Looking for help on Bose advice...

[CptGreedle]

All I know about Bose..
is a poem, here it goes...


No Highs? No Lows?
Must be Bose!

[pbnbcr]

Well here's what I know. I got a Bose 3-2-1 system for free and you can't beat that. I wouldn't personally pay the sticker price for something like that but I will say one thing - they do sound good! Just turn them up and it's *almost* like having surround sound.

And wattage doesn't mean everything. My car has 200 more watts than my others (same make/model) and I can tell you that the 300 vs. 100 does not make my other 3 times better than the other. Power is good, but if you don't have the quality to match it it is just another number.

To each his own. There is equipment better than Bose but in my experience, Bose is pretty good at what they do.

[Slicker1]

Originally Posted by Bourne1

I've heard of those and hear nothing but good things about the Anthony Gallo micro speakers. Do you have them?

No, I don't have them myself, but have used them extensively as a replacement to the "lifestyle", or wife issue answer to home theater setups. They come in a variety of colors, or you can even paint them to match if needed. Here's some links:

http://www.roundsound.com/nucleus-micro-speakers.htm

http://www.hometheatermag.com/compactspeakers/406gallo/

Again my point here is to educate future speaker buyers, and not bash current Bose owners. Do your homework before you buy, don't listen to the salesman, and don't give in to just get something. Their are much better values for your money! Now, get out there, and listen.....grins!

[Blu Falcon]

Originally Posted by Slicker1

Again my point here is to educate future speaker buyers, and not bash current Bose owners.

It's okay, man. You can bash us.

[saprano]

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Get Polk, far cheaper, sounds better

And read this:

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

did anybody not read this guys link? your paying for the bose name not the sound, the spec's on the speakers they have dont compair to other brand's out their. my freind has a bose system and he swear's its the best thing out thier, he came to my house one day to see the setup in my sig and you know what he said?..........i bet they dont sound better than bose, bose does research on their systems that nobody else does, and sound's better than any other system............. i tried telling him their's so many things that go into making a good sound system that bose just doesint do or have. i told him their's other companie's out there that have systems that sound better than bose, but he just rolled his eye's at me i was explaining to him the resone why and the differint spec's of other speakers, but he didnt understand, he didnt even know what a receiver was for.
im not making fun of freind but maby thats why he think's bose is the best cause doesint know else is out there, oh well ill keep trying.

[Beta Man]

You have to audition speakers, "specs" don't mean a whole lot either. I'm still shopping around Subwoofers, and to justify replacing what I have, I have to break my wife's pre-set spending limits! My Home Theater sound is glorious as it is right now, and I've been enjoying mostly music as of late, so I'm not rushing out to replace anything at this point.

[Edh63]

I had inquired about that system, "Lifestyle® V30 & V20 Home Theater", and they're having compatibility issues with some components. Their first run at HDMI and it's a little buggy, like any other manufactures first run I suppose.

I guess I'm breaking my promise not to respond about this again... indulge me.

Addressing saprano's response "EDh63 might think were all crazy for saying bose is wack, but we want the best sound possible and were trying to help people get the best sound possible to. YOU may enjoy bose and think their good for you thats fine, but dont come thinking were insane when we say bose aint worth it.......its not"

I think I can read through what I've posted about this topic and not ever find once we're I've called anyone "crazy". I also can't say that I've "Come here" and accused anyone of being "insane". I do, however, think you are an emotionally led child spouting off assumptions about my intentions. Does that look like you? I'm all into other brands and learning about them, just not at the expense of some immature kid ranting out their piece at me. Now, back to the topic.

Like I had mentioned in a previous post, I will more than likely look into a more well equipped and sound versatile system when I build another house down the line, and will probably be back on a forum like this asking advice on what my needs will be, but the Lifestyle system I have had for the last 5 years has been a good one, and again, I'm very pleased with it. I am, however, excited to know about the newer technology and it's encouraging to know there are places like this to come and learn more about things I never knew I had questions about.

Keep up with the good info.

[Blu Falcon]

Originally Posted by saprano

did anybody not read this guys link? your paying for the bose name not the sound, the spec's on the speakers they have dont compair to other brand's out their. my freind has a bose system and he swear's its the best thing out thier, he came to my house one day to see the setup in my sig and you know what he said?..........i bet they dont sound better than bose, bose does research on their systems that nobody else does, and sound's better than any other system............. i tried telling him their's so many things that go into making a good sound system that bose just doesint do or have. i told him their's other companie's out there that have systems that sound better than bose, but he just rolled his eye's at me i was explaining to him the resone why and the differint spec's of other speakers, but he didnt understand, he didnt even know what a receiver was for.
im not making fun of freind but maby thats why he think's bose is the best cause doesint know else is out there, oh well ill keep trying.

heh heh... Bose marketing is aimed at ignoramouses and they snagged one right there.

