Should I buy this from Circuit City?

[Furious911]

I found this open box (test unit) at Circuit City yesterday for $250, looks like a descent deal for open box, what do you guys think?

http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/...s_10/index.jsp

[ckent22]

Originally Posted by Furious911

I found this open box (test unit) at Circuit City yesterday for $250, looks like a descent deal for open box, what do you guys think?

http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/...s_10/index.jsp

Not a bad deal.

[aramis109]

There's not a lot of love here for Bose products. Price-wise, that's not a bad deal. But with that setup you're going to have audio holes and a weaker overall sound as compared to a comparable separates setup. Another thing to consider is that there's no upgrading built in to that product and you can't get lossless audio with it.

Even with all that against it, $250 is a pretty tempting price for someone who's possibly just using TV speakers.

[Driver_King]

It's that or a Polk RM6750. I think getting the Bose would be the best idea (huge resale value).

[zedd_117]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

It's that or a Polk RM6750. I think getting the Bose would be the best idea (huge resale value).

Yep I buy it and sell it for a profit, use the money to start buying some good products.

Nah, Bose are OK. Just OK. Definate Upgrade over TV speakers. Just remember if you go to upgrade in the future, you'll have to buy all new equipment, since Bose products are all proprietary(sp?). They all set-up like HTiB systems (at least all of the one I've seen).

[Linkmon]

Bose = MEH

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by zedd_117

Yep I buy it and sell it for a profit, use the money to start buying some good products.

yeah id do the same just sell it on ebay or something... I'd rather spend a tad more and get the same if not in most cases better sound and be able to have lossless if I wanted.


stay away from bose

[Trix]

Just remember that these Acoustimass units need an external amplifier to process and amplify the sound before their post-processing kicks in. So, you can get a good receiver that does all the HD audio, although the post-processing will most likely kill the audio producer's intent anyway, but at least you'll be all set for when you sell the Bose and buy seperate speakers!

Or, maybe you'll find that based on your room and your listening preference, this Bose can last you a little while. If that's the case, avoid visiting speaker showrooms, as your mind may be changed for you too quickly

[FIDDYPOP]

Originally Posted by zedd_117

Yep I buy it and sell it for a profit, use the money to start buying some good products.

Nah, Bose are OK. Just OK. Definate Upgrade over TV speakers. Just remember if you go to upgrade in the future, you'll have to buy all new equipment, since Bose products are all proprietary(sp?). They all set-up like HTiB systems (at least all of the one I've seen).

I was gonna say the same thing, looks like they have a MSRP of almost a grand. I would sell it and use the profit to buy something a little cooler.

[FreddieFerric]

With the liquidation of the chain I would follow the maxim: caveat emptor.

Still, Bose would have to honor the warranty and I know from prior experience that they are pretty good about that.

good price considering retail.

[hateyou]

I Have Bose in my living room and my bed room, Dont listen to the Bose Haters!!!!!!!!!!

[JJ]

My anti-Bose feelings aside, for $250 that's pretty good - see, at that price they'd be acceptable, not $900!

[My_Two_Cents]

For $250, I'd say go for it. After you've listened to them for awhile and then listen to decent quality spekers, you'll quickly want to upgrade (when you can afford to). Until then, they're not bad for only $250. You should be able to get all of your $$, if not a little more, when you sell them for your upgrade (and you WILL want to upgrade).

[Sonny]

If BOSE would of sold ALL there products for $250 from the get go, they might have more than 12 fans. I'd feel like a snake oil sales men trying to resale that trash...




Bose still sucks.

[Bourne1]

Buy it and immediately put it up for sale. You are looking at up to a $400 profit. I wouldn't keep it though. I am almost done upgrading my system and will be selling my Bose as soon as I have my last piece of upgrade.

[Digital-Man]

Originally Posted by Furious911

I found this open box (test unit) at Circuit City yesterday for $250, looks like a descent deal for open box, what do you guys think?

http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/...s_10/index.jsp

This makes for an interesting read: http://www.intellexual.net/bose.html

[421211]

It often bogels my mind how some people just LOVE Bose. They don't care that you can often get a better, albiet bigger speakerwise, system for roughly the same price. Bose are decent speakers...just not for the price they are at.

[bluseminole]

Here's my idea if you want to spend $250:

Fronts:
Sony SS-F5000

Surrounds/Center:
SS-CR3000

True, this wouldn't include a subwoofer, but seeing as the Bose bass module won't go much below 50Hz, and the floorstanders I gave you above are +/- 3dB down to 45Hz, you'd actually be getting more bass this way. This is $260, and that's if you pay full retail. Sony speakers are almost always included in BestBuy's 10%, 15%, and 20% off speakers sales. Which could allow you to step up in the floorstanding lineup, or perhaps get the better center channel. This isn't the best setup, but it'll beat the hell out of the Bose.

[Twitch9]

Unless you intend to sell this for a prophet i would avoid this system at all cost. Bose is a big waste of money and all you get is crap. You can buy better speakers from radio shack for $100.

[Driver_King]

I'm pretty sure he knows that it wouldn't be such a good idea to buy and use. It would be a much better idea to sell it online for nearly 4x the cost and buy a superior system. No need for bashing. We have threads for that already. If anything, link him to the official Bose bashing threads we have here. No extra comments needed. BUY IT.