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Neither Bose Solo 5 nor Yamaha YAS-105 were recommended by experts this month

On 5 Apr 2024 (15 days ago) we went through 95 Sound Bar expert endorsements , however neither Bose Solo 5 nor Yamaha YAS-105 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 Samsung HW-Q990C or other critically acclaimed Sound Bars of this month.

For reference, Samsung HW-Q990C received 6 endorsements this month, from Digital Trends (7 Mar 2024), WIRED (14 Mar 2024) TechHive (6 Oct 2023) and 3 others.

Rank Change Price Sound Bar
Digital Trends
SoundGuys
WIRED
World Wide Stereo
TechHive
What Hi-Fi
PCMag
TechRadar
Tom's Guide
Rtings.com
1
+1 $1020
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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5
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5
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3
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1
N/A N/A $143
Bose Solo 5
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N/A N/A Check price
Yamaha YAS-105
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither Bose Solo 5 nor Yamaha YAS-105 were recommended by key experts who publish Sound Bars recommendations.
Rank Change Price Sound Bar
Digital Trends
SoundGuys
WIRED
World Wide Stereo
TechHive
What Hi-Fi
PCMag
TechRadar
Tom's Guide
Rtings.com
1
+1 $1020
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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5
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5
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6
3
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1
2
-1 $471
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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3
- $842
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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10
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5
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+2 $998
Sony HT-A7000
The Sony HT-A7000 is a high-end soundbar with a neutral sound profile, wide and immersive soundstage, comprehensive connectivity options, and advanced features such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, making it a great choice for enhancing the listening experience.
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From Seller:
  • Connector Type: Lightning
  • Included Components: Bose Solo 5 TV sound system
  • Universal remote control
  • Power Cord
  • Optical digital audio cable
  • Coaxial digital audio cable
  • 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
No manufacturer information linked for Yamaha YAS-105.
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Weight

3.7 lbs
 

8.8 lbs
 
Dimensions
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Frequency Response What is the frequency response of the sound bar?
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55-23,000 Hz
Output power What is the output power of the speaker?
30 watts
120 watts
Impedance What is the nominal impedance of the speaker?
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3 ohms
Speaker composition What is the cabinet of the speaker made out of?
ABS
Other
Speaker Design Number of drivers in the speaker
Two-Way
Two-Way
Number of tweeters How many tweeters does the speaker have?
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1 tweeters
Tweeter composition What is the tweeter made out of?
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Other
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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Other
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
33 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)
Ver. 2.1 + EDR (A2DP, SPP)
Hi-resolution audio Does the speaker support hi-resolution audio playback?
Yes
Yes
In-unit Controls What controls are on the soundbar itself?
None
bass extension, input selector, mute, power on/off, volume
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
No
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
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Bose Solo 5 is a very popular and one of the cheaper options. It's in the top 3 bestselling sound bars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Samsung HW-J250 or Rockville Rockbar .

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 $156.30 less expensive than an average sound bar ($299.29).

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