But you know what they say. Ignorance is bliss. LOL

I'm willing to bet that there is a significantly small percentage of folks who are truly knowledgeable about high fidelity. The rest of us just know enough to get by through trial and error, or research and simply regurgitate information we gather on-line.

[Blu Falcon]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

You have to audition speakers, "specs" don't mean a whole lot either.

Exactly. And when I heard what the Bose Acoustimass 10 sounded like 8 years ago I was totally sold. I had the money to burn since I just returned from a mission in Kosovo and had money sitting in the bank, so that wasn't an issue. It was perfect for my space and I thought the satellites were just the right size. And when most people hear my system they're really impressed. Simpletons? Maybe. I guess I'm one of them.

[Edh63]

Originally Posted by Blu Falcon

Exactly. And when I heard what the Bose Acoustimass 10 sounded like 8 years ago I was totally sold. I had the money to burn since I just returned from a mission in Kosovo and had money sitting in the bank, so that wasn't an issue. It was perfect for my space and I thought the satellites were just the right size. And when most people hear my system they're really impressed. Simpletons? Maybe. I guess I'm one of them.

I guess we'll be simple-two-tons... so to speak.

[ascian]

I like the post about the guy who doesn't mind his Lifestyle system for sound, but gets it because he loves the picture. And then someone agreed with him! To me, this is the most ridiculous statement I've heard in a long time. It physically pains me to watch any DVD played from a Bose Lifestyle system. The image quality is so terrible. I could go on to quote my years of experience and personal taste but I think others have already beaten that horse enough.

For the ORIGINAL POSTER, yes a different receiver with HDMI 1.3 capability would provide greater audio fidelity than the Lifestyle system. In addition, as I previously alluded to, it gives better video possibilities as well. HDMI switching is keen, and the much more expansive options for playback and future hookups greatly outweighs anything the Lifestyle systems can offer.

While you still get the "HD" audio signal from an optical output, that is surround sound, you obviously don't get the playback from a GS system. Nor do you get the lossless sound from your Blu-ray movies. I won't be so obtrusive as to offer an opinion on a receiver, but if you want full playback look for HDMI 1.3 capability, a good name, and something within your budget. The last is probably the most difficult for people in general. Don't overburden yourself with between brand comparisons, most people couldn't tell you the difference and with your original question in mind, could you? Look for function and something you can use and afford. Good luck sir.

[saprano]

Originally Posted by Blu Falcon

heh heh... Bose marketing is aimed at ignoramouses and they snagged one right there.

But you know what they say. Ignorance is bliss. LOL

I'm willing to bet that there is a significantly small percentage of folks who are truly knowledgeable about high fidelity. The rest of us just know enough to get by through trial and error, or research and simply regurgitate information we gather on-line.

was that aimed at me? cause if was then yea your right, alot of us do regurgitate information we gather on-line so what? all i know is the info i learned here(and other places) taught me alot about home theater, was some of the info wrong? hell yea, but at the end of the day it was up to me to figure out what was true and not true, i did my own research on these product's to see what was best for me and i chose what i have now. bose aint for me, like i said iv heard bose pleanty of times, did they sound good? yea but conpaired to other systems iv listen to their's no compairison. if i say i dont like bose then that mean's i dont like bose im entiteld to my opinion right? the bottom line is their's other systems out that sound better than bose, how am i wrong for trying to help somebody get a good sound system?....pleaes tell me.
and edh63 thats a funny post, im not emotional nor am i a child, your the one that must be emotional is that you? but whatever who care's. look... if anybody like's bose that FINE get bose if they sound good to you great enjoy, im just saying ther's other option's out there for a better system this is america right?.

[Edh63]

Originally Posted by saprano

was that aimed at me? cause if was then yea your right, alot of us do regurgitate information we gather on-line so what? all i know is the info i learned here(and other places) taught me alot about home theater, was some of the info wrong? hell yea, but at the end of the day it was up to me to figure out what was true and not true, i did my own research on these product's to see what was best for me and i chose what i have now. bose aint for me, like i said iv heard bose pleanty of times, did they sound good? yea but conpaired to other systems iv listen to their's no compairison. if i say i dont like bose then that mean's i dont like bose im entiteld to my opinion right? the bottom line is their's other systems out that sound better than bose, how am i wrong for trying to help somebody get a good sound system?....pleaes tell me.
and edh63 thats a funny post, im not emotional nor am i a child, your the one that must be emotional is that you? but whatever who care's. look... if anybody like's bose that FINE get bose if they sound good to you great enjoy, im just saying ther's other option's out there for a better system this is america right?.

