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

[Entertainment72]

So these but Ill get two more for 7.1


and this

anyways back to Bose.. JR.com is having a huge spring Bose sale

[edgebsl]

Oh yeah 72!

I think the jump to the klipsch will be a lot more radical that any of the other sub sat combos. They are really efficient and play much louder than the BOSE. Klipsch's are a hair bright by nature so if you're used to jacking up the bass and treble..make sure you start out with your eq flat and go from there.

I think you'll be pretty impresed.

I think that's the system I want for my bedroom.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by edgebsl

I think the jump to the klipsch will be a lot more radical that any of the other sub sat combos. They are really efficient and play much louder than the BOSE.

Volume has little to do with clarity.

Have you read the people reviewing the Hsu sub/sat combo? Lots of recognizable names and publications there.

A true 80Hz frequency response from a sub/sat system centre channel is damned hard to do and that's what Hsu seem to have done for $549.

Sound and Vision's Daniel Kumin states that in lab tests the bandwidth uniformity of the Hsu offering is second to none (referring to other sub/sat systems)

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/ass...otlightlab.pdf

You get response to 25Hz (+/- 2dB) with the STF-2 included for $549

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Volume has little to do with clarity.

Have you read the people reviewing the Hsu sub/sat combo? Lots of recognizable names and publications there.

A true 80Hz frequency response from a sub/sat system centre channel is damned hard to do and that's what Hsu seem to have done for $549.

Sound and Vision's Daniel Kumin states that in lab tests the bandwidth uniformity of the Hsu offering is second to none (referring to other sub/sat systems)



http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/ass...otlightlab.pdf

You get response to 25Hz (+/- 2dB) with the STF-2 included for $549

If I were in the market for a Sub-$800 5.1 Satellite system, that'd be the one I'd go with........

I just got a 5.0 for the bedroom, and if space constraints are a concern, there are some decent options out there.... but it obviously has nothing on my main system with floor-standers and the whole works

[edgebsl]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Volume has little to do with clarity.

Have you read the people reviewing the Hsu sub/sat combo? Lots of recognizable names and publications there.

A true 80Hz frequency response from a sub/sat system centre channel is damned hard to do and that's what Hsu seem to have done for $549.

Sound and Vision's Daniel Kumin states that in lab tests the bandwidth uniformity of the Hsu offering is second to none (referring to other sub/sat systems)

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/ass...otlightlab.pdf

You get response to 25Hz (+/- 2dB) with the STF-2 included for $549

I think you're spot on with that Dolby.
But the reason I mentioned the volume is that when you are talking tiny systems and home theater, distortion is a big deal. And with the efficiency and power and handling of the Klipsch, you're going to see a huge boost in clarity at HIGH volumes. I would defend Klipcsh that they do make speakers that represent clarity. Low distortion and wide and relatively flat response. The only drawback is that they tend to favor the treble, although I think sometimes that is exaggerated.

HSU makes great stuff and doesnt overcharge for it.
I would bet the HSU system would be a bit more nuetral sounding whereas as the klipsch would be somewhat more "Colored" sounding and able to produce much more spl.

Speaking of horns and HSU. Have you seen the reviews of their horn loaded speaker? Now I am curious to hear that!

[Driver_King]

Originally Posted by Entertainment72

So these but Ill get two more for 7.1


and this

anyways back to Bose.. JR.com is having a huge spring Bose sale

Could you add a link to this system? That looks appetizing! I may always upgrade. By the way, I think Bose has pretty decent highs. On the other hand though, I can't stand the "subs" because they are very exaggerated to the point of disbelief. The mids are like any other speaker IMO. The Bose systems are probably best for vocals or live entertainment.

[dobyblue]

They have boosted highs, then they rapidly fall off after 13kHz. Bose has no silibance at all for highs as far as my ears can tell.

A good speaker should have an even frequency response up to 20kHz.

[Driver_King]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

They have boosted highs, then they rapidly fall off after 13kHz. Bose has no silibance at all for highs as far as my ears can tell.

A good speaker should have an even frequency response up to 20kHz.

Don't forget they don't advertise the specifications. Just the research. I suppose that research really means they look for the best cheap, low quality speakers they can find and market as Bose Innovations.

[Azyiu]

Originally Posted by Entertainment72

So these but Ill get two more for 7.1


and this

anyways back to Bose.. JR.com is having a huge spring Bose sale

Good idea 72, I was about to say my flat isn't all that big; and I really need something smaller. ok, you might have mentioned it, but I missed it or something, which receiver do you have for these speakers?

[Entertainment72]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Could you add a link to this system? That looks appetizing! I may always upgrade. By the way, I think Bose has pretty decent highs. On the other hand though, I can't stand the "subs" because they are very exaggerated to the point of disbelief. The mids are like any other speaker IMO. The Bose systems are probably best for vocals or live entertainment.

Pics are from Crutchfield, but obviously you can find them cheaper.

Originally Posted by Azyiu

Good idea 72, I was about to say my flat isn't all that big; and I really need something smaller. ok, you might have mentioned it, but I missed it or something, which receiver do you have for these speakers?

Right now the Onkyo 805 has my sights.. but only time will tell.

I would like to add I don't feel cheated with my Bose AM16 6.1 system 5+ years ago, contrary to popular belief sound does come out of them. I am also not a sound nut and could care less about having the absolute best sound, just decent sound of which the Bose provided for me.