It's not bad for the price. It's an upgrade from most tv speakers, dialog is clearer, would work best in small rooms I think. Answer from StrikeRich on reddit.com
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/reviews › bose solo soundbar 2 review: clear, detailed sound on a budget
r/Reviews on Reddit: Bose Solo Soundbar 2 Review: Clear, Detailed Sound on a Budget
November 8, 2023 - Look through this Bose Solo soundbar 2 review to find out if a bare-bones soundbar is a good fit for you.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/readbeforebuying › premium: i tested the bose solo soundbar series ii black - a game-changer for home audio?
r/readbeforebuying on Reddit: Premium: I Tested The Bose Solo Soundbar Series II Black - A Game-Changer for Home Audio?
August 4, 2024 - I recently got my hands on the Bose Solo II soundbar and I'm impressed. This compact 21.6-inch bar packs a punch with its clear audio output. I found the Bluetooth streaming feature handy for playing music from my phone.
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Bose Solo Soundbar Series II - All Reddit Reviews, in One Place
3 weeks ago - Avoid Bose Solo and get the other entry model “Bose TV Speaker” soundbar.it’s affordable,and sound much better than Bose Solo or Sonos Ray.it also has HDMI Arc (very important) something that both Ray and Solo lack.r/sonos • Sonos ray or Bose solo soundbar -> You MUST include the corresponding product shop links if you mention any of the products in your response. Not doing so is a serious violation of our terms of service and can result in serious consequences.
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RTINGS
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Bose Solo Soundbar Series II Review - RTINGS.com
July 19, 2023 - The Bose Solo Soundbar Series II is a budget-friendly 2.0 setup released in 2021. It's a newer alternative to the Bose Solo 5 with a similar offering of features...
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/bose › comparison of sound bars
r/bose on Reddit: Comparison of sound bars
January 31, 2021 -

I'm looking at getting s Bose soundbar (cheaper ones and the 2 i have my eye on have a big discrepancy in price. I can't find enough information on them to decide so i thought i'd ask here if any body could get me details on which is better?

1st: Bose Solo Soundbar Series II at Costco 180.00: https://www.costco.com/bose-solo-soundbar-series-ii.product.100687545.html

2nd Bose TV Speaker Bluetooth Soundbar at Target: 250.00: https://www.target.com/p/bose-tv-speaker-bluetooth-soundbar/-/A-79829337#lnk=sametab

I can't really decide except that i have 150 in gift cards to target

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reddit.com › r/costco › bf sale - bose solo soundbar series ii or sonos beam (gen 2) soundbar bundle
r/Costco on Reddit: BF Sale - Bose Solo Soundbar Series II or Sonos Beam (Gen 2) Soundbar Bundle
November 9, 2023 -

Hi, I'm looking to get a soundbar during this year's BF sale and saw the Bose and Sonos are both going to have deals. My local store doesn't have either (only the more complete sound systems for demo), so I wanted to get some thoughts on these sets that don't have a subwoofer.

I'm certain the Sonos sounds better based on general reviews, but I'm wondering if it's worth 2.5x the difference? I have no issue affording it, but at the same time, I don't want to spend the extra cash for something that casual listeners are not able to discern -- as this post very like exposed that I'm no audiophile.

Our living room is not too large, about 10 ft deep (from the tv) x 15 ft. I'm specifically looking at these soundbars without the woofer as we previously had another 5.1 home theater system from 12+ years ago that died a while back (I think it was a Sony or LG but can't even remember), but it was overkill and I always turned down the bass to not bother the neighbors.

So the main usage is for improving the speech audio on the tv, and also gaming on my ps5 which has similar issues but at least most games do have settings to adjust music/sfx/dialog volume separately.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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reddit.com › r/bose › bose solo soundbar ii (2) - why did they not put a button on this thing
r/bose on Reddit: Bose Solo Soundbar II (2) - WHY did they not put a button on this thing
June 2, 2025 -

I know I am not the only one who has this issue but why did the person who designed this specific product decide that having an on/off switch was not necessary. The remote is the smallest remote and easily lost.