Yawn...

[Edh63]

Originally Posted by ascian

I like the post about the guy who doesn't mind his Lifestyle system for sound, but gets it because he loves the picture. And then someone agreed with him! To me, this is the most ridiculous statement I've heard in a long time. It physically pains me to watch any DVD played from a Bose Lifestyle system. The image quality is so terrible. I could go on to quote my years of experience and personal taste but I think others have already beaten that horse enough.

For the ORIGINAL POSTER, yes a different receiver with HDMI 1.3 capability would provide greater audio fidelity than the Lifestyle system. In addition, as I previously alluded to, it gives better video possibilities as well. HDMI switching is keen, and the much more expansive options for playback and future hookups greatly outweighs anything the Lifestyle systems can offer.

While you still get the "HD" audio signal from an optical output, that is surround sound, you obviously don't get the playback from a GS system. Nor do you get the lossless sound from your Blu-ray movies. I won't be so obtrusive as to offer an opinion on a receiver, but if you want full playback look for HDMI 1.3 capability, a good name, and something within your budget. The last is probably the most difficult for people in general. Don't overburden yourself with between brand comparisons, most people couldn't tell you the difference and with your original question in mind, could you? Look for function and something you can use and afford. Good luck sir.

Well, considering the Bose system isn't producing the picture, but it is producing the sound, I think you, too, may have misquoted someone, that is, if you're trying to quote me. If not, then disregard.

The Blue-Ray is connected to the TV via HDMI, giving the picture, and the optical is connected to the Bose, giving the sound. At least this is how I have mine set-up. Haven't played a DVD on the Bose drive since I bought the Blue-Ray.

I did say, however, I'm not as into the sound as I am the picture quality. The sound satisfies me beyond what I deserve. Yes, that is what "I" said. Did you read something different in a post somewhere that may have misled you? There are a number of ignorant and just contemptuous people in these forums. You couldn't hold an intelligent conversation without judgment and character bashing if your life depended on it. You can't do it on the internet and you surly couldn't do it face to face. I hope you are not our country's future leaders. We will no doubt see our end quickly.

[saprano]

Originally Posted by Edh63

Yawn...

see, now look who's emotional. enjoy your bose.

[Edh63]

Originally Posted by saprano

see, now look who's emotional. enoy your bose.

Spell check at least, but do get an education.

[saprano]

Originally Posted by Edh63

Spell check at least, but do get an education.

wow whats wrong? did i hurt your feelings in some way? i cant say my opinon? bose is not that good, what am i affending your product?

[Balian]

Bose is marketed as a "high" end audio equipment for mainstream consumers. In other words, all fluff and no substance. For a high price, you will get a nice package without sound depth. No self respecting audiophile would be caught dead with Bose speakers in their homes.

[saprano]

Originally Posted by Balian

Bose is marketed as a "high" end audio equipment for mainstream consumers. In other words, all fluff and no substance. For a high price, you will get a nice package without sound depth. No self respecting audiophile would be caught dead with Bose speakers in their homes.

exactly!

[Blu Falcon]

Originally Posted by saprano

was that aimed at me? cause if was then yea your right, alot of us do regurgitate information we gather on-line so what? all i know is the info i learned here(and other places) taught me alot about home theater, was some of the info wrong? hell yea, but at the end of the day it was up to me to figure out what was true and not true, i did my own research on these product's to see what was best for me and i chose what i have now. bose aint for me, like i said iv heard bose pleanty of times, did they sound good? yea but conpaired to other systems iv listen to their's no compairison. if i say i dont like bose then that mean's i dont like bose im entiteld to my opinion right? the bottom line is their's other systems out that sound better than bose, how am i wrong for trying to help somebody get a good sound system?....pleaes tell me.
and edh63 thats a funny post, im not emotional nor am i a child, your the one that must be emotional is that you? but whatever who care's. look... if anybody like's bose that FINE get bose if they sound good to you great enjoy, im just saying ther's other option's out there for a better system this is america right?.

Get a grip, man. There was no direct personal attack against you anywhere in my post.

Damn. Emotions sure as hell run high around here.