Arcam Solo bar Plus, subwoofer
Arcam Solo bar Plus, subwoofer

 

‘Slam’ and ‘Impact’ added to the Movie Mode for blockbuster fans

These soundbars are getting really good aren’t they, but there’s loads out there.  At the higher end (£600 plus) quality and features are emerging.  Arcam has announced an upgrade to the Solo bar that was launched last year.  Called the Arcam Solo bar Plus it will retail at £650.  There is wireless sub retailing at £500 with the two available together for a bargain at £995.

If you bought a Solo bar last year there is a free software upgrade to ‘plus’ levels, you’ll need to download and install Firmware V1.19.

Arcam Solo bar Plus looks really sleek with wireless sub
Arcam Solo bar Plus looks really sleek with wireless sub

Enhanced features to the Arcam Solo bar Plus include:

  • ‘Slam’ and ‘Impact’ added to the Movie Mode for  blockbuster fans
  • Enhanced dialogue, with greater clarity, scale and impact
  • HD Movie Sound from Blu-ray players, X-Box, PS4, etc.

Other basic features of the Arcam Solo bar Plus are:

  • It is a high quality stereo music system
  • with Bluetooth Apt-X for streaming music services
  • 4 x HDMI inputs with 4k  up to 60kHz
  • Coax and Optical inputs.
Arcam Solo bar Plus has many HDMI inputs, Coax and Optical in.
Arcam Solo bar Plus has many HDMI inputs, Coax and Optical in.