The Bose Solo Soundbar Series II is a small soundbar built to fix the most common complaint about slim modern TVs: voices that are hard to follow. It sits in front of the screen, connects with one optical cable that comes in the box, and adds a Dialogue mode that rebalances the sound so speech stands out without turning the volume up. Bluetooth lets you play music from your phone through the same bar. At about 55 cm wide and 7 cm tall, the Bose Solo Soundbar Series II fits under most TVs without covering the bottom of the picture.
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Dialogue mode for clearer speech
Dialogue mode is the main reason to choose the Bose Solo Soundbar Series II. Bose says it improves the clarity of dialogue and vocals in films, TV programmes and podcasts. You switch it on with a dedicated button on the remote, and the status light glows amber while it is active. The setting is saved per source: if you enable it for the TV input, it stays on for that input even after you switch to Bluetooth or turn the bar off, and you press the button again to disable it. It is useful for news, documentaries and late-night viewing at low volume.
One cable to your TV
Bose recommends the optical connection, and the optical cable is in the box, so most TVs need nothing else. If your TV has no optical output, the bar also accepts a coaxial digital cable or a 3.5 mm analogue cable from the TV headphone output; those cables are sold separately. Only one connection is needed. Bose also lets you program a cable or satellite remote to handle basic functions such as power and volume, and an auto-wake option turns the bar on whenever it receives a sound signal. After 60 minutes with no audio, the Bose Solo Soundbar Series II powers off by itself.
Bluetooth for music from your phone
Bluetooth version 4.0 with A2DP streaming handles music and podcasts from a phone or tablet, with a range of up to 9 m according to Bose. The bar remembers up to eight devices and can keep two connected at once, although audio plays from only one at a time. A separate Bluetooth light shows the state: blinking blue when ready to pair, blinking white while connecting and solid white once connected. There is no Wi-Fi and no app, so the setup stays simple, but multi-room streaming and voice assistants are not part of this model.
Bass control and wall mounting
The remote has a bass button. Press it, then use the volume keys to set the level from -2 to +2, with 0 as the default, and press bass again to save. A wall bracket is included, and Bose asks you to use only that hardware, on wallboard at least 10 mm thick or on masonry. Once the Bose Solo Soundbar Series II is on the wall, holding the Dialogue mode button for five seconds adjusts the sound for wall placement. On a cabinet, keep at least 1 cm free behind the bar, and avoid closed cabinets and corners.
Size, weight and power
Bose lists the dimensions as 7.1 cm high, 54.9 cm wide and 8.6 cm deep, with a system weight of 4.34 lb, roughly 2 kg. The external power supply accepts 100–240 V at 50/60 Hz, so it works on UAE mains with the regional power cord. Bose describes the speakers as shielded and uses its own transducers and digital signal processing, but it does not publish a wattage, a driver count or a frequency response for this model. The finish is matte black, which keeps the bar visually quiet under a dark TV frame.
Who This Is Not For
The Bose Solo Soundbar Series II has no HDMI port, so there is no HDMI ARC or CEC and your TV remote will not control it through the TV menu. It has no Wi-Fi, no app and no voice assistant. It is a single compact bar with no subwoofer, so it will not deliver deep cinema bass or real surround sound, and a large living room with a 65-inch or bigger TV will be better served by a larger system.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Bose Solo Soundbar Series II brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivered across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Audio equipment range, or see the official Bose Solo Soundbar Series II page.
Bose Solo Soundbar Series II Specifications
- Model: Bose Solo Soundbar Series II
- Type: Compact TV soundbar
- Sound: Bose transducers with proprietary DSP, shielded speakers; wattage and driver count not published by Bose
- Dialogue mode: Yes, saved per source, amber status light when on
- Bass adjustment: -2 to +2 from the remote (default 0)
- Wired inputs: Optical, coaxial, 3.5 mm analogue
- HDMI: No
- Bluetooth: Version 4.0, A2DP, range up to 9 m
- Paired devices: Up to 8 stored, 2 connected at once
- Auto-off: After 60 minutes of inactivity
- Power supply: External, 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz input
- Dimensions: 7.1 cm H × 54.9 cm W × 8.6 cm D
- Weight: 4.34 lb (about 2 kg), as listed by Bose
- In the box: Soundbar, remote with battery, optical cable, power supply and cord, wall bracket, quick start guide
- Colour: Black
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Bose Solo Soundbar Series II FAQ
Does the Bose Solo Soundbar Series II have HDMI ARC?
No. It connects to the TV by optical, coaxial or 3.5 mm cable only.
Is an optical cable included?
Yes. The optical cable is in the box; coaxial and 3.5 mm cables are sold separately.
Can I use my TV or cable remote?
Yes, partly. Bose lets you program a cable or satellite remote for basic functions such as power and volume, but HDMI-CEC control is not available.
How many Bluetooth devices can it remember?
8 devices, with 2 connected at the same time and audio from one at a time.
Can it be mounted on the wall?
Yes. A wall bracket is included, and Bose asks you to use only that hardware.
What is the output power in watts?
Bose does not publish a wattage for the Bose Solo Soundbar Series II.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Bose Solo Soundbar Series II, brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
Up to 3 business days anywhere in the UAE, free on orders from AED 300; any current delivery fee for your order is shown at checkout.
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