2.1

[War Pig]

First off let me say hello to everyone here. I just purchased a sony xbr4 46 inch and I am running my BluRay through my ps3. I was wondering if I could get some suggestions as to which 2.1 system is the best out there.

[problu]

i would say Bose 321 GS System.if not please someone correct me.

[War Pig]

I was thinking about the Bose system, but it seems like I might be paying extra for the dvd part which i will not use.

[problu]

my friend hooked her BDP-1400 to Bose System with fiber optical cable and the sound quality has improved and more crisp.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

I just purchased a Bose 321 as well but having difficulty hooking it up. I may seem like one of those smart-stupid type people who have a hard time performing easy tasks but no problem with the hard ones

[Downhere]

Not knowing your budget, I have to say do you really want Bose? I think it would be worth getting quality bookshelf or Tower speakers with a nice sub and receiver to drive them. Unless you want a simulated surround effect? Ah, well, just throwing some ideas out there.

[War Pig]

Originally Posted by Downhere

Unless you want a simulated surround effect?

This is what i was thinking would be best.

Do you think i would get better sound by just getting a good receiver a sub and two speakers?

[Downhere]

Originally Posted by War Pig

This is what i was thinking would be best.

Do you think i would get better sound by just getting a good receiver a sub and two speakers?

Well, it really depends. Some like that simulated surround effect, but personally, I think quality bookshelf or tower speakers with a sub would sound better. I mean, you won't get that simulated surround sound, but you will get an increase in quality in regards to your highs, mids, and lows and also dynamic range. It really would depend on what you want though.

My suggestion is to try and find a place that has the Bose system hooked up so you can take a listen to. Check it out and see what you think. Then, look at some quality bookshelf speakers and spend some time listening to those. That way you can see if you really want the simulated surround sound or prefer the traditional 2 channel sound.

[Pictor]

Originally Posted by Downhere

My suggestion is to try and find a place that has the Bose system hooked up so you can take a listen to. Check it out and see what you think. Then, look at some quality bookshelf speakers and spend some time listening to those. That way you can see if you really want the simulated surround sound or prefer the traditional 2 channel sound.

Downhere is spot on. Personally I find the Bose lacking in midrange. For the same price you can get a better system without huge holes in sound. Ultimately, it is you that is listening to the sound so it pays to take a "test drive."

[Memnoch71]

Try the Denon S-102 or S-302 systems. Great sound quality.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

I'm taking my Bose system back today or tomorrow. What does everyone suggest for a surround sound? I don't want something that'll destroy my house with loud bass. I need something thats crisp and clear

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

I would like something simple like a Soundbar because it seems easier to hook up and less expensive. Anyone, please provide me with a second opinion about soundbars

[War Pig]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

I would like something simple like a Soundbar because it seems easier to hook up and less expensive. Anyone, please provide me with a second opinion about soundbars

I was also thinking of going the soundbar route. The thing is I will not be using this to listen to music. It is just for movies, TV, and video games. I'm not sure if this should factor into my decision. Thanks everyone who has offered up some advice, it is greatly appreciated.

[bda4life]

I have the Yamaha soundbar in my family room set-up (not my Blu-Ray set-up) and like it a lot. It is the lower level Yamaha soundbar (forget the model # - maybe the 400???), but it sounds very good. It handles DD and DTS just fine. It does not decode the newer audio codecs, but I don't need those in this set-up.

I love the fact that it reproduces surround sound and does not need a separate receiver.

I am sure that the newer Yamaha soundbars have more to offer. Give them a look.

[seto]

ようこそ! Welcome to the Blu-ray forums. It sound like the soundbar is a good option for you. Depending on what kind of budget you have:

YSP-4000 - 1.800 USD
http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/p...6&CTID=5001100

YSP-3000 - 1.200 USD
http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/p...8&CTID=5001100

YSP-900 - 900 USD
http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/p...0&CTID=5001100

Note that only the YSP-4000 and 3000 models support HDMI. They also support iPod connections. But as someone stated before, they do not support the latest audio codecs.

[kingofgrills]

Originally Posted by Pictor

Downhere is spot on. Personally I find the Bose lacking in midrange. For the same price you can get a better system without huge holes in sound. Ultimately, it is you that is listening to the sound so it pays to take a "test drive."

Absolutely. Bose sounds like crap next to a true full range system. Boomy subs and really forward sounding tweeters with no mid-range does not make a listenable system.

I would recommend getting a good A/V receiver, like a Yamaha or Onkyo, as well as a pair of good bookshelf speakers and resonably priced subwoofer. For bookshelf speakers, I would seriously check out Monitor Audio BR2s or Paradigm Atoms. Combine those with a Paradigm PR-10 or PR-12 sub, and you'll never want to hear a Bose system again.

[tofur69]

I have posted a few times about Bose. Bose are crap. I run a movie theatre and have been in the business for over 22 years. Every projection tech I know craps on that name. Here is my broken record phrase on the subject...

"Has no highs and has no lows...look at the the label and it must be Bose."

Good for music only. Do not use for home theatre.