Anybody have a BOSE sytem at home? - GoFuckYourself.com

12-03-2005, 06:01 PM

which one? how is your setup? and what do you have to say about it?

SilentKnight · 12-03-2005, 07:14 PM

A pair of Bose 201's as front monitors for our home theatre - but the rest of the system is Kenwood.

chupachups · 12-03-2005, 07:16 PM

I have a lifestyle whatever speaker system. Very nice sounding stuff

Shooting_Maniac1 · 12-03-2005, 07:19 PM

I do... The AR-15's

Love them off my 60 inch Samsung DLP. I dont use the Bose amp or dvd though. I think they are a bit under powered using the Bose amp system. I bought a Harmon Kardon amp to run them.... fucking perfection!

Dirty F · 12-03-2005, 07:21 PM

Not sure if they come in pink Bdjuf.

Shooting_Maniac1 · 12-03-2005, 07:22 PM

Heres the info onmy amp that i use to run them.

http://www.harmankardon.com/product_...207300&sType=C

Dirty F · 12-03-2005, 07:23 PM

You should use your money for a brow wax instead man.

Shooting_Maniac1 · 12-03-2005, 07:31 PM

My Bose speaker system, that I referred to above.

http://www.bose.com/controller?event...surround_index

MattO · 12-03-2005, 07:31 PM

Bose is overrated crap. Get some real speakers.

Shooting_Maniac1 · 12-03-2005, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattO

Bose is overrated crap. Get some real speakers.

Value on the dollar its hard to match them. You can spend a ton more for sure, but bang for the buck, its hard to come close to them.

MattO · 12-03-2005, 07:37 PM

Here's a good article about BOSE

The review on this page is directed towards the Acoustimass-15, one of Bose's most popular systems, and holds truths to the entire Acoustimass and Lifestyle series products as well.
http://www.intellexual.net/bose.html

chupachups · 12-03-2005, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattO

Here's a good article about BOSE

The review on this page is directed towards the Acoustimass-15, one of Bose's most popular systems, and holds truths to the entire Acoustimass and Lifestyle series products as well.
http://www.intellexual.net/bose.html

I am baffled...

SilentKnight · 12-03-2005, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattO

Here's a good article about BOSE

The review on this page is directed towards the Acoustimass-15, one of Bose's most popular systems, and holds truths to the entire Acoustimass and Lifestyle series products as well.
http://www.intellexual.net/bose.html

Article?

Who the fuck buys a speaker system according to some reviewer's article?

I put my stock in hearing them for myself.

Viper2K1 · 12-03-2005, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattO

Bose is overrated crap. Get some real speakers.

I second that

MattO · 12-03-2005, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentKnight

Article?

Who the fuck buys a speaker system according to some reviewer's article?

I put my stock in hearing them for myself.

Well I decided myself that they sound like shit while selling them. I sold plenty of suckers those systems for 4 years. (I even have a set in my attic that BOSE gave me for outstanding sales during a holiday event)

12-03-2005, 08:00 PM

If you want small speakers you would be better off buying some decent satellites and getting a good sub. The "bass module" they include with the Bose is rubbish. For instance, you can get a Klipsch Cinema 10 system for less than $1500 that blows away anything Bose makes in their compact systems.

http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=731

Linkster · 12-03-2005, 08:06 PM

Used to use a pair of 802s powered by a crown amp as the front field for my system - they were a piece of shit as bose really never got past their old PA application/ DJ wide field designs - the projection was great for larger applications but they never did figure out the "home sized applications" - still looking for something better than the JBLs Im using now

SinisterStudios · 12-03-2005, 09:05 PM

I love my lifestyle system, ive had it for 6 years now and i still love the sound from it. Ill be getting a new one with my new plasma, and it will be another bose system

wedouglas · 12-03-2005, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattO

Bose is overrated crap. Get some real speakers.

this is true. pay more for the name. not even comparable to real audiophile equipment.

OY · 12-03-2005, 09:17 PM

I have BOSE system set up, but I want to go wireless. What are the best solutions out there for that right now? Price does not really matter - I want the best....

??

Jamie · 12-03-2005, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattO

Bose is overrated crap. Get some real speakers.

