BOSE Acoustimass/Lifestyle systems - why you should steer clear!!

dobyblue · 03-17-2008, 08:11 PM

http://www.intellexual.net/bose.html

Good reading. These guys, they sure know how to make money.

ManUtd · 03-17-2008, 08:15 PM

I bet even after reading that article, some people will still buy Bose.

dobyblue · 03-17-2008, 08:18 PM

Good Lord man, it's worse than I thought!!

280 Hz to 13.3k Hz at ±10.5 dB

That's for the satellites in their $1,300 Acoustimass rubbish.

Absolutely pathetic. 280Hz at - 10.5dB?

That gives new meaning to the word GARBAGE. You're better off with the friggin' WHITE VAN.

dobyblue · 03-17-2008, 08:19 PM

The "sub" - 46 Hz to 202 Hz at ±2.3 dB

Blech - these test figures are from Sound and Vision as well.

un4gvn94538 · 03-17-2008, 08:21 PM

this needs to be stickied!

Pelican170 · 03-17-2008, 08:23 PM

Wow, good info for those who didnt know. Hopefully some eyes have been opened by this...

ManUtd · 03-17-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

this needs to be stickied!

Maybe it should be in my signature.

On second thought....

HDJK · 03-17-2008, 08:30 PM

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To reiterate the above, the Acoustimass's bass module responds to 46 Hz to 202 Hz at ±2.3 dB, while the satellites respond to 280 Hz to 13.3 KHz at ±10.5 dB.

Wow, just wow.They just totally ignore a range of 80Hz

dobyblue · 03-17-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HDJK

Wow, just wow.They just totally ignore a range of 80Hz

Isn't that just disgusting?

DC_Street · 03-17-2008, 08:43 PM

thank you soo much for posting that link, now I can show this to my brother so he will stop trashing my Onkyo system saying Bose is a superior product and sounds sooo much more detailed and clear while my system sounds like trash

RIPSeanTaylor21 · 03-17-2008, 08:54 PM

its clear to anyone who knows anything of audio, that Bose is way to over priced, they sound distorted, and its just loud noise from small speakers, no clarity really, the highs and lows are way off, not like a pair of vienna accoustics or martin logans

Zipzap713 · 03-17-2008, 08:57 PM

Pretty good info. Sums up that Bose is cheaply made and overly expensive. Glad I chose Onkyo

jgcamil · 03-17-2008, 09:03 PM

Well,

I HAD to install one of these Acoustimass systems in my deck / tv room area... my wife INSISTED on simplicity, less cables, etc. At the end, for a better marriage, I had to cave in.

I always knew Bose werent the best... expensive for what they offer. My first alternative for the AM system was the Def tech 100.6 but "no" said the missus... too many cables, equipment, etc.

Now I play with my PS3 in that area.

There is a happy ending to this story... I traded that Bose for a Yamaha RX-Z11 in my Bedroom (it is mid large)....

Now we are BOTH a happy couple...

dlshelt · 03-17-2008, 09:13 PM

Trash Bose and it still does not keep them from selling .People continue to buy it although it sounds like crap.This just doesnt happen.Itsells because it sounds good,maybe over priced but it sounds good.this article was biased .HD dvd paid how much for super bowl ads and where r they now.Bose spends alot on ads and they sell.

moviefan · 03-17-2008, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgcamil

Well,

I HAD to install one of these Acoustimass systems in my deck / tv room area... my wife INSISTED on simplicity, less cables, etc. At the end, for a better marriage, I had to cave in.

I always knew Bose werent the best... expensive for what they offer. My first alternative for the AM system was the Def tech 100.6 but "no" said the missus... too many cables, equipment, etc.

Now I play with my PS3 in that area.

There is a happy ending to this story... I traded that Bose for a Yamaha RX-Z11 in my Bedroom (it is mid large)....

Now we are BOTH a happy couple...

Ditch the wife and get some good speakers!

dobyblue · 03-17-2008, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlshelt

Trash Bose and it still does not keep them from selling .People continue to buy it although it sounds like crap.This just doesnt happen.Itsells because it sounds good,maybe over priced but it sounds good.this article was biased .HD dvd paid how much for super bowl ads and where r they now.Bose spends alot on ads and they sell.

Actually this article isn't biased, those measurements were done by Sound and Vision. It's scientific, you cannot bend or spin those measurements into anything other than the truth.

Please try again, your points are discombobulated.

dlshelt · 03-17-2008, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Actually this article isn't biased, those measurements were done by Sound and Vision. It's scientific, you cannot bend or spin those measurements into anything other than the truth.

Please try again, your points are discombobulated.

So Bose has managed to fool millions of people into thinking these are good speakers when they are actually junk,and pay top dollar.Good job bose!They did the impossible.Come on,think about it.

dlshelt · 03-17-2008, 09:35 PM

I got it!I have that special acoustics in my room that they were talking about in the article,thats the only reason mine sounds good.Im so lucky

ManUtd · 03-17-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlshelt

So Bose has managed to fool millions of people into thinking these are good speakers when they are actually junk,and pay top dollar.Good job bose!They did the impossible.Come on,think about it.

