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OBCT · 01-13-2009, 03:03 PM

Here's another vote for Fluance. If you can fit it in the budget, definitely consider it.

That Logitech Z-5500 system is really good for the price as well --- if the aesthetics are acceptable to you.

The Harman/Kardon HKTS15 package wouldn't be a bad choice, either.

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Personally, I wouldn't buy Bose for myself. Still, I would like to offer one of the only in-between reviews on Bose's product line you'll ever see...

If aesthetics and ease of connection are very important to you, if you don't need loud, and you do not consider yourself an 'audiophile', then Bose could very well be the right brand for you.

I think I can get "more" speaker than Bose for the same or less cost. BUT, some people do not need more speaker!

(Tangent Alert: I know this is true for many products, but seriously, do you guys know how much money Bose puts into advertising? I'd much rather go with an Internet Direct company myself, where I know all my money will be going towards the actual product or to the owners as profit, but not towards obscene numbers of advertisements and in-store displays.)

There are a lot of people who love their Bose systems, and one of the other advantages to buying Bose is that their products retain their value over time as good as almost any audio hardware (ie. it is hard to find used Bose gear for as cheap as you might think). The aesthetics they offer are excellent by most people's standards, and Bose does stand behind their product with good customer service (but not necessarily better than any other dealer).

That's my take. Hopefully it is helpful.

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Some other really good options that would integrate nicely with your receiver, if you'd like to think about Canadian speaker companies and maybe open yourself up to some different ideas, follow:

Axiom Audio - consider the bookshelves and towers
Energy - essentially a much better version of the Logitech Z-5500 above
Paradigm - similar to Bose, but better (IMO) - consider the "Atom" and "Mini" series'
PSB - consider the "Alpha" and "Image" series'

EDIT: Consider how important surround sound and bass are to you in comparison to clarity and soundtage. Normally I would recommend a good 5.1 system for a room the size of yours - especially if the main purpose is for home theater - but some people prefer to invest in a "better" 3.1 or 2.1 channel system that is within their budget now, with the potential to add surrounds to the mix later. Totally up to you.

01-13-2009, 03:03 PM	#11
OBCT Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Medicine Hat Exp:	Here's another vote for Fluance. If you can fit it in the budget, definitely consider it. That Logitech Z-5500 system is really good for the price as well --- if the aesthetics are acceptable to you. The Harman/Kardon HKTS15 package wouldn't be a bad choice, either. --- Personally, I wouldn't buy Bose for myself. Still, I would like to offer one of the only in-between reviews on Bose's product line you'll ever see... If aesthetics and ease of connection are very important to you, if you don't need loud, and you do not consider yourself an 'audiophile', then Bose could very well be the right brand for you. I think I can get "more" speaker than Bose for the same or less cost. BUT, some people do not need more speaker! (Tangent Alert: I know this is true for many products, but seriously, do you guys know how much money Bose puts into advertising? I'd much rather go with an Internet Direct company myself, where I know all my money will be going towards the actual product or to the owners as profit, but not towards obscene numbers of advertisements and in-store displays.) There are a lot of people who love their Bose systems, and one of the other advantages to buying Bose is that their products retain their value over time as good as almost any audio hardware (ie. it is hard to find used Bose gear for as cheap as you might think). The aesthetics they offer are excellent by most people's standards, and Bose does stand behind their product with good customer service (but not necessarily better than any other dealer). That's my take. Hopefully it is helpful. --- Some other really good options that would integrate nicely with your receiver, if you'd like to think about Canadian speaker companies and maybe open yourself up to some different ideas, follow: Axiom Audio - consider the bookshelves and towers Energy - essentially a much better version of the Logitech Z-5500 above Paradigm - similar to Bose, but better (IMO) - consider the "Atom" and "Mini" series' PSB - consider the "Alpha" and "Image" series' EDIT: Consider how important surround sound and bass are to you in comparison to clarity and soundtage. Normally I would recommend a good 5.1 system for a room the size of yours - especially if the main purpose is for home theater - but some people prefer to invest in a "better" 3.1 or 2.1 channel system that is within their budget now, with the potential to add surrounds to the mix later. Totally up to you. Last edited by OBCT; 01-14-2009 at 08:43 AM.