^what he said

Sosa · 12-04-2005, 12:19 AM

bose sucks. don't go for that stuff. Home theater get yourself something more high end. Klipsch is a good one to start with. RF5 or a RF7 system.

xxxjay · 12-04-2005, 12:27 AM

Get the sounddeck with an IPod -- it's all you will ever need.

12-04-2005, 12:41 AM

I already bought the Bose Lifestyle 38.

Retails for about 3300$US here (4000$CAD), I got an insane deal on it
gotta say I really love it so far

I used to have a klipsch setup (computer ones converted to fit my dvd player), and the bose is much much better

rml1608 · 12-04-2005, 12:45 AM

Bought my BOSE about 4 years ago ...

The base is utter shit, it was pretty solid at first but as a year or two went on it went to hell... Three years, bad... Four years, bass is shot

Also, the rear speakers don't carry the sound effects like they used to - acoustics of the room may have some effect as it's in a different house, but it shouldn't be that dramatic - It's a solid layout overall for that type of system in the new pad.

If I had to buy again, it wouldn't be Bose ... If I had $3K + tax right now I wouldn't buy a new bose system... But I don't have huge regrets I bought it or anything ..

12-04-2005, 12:46 AM

I also had the option to get the harmon kardon reciever and pretty much set it up myself, but I was told by many people that the bose system works in perfect harmony with itself, and the bose reciever has won great awards for its engineering and features and what not...

I must say, having a 20gb HD in there is really good to have.
The only bad thing, no DVI or HDMI...

12-04-2005, 12:48 AM

All the reviews I have read about the lifestyle models say that it is an amazing system, except really overpriced. I had the opportunity to get it below cost price directly from bose, cost me literally half what the store was asking for it, including taxes and everything.

So far I am very impressed.

I also had the option of buying a huge PolkAudio set, but I went for the bose because of the insane deal I had

12-04-2005, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdjuf

I used to have a klipsch setup (computer ones converted to fit my dvd player), and the bose is much much better

You can't compare Klipsch computer speakers to their home audio lines. What are the computer speakers worth, $250?

Another thing with that Bose is there is almost no expandability. Try hooking up a VCR, some game systems, satellite receiver, etc. For that price I can't believe they don't include decent video switching capabilities. I can't believe how much they overcharge for those tiny cubes.

iwantchixx · 12-04-2005, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shooting_Maniac1

I do... The AR-15's

Love them off my 60 inch Samsung DLP. I dont use the Bose amp or dvd though. I think they are a bit under powered using the Bose amp system. I bought a Harmon Kardon amp to run them.... fucking perfection!

That is one SWEET fucking reciever!

Ditch the Bose scpeakers and get paradigm system 7's though. You'll thank me later.

iwantchixx · 12-04-2005, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rml1608

Bought my BOSE about 4 years ago ...

The base is utter shit, it was pretty solid at first but as a year or two went on it went to hell... Three years, bad... Four years, bass is shot

Also, the rear speakers don't carry the sound effects like they used to - acoustics of the room may have some effect as it's in a different house, but it shouldn't be that dramatic - It's a solid layout overall for that type of system in the new pad.

If I had to buy again, it wouldn't be Bose ... If I had $3K + tax right now I wouldn't buy a new bose system... But I don't have huge regrets I bought it or anything ..

What you are describing is very common for Bose. They are great sounding when NOT broken in yet, as they break in (where most good speakers sound better with age) they begin to deteriorate. We used 1000 watt Bose Accoustimas pa self powered speaker cabinets in my old band and at first they sounded kick fucking ass! Properly mixed the band sounded like we were actually playing a cd the sound was soooo good. However as time went on the bottom end started getting floppy and mids pretty much dissapeared. $10,000 system down to the quality of cheap $300 pair of Cerwin Vega's pretty much in 3 years.

Raven · 12-04-2005, 08:00 AM

I've got a Bose system in my car and the sound is okay....

For home, I prefer Miller & Kreisel speakers and sub woofer and Denon for our receiver.

It's served us well. Very clear sound and the system has lasted for several years.

MrJackMeHoff · 12-04-2005, 08:59 AM

Bose is overrated garbage.. If you want good speakers for a decent price check out Polk Audio.. If you want high end shit well thats a whole diff ballgame.

Shooting_Maniac1 · 12-04-2005, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iwantchixx

That is one SWEET fucking reciever!