Let me guess, you have Bose?

dlshelt · 03-17-2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art Vandelay

Let me guess, you have Bose?

Let me guess,you dont.

03-17-2008, 08:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
dobyblue Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilead Trading Score: (0) Collection: (136) HT Gallery: (0)	BOSE Acoustimass/Lifestyle systems - why you should steer clear!! http://www.intellexual.net/bose.html Good reading. These guys, they sure know how to make money. __________________ Would you buy the Beatles remasters on Blu-ray? Vote - http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/sh...d.php?t=193649

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03-17-2008, 08:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
dobyblue Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilead Trading Score: (0) Collection: (136) HT Gallery: (0)	Good Lord man, it's worse than I thought!! 280 Hz to 13.3k Hz at ±10.5 dB That's for the satellites in their $1,300 Acoustimass rubbish. Absolutely pathetic. 280Hz at - 10.5dB? That gives new meaning to the word GARBAGE. You're better off with the friggin' WHITE VAN. __________________ Would you buy the Beatles remasters on Blu-ray? Vote - http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/sh...d.php?t=193649

03-17-2008, 08:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
dobyblue Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilead Trading Score: (0) Collection: (136) HT Gallery: (0)	The "sub" - 46 Hz to 202 Hz at ±2.3 dB Blech - these test figures are from Sound and Vision as well. __________________ Would you buy the Beatles remasters on Blu-ray? Vote - http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/sh...d.php?t=193649

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Pelican170 Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Danbury, CT PSNetwork ID: Pelican170 Trading Score: (2) Collection: (73) HT Gallery: (0)	Wow, good info for those who didnt know. Hopefully some eyes have been opened by this... __________________ ______________________________ Panasonic Vierra TH-50PZ800U PS3 60GB Onkyo TXSR804B Cambridge Soundworks

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un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: santa rosa, ca Trading Score: (0) Collection: (125) HT Gallery: (0)	this needs to be stickied!

03-17-2008, 08:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
DC_Street Special Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NE Atlanta, Ga Trading Score: (15) Collection: (100) HT Gallery: (0)	thank you soo much for posting that link, now I can show this to my brother so he will stop trashing my Onkyo system saying Bose is a superior product and sounds sooo much more detailed and clear while my system sounds like trash __________________ John 3:16 I do Blu! 90+ Blu-rays and counting... 40" Samsung 1080P LNT4061F :) Sony STR-DG920, Polk Monitor 50 x2, Polk Monitor 40 x4, Polk CS2, BIC VK-12 500GB Slim PS3, Halo 3 Xbox 360, Wii

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RIPSeanTaylor21 Special Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FedEX Field, Ring Of Fame 11/30/2008 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (153) HT Gallery: (35)	its clear to anyone who knows anything of audio, that Bose is way to over priced, they sound distorted, and its just loud noise from small speakers, no clarity really, the highs and lows are way off, not like a pair of vienna accoustics or martin logans __________________ NEW Pioneer Elite-KURO 50" PRO-111FD 1080p Plasma * LG50 42" 1080p LCD (Bedroom) * Sony BDP 350 Blu Ray Player * Sony BDPs 300 Blu Ray Player (Bedroom) * Denon 2308 CI A/V Reciever * Klipsch Reference 82-Series Tower Speakers BIAMPED * Klipsch Reference RB 51 Bookshelf Speakers (Surround) * Panamax 5300 EX Power Conditioner * Microsoft XBOX 360 60GB Pro * Apple 16GB 2nd Gen iTouch My Blu Ray Collection Rest In Peace Sean M. Taylor, Washington Redskins, 1983-2007

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Zipzap713 Power Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fair Oaks, CA People Converted To Blu: 3 PSN ID: Zipzap713 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (35) HT Gallery: (0)	Pretty good info. Sums up that Bose is cheaply made and overly expensive. Glad I chose Onkyo __________________ Playstation 3 60 GB Blu-Ray Player 2006 Samsung 1080i LCD Monitor Feel free to add me on PSN Fav PS3 Game: LittleBigPlanet My Blu-Ray Movies or My PS3 Games

03-17-2008, 09:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
jgcamil Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Well, I HAD to install one of these Acoustimass systems in my deck / tv room area... my wife INSISTED on simplicity, less cables, etc. At the end, for a better marriage, I had to cave in. I always knew Bose werent the best... expensive for what they offer. My first alternative for the AM system was the Def tech 100.6 but "no" said the missus... too many cables, equipment, etc. Now I play with my PS3 in that area. There is a happy ending to this story... I traded that Bose for a Yamaha RX-Z11 in my Bedroom (it is mid large).... Now we are BOTH a happy couple...

03-17-2008, 09:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
dlshelt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	Trash Bose and it still does not keep them from selling .People continue to buy it although it sounds like crap.This just doesnt happen.Itsells because it sounds good,maybe over priced but it sounds good.this article was biased .HD dvd paid how much for super bowl ads and where r they now.Bose spends alot on ads and they sell.

03-17-2008, 09:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
dlshelt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (0) HT Gallery: (0)	I got it!I have that special acoustics in my room that they were talking about in the article,thats the only reason mine sounds good.Im so lucky

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