Bose

Bose Solo Soundbar Series 2

A entry-level soundbar for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 4.2.

47/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
4.2LED lights
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Why we rate it

  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Optical in
  • Night / dialogue mode
  • No dolby atmos
  • No dts:x
Score profile

Where the Bose Solo Soundbar Series 2 wins and loses

Scored against the soundbars class
ChannelsAudioPortsFeaturesDesign2479797979
Channels and drivers
24
Audio formats
79
Ports and inputs
79
Features
79
Design
79
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Channels and drivers

Driver count2

Audio formats

Dolby Digital PlusYes

Ports and inputs

Optical inYes
Bluetooth4.2

Features

Night / dialogue modeYes

Design

Wall mountableYes
Front displayLED lights

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Head to head

Bose Solo Soundbar Series 2 vs LG LG S70TY

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ChannelsAudioPortsFeaturesDesign
Bose Solo Soundbar Series 2LG S70TY
 BoseBose Solo Soundbar Series 2This pageLGLG S70TY
Overall score47 /10068 /100Better
Channels3.1
Max power400 W
Driver count2
Up firing drivers1
Who it's for

Is the Bose Solo Soundbar Series 2 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable soundbar for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need dolby atmos, in which case a higher-tier soundbar is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Bose Solo Soundbar Series 2 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 47/100 against other soundbars, a entry-level result where the class average is around 67.

What stands out on the Bose Solo Soundbar Series 2?

Its dolby digital plus stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the LG BARRA AMP SL6Y 2.1?

The LG BARRA AMP SL6Y 2.1 scores 48/100 versus this one at 47/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.