Name: Solo 5
Brand: Bose
SKU: 92321
Rating: 3.4 (206 reviews)

3.7

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

a better build quality and a better-balanced sound profile
Bluetooth was easy and the sound very good as well
excellent sound for such a small box

poor quality of a product from such a company like Bose
juggling three remotes all over again
no visual display of volume control on the TV screen

Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless
Hdmi: no
Wireless network (wi-fi): no
Bluetooth: yes
Handheld remote control: yes
Soundbase: no
Type of home cinema package: Soundbar
Surround speakers: no
Subwoofer included: no

Bose Solo 5 - Pros & Cons

a better build quality and a better-balanced sound profile
Bluetooth was easy and the sound very good as well
excellent sound for such a small box
sleek and stylish
simple approach is better for the majority of its buyers
a pleasant rubberized texture and reassuring heft
The included remote is excellent and dead simple to use
Bose Solo 5 is very balanced and offers an amazing bass for
us especially happy
big
and strong
simplicity is also versatility
well-balanced and vocals and instruments are reproduced accurately
sound profile is decently well-balanced
better soundstage
center
and surround performances
mid-range is very balanced
The grille helps protect the drivers
which is nice
sound profile is pretty balanced and neutral
Bose is better-built and has a slightly better stereo frequency response
It comes with a versatile universal remote control
it sounds clean and offers great fidelity of audio reproduction
performance with a phantom center is still decent
mids and trebles are nice and crisp
performed well with a fairly good and neutral audio reproduction
is well-balanced
with vocals and instruments accurately reproduced
extremely handy universal remote control
great mid and treble reproduction and with a Dialogue mode
is well built and uses quality materials
Extremely useful and very impressive
good sound quality and a wireless connection
price tag of the Bose sounding bar is attractive as well
sound quality of the TV suddenly improved
mature
polished sound and effective virtual Atmos performance
Clear sound and ample bass
it is easy to set up and use
good bass balance and clear voice quality
Bose offers some of the best customer services
easy to use and compact
incredible sound quality and intuitive controls
crisp sound and easy control
It s very straightforward with the buttons all labeled clearly
the remote is very intuitive
sounds clean and clear
setup is a cinch thanks to its plug and play nature
The dialogue mode especially works great
sound quality is quite impressive despite its absence
the price and reviews are good
Economical
Reliable and Durable
audio output seems excellent on HD channels

poor quality of a product from such a company like Bose
juggling three remotes all over again
no visual display of volume control on the TV screen
too small to support increasingly popular 46-inch and larger sets
its sharp edges and hollow feel still render its design a bit coarse
It lacks a front-panel display
lack of a front-panel display
the Solo has two bass ports in the back
the wall mounts do not come with the speaker
bass storms at deafening levels from such a small bar
no larger screen size will be a major design problem
the voices sound a bit artificially brightened
Bose Solo 5 does not have a single HDMI port
the Solo 5 is very disappointing
Tense scenes in movies are often lost since this speaker has
Bose Solo 5 has a slight edge
results seem underwhelming and hollow
auto-wake function is one not to be overlooked
the remote will not pair with the TV or Blu-ray player
sound quite as immersive as a dedicated center channel
Not tested Automatic room calibration View more details
Apple iPhones do not support NFC connectivity between devices
rating is not included in our total score
lack of Full HDMI In
it lacks a full graphic EQ
Bose Solo 5 is mediocre for mixed usage
integrated subwoofer struggles to reproduce low bass
it s not very tall
there are no controls on the bar s simple interface
s long been a snobbery
There are only two discrete LEDs behind the grille
there are no controls on the bar itself
the HDMI ports are absent as well as the USB
Bose Solo 5 does not have HDMI
Bose Solo 5 does not have Wi-Fi
simplistic capabilities and boosts the sound quality
Bose Solo 5 does not have a subwoofer
it isn t heavy or overpowering
it does not support apt X code
no HDMI port
This model does not have Bluetooth
there are no additional ports
and it does not support DTS
built-in subwoofers
there is no HDMI connectivity
Polk Audio RTI A3
there s no display Either on the system or on the screen
the dialog is not crystal clear sometimes
the sound is often disappointing
it does not take up much space
technology converts any incoming signal into a five-channel one
iPad - the tracks saved in memory
not feel a lack of sound in the Solo 5

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Bose Solo 5 - Full Specifications

Audio output channels	2.0
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless

Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)	no
Signal separation	Broadband
Suitable for subwoofer	no
Number of speaker drivers	2
Soundbase	no

Subwoofer included	no

Radio receiver	no
FM radio	no
Docking Station for mobile/Tablet	no
DLNA certified	no
3D support (3D-Ready)	no
Wireless speakers included	no
Remote control app for mobile / tablet	no
Handheld remote control	yes
Separate DVD / Blu-ray player	no
Apple docking compatibility	no
Designed for wall mounting	yes

Operational Power Consumption	< 30
Power consumption (standby)	1.5 W

Analogue 3.5mm input	1
Analogue 5.1/6.1/7.1 inputs	no
Analogue RCA stereo inputs	0
Analogue RCA stereo outputs	0
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)	0
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)	0
Composite input	0
Composite output	0
AUX in	yes
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)	1
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)	0
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)	1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)	0
HDMI	no
Pre-output (subwoofer)	no
S-video input	0
S-video output	0
SCART out	no
USB	yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no
NFC	no
Ethernet connection	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.0

Colour of product	Black
Width	21.57 in
Height	2.76 in
Depth	3.39 in
Weight	14.0 lb

Colour of product	Black

Built-in hard drive	no
Optical drive	no
Memory card reader	no

Bose Solo 5 - Q&A (7)

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vanesa.veum
about 2 years ago
Is Bose Solo 5 worth it?
nick88
over 1 year ago
The Bose Solo 5 is average for mixed usage. It produces clear mid-range audio, which makes it a good choice for podcasts and TV shows. However, it lacks a deep bass, which can make some music sound bad.
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dale
about 2 years ago
Is Bose Solo 5 dolby digital?
Danyil
over 1 year ago
The Bose Solo 5 can decode Dolby Digital via its optical port but downmixes it to 2.0. It is disappointing as most streaming platforms and Blu-rays are encoded in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
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Alex
over 1 year ago
The Bose Solo 5 doesn't support Dolby Atmos, so it won't create a truly immersive surround-sound experience.
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0
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madge_mcdermott
about 2 years ago
Is Bose Solo 5 discontinued?
Alex
over 1 year ago
Yes, Bose Solo 5 has been discontinued.
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kieth
about 2 years ago
Can you add speakers to Bose Solo 5?
donnie
over 1 year ago
No, you cannot add speakers to your Bose Solo 5. It was designed to be a standalone speaker and cannot be modified.
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merlin
about 2 years ago
Does Bose Solo 5 work with Google Home?
Kieth
over 1 year ago
You'll pair your soundbar and your Google Home with a wireless Bluetooth connection. You'll access settings through the Google Home app on your smartphone or tablet. You'll then be able to make the Bluetooth connection, change the default speaker, and play music from multiple apps.
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hassan.witting
about 2 years ago
Can alexa connect to bose solo 5?
lena
over 1 year ago
Bose Solo 5 speaker is not currently compatible with the Amazon Alexa.
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pamula
about 2 years ago
Is Bose Solo 5 compatible with Bose bass module 500?
Mick
over 1 year ago
No, only the Bose Smart Soundbar 900, Bose Smart Soundbar 300, Bose TV Speaker, Bose Smart Soundbar 700, Bose Soundbar 500, and the SoundTouch 300 soundbar can be paired with the Bose Bass Module 500.
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Bose Solo 5 Bose - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.3

Based on 7 reviews

whathifi

Published: 16.03.2016

Home review

3.0

Compact soundbar looks good, but fails to measure up in terms of performance

TechGearLab

Published: 12.06.2017

Bose Solo 5 Review

3.9

In general, we have been blown away by the Bose products we've tested, but the Solo 5 was a rare exception. It is not bad by any means, just not the high...

YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

Published: 16.09.2016

Bose Solo 5 Quick Review » YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

We've recently got our hands on another audio solution from Bose and this time, it's the Solo 5 sound bar. It's not like one of those full-blown home

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 30.03.2020

Bose Solo 5

Bose Solo 5 (Soundbar): 3.6 out of 5 stars from 14 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

CNET

Published: 28.11.2012

Great-looking sound bar with decent sound

Although its sonic talents are comparatively modest, the Bose Solo is an exceedingly handsome and easy-to-use sound bar.

RTINGS.com

Published: 20.11.2020

Bose Solo 5 Review

3.1

The Bose Solo 5 is a small, compact soundbar that doesn't take up a lot of space in your existing setup. Its sound profile is pretty balanced and neutral, especi...