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Neither Bose Solo 5 nor Sound BlasterX Katana were recommended by experts this month

On 5 Mar 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 97 Sound Bar expert endorsements , however neither Bose Solo 5 nor Sound BlasterX Katana were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Sound Bar received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sonos Beam Gen 2 or other critically acclaimed Sound Bars of this month.

For reference, Sonos Beam Gen 2 received 8 endorsements this month, from Rtings.com (28 Feb 2024), TechRadar (28 Feb 2024) PCMag (4 Dec 2023) and 5 others.

Rank Change Price Sound Bar
Rtings.com
Tom's Guide
TechRadar
PCMag
What Hi-Fi
TechHive
World Wide Stereo
WIRED
SoundGuys
Digital Trends
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- $489
Sonos Beam Gen 2
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment.
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N/A N/A $154
Bose Solo 5
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N/A N/A $196
Sound BlasterX Katana
The Sound BlasterX Katana is a versatile and feature-packed soundbar with a sleek design, powerful sound, and compatibility with various devices, making it ideal for gamers and movie enthusiasts.
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Bose Solo 5 nor Sound BlasterX Katana were recommended by key experts who publish Sound Bars recommendations.
Rank Change Price Sound Bar
Rtings.com
Tom's Guide
TechRadar
PCMag
What Hi-Fi
TechHive
World Wide Stereo
WIRED
SoundGuys
Digital Trends
1
- $489
Sonos Beam Gen 2
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact and stylish soundbar that delivers excellent audio quality for both music and movies, with versatile connectivity options and compatibility with Dolby Atmos, making it a recommended choice for Sonos fans and those seeking high-quality audio enjoyment.
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- $1048
Samsung HW-Q990C
The Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar is highly praised for its exceptional sound quality, immersive experience, and extensive connectivity options, making it a top choice for enhancing TV audio and creating a cinematic home theater experience.
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- $810
Sonos Arc
The Sonos Arc is a high-end soundbar with impressive sound quality, expansive soundstage, and modern design, ideal for those seeking an immersive surround sound experience for movies and music.
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- $299
Vizio M-Series 5.1
The Vizio M-Series 5.1 Soundbar is a versatile and affordable audio system that offers excellent sound quality, making it suitable for a variety of audio content, including music and movies, and is compatible with most TVs on the market.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.
No expert reviews linked yet for Bose Solo 5.

Expert reviews [12]

83
Total expert reviews: 12
  • with a score: 7
  • without a score: 5
Highest score by Techaeris
95
Average score based on 12 reviews
83
Lowest score by cordbusters.co.uk
80

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • Single sound bar provides better sound quality compared to your TV.The Solo 5 TV sound system is an easy solution, with advanced technologies that deliver the clear audio your TV can’t.
  • Dialogue mode to make every word and detail stand out
  • Read more
From Seller:
  • Under monitor Audio system: so sleek, yet so powerful
  • Aurora reactive lighting system: light up your setup
  • 5-driver design: expertly tuned acoustics
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0017817700214, 0017817700221, 0017817700238, 0667649335339, 6000001119736
UPC Numbers: 017817700214, 017817700221, 017817700238, 667649335339
Model Numbers: 732522-1110, 732522-2110, 732522-5110
Info
Weight

3.7 lbs
 

3.3 lbs
 
Dimensions
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Frequency Response What is the frequency response of the sound bar?
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50-60,000 Hz
Input power What is the input power of the speaker?
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240
Output power What is the output power of the speaker?
30 watts
150 watts
Impedance What is the nominal impedance of the speaker?
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32 ohms
Speaker composition What is the cabinet of the speaker made out of?
ABS
Aluminum
Speaker Design Number of drivers in the speaker
Two-Way
Three-Way
Number of tweeters How many tweeters does the speaker have?
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2 tweeters
Tweeter type What type of tweeter does this speaker use?
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Dome
Tweeter composition What is the tweeter made out of?
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Polymer
Number of Subwoofers How many subwoofers does the speaker have?
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1 woofers
Subwoofer type What type of subwoofer does this speaker use?
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Cone
Subwoofer composition What is the subwoofer made out of?
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Other
Separate subwoofer included Does the soundbar comes with a separate subwoofer?
No
No
Bluetooth Capability Does the speaker support wireless connection?
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth range What is the Bluetooth range of the speaker?
33 ft
32 ft
Supported connections What type of connections does the speaker support?
  • Optical audio input (digital)
  • Coaxial audio input (digital)
  • 3.5 mm aux input (analog)
  • bluetooth
  • optical-in
  • usb flash drive
  • computer
Hi-resolution audio Does the speaker support hi-resolution audio playback?
Yes
Yes
In-unit Controls What controls are on the soundbar itself?
None
control on/off, volume +/-, Source, and SBX buttons
Rechargeable battery Does the speaker have a built in rechargeable battery?
No
No
FM Radio capability Does the speaker have an FM radio?
No
No
Built-in microphone Does the speaker have a built-in microphone?
No
No
Wi-fi enabled Is the speaker capable of connecting to wi-fi?
No
Yes
App/Smartphone controlled Is the speaker can be controlled by an app or a smartphone?
No
Yes
ENERGY STAR certified Is the speaker energy star certified?
No
No
Number of sound modes How many sound modes does the speaker have?
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5
Chromecast built-in Does the speaker have a built-in Chromecast playback?
No
No
Airplay capability Does the speaker support Airplay technology?
No
No
IR Remote Learning Can the speaker be controlled with an external (universal) remote?
Yes
No
Included Accessories What are the accessories included with the speaker?
  • Universal remote control
  • Power supply and cord
  • Optical digital audio cable
  • 1 x Sound BlasterX Katana Soundbar
  • 1 x Sound BlasterX Katana Subwoofer
  • 1 x Power Adapter
  • 1 x USB Cable (1.8m)
  • 1 x USB Cable (0.6m)
  • 1 x IR remote (battery included)
  • 2 x Wall Mount Brackets
  • Warranty & Technical Support leaflet
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety & Regulatory leaflet
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Bose Solo 5 is a very popular and one of the cheaper options. It has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Polk Audio React or Roku Smart Soundbar .

Bose Solo 5 was released in 2016. There are more than 5 newer sound bars on the market. Show newer Sound Bars

Bose Solo 5 is $151.44 less expensive than an average sound bar ($305.60).

Sound BlasterX Katana is a popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling sound bars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Vizio V-Series 5.1 or Samsung HW-HM45C .

Sound BlasterX Katana is $109.61 cheaper than the average sound bar ($305.60).

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