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Bose Solo Series II Soundbar
4.4 out of 5 stars
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438 ratings164 reviews
  1. 5 stars71% (309)
  2. 4 stars13% (55)
  3. 3 stars6% (28)
  4. 2 stars4% (16)
  5. 1 star7% (30)

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Dec 26, 2023
Sheila
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Gift

I bought this as a gift for an elderly person who has trouble with TV dialogue. She loves it and can hear much better without subtitles.

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May 13, 2025
OML
4 out of 5 stars review

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Bose Affordable Quality

Nice sound bar. Easy to install. Nice quality. Only negative is there is no volume measure. Price point makes it worth it.

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Dec 26, 2023
eveoyn
4 out of 5 stars review

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Needs better instruction,

It has a great sound sometimes. Then it starts to sound tinny. I do not find the instructions user friendly.

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Aug 8, 2024
DianaPW
2 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

We took it back

Not really that impressed. We took it back after giving it a try. The sound was not very much improved.We ended up buying a Samsumg for half the price with a wireless bass. It's great!

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Jul 1, 2024
Virginia
3 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Nice small/medium size speaker

The speaker is nice but not as powerful as I would have liked. I like the compactness and the hardware to anchor it to the wall to use with the TV in the bedroom. If a person wants to use in larger room I feel that this is not the speaker of that.

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reply from Bose Support

I'm glad you're happy with how your Solo Soundbar Series 2 sits on your wall, Virginia. Don't forget that you can adjust the soundbar's Bass, Wall EQ and Dialogue Mode settings via the Bose remote control, to customise the sound to your liking. Warm regards, Fiona M. - Bose Customer Support

Jul 11, 2026
anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

I can hear the words!

I am 78 years old ,I can never hear the tv. I bought this sound bar .It is fabulous… I mute the sound on my tv and only use the sound bar! PERFECT! I CAN HEAR💝

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Jun 25, 2024
Awesome
4 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Must purchase usb to usb cable separately.

Bose are known for great speakers. You will need a usb to usb cable to connect from the Bose sound bar to the TV which didn’t come with the sound bar. I had to purchase it from Amazon.

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May 9, 2026
Kimberly
2 out of 5 stars review

Great Sound Definite Design Flaws

This sound bar's sound quality is terrific; however, there are 3 huge design flaws. First flaw, it has a small black remote which can easily misplaced. Second issue, there is no power button on the sound bar. The final issue is it may not connect to your TV remote if your TV is more than a couple years old. So basically when the remote is misplaced, it becomes useless.

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reply from Bose Support

Hello, Kimberly! Thank you for sharing your feedback on your Bose Solo Soundbar Series II. We’re glad to hear that you’re enjoying the sound quality, as delivering premium audio performance is a core focus in our designs.<br /><br />We also appreciate your detailed observations regarding the remote size, the absence of a power button on the unit, and compatibility with certain TV remotes. Feedback like this is valuable. Our products are designed to integrate seamlessly with modern TV systems, and features such as remote functionality are intended to support a simplified setup and operation.<br /><br />To better assist you and explore available options, including replacement remotes or compatibility guidance, we recommend contacting Bose Customer Support directly: https://bose.life/4dEydRH<br /><br />Cedrick - Bose Customer Support

Apr 28, 2026
Charles
1 out of 5 stars review

Two remotes not for me!

I bought this soundbar even though another member complained about not liking having two controllers. Bose rep response was it was easy to control by programing the IR on the existing TV controller. There was nothing easy about it. I have spent the last day and half. I looked all over Bose's website, looked at countless YouTube videos. The Vizio TV I bought last September says they are compatible with all soundbars, The poster I referred to returned his soundbar. Looks like my choices are to live with two remotes or return mine also. Not sure why BOSE chose not to have better manuals. Did they not know that people don't want a handful of remotes. I think a third grader could have written a better manual that what came with the unit. I expected better.

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reply from Bose Support

Hi Charles,thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Solo Soundbar Series II, especially when setup doesn’t go as expected.<br /><br />We appreciate you taking the time to try programming the universal remote, and we’re sorry it felt more complicated than it should have been. While many TVs are compatible, the setup process can vary depending on the model. <br /><br />To help resolve the issue, please follow this quick guide: https://bose.life/4a34bot<br /><br />You may also find these manuals helpful:<br /><br />-Owner’s Guide: https://bose.life/3RqNxc2<br />-Quick Start Guide: https://bose.life/43jDsAm<br /><br />Daisy - Bose Customer Support

Mar 24, 2026
DIANA
2 out of 5 stars review

Shortsighted, Poor Design

I like the sound, particularly the ability to use the dialogue mode. However, this gets two stars because it does not have an HDMI port to hook to my TV, thus it cannot be controlled by a "universal" remote. So, now we have to hunt for the tiny, not backlit Bose remote. This is ridiculous and, in 2026, unacceptably shortsighted. Shame on you, Bose. I just don't want the hassle of returning it, but there is no excuse.

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reply from Bose Support

Hi Diana! Thank you for sharing your honest feedback on the Solo Series II Soundbar. We’re glad to hear that you’re enjoying the sound quality and dialogue mode, but we’re sorry to hear about your experience with the connection and control limitations.<br /><br />Good news is it can be used with third‑party universal remotes. Instructions for programming a universal remote would be provided by the remote manufacturer to ensure compatibility with the soundbar.<br /><br />The Solo Series II uses an optical connection, which offers a simple and reliable way to deliver digital audio from a TV. Because optical connections use light rather than electrical signals, they are resistant to interference and help avoid common HDMI‑CEC control or compatibility issues. <br /><br />We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps guide future product improvements.<br /><br />Daisy - Bose Customer Support