Bose Bashing

[JJ]

I personally, have a live and let live policy with Bose.

I will by no means bash them as mercilessly and fiercely as others, but I also don't really care if you own them. If they make you happy, so be it - but I might hint at some better options in that same price range!

My only problem with Bose is how it has proliferated the masses into believing it is the pinnacle of sound. When I mentioned to my friends I was upgrading my sound system from the HTiB I used to own, they all seemed to say, "Oh, you're going to Bose?" At which point I had to delve into it all and try to steer them right. This one conversation I had with a friend of mine was particularly funny...he asked if I was going to Bose, I said, No, Bose isn't good enough for what I need - he responds with, Don't tell me you're going with JBL or Sony speakers or something!

Nope, friend, with Bowers and Wilkins. I didn't see the need to explain more.