Amazon’s Best Seller and a firm favourite of those who want the luxury of better sound without forking out hundreds of pounds. In fact, this soundbar is the best we found for under £200.
We would say it is the best option for anyone who simply wants to boost the ordinary volume levels of their TV without having to turn the volume up or replay scenes. Dialogue mode makes every word clearer and soundtracks richer, while still boosting the bass without it becoming overpowering.
Talking of bass – sometimes, having all of this automatically controlled for you can actually be annoying. It is nice to have an immersive action scene, but there are the odd occasions where you want it to be remaining on screen as opposed to in the room. Well, with the Solo 5, you have the control. Just press the dedicated button on the remote to change levels. You can also increase it if the music requires. Perfect for listening to the latest house music.
Bluetooth lets you stream music from other devices, and you have freedom of choice over which audio cable to use when connecting to the telly. Whether optical, coaxial or analogue, it will automatically detect and adjust to suit. It even comes with a selection.
The remote will also allow you to control any other Bluetooth connected devices linked to the television to make control more effortless. The instruction booklet included is very informative and clear, so even if you are a bit of a technophobe on your first foray into the speaker bar world, it will be set up in no time.
