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gino · 10-13-2008, 11:05 PM

So I recently bought a Onkyo Receiver with a Bose 3.2.1 Series III. I have a Sony XBR...Now my question is, how do you set everything up? lol
This was my first time buying anything like that...so I dont know what im doing.

Footloose301 · 10-13-2008, 11:17 PM

You'd have to supply us with the model number of the receiver. Some(most) can handle HDMI(which is what you should always use to connect equipment), but some do not have HDMI.

gino · 10-13-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

You'd have to supply us with the model number of the receiver. Some(most) can handle HDMI(which is what you should always use to connect equipment), but some do not have HDMI.

TX-SR506

My_Two_Cents · 10-14-2008, 12:07 AM

Return it and get the 605/606. Your receiver will not handle audio through HDMI, so you will never be able to enjoy the new HD audio codecs. While you are at it, I wouold return the Bose speakers, also, and pick-up an entry level set of Polks. Much better quality for your $$.

crazyBLUE · 10-14-2008, 12:43 AM

+1

prerich · 10-14-2008, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by gino

So I recently bought a Onkyo Receiver with a Bose 3.2.1 Series III. I have a Sony XBR...Now my question is, how do you set everything up? lol
This was my first time buying anything like that...so I dont know what im doing.

Aren't the Bose 3.2.1. system speakers proprietary to their own receiver? I'm not sure if you can use those in a receiver other that the one that comes with the 321 system. Now if you bought the 16's or 10's something of that nature they would be compatible with the Onkyo (or whatever) receiver.

Driver_King · 10-14-2008, 02:21 AM

The Bose 321 speakers cannot be used without the Acoustimass module. Otherwise, you'll have speakers that sound like they're cheap cellphone speakers. The Acoustimass covers much of the sound range (that makes everything come together) used in music and movies.

Driver_King · 10-14-2008, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by prerich

Aren't the Bose 3.2.1. system speakers proprietary to their own receiver? I'm not sure if you can use those in a receiver other that the one that comes with the 321 system. Now if you bought the 16's or 10's something of that nature they would be compatible with the Onkyo (or whatever) receiver.

Correct.

gino · 10-14-2008, 02:28 AM

hmmm...So, I'm thinking of exchanging those 2 for the Bose Lifestyle® V20 home theater system.
What do you guys think?
This is my first time buying anything like that...so I got like 0 knowledge about this.

JasonR · 10-14-2008, 02:30 AM

What is your price range? You can find something much better for the same or less money.

My_Two_Cents · 10-14-2008, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gino

hmmm...So, I'm thinking of exchanging those 2 for the Bose Lifestyle® V20 home theater system.
What do you guys think?
This is my first time buying anything like that...so I got like 0 knowledge about this.

Without trying to start an arguement with others, my (and most others' advice) would be to STAY AWAY from Bose. You can purchase MUCH better speakers for the same or less $$.

Edit: Check out the speakers linked in Driver Kings's sig.

gino · 10-14-2008, 02:33 AM

Well, I don't wanna spend anything more than 2,000. And I need a Home Theater System ASAP.

gino · 10-14-2008, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Without trying to start an arguement with others, my (and most others' advice) would be to STAY AWAY from Bose. You can purchase MUCH better speakers for the same or less $$.

Edit: Check out the speakers linked in Driver Kings's sig.

Hmmm..I thought they were the best on the market.
o_O

My_Two_Cents · 10-14-2008, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by gino

Hmmm..I thought they were the best on the market.
o_O

Correction: They are the best MARKETED.

My_Two_Cents · 10-14-2008, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gino

Well, I don't wanna spend anything more than 2,000. And I need a Home Theater System ASAP.

Again, see the equipment listed in Driver King's sig. Good, solid, quality stuff!

JasonR · 10-14-2008, 02:42 AM

For 2000 dollars, take Ricshoe's advice or have a look at this as well.

http://www.axiomaudio.com/epic50_175.html

My_Two_Cents · 10-14-2008, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

For 2000 dollars, take Ricshoe's advice or have a look at this as well.

http://www.axiomaudio.com/epic50_175.html

Sweet! I think he means $2K total for receiver and speakers, though.

JasonR · 10-14-2008, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Sweet! I think he means $2K total for receiver and speakers, though.

Ahh, I see. Yeah, Driver King's sig is a good 1500 dollars and under complete system. As a matter of fact, I think I own most of it...

gino · 10-14-2008, 02:54 AM

so you saying the Lifestyle® V20 home theater system is no good at all? =l

JasonR · 10-14-2008, 02:57 AM

I wouldn't say it is bad, but I would say you can do a whole lot better for the money.

10-13-2008, 11:05 PM	#1
gino Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:14 Trading Score:1	Help So I recently bought a Onkyo Receiver with a Bose 3.2.1 Series III. I have a Sony XBR...Now my question is, how do you set everything up? lol This was my first time buying anything like that...so I dont know what im doing.

10-13-2008, 11:17 PM	#2
Footloose301 Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Fort Myers, FL Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 1	You'd have to supply us with the model number of the receiver. Some(most) can handle HDMI(which is what you should always use to connect equipment), but some do not have HDMI.

10-14-2008, 12:07 AM	#4
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	Return it and get the 605/606. Your receiver will not handle audio through HDMI, so you will never be able to enjoy the new HD audio codecs. While you are at it, I wouold return the Bose speakers, also, and pick-up an entry level set of Polks. Much better quality for your $$.

10-14-2008, 12:43 AM	#5
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	+1

10-14-2008, 02:21 AM	#7
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	The Bose 321 speakers cannot be used without the Acoustimass module. Otherwise, you'll have speakers that sound like they're cheap cellphone speakers. The Acoustimass covers much of the sound range (that makes everything come together) used in music and movies.

10-14-2008, 02:28 AM	#9
gino Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:14 Trading Score:1	hmmm...So, I'm thinking of exchanging those 2 for the Bose Lifestyle® V20 home theater system. What do you guys think? This is my first time buying anything like that...so I got like 0 knowledge about this.

10-14-2008, 02:30 AM	#10
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	What is your price range? You can find something much better for the same or less money.

10-14-2008, 02:33 AM	#12
gino Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:14 Trading Score:1	Well, I don't wanna spend anything more than 2,000. And I need a Home Theater System ASAP.

10-14-2008, 02:42 AM	#16
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	For 2000 dollars, take Ricshoe's advice or have a look at this as well. http://www.axiomaudio.com/epic50_175.html

10-14-2008, 02:54 AM	#19
gino Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:14 Trading Score:1	so you saying the Lifestyle® V20 home theater system is no good at all? =l

10-14-2008, 02:57 AM	#20
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I wouldn't say it is bad, but I would say you can do a whole lot better for the money.

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