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Summary: WOW.....
Review: All I can say is WOW....this system is awesome. We probably won't be going to the movies quite as much now that we can bring theater sound to our living room...this is a great investment and so easy to hook up. We had is ready to go in under 30 minutes. I would recommend to anyone!
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Summary: I love mine.
Review: Bose 3-2-1 is a great choice for people who rent (apartments, houses...). I move a lot and this system allows me to set up in minutes and not wory about cable speghetti. It also removes the need for a bunch of bad[] componants. You get great fm reception and talk radio is clear. I haven't had one dvd rental skip on me since i've had it. Best of all is the sound, bose always sounds good but this thing is amazing. Unless you compare it to another bose surround system you probably won't even recognize that it's not "true" surround.
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Summary: space saver..
Review: bose 321 is a nice stuff and good for the room. the sound is clear and crisp. a lot better than a usual mini component. no need to set up an elaborate sound system because this will do the trick.handy and easy to use. good quality sound for such a small piece. thou a little expensive but no regrets because its a bose. im a satisfied customer. so far i dont have problems. please dont let me have one.
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Summary: Best stereo, average surround
Review: Bose is probably the best sound company out there. So when I got this for my home theater, I had big expectations for the first two-speaker surround system.What I got was a system that has the best stereo sound I've ever heard, but this is supposed to be surround. That's what I don't always experience when I watch a movie. In addition, the system has multiple errors that occur (volume won't turn up all the way, certain DVD sounds won't work properly, skipping on CD's and DVD's, etc.) While this can be easily solved by removing power from the system, I have to do it every 3 to 4 months. Not exactly what I would expect from a top quality company like Bose. If you want a fairly inexpensive Bose system for your household, you should consider this system. But for those who want a full surround experience with the best quality, pass on this one.
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Summary: Easy to setup and use, good sound, but not true surround
Review: Bose promotes this system as simple to setup and use. It is. But, the system is not perfect and it is not true surround. First, it IS very easy to setup. The system includes only three cables. Power cord goes to Bass Module (not a true subwoofer -- I think the crossover might be higher), 25-pin serial cable goes from subwoofer to Preamp/tuner/DVD-CD unit, 9-pin serial cable goes from Preamp/tuner/DVD-CD and splits in half to connect to Left and Right satellite speakers via a proprietary 4-pin left-right-keyed connector. However, if you have any other components -- like a TV -- you aren't done here and you can still wind up with a spider-web of cables behind your furniture. I was disappointed that the system included only an RCA video cable and didn't come with an S-Video cable. Be sure to buy an S-Video cable for $ 25 or so when you buy this system. Second, it is very easy to use. The remote is simple without a lot of extra buttons. The on-screen display is simple and effective. Buttons for major functions are on the top of the Preamp/tuner/DVD-CD module. Unfortunately, the remote only works with the 3-2-1 system and won't control any other components. And, Bose told me that there are no Universal Remotes preprogrammed with 3-2-1 codes. So you'll have to go out and buy a Learning Remote for $ 40 or more to control all of your components with a single remote. The lack of control for other devices does contribute to keeping the Bose remote uncluttered and simple. Note: another reviewer complained that the Eject button on the remote doesn't work. Well, there isn't an eject button on the remote. Besides, why would you want one? You have to go up to the unit to insert or remove a disc anyway. Third, the Bose 3-2-1 sounds pretty good. Have you gone to the store and checked out Surround Sound systems available for about $ 1,000? They are all pretty bad: flimsy, ugly, distorted, poor user interfaces. I don't think you will find a Home-Theater-In-a-Box system that sounds better at this price. And, you won't find a Home-Theater-In-a-Box system at any price that is this easy to setup. You could approximate the ease of setup if you go out and buy a stereo receiver, a DVD player, a subwoofer, bookshelf speakers, and cables for the same price, but you wouldn't have the on-screen system display or the ease-of-use. If you want a 5.1 surround system that sounds as good and has an on-screen display you are going to spend about twice as much. You do lose out on surround sound with the 3-2-1. This is the 3-2-1's biggest drawback. I think that the satellite speakers each contain a pair of speakers: Center channel directed toward the center, rear surround directed toward the outside, front channels directed both to the center and to the outside. This is a whole heck of a lot better than matrix-surround from a stereo, but can't match the effect from five separate satellite speakers. Many reviewers complain that the system doesn't play very loud. I think this is untrue. The volume control setting is a little non-standard though. On most other receivers, maximum volume is achieved by the time you've turned the knob about halfway--anything beyond halfway is just distortion. On the Bose, the system tops out at 100, so at 50 - where most people are used to topping out - the Bose still has plenty of room to crank up. I can hear the system just fine at 25 - 35 at night when the kids are trying to sleep and it sounds really good - and loud - at about 60 when everyone in the house is awake. Don't buy this system if you want to fiddle around fine-tuning your gadgets, if you want to run wires everywhere, or if you want true 5.1 surround sound. Buy this system if you want one that is easy to setup, easy to use, doesn't require you to run wires from the front of your room to the back, and sounds very good.
