BOSE? WHAT DO YA THINk??

Question

LAST TIME OF ASKING PEOPLE!! BEFORE ME GONNA GET ONE!! AND IS IT TRUE THOSE SPEAKERS DONT JAR/DISTORT?

ER...I'M GOIN IN FOR THE ACCOUSTIMASS 15 SERIES 5.1 SYSTEM!

Answer 1

For about 11 years, I sold Bose along with a variety of other brands such as NHT, Boston Acoustics, Kef, Monitor, and M&K. In all the years of demonstrating Bose speakers to customers who bothered to listen to other brands before buying I never once heard a customer say they thought the Bose sounded better. I did frequently hear customers express surprise that other brands that cost a little less sounded so much better than Bose. The only Bose sales I had was to people who did not want to compare products. Bose is a company that markets its product well but which does not deliver on its hype. You will also find it interesting that Bose is the only company that does not publish its specifications (frequency range, distortion etc.). That should be a red flag for you. When you speak of Bose not distorting I suspect you are referring to their subwoofers not bottoming out. This is "true" because Bose puts a light inside of the sub to absorb current above what the sub can handle (which is not much). Consequently all Bose subs are WIMPY. If you buy Bose and later comparison shop you will regret being ripped off. Do your comparison listening and research now. Go to local high end stores and listen to some real systems. You will be glad you did.

Answer 2

First, I suggest you do a search on this topic ... it has been asked and answered many times on this site.

That said, Bose are mainly hype and little substance. The sound appears good on first listening because it emphasizes highs and lows (bass) ... but is poor in the midrange.

A telling feature is their use of paper cone speakers ... something NO reputable speaker manufacturer would do these days. The components are cheap and the price is high.

You will find few, if any, knowledgable reviewers who even bother to review Bose speakers.

Bottom line: expensive and (at best) mediocre performance.

My personal favorite is Klipsh (I have Klipsh, Totem, Denon, and Snell speakers). But you do better than Bose with PSB, JBL, Polk, Yamaha, Infinity, KEF, Amperion, etc .... almost anything beats Bose. See the recommendations at the link below ... but there are many other similar lists. .

Answer 3

I would seriously look at other options rather than Bose! Bose is known among people who know audio equipment very well as below average sounding equipment, excellent marketing and overpriced.. for $700 to $1200 you can buy much better equipment... This is a far better option and of very good sound and quality, see link below.

Answer 4

BOSE is THE BEST!! If I could afford it, I would have nothing but Bose!! This is everything from earphones to stereo systems and home theater. Go for it, you luck dog!!!

Answer 5

fair ,even altec lansing