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05-31-2009, 07:33 AM
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I was always meaning to purchase a home theater system or something compatible for my room. I don't have a very large room so i don't need a 5.1 system.
I was curious about the Bose 2.1 systems. Are they worth the price?
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05-31-2009, 09:00 AM
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do you want a receiver + speakers?
or hi-fi + receiver + speakers?
or those all-in-one setup?
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05-31-2009, 10:11 AM
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Bose sucks
What's your budget?
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05-31-2009, 10:26 AM
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Ive never had first hand experience with Bose itself...but majority of opinion is that its overpriced overmarketed shit.
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05-31-2009, 12:30 PM
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Made me think of that saying, no Highs, no lows? Must be bose. 
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05-31-2009, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by quasi  Made me think of that saying, no Highs, no lows? Must be blose. | Fixed! 
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05-31-2009, 02:01 PM
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05-31-2009, 03:10 PM
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might as well get a 3.1 if anything
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06-01-2009, 12:02 AM
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5.1 isn't about being louder, its about creating the full 3d effect of the movie, hearing footsteps coming from behind, dripping water as they walk through a hallway, etc.
Anyhow, What's your budget?
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06-01-2009, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by trancehead Ive never had first hand experience with Bose itself...but majority of opinion is that its overpriced overmarketed shit. | Bingo!
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06-02-2009, 08:01 AM
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I guess I'm looking for a simple all in one system. And I'm thinking about only spending $500.00. I'm not home too often so I'm not down to blow a wad of cash on this. But when I am home I watch a lot of movies, so I enjoy the best quality of picture and sound.
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06-02-2009, 08:52 AM
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I got an RCA home-theater-in-a-box system at a boxing-day sale a couple years ago, normally a $500 system, on for $300. Five-disc changer and aux input for the cable box, and it does a pretty nice job. Not gonna shake the foundations or anything, but it sounds good.
The one thing I'd say to check for is that it has an audio input or two, to feed in TV/cable/satellite and/or games, and will do Dolby Pro Logic decoding on that input, so you get simulated surround on your TV shows. Better yet, if you have an HD box, or newer game console (PS3, X360), is to make sure it has digital-audio in (coax or optical), so you get surround decoding from that.
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06-02-2009, 12:35 PM
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make sure u get something where the receiver is separate from i.e. a dvd player and that it has ample inputs (optical-toslink, coaxial, RCAs, maybe even 3.5mm for convenience)
i vote onkyo systems, or a cheap receiver + pair of towers when they go on sale. you can definitely get a set for $500 total
HDMI is not important at all in that budget as long as you have optical in on you amp, at that price it won't process your video anyways
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06-02-2009, 06:28 PM
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what are your sources?
PS3, 360, HTPC, PC, or just a record player?
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06-03-2009, 09:08 AM
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Is their rear wireless speakears that you can buy not in a full set? If so how does it hook up to the reciever?
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06-03-2009, 10:54 AM
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I've heard a Bose 2.1 system intended for home theatre. I later read a review that confirmed my impression.
The small satellite speakers don't produce proper midrange. Bose has the crossover set to pump midrange out of the sub. Seriously? The box that goes beside your couch or somewhere else out of the way? It didn't sound great on the display that placed the sub right in front of you between the sats. It would be downright awful in a home environment.
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06-03-2009, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by wouwou what are your sources?
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Originally Posted by VR6GTI Is their rear wireless speakears that you can buy not in a full set? If so how does it hook up to the reciever? | Wireless speakers are a myth like Bigfoot and the loch ness monster because they still need to get power from a wall outlet. Future shop does offer a kit that will send a signal wirelessly to a amp that comes with the kit that can power speakers that are in the rear. You will need a plug close to the amp and you will have to run a wire from the amp to each speaker. http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...29&catid=10672
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06-03-2009, 09:01 PM
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I'm looking for a similar setup to JSilver. Pretty much just a PS3 to play all DVDs and BRs and the cable (which is HD as well). a 3.1 system would be sweet, with a receiver and roughly $500 total. Anyone have any specific suggestions?
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06-03-2009, 10:00 PM
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I think that you should try atleast a 4.1 system for surround sound (though I don't think they make a lot of good ones that are 4.1s). But if you're really not into surround sound, a 3.1 set would be good. HD cable + movie - surround speakers = bad imo =(
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06-04-2009, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by JSilver PS3 | so it decodes by itself.
Then you really don't need a high end receiver, and if you have a budget to stick to, I would suggest Z5500 just because it can be had @ 279 before tax, and with a decent performance, just half of your budget.
the speakers are also easy to install inside your room too, all you need to do is to put the 2 rear speakere on the wall and run the wires by the corner.
and then you will have to try to not turn the volumn up past 1/3 of the scale, or your house will shake 
I've had my 5500 for 2 years and the few times I turned it over 1/3, my pictures fell off the wall, especially during BD movis like transformers 
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06-04-2009, 08:18 AM
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1 tip that's it DO NOT BUY BOSE
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06-06-2009, 03:23 PM
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Have you thought of building a HTPC using computer speakers instead. Currently I'm running 4 sets of 2.1 computer speakers. 3 X 2.1 Klipsch ProMedia and 1 X 2.1 JBL Creature II. This gives yeah a hella lot of bass if needed. You'll need a sound card that will support digital optical in and out for your PS3 I think.
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06-08-2009, 11:50 AM
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honestly.. i went with a
32" Sharp 1080P
PS3
logitech Z5500...
and it gets the job done well..so i would go for that if that was the case..
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06-08-2009, 02:43 PM
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I"d choose a KEF over a Bose system. Similar price but better | |
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