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Suitable for small room (June 21, 2011)
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Reviewed By: Mark S. - Garden Grove, Ca
There is no question Bose is way overpriced. Not even close to being worth what they charge. But if you can accept the price, the performance of the small 2.1 system is decent for a small room. The ONLY reason I purchased, was due to limited space and the lack of any other decent sounding 2.1 systems. You can actually spend far less for a HTIB and get a 5.1 or 7.1 system tha will blow this Bose away. But you just have to have the room! And its true, you cannot connect more than one device to the system at one time since you cannot use both inputs simultaneously. Overall, sound is decent, footprint is small, and the bulld quality is acceptable. Would I buy again? Probably not. There are much better options for your hard earned money. This should be priced around 70-80 percent less.
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Good sound for tight places (May 24, 2011)
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Reviewed By: stephen p. - Long Beach, CA
I purchased this because of its looks, its simplicity, and because it is compact and not primarily for the performance. It met my requirement, so I made the purchase. Its more of a 2.1 system, so you cant ask too much from it, but it is perfect for my apartment.
I'm only disappointed with its value because I'm comparing it to my 7.1 system, that I pieced together for only a few hundred more $ and the sound doesn't come close. I understand it is unfair to compare a 2.1 to a 7.1 sytem, but I'm only knocking the performance to value aspect. If you want something with better performance at a similar price, piece together your own system. Vanns has great prices, watch for their daily sales and you can definitely buy a receiveramp, sub and two front speakers for less than $800. Then add additional speakers when you have the funds. If I had the space, I wouldn't have made this purchase...meaning that I wouldnt purchase this again.
The universal remote is not a strong selling point unless you just use the common channel, volume, numbers, and input button. Mediocre controller.
My HD cable box does not have HDMI outs. I need to use DVI and wanted to connect analog sound to the bose system. You can not connect both the optical and analog input at the same time, so I settled with component running from my cable box and the optical coming from the tv because my tv doesn't allow me to use the correct inputs. The bose system only allows you to use one input source without disconnectingreconnecting wires everytime. If you have HDMI inputs for everything, you should be fine.
I verified that this is correct from another reviewer from another site. They do not sound like the set up I demoed in person before purchasing it online at Vanns and I think this is why. There is a noticeable difference...
Won't decode any DTS-ES or DTS-HD signal, the latter being the most common for Blueray discs. You must step down DTS sources to PCM, losing most of the 5.1 mix and ALL of the magic this system offers with Dolby-encoded content.
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Overpriced Crap (May 18, 2011)
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Reviewed By: John S. - New York, NY
Bose is the most overpriced on the market. After buying I realized that my system was easily beat by other systems for $300 less.
No wonder Bose doesnt allow their products to be reviewed by actually audiophiles.
Performance through research? More like profit through uninformed buyers.
Bose Never again
Review
CineMate GS Series II (January 06, 2011)
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Reviewed By: James I Lyon - Missoula, MT
The speakers were easy to install. Thats always a plus in my book. I am amazed by the sound these small speakers throw out. Considering what I paid for them I believe I got the most bang for my buck. They definately make my home movie viewing a much better experience.
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Bose Home Theater Systems CineMate GS Series II (November 17, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Charlotte P. - West Richland, WA
We just received our new Bose Home Theater-CineMate GS Series II. Easy to install and the quality of the sound is extraordinary, sharp and crystal clear...can hear the crickets in the background...just like if you were really there. It is hard to believe that such wonderful sounds come out of such small speakers. Our old surround sound was good but this is so much better with the quality of the sound and without the bulk of bigger speakers and connecting wires all over the place. Our place is small, so this set-up works perfect for us.
