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i was wondering what theater system is better then Bose - Lifestyle V20 Home
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countryfirst
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It depends on what's important to you. If you want something that's sleek and compact and has the cd ripping function then there's not much competition out there. Bose also has a certain sound that some people like.
If on the other hand, sound quality, flexibility and expandability are important then take a look at the Onkyo systems.
http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Systems
You'll need to add a DVD or blu ray player and you won't have the CD ripping capability, but you'll also save $900 or more and have (in my opinion) a better sounding system that will allow you to add to it over time.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the Bose approach which is basically heavy equalization to try to make cheap speakers sound good. It works on some levels, but all that equalization does not sound natural to my ears. Some people love it and every person has their own taste so there's no right or wrong. The Bose stuff also looks really good so if your system needs approval by the decorating committee (usually a spouse or girlfriend) then Bose will most likely be the winner. Bose also has that CD ripper to the internal hard drive, but you can do that yourself with any system by connecting your computer to it or using something like an Apple TV that will wirelessly connect iTunes on your computer to your entertainment center.
If on the other hand, sound quality, flexibility and expandability are important then take a look at the Onkyo systems.
http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Systems
You'll need to add a DVD or blu ray player and you won't have the CD ripping capability, but you'll also save $900 or more and have (in my opinion) a better sounding system that will allow you to add to it over time.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the Bose approach which is basically heavy equalization to try to make cheap speakers sound good. It works on some levels, but all that equalization does not sound natural to my ears. Some people love it and every person has their own taste so there's no right or wrong. The Bose stuff also looks really good so if your system needs approval by the decorating committee (usually a spouse or girlfriend) then Bose will most likely be the winner. Bose also has that CD ripper to the internal hard drive, but you can do that yourself with any system by connecting your computer to it or using something like an Apple TV that will wirelessly connect iTunes on your computer to your entertainment center.
countryfirst
New member
It depends on what's important to you. If you want something that's sleek and compact and has the cd ripping function then there's not much competition out there. Bose also has a certain sound that some people like.
If on the other hand, sound quality, flexibility and expandability are important then take a look at the Onkyo systems.
http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Systems
You'll need to add a DVD or blu ray player and you won't have the CD ripping capability, but you'll also save $900 or more and have (in my opinion) a better sounding system that will allow you to add to it over time.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the Bose approach which is basically heavy equalization to try to make cheap speakers sound good. It works on some levels, but all that equalization does not sound natural to my ears. Some people love it and every person has their own taste so there's no right or wrong. The Bose stuff also looks really good so if your system needs approval by the decorating committee (usually a spouse or girlfriend) then Bose will most likely be the winner. Bose also has that CD ripper to the internal hard drive, but you can do that yourself with any system by connecting your computer to it or using something like an Apple TV that will wirelessly connect iTunes on your computer to your entertainment center.
If on the other hand, sound quality, flexibility and expandability are important then take a look at the Onkyo systems.
http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Systems
You'll need to add a DVD or blu ray player and you won't have the CD ripping capability, but you'll also save $900 or more and have (in my opinion) a better sounding system that will allow you to add to it over time.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the Bose approach which is basically heavy equalization to try to make cheap speakers sound good. It works on some levels, but all that equalization does not sound natural to my ears. Some people love it and every person has their own taste so there's no right or wrong. The Bose stuff also looks really good so if your system needs approval by the decorating committee (usually a spouse or girlfriend) then Bose will most likely be the winner. Bose also has that CD ripper to the internal hard drive, but you can do that yourself with any system by connecting your computer to it or using something like an Apple TV that will wirelessly connect iTunes on your computer to your entertainment center.
countryfirst
New member
It depends on what's important to you. If you want something that's sleek and compact and has the cd ripping function then there's not much competition out there. Bose also has a certain sound that some people like.
If on the other hand, sound quality, flexibility and expandability are important then take a look at the Onkyo systems.
http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Systems
You'll need to add a DVD or blu ray player and you won't have the CD ripping capability, but you'll also save $900 or more and have (in my opinion) a better sounding system that will allow you to add to it over time.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the Bose approach which is basically heavy equalization to try to make cheap speakers sound good. It works on some levels, but all that equalization does not sound natural to my ears. Some people love it and every person has their own taste so there's no right or wrong. The Bose stuff also looks really good so if your system needs approval by the decorating committee (usually a spouse or girlfriend) then Bose will most likely be the winner. Bose also has that CD ripper to the internal hard drive, but you can do that yourself with any system by connecting your computer to it or using something like an Apple TV that will wirelessly connect iTunes on your computer to your entertainment center.
If on the other hand, sound quality, flexibility and expandability are important then take a look at the Onkyo systems.
http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Systems
You'll need to add a DVD or blu ray player and you won't have the CD ripping capability, but you'll also save $900 or more and have (in my opinion) a better sounding system that will allow you to add to it over time.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the Bose approach which is basically heavy equalization to try to make cheap speakers sound good. It works on some levels, but all that equalization does not sound natural to my ears. Some people love it and every person has their own taste so there's no right or wrong. The Bose stuff also looks really good so if your system needs approval by the decorating committee (usually a spouse or girlfriend) then Bose will most likely be the winner. Bose also has that CD ripper to the internal hard drive, but you can do that yourself with any system by connecting your computer to it or using something like an Apple TV that will wirelessly connect iTunes on your computer to your entertainment center.
First off throw away your Bose system. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on any product that might interest you.
You will not find any Bose product at all. They are low quality and overpriced, they spend more money on advertising than research and development.
You will not find any Bose product at all. They are low quality and overpriced, they spend more money on advertising than research and development.
D (A/V) ID
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For $2000 just about any home theater system is better.
