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dissentowner · 12-09-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Komskies

Isn't BOSE a backronym for Buy Other Stereo Equipment?

You know why everyone rags on Bose? Everybody hates the best, that's why.
Bose may be pricey but you get what you pay for and no audio company has had a better rep over the years. I have all Bose audio in my house and car and they both sound incredible.

dre · 12-09-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dissentowner

You know why everyone rags on Bose? Everybody hates the best, that's why.
Bose may be pricey but you get what you pay for and no audio company has had a better rep over the years. I have all Bose audio in my house and car and they both sound incredible.

I would not call BOSE the best, but then again I don't hate them.
I say whatever your ears like. That is why when you go into
a recording studio you will see speakers ranging from $20 to $50,000.

ricosuave · 12-09-2009, 04:06 PM

Do these guys have a NYC location?

photon · 12-09-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ricosuave

No, I'm pointing out that they will do demos in NY

To Set Up A Demo Call
(877) 672-2834 or Email

Ah ok, yeah buying something on a bit of faith can be a bit scary, though when I got my Axiom speakers online I was able to find someone in Calgary kind enough to let me come over and do an audition.

Traditional_Ale · 12-09-2009, 05:21 PM

BAH. Get some high-end Genelec's for 3000 a speaker and call it a day.

DJ_NAV · 12-09-2009, 06:06 PM

I have had altec lansing for the last 7-8 years and its great. no problems at all and its loud!! and small too.

MoneyGuy · 12-09-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dissentowner

You know why everyone rags on Bose? Everybody hates the best, that's why.
Bose may be pricey but you get what you pay for and no audio company has had a better rep over the years. I have all Bose audio in my house and car and they both sound incredible.

I have three Bose systems, two at home and one at the office. They're great. I'm considering getting a Bose docking/speaker station for my iPhone.

3 Justin 3 · 12-09-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by psicodude

I think Bose is hated not so much because the product is bad, but more that they are massively over-priced for what you get. Honestly though, if the look and size of the speaker is your number one priority, they Bose are going to be hard to beat.

Basically. They aren't that bad of speakers, but they are so over-priced for the quality. I hate hearing people in Futureshop or Bestbuy praise Bose, or when I hear someone talking to his buddy "Get Bose dude, they are awesome speakers".

LockedOut · 12-09-2009, 10:38 PM

If you spend your money on Bose you might as well also waste your money on Monster cables. Just saying.

3 Justin 3 · 12-09-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LockedOut

If you spend your money on Bose you might as well also waste your money on Monster cables. Just saying.

While your at it pick up a Mac. yeah, I said it.

Table 5 · 12-10-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 3 Justin 3

While your at it pick up a Mac. yeah, I said it.

Ha, except that the Mac actually provides a better product then the competition, while the other ones just say they do.

Table 5 · 12-10-2009, 07:42 AM

What do people think about soundbars? Seems like they are a fairly good way of getting decent sound in a small package.

Sony is probably another overpriced brandname, but it seems like their CT500 seems to be getting some good reviews.

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665793620

OBCT · 12-10-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Table 5

What do people think about soundbars? Seems like they are a fairly good way of getting decent sound in a small package.

Sony is probably another overpriced brandname, but it seems like their CT500 seems to be getting some good reviews.

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665793620

Not a huge soundbar fan here, but if the room is small enough, it could work.

You're right; for the most part Sony speakers are definitely overpriced for what they are. I do know a guy in a small apartment who got an all-in-one wireless Sony home theater system, used his Sony card for some discount, and loves it. It's really a personal preference.

FanIn80 · 12-10-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Table 5

Interesting, I haven't really thought about Logitech as I always thought they would be mostly computer speakers, and although they looked a little too computer techy for home theatre use (sorry, art fag here, how it looks matters to me). I'll take a look though!

I've been through this same dilema many times over, trying to find decent speakers that will work for anything...

Logitech Z-5500 http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/sp...s/224&cl=us,en

Do yourself a favour and ignore that they are made by Logitech. Go to a future shop or best buy and try them out for yourself. If they don't have a demo set up, don't let them talk you into something else. Just find a store with a demo unit. These things will leave just about any other speakers out there in the dust. Hands down.

As for looks... They aren't made by Apple or anything, but they aren't exactly ugly either.

Also, don't let the price scare you. They retail for $500, but you can usually get them on sale somewhere for around $250. Especially on Boxing Day.

dre · 12-10-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale

BAH. Get some high-end Genelec's for 3000 a speaker and call it a day.

I like Genelec, I also like Tannoy.

But someday I will buy these.

http://www.adam-audio.com/en/pro-audio/products

mykalberta · 12-10-2009, 09:26 AM

I have the Acoustimass 11 that I bought during the Best Buy grand opening in West Edmonton. They are fantastic - you can get stands, wall mounts, whatever for them. They serve me well in my Calgary condo.

Sliver · 12-10-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FanIn80

I've been through this same dilema many times over, trying to find decent speakers that will work for anything...

Logitech Z-5500 http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/sp...s/224&cl=us,en

Do yourself a favour and ignore that they are made by Logitech. Go to a future shop or best buy and try them out for yourself. If they don't have a demo set up, don't let them talk you into something else. Just find a store with a demo unit. These things will leave just about any other speakers out there in the dust. Hands down.

As for looks... They aren't made by Apple or anything, but they aren't exactly ugly either.

Also, don't let the price scare you. They retail for $500, but you can usually get them on sale somewhere for around $250. Especially on Boxing Day.

You know what, I have a logitech surround speaker system with sub for my computer and now that you mention it, the sound is pretty effing awesome. Especially considering I only paid like $150 or something for it a couple of years ago. I'd for sure check out the system you linked to if I was in the market for something like this.