Bose Solo 5 VS Yamaha YAS-107
Bose Solo 5
  • Brand - Bose
  • APP CONTROL - true
  • REMOTE CONTROL - true
Yamaha YAS-107
  • Brand - Yamaha
  • APP CONTROL - true
  • REMOTE CONTROL - true

Bose Solo 5 vs Yamaha YAS-107 comparison chart: make your decision

Yamaha YAS-107 vs Bose Solo 5

Features

The Yamaha YAS-107 vs Bose Solo 5 built-in channels shows that both models are equal – they feature the 2.0 channel system installed, but the YAS-107 supports the 5.1 channel setup, while the Bose Solo supports 2.0 channel quantity only. The Yamaha YAS-107 has a built-in subwoofer and it also features a separate subwoofer connection (using a cable only). The Bose Solo doesn’t have a built-in subwoofer. The Bose Solo 5 vs Yamaha YAS-107 streaming services comparison shows that the Yamaha YAS-107 supports numerous services, including AirPlay, Amazon Music, Google Play Music, etc. The Bose model doesn’t support any streaming services. These models don’t support the voice control feature, but they can be controlled via special applications or using the remote controllers provided.

These models are equal when it comes to the wireless features – they don’t support the Wi-Fi technology, but they have Bluetooth modules. If we compare the ports, then we see that the YAS-107 has an HDMI ARC and an RCA port while the Bose Solo 5 features a coaxial digital port.

Unfortunately, both of them don’t support Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

Design

Both models have a special grill that covers the speakers installed inside. However, the Yamaha YAS-107 looks quite slim versus the Bose model that looks a bit taller. These solutions have special panels with all the ports you need. The Yamaha YAS-107 has a small panel with the LED lights. It has all the main buttons – power on/off, volume up/down, mute and input. The Bose Solo does not have any buttons. These models can be placed on a table or wall-mounted, they are easy to use – you can always access the ports you need. The output sound will be always distributed properly due to the speakers’ placement.

Pros & Cons

Bose Solo 5

VS

Pros

    • The included remote is excellent and dead simple to use.
    • Its sound quality is unambiguously better than a TV's built-in speakers.
    • It's still reasonably priced, especially for Bose.

Cons

    • It lacks a front-panel display.

Yamaha YAS-107

VS

Pros

    • The remote controller allows you to tweak various settings, like subwoofer volume.
    • It has a clear voice feature that makes all dialogues clearer.

Cons

    • Some customers experience static noise after a certain period of exploitation.

Specifications

Specification Bose Solo 5 Yamaha YAS-107
Audio Features
Supported Channel Quantity 2.0 5.1
Built-in Channels 2.0 2.0
Amplification Type active active
Separate Speaker Connections wire
Separate Speaker (in Package)
Streaming Services
Amazon Music
Google Play Music
Apple Music (airplay)
Other Streaming Services has not Chromecast, Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer
Spotify
Connectivity
Optical Digital Input/output 1 1
Hdmi Arc 1
Hdmi Input/output 1/0
Ethernet (rj45)
Subwoofer Output - 1
Bluetooth
Headphone Output
Wi-fi
Analog Audio Input/output (rca) 1/0
Coaxial Digital Input/output 1/0
Usb
Features
Microphone
App Control
Voice Control
Multi-room
Remote Control
Dimensions
Weight, Kg/pounds 1.7/3.7 3.1/7.5
Size (h X W X D), Cm/in 7 x 54.9 x 8.6/2.8 x 21.6 x 3.4 5.1 x 88.9 x 12.7/2.1 x 35 x 5.1
Subwoofer
Separate Subwoofer Connections wire
Separate Subwoofer (in Package)
Built-in Subwoofer
User Manual
Manual solo-5.pdf yas-107.pdf
General
Soundbar Buttons has not input, mute, volume down, volume up, power
Connection To Source wired, wireless wired, wireless
Placement Type table-top, wall-mountable table-top, wall-mountable
Multichannel Surround
Dts:x
Dolby Atmos

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