel TVs simply cannot reproduce from their internal speakers.

The Bose Solo 5 TV sound system comprises a single soundbar that delivers distinctly improved sound quality for all your favorite TV programs. It brings clarity to your audio from dialogue to sound effects. As if that wasn’t enough, its dialogue mode makes each word stand out. You can position this soundbar practically anywhere. And with Bluetooth technology built in you’re able to wirelessly listen to your favorite music, too.

Key Specs

Power Output

50 Watt

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Bose Solo TV Sound System

Both the frequency range and the fidelity are far superior to that provided by our high-end TV alone at all dynamic ranges.
The picture is great, the speakers were cool from the start.
Increases the clarity of spoken word, great for the hard of hearing, like myself.
I have some high frequency hearing loss and I was eager to be able to understand TV dialog.
The frequency response range is very narrow with steep roll offs anywhere above or below dialogue frequencies.

Bose Solo 5 2.0-Channel Soundbar System

It provides excellent frequency response and sound leveL with no distortion what so ever.
Small, yet very powerful. Adequate bass response. Worth the money if you want compact soundbar without sacrificing sound quality!
Bass response is rich and deep.
Soundbar has a great and powerful sound.
I wish the bass response were a little louder.
Not powerful but better than tv speakers.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

2.89 in.

2.75 in.

Width

20.67 in.

21.5 in.

Depth

12.16 in.

3.38 in.

Weight

10.1 lbs.

3.7 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Bose Solo TV Sound System

I like that the system is compact and unobtrusive.
This is a nice compact solution for "home theater" type sound for flat screen TV.
Compact with the ability to fit beneath the television instead of in front of it is ideal - space-saving and more attractive.
This seems like a great product - Bose reputation, handsome and compact design, very easy hook-up, and it was compatible with my TV.
The idea is to place is below your flat screen but many large TVs will be too heavy for this.

Bose Solo 5 2.0-Channel Soundbar System

Perfect size and sound especially if you dont like alot of electronics showing.
Just the right size. Great sound. Very easy to setup.
This was the perfect size and the sound is outstanding!
Good size for the sound effects. Need to adjust volume every time. Overall a very good product.
This is a smaller size soundbar but with Bose quality!

Features

Type

TV Stand

Tabletop

Installation Type

Stand-alone

Stand-alone, Wall-mount

Number of Channels

2.0

Sound Enhancing System

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital, DTS TruSurround, Dolby TrueHD, DTS

Extras

Wide, even sound throughout the room from Bose technology, Amplification Type: Active, Single Speaker

Crystal clear sound from all around, Ultra Slim Design, The secret to the sound, Flexible placement, Universal remote

What customers say about "Features"

Bose Solo TV Sound System

Sound quality is top notch,but certainly not a home theater quality.
Sound is great, bass is punchy, deep and rich - background soundtracks come to life.
Center channel conversations are finally perceptible! It is so nice to actually be able to hear people talking without having to crank it up only to crank it back down.
The installation was super easy. I did it totally by myself and i am no tech-genius.
This excessive bass problem is compounded by an appalling lack of treble. Everything sounds muffled.

Bose Solo 5 2.0-Channel Soundbar System

Easy installation and integration with existing system. Great sound quality.
I really like the sound from this. It was very easy to install which for me was a real plus.
Compact and easy to install, good sound, and of course the Bose price tag!
Great sound from a small center channel speaker.
The Bose Solo 5 is also Dolby Digital compatible so if your TV will pass a Dolby signal, the sound bar can decode it. Sounds awesome!
Guessing volume levels with the blinking light is annoying.
I hate having to re-adjust the bass and dialog for Everytime I turn the TV on.

Setting

App-Controlled

Equalizer Settings

Music, Dialogue mode, Voice, TV

Bass/Tremble control, Surround sound control, Clear voice

App-Controlled

Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity

Blueetoth

Interfaces

Digital optical audio, Analog audio, Digital coaxial audio, Power

3.5mm stereo mini jack, RCA (Coaxial), Digital optical audio

What customers say about "Connectivity"

Bose Solo TV Sound System

I liked very much that I 3 choices for connecting the audio; I used the Optical Digital audio cable - which I didn't realize my television had!
Setup was a breeze, plugged in the power, used the included fiber cable for the audio connection and changed the setting to external on the TV.
I used the digital optical cable as the connection to the TV which was real easy.
I connected it using the fiber optic connection that's provide better performance.
The connection is constantly interrupted and the sound disappears. This is probably due to the cable.

Bose Solo 5 2.0-Channel Soundbar System

The Bluetooth function works perfectly, and the base is honestly even better than my headphones.
Great sound for a small room. Bluetooth connection is a plus.
great sound and works with Bluetooth so it is very convenient.
There are two more connection options, coax and rca left and right jacks.
Works great and affordable easy to set up and works great with Bluetooth.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

FCC

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

Download

MSRP

224.95 $