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| Product | Bose Solo TV sound system | SpeakerCraft CS3 | Zvox Z-Base 420 | Harman/Kardon SB 16 | Yamaha YAS-101 |
| Price | $399.00 to $399.99 | $569.00 | $299.99 | $599.00 to $599.99 | $249.95 to $249.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 0 stars | 4.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | January 15, 2011 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | Although its sonic talents are comparatively modest, the Bose Solo is an exceedingly handsome and easy-to-use sound bar. | The SpeakerCraft CS3 is a handsome, excellent-sounding sound bar that's well worth its lofty price. | The Zvox Z-Base 420 offers an uncluttered look and solid sound at a budget price, but its quirks might give some buyers pause. | The Harman Kardon SB 16 features a premium price tag and some remote control quirks, but its excellent sound quality and exterior design make it worth the extra cash. | Yamaha's YAS-101 is a great budget sound bar, with an excellent design and a helpful feature for dealing with remote signals, although it's light on connectivity. |
| Product Description | Sound Bar Bose Solo | SpeakerCraft CS3 - Sound bar | ZVOX Z-Base 420 - Sound bar | Sound Bar Harman/kardon SB 16 | Yamaha YAS-101 - Surround sound speaker |
| Product Type | Sound Bar | Sound bar | Sound bar | Sound Bar 2.1-channel | Surround sound speaker |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 20.7 in x 12.2 in x 3 in | 28 in x 16.5 in x 3.9 in | 27.6 in x 14.5 in x 3.5 in | Info unavailable | 35 in x 4.5 in x 3.5 in |
| Speaker Type | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired - Bluetooth Wireless | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Speaker System Details | Sound bar | Sound bar | Sound bar | 2 - 25 Watt - 8 Ohm 1 x Subwoofer - 100 Watt | Sound bar - 120 Watt - 150 - 20000 Hz |
| Color | Black | Matte black | Black | Info unavailable | Piano black |
| Response Bandwidth | Info unavailable | 35 - 20000 Hz | 45 - 20000 Hz | 50 - 20000 Hz | 150 - 20000 Hz |
| Audio Amplifier | Info unavailable | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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