Ditch the Bose speakers and get paradigm system 7's though. You'll thank me later.

Thanks and yes... I love it. It also drives those Bose pretty well, much better then the amp and receiver they sell with it in the Lifestyle set up... thats why I mentioned above not to buy there amp. So far.. about a year and a half later my system is still cranking. However, I did just buy a 27 inch Samsung LCD flatscreen for my office and I was thinking of moving the Bose system to that and then buying a Polk Audio Surround Sound set up for the 60" Samsung DLP in my livingroom and using the Harmon Kardon amp to drive that system.

Maybe Santa will be good ot me this year.. hehe

Sosa · 12-04-2005, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdjuf

I already bought the Bose Lifestyle 38.

Retails for about 3300$US here (4000$CAD), I got an insane deal on it
gotta say I really love it so far

I used to have a klipsch setup (computer ones converted to fit my dvd player), and the bose is much much better

Those Klipsch speakers you had were for computer not a home theater. Big diff.

TaDoW · 12-04-2005, 09:45 AM

I have a B&W 600 series setup... Bose can't even hold a candle, then again ... they cost a helluva lot more

my fronts

The Usual Suspect · 12-04-2005, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shooting_Maniac1

My Bose speaker system, that I referred to above.

http://www.bose.com/controller?event...surround_index

I got the same one, just a older version.

Grapesoda · 12-04-2005, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdjuf

which one? how is your setup? and what do you have to say about it?

the 'wave' and love it

12-03-2005, 06:01 PM	#1
buddyjuf Guest Posts: n/a	Anybody have a BOSE sytem at home? which one? how is your setup? and what do you have to say about it?

12-03-2005, 07:16 PM	#3
chupachups Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sweden/Spain you sum bitch! Posts: 6,576	I have a lifestyle whatever speaker system. Very nice sounding stuff __________________

12-03-2005, 07:19 PM	#4
Shooting_Maniac1 Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 417	I do... The AR-15's Love them off my 60 inch Samsung DLP. I dont use the Bose amp or dvd though. I think they are a bit under powered using the Bose amp system. I bought a Harmon Kardon amp to run them.... fucking perfection! Last edited by Shooting_Maniac1; 12-03-2005 at 07:21 PM..

12-03-2005, 08:06 PM	#17
Linkster Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: DeltaHell Posts: 3,216	Used to use a pair of 802s powered by a crown amp as the front field for my system - they were a piece of shit as bose really never got past their old PA application/ DJ wide field designs - the projection was great for larger applications but they never did figure out the "home sized applications" - still looking for something better than the JBLs Im using now __________________ Porn Links Crak for your bank account - Get Addicted FREE LIVE CAM SHOWS

12-03-2005, 09:05 PM	#18
SinisterStudios Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Joisey Posts: 3,087	I love my lifestyle system, ive had it for 6 years now and i still love the sound from it. Ill be getting a new one with my new plasma, and it will be another bose system __________________ SEOIP.com Multiple IP Webhosting Shared and Dedicated IP's - Multiple Class A's - From $1.99/ip

12-03-2005, 07:14 PM	#2
SilentKnight Megan Fox's fluffer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shooting pool in Elysium Posts: 24,818	A pair of Bose 201's as front monitors for our home theatre - but the rest of the system is Kenwood.

12-03-2005, 07:21 PM	#5
Dirty F Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 59,204	Not sure if they come in pink Bdjuf.

12-03-2005, 07:22 PM	#6
Shooting_Maniac1 Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 417	Heres the info onmy amp that i use to run them. http://www.harmankardon.com/product_...207300&sType=C

12-03-2005, 07:23 PM	#7
Dirty F Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 59,204	You should use your money for a brow wax instead man.

12-03-2005, 07:31 PM	#8
Shooting_Maniac1 Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 417	My Bose speaker system, that I referred to above. http://www.bose.com/controller?event...surround_index

12-03-2005, 07:31 PM	#9
MattO The O is for Oohhh Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: AUSTIN TEJAS Posts: 10,861	Bose is overrated crap. Get some real speakers.

