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Cheap HT and, forgive me, Bose

I keep my music and TV systems completely separate and don't care much about the TV. But, for reasons I'll spare you, I'm thinking about a very basic, cheap, easy-to-set up HT system for one room and find the alleged simple, wireless, DVD player included Bose 3.2.1 GS Series II appealing in concept at $1100. However, have picked up on the fact that no one on Agon seems to have much regard for the brand, was wondering what other recommends the board might have.
mgoodwin
matchstikman
205 posts
 
You could try something like this:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-SYDAL81QXqD/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=37600&I=158HTDW700

The thing about the Bose setup, which I wouldn't mind getting myself, is the cost of the thing. It's cheap plastic construction and the price is about 1k. If the thing sold for about $199, I would get one myself.
royy
148 posts
 
I have a Logitech Z-5450 THX certified with wireless surrounds.
Sounds amazing for $295 @ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836121133
It has 2 optical and 1 coaxial digital inputs and uses high quality full range drivers.

http://images.google.com/images?q=logitech%20z-5450&sourceid=mozilla-search&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&percentage_served=100&sa=N&tab=wi

Do a search for reviews.
pabelson
344 posts
 
The only reason to consider that Bose system is if you cannot accommodate 5 speakers for some reason. I'd also stay away from any system employing single-driver satellites. You can buy a name-brand (e.g. Sony, Yamaha, Pioneer) receiver for under $200 if you shop around (check J&R), plus a DVD player for $50-60. For speakers, go with Paradigms: 4 Atoms, a CC-170, and a PDR-8 sub. The whole kit should cost you about $1200.
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