

There are no bass or treble controls, nor is there a dialogue enhancement feature. The Bose Solo has no sound adjustment features, so you're stuck with the out-of-the-box sound quality.

It's definitely not essential, but it's nice to have some visual feedback so you know whether you're close to maximum volume or you still have some headroom. The sole design misstep is the lack of a front-panel display, which is included on the competing Zvox Z-Base 420. It's a perfect fit for most 32-inchers, but too small to support increasingly popular 46-inch and larger sets. The downside? Bose says the Solo can handle TVs up to just 40 pounds, and only recommends using it with TVs up to 37 inches and some lighter 42-inch TVs. I've long been a fan of the uncluttered look of pedestal sound bars, which also avoid the pesky issue of blocking your TV's remote sensor. Like other pedestal-style sound bars, the Bose Solo is designed to sit under your TV, rather than in front of it, like more-traditional sound bars.
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Say what you will about Bose, but the company knows how to design attractive products. The Solo feels solid, and its curved edges and matte-gray finish give it an aesthetic edge over the Zvox 420 and SpeakerCraft CS3. There's a higher-quality feel as soon as you pull it out of the box, even though its cabinet is made of plastic. The Bose Solo has a decidedly different style.