12-03-2005, 07:37 PM	#11
MattO The O is for Oohhh Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: AUSTIN TEJAS Posts: 10,861	Here's a good article about BOSE The review on this page is directed towards the Acoustimass-15, one of Bose's most popular systems, and holds truths to the entire Acoustimass and Lifestyle series products as well. http://www.intellexual.net/bose.html

12-03-2005, 08:00 PM	#16
evildick Guest Posts: n/a	If you want small speakers you would be better off buying some decent satellites and getting a good sub. The "bass module" they include with the Bose is rubbish. For instance, you can get a Klipsch Cinema 10 system for less than $1500 that blows away anything Bose makes in their compact systems. http://www.klipsch.com/product/product.aspx?cid=731

12-03-2005, 09:17 PM	#20
OY Industry Pioneer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA/EU/ASIA Posts: 5,401	I have BOSE system set up, but I want to go wireless. What are the best solutions out there for that right now? Price does not really matter - I want the best.... ?? __________________ Around since 1997, and the company that introduced "Cascading Billing" in MPA3® Affiliate Management and Tracking Software Outsourcing With A Norwegian Twist - NordBits - Inquire within!

12-04-2005, 12:19 AM	#22
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	bose sucks. don't go for that stuff. Home theater get yourself something more high end. Klipsch is a good one to start with. RF5 or a RF7 system.

12-04-2005, 12:27 AM	#23
xxxjay Tube groupie. Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LoScandalous, CA Posts: 13,482	Get the sounddeck with an IPod -- it's all you will ever need. __________________ http://donttellmehowtoruinmylife.com/ - http://www.jmdigitalmarketing.com/my...s-and-reviews/ - http://www.wouldyouhitit.org - http://shinyobjectreviews.com/

12-04-2005, 12:41 AM	#24
buddyjuf Guest Posts: n/a	I already bought the Bose Lifestyle 38. Retails for about 3300$US here (4000$CAD), I got an insane deal on it gotta say I really love it so far I used to have a klipsch setup (computer ones converted to fit my dvd player), and the bose is much much better

12-04-2005, 12:45 AM	#25
rml1608 Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central IL Posts: 985	Bought my BOSE about 4 years ago ... The base is utter shit, it was pretty solid at first but as a year or two went on it went to hell... Three years, bad... Four years, bass is shot Also, the rear speakers don't carry the sound effects like they used to - acoustics of the room may have some effect as it's in a different house, but it shouldn't be that dramatic - It's a solid layout overall for that type of system in the new pad. If I had to buy again, it wouldn't be Bose ... If I had $3K + tax right now I wouldn't buy a new bose system... But I don't have huge regrets I bought it or anything .. __________________ ICQ : 253483920 DICK.IN \| RXAR.COM - ICQ OFFERS

12-04-2005, 12:46 AM	#26
buddyjuf Guest Posts: n/a	I also had the option to get the harmon kardon reciever and pretty much set it up myself, but I was told by many people that the bose system works in perfect harmony with itself, and the bose reciever has won great awards for its engineering and features and what not... I must say, having a 20gb HD in there is really good to have. The only bad thing, no DVI or HDMI...

12-04-2005, 12:48 AM	#27
buddyjuf Guest Posts: n/a	All the reviews I have read about the lifestyle models say that it is an amazing system, except really overpriced. I had the opportunity to get it below cost price directly from bose, cost me literally half what the store was asking for it, including taxes and everything. So far I am very impressed. I also had the option of buying a huge PolkAudio set, but I went for the bose because of the insane deal I had

12-04-2005, 08:00 AM	#31
Raven Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,874	I've got a Bose system in my car and the sound is okay.... For home, I prefer Miller & Kreisel speakers and sub woofer and Denon for our receiver. It's served us well. Very clear sound and the system has lasted for several years. __________________ Raven ~RETIRED~

12-04-2005, 08:59 AM	#32
MrJackMeHoff Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: LOLLIPOP ISLAND =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Posts: 4,569	Bose is overrated garbage.. If you want good speakers for a decent price check out Polk Audio.. If you want high end shit well thats a whole diff ballgame. __________________

12-04-2005, 09:45 AM	#35
TaDoW Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Where It Rains Posts: 3,875	I have a B&W 600 series setup... Bose can't even hold a candle, then again ... they cost a helluva lot more my fronts __________________ -TaDoW I've Upped My Standards, Up Yours! Last edited by TaDoW; 12-04-2005 at 09:47 AM.. Reason: I flog dolphins