I officially lost lost the remote and have not been able to find it for over a month, i purchased a universal remote and alas you need to turn the device on to pair it which... YOU CAN'T.

Of course when i reached out to Bose directly they guided me towards a remote directly from their website, albite its 14 dollars but it seems like such a scam for a higher end product to not have basic functions.

Edit * the remote is sold out and they don't offer any other option to assist other then wait until its restocked. Yall...

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reddit.com › r/bose › bose solo soundbar series ii and remote volume control
r/bose on Reddit: Bose Solo Soundbar Series II and Remote volume control
October 9, 2022 -

Hi all. New to Bose.

My wife found this soundbar for our anniversary and it was a great deal at Costco, new, for $179. We wanted to get a simple sound bar so it wasn't massive on the mantle, easy to mount, had good sound because the TV's speakers (LG LB5200 65", 2014 model) are on the back and the audio goes up the walls and into the loft upstairs.

Well we plugged in and it already sounds better so we are happy with the sound! We disabled audio from the TV and we have it plugged in via Coaxial as the LG LB5200 does not have an Optical Audio.

As soon as we got it working, the first thing we realized is "oh god, another remote, and this is tiny. We are going to lose this thing in 48 hours." So I started searching, how can I use my current TV remote to control the audio of the Bose Soundbar? I came across this article which I soon realized was for the "Bose TV Speaker" product, not the soundbar.

Are there any recommendations on how to control the volume of this soundbar without having a third remote lying around? For reference, we only use the original LG TV Remote to manage inputs and local channels, and the Roku Ultra remote for Roku related things. (I did check and Roku Remote cannot control other devices like soundbars).

For now, I'm considering taping this to the back of the LG TV remote just so it doesn't get lost.

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Gadget Review
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Bose Solo Soundbar Series II Review - Gadget Review
Bose Solo Soundbar Series II Review
Its lack of WiFi, Chromecast, and ... the best Sonos soundbar, its build quality is great. In terms of wired inputs, the Series II has an AUX port, a Coaxial port, and an Optical Audio In, but unfortunately, it doesn’t have any HDMI ports. ... The Bose Solo Soundbar Series II ...
Rating: 78/100 ​
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TechRadar
techradar.com › televisions › soundbars
Bose Solo Soundbar 2 review: a budget soundbar with solid power, but disappointing connectivity options | TechRadar
Bose Solo Soundbar 2 review: a budget soundbar with solid power, but disappointing connectivity options
The Bose Solo Soundbar 2 (sometimes stylised ‘Bose Solo Soundbar Series II’) released in 2021 with a list price of $199 / £179.95 / AU$359.95. Now, a few years later, you can often find it at a discounted price. This soundbar proves that Bose products don’t always have to be pricey
Rating: 3.5 ​
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/bose › bose solo soundbar series 2 as stereo?
r/bose on Reddit: Bose Solo Soundbar Series 2 as stereo?
September 22, 2025 -

Hello everyone,

Some time ago, I received a Bose Solo Soundbar Series 2 as a gift. I use it everyday as a soundbar under my TV.

I know this is an entry-level soundbar, however I was wondering if it was possible to expand it, with two speakers in the back (one speaker on my left rear, one speaker on my right rear). According to the manual, it is possible to couple it with (for example):

• Bose Soundbar 700 • Bose Soundbar 500 • Bose Home Speaker 500 • Bose Home Speaker 300 • Bose Portable Home Speaker

I was wondering if it is possible to couple those two extra speakers as stereo? Or is it only possible to use it in "party mode" where the sound on the three speakers is the same?

All information about the possibilities or experiences are welcome.

Thank you!

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Reddit
reddit.com › r/bose › sonos ray or bose solo soundbar 2?
r/bose on Reddit: Sonos ray or Bose solo soundbar 2?
February 21, 2025 - I will mainly use it for movies, I use Disney plus and Netflix mostly. Anyone ever had to choose between the 2?