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Summary: Bose- a foolish purchase
Review: Bose, a company whose advertising budget outspends it's research. I build loudspeakers as a hobby of sorts. While I'm not an engineer I'm well acquainted with the standards of loudspeaker construction: crossovers, drivers, enclosures, etc. I also attend more than a few electronics shows. One thing seems common, Bose is held in virtual contempt by the audio industry and its enthusiasts. I had a pair of old 301s that I tore apart. Amazing, it contained paper woofers of incredibly mediocre quality and a crossover that might have come out of a 1970 era speaker. Add to this that of all the speaker companies on the market- from mass marketeers like JBL and Infinity (which you can get here on Amazon) to specialized manufacturers such as Wilson, JM Labs, ACI, etc- publish their tested specifications ONLY BOSE does not. Presumably to avoid the embarrassment of the Consumer Reports fiasco where Bose was shown up to be the poor quality producer it is. That said, many refuse to face the truth- both the engineering and aural truth- and continue to have faith in the product. Suckers? They're born every minute.
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Summary: Looks great...
Review: But when you get right down to it Bose is 100% marketing,
0% quality. While the pros of this system is its small size, its easy to setup, less wires to work with, and a good looking design. I have found I was very dissapointed with this system overall. The downside were numerous: To me the sound felt too compacted, so I don't think is suited for large rooms, there is no universal remote, lack of component video output and no progressive scan for DVD's plus it's not expandable. Lastly you will have to buy an S-video cable. Please...my Epson printer came supplied with a printer cable...you mean to tell me Bose can't accomodate a buyer with and S-video cable. I have heard a well known radio figure pushing Bose and the superior quality and sound they offer. I tell you what, this system in my opinion is overpriced and after I returned it I found a better system for a better price. If Bose had tweeked this system better it truly would have been an outstanding system. Spending over 1K for a home entertainment system is an investment and Bose didn't make the cut. I don't think I'll buy any other Bose products in the future.
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Summary: Too Much [Money]
Review: Buy this product if you like an easy set-up,and excellent sound quality!! Do not buy this product if you want true surround sound.This system is not even close. It is very easy on the decor of any room and somewhat stylish. The sound quality is second to none but leaves alot to be desired. If your room is too large, forget it. This is for smaller rooms only.Which is why I purchased it. I've listened to systems in the same price range and they couldn't hold a candle to the Bose sound quality. Just don't expect too much and you'll be happy..
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Summary: True Bose Quality
Review: Don't be scared by all those bad reviews - I can truly praise this 3-2-1 system all the way! It is simple to setup, sounds as if you are at the movie theater, and works without any problems. Nothing in or below this price range compares, and you certainly won't find anything easier to setup and enjoy in minutes. I am very statisfied with this system and can only recommend it. Sure, it is not a true surround sound, but I guarantee you it will put some true surround system to shame with its clarity, deep and precise sound.
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Summary: Don't buy the this system!!!
Review: Don't buy this system if you are truly looking for surround sound! The system sounds great but its just not surround sound. You can't feel the bass like other home theaters systems. I have a small living room and even at maximum volume it really didn't get that loud. The second day I had the system it froze with a rental DVD in it. I could not get the DVD out!!! I had to buy a replacement DVD for the video store. Thank god I bought it from Sears with their no haggle return policy. After spending all that money I expected something better from Bose.
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