This one would be like comparing a Porche to a Golf Cart (the golf cart being Bose)
Pioneer VSX-819H-K audio video receiver (~$300)
a pair of Klipsch Synergy F1 floorstanding speakers ($400)
a pair of Klipsch Synergy S2 surrounds (~$400)
a Klipsch Synergy C3 (~$180) center channel
and a Klipsch Synergy Sub12 subwoofer ($350)
And a PS3 which works as a media server, bluray/DVD/CD player and a gaming system ($300).
* Speakers priced out at Vanns.com
This one would be like comparing a Porche to a Golf Cart (the golf cart being Bose)
Pioneer VSX-819H-K audio video receiver (~$300)
a pair of Klipsch Synergy F1 floorstanding speakers ($400)
a pair of Klipsch Synergy S2 surrounds (~$400)
a Klipsch Synergy C3 (~$180) center channel
and a Klipsch Synergy Sub12 subwoofer ($350)
And a PS3 which works as a media server, bluray/DVD/CD player and a gaming system ($300).
* Speakers priced out at Vanns.com
countryfirst
New member
It depends on what's important to you. If you want something that's sleek and compact and has the cd ripping function then there's not much competition out there. Bose also has a certain sound that some people like.
If on the other hand, sound quality, flexibility and expandability are important then take a look at the Onkyo systems.
http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Systems
You'll need to add a DVD or blu ray player and you won't have the CD ripping capability, but you'll also save $900 or more and have (in my opinion) a better sounding system that will allow you to add to it over time.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the Bose approach which is basically heavy equalization to try to make cheap speakers sound good. It works on some levels, but all that equalization does not sound natural to my ears. Some people love it and every person has their own taste so there's no right or wrong. The Bose stuff also looks really good so if your system needs approval by the decorating committee (usually a spouse or girlfriend) then Bose will most likely be the winner. Bose also has that CD ripper to the internal hard drive, but you can do that yourself with any system by connecting your computer to it or using something like an Apple TV that will wirelessly connect iTunes on your computer to your entertainment center.
If on the other hand, sound quality, flexibility and expandability are important then take a look at the Onkyo systems.
http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Systems
You'll need to add a DVD or blu ray player and you won't have the CD ripping capability, but you'll also save $900 or more and have (in my opinion) a better sounding system that will allow you to add to it over time.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the Bose approach which is basically heavy equalization to try to make cheap speakers sound good. It works on some levels, but all that equalization does not sound natural to my ears. Some people love it and every person has their own taste so there's no right or wrong. The Bose stuff also looks really good so if your system needs approval by the decorating committee (usually a spouse or girlfriend) then Bose will most likely be the winner. Bose also has that CD ripper to the internal hard drive, but you can do that yourself with any system by connecting your computer to it or using something like an Apple TV that will wirelessly connect iTunes on your computer to your entertainment center.
D (A/V) ID
New member
For $2000 just about any home theater system is better.
This one would be like comparing a Porche to a Golf Cart (the golf cart being Bose)
Pioneer VSX-819H-K audio video receiver (~$300)
a pair of Klipsch Synergy F1 floorstanding speakers ($400)
a pair of Klipsch Synergy S2 surrounds (~$400)
a Klipsch Synergy C3 (~$180) center channel
and a Klipsch Synergy Sub12 subwoofer ($350)
And a PS3 which works as a media server, bluray/DVD/CD player and a gaming system ($300).
* Speakers priced out at Vanns.com
This one would be like comparing a Porche to a Golf Cart (the golf cart being Bose)
Pioneer VSX-819H-K audio video receiver (~$300)
a pair of Klipsch Synergy F1 floorstanding speakers ($400)
a pair of Klipsch Synergy S2 surrounds (~$400)
a Klipsch Synergy C3 (~$180) center channel
and a Klipsch Synergy Sub12 subwoofer ($350)
And a PS3 which works as a media server, bluray/DVD/CD player and a gaming system ($300).
* Speakers priced out at Vanns.com
countryfirst
New member
It depends on what's important to you. If you want something that's sleek and compact and has the cd ripping function then there's not much competition out there. Bose also has a certain sound that some people like.
If on the other hand, sound quality, flexibility and expandability are important then take a look at the Onkyo systems.
http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Systems
You'll need to add a DVD or blu ray player and you won't have the CD ripping capability, but you'll also save $900 or more and have (in my opinion) a better sounding system that will allow you to add to it over time.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the Bose approach which is basically heavy equalization to try to make cheap speakers sound good. It works on some levels, but all that equalization does not sound natural to my ears. Some people love it and every person has their own taste so there's no right or wrong. The Bose stuff also looks really good so if your system needs approval by the decorating committee (usually a spouse or girlfriend) then Bose will most likely be the winner. Bose also has that CD ripper to the internal hard drive, but you can do that yourself with any system by connecting your computer to it or using something like an Apple TV that will wirelessly connect iTunes on your computer to your entertainment center.
If on the other hand, sound quality, flexibility and expandability are important then take a look at the Onkyo systems.
http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Systems
You'll need to add a DVD or blu ray player and you won't have the CD ripping capability, but you'll also save $900 or more and have (in my opinion) a better sounding system that will allow you to add to it over time.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the Bose approach which is basically heavy equalization to try to make cheap speakers sound good. It works on some levels, but all that equalization does not sound natural to my ears. Some people love it and every person has their own taste so there's no right or wrong. The Bose stuff also looks really good so if your system needs approval by the decorating committee (usually a spouse or girlfriend) then Bose will most likely be the winner. Bose also has that CD ripper to the internal hard drive, but you can do that yourself with any system by connecting your computer to it or using something like an Apple TV that will wirelessly connect iTunes on your computer to your entertainment center.