Theater Receiver
Is Bose really a good option as a home theater receiver?
I want to setup a home theater room and haven't decided which AV receiver to purchase. I have been looking around and apparently Bose is one of the most expensive. But I haven't have a professional or objective opinion. If Bose is not the best option, which one should be?
Yes, Bose is a proprietary manufactured system. Its that way because with the Bose system, everything in the box is all you need.
As far as price goes, when you look at The Bose Lifestyle 48. (The Premium System Surround Sound System) You Get 340 Hours of digital music storage, which features Umusic. Umusic actually learns what type if music is appropriate for what mood. You tell it you like the Beatles, it recommends Elton John, Tell it you like Elton John, It plays Billy Joel. It then learns what type of music you like and will continue to play that type of music for you. You can have 9 presets for that. Its awesome.
AdaptiQ is an automatic calibration system, that customizes the sound to your room type, (wood floors, or carpet, high roof, low roof, furniture type etc.) 10 Mins and your system is optimized for your room. and if you get new furniture...just run it again and your good to go.
Also you get the Jewel Cubes with the 48. (which are NOT made out of paper!!) They give you rich crisp sound. The Jewel Cubes are award winning speakers.And if your looking for expansion through out your home...14 extra rooms of sound can be done. 8 can be done wireless. And you could even use some of your existing stereo speakers. Just because some people cant afford Bose doesn't make Bose bad.
The Bose home theater systems range from $999 - $3999, and are worth every penny.
The Pioneer VSX-821 features a Bluetooth wireless audio option with 550 watts of high powered 5.1 home theater audio playback. Other features include 4 HDMI 1.4a 3-D ready inputs, hi-resolution Dolby and dts multi-channel audio playback from Blu-Ray discs, iPad / iPhone AV playback with battery charger.
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Bluetooth Compatible with Optional AS-BT200 Bluetooth Adapter HDMI (4 In / 1 Out) with 3D, ARC, Deep Color, x.v.Color Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Decoders
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Continuing our mission to bring quality to every level of home entertainment, Onkyo presents the TX-SR309—an entry-level A/V receiver fine-tuned to power your system right out of the box. Set-up is simple and adjustments are easy, thanks to a new overlaid on-screen display...
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Dive into high-quality audio with the THX certified Pioneer VSX1121K 7.1-channel home theater receiver. Providing incredible audio for your favorite movies (including 3D content), music, and more, the VSX1121 goes beyond expectations with a convenient front USB connection to charge and play from your iPod, iPhone, or iPad...
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The Pioneer VSX-1021 is a Home Network Ready AV Receiver featuring a Bluetooth wireless audio option, Apple Airplay, DLNA 1.5 certifications, and Internet Radio Access via vTuner. Other features include 770 watts of high powered 7...
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Enjoy a revolutionary home theater experience with the Yamaha RX-V667 Audio Video Receiver. With 90 watts per 7 channels, 6 HDMI inputs (including a front input), multizone support, and the latest hi-def audio and HDMI specs for upscaling to 1080p, this receiver plays well with all your home theater equipment...
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New at the entry level, the networking ability of the TX-NR509 takes you one step closer to fully integrated home entertainment. Audio files on your computer and streaming internet radio can both now be played through your main system, with fidelity far beyond what you’re used to on a PC...
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Taking the hassle out of home theater, Onkyo presents the HT-S3400 package: a full-featured A/V receiver coupled with a quality six-piece speaker set. To handle the latest Blu-ray, gaming, and cable/satellite devices, the receiver sports four new HDMI inputs...
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Denon DHT1312BA black home theater package 5.1 speakers
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As my editor will verify, I've become somewhat obsessed lately on the idea of building a backyard theater. Now even I have the good sense to realize some of my enthusiasm is nothing more than spring fever (last year it was fish pond). But somehow 2008 feels different... and with a deal like this the odds of me actually following through are tantalizingly realistic (don't ask about the fish).
First, let me back up and explain what a "backyard theater" is. EH has posted a lot of outdoor uber theaters in it's pages, most so far out of our budget it's laughable (if you're not laughing, you're crying). Backyard theaters take a more every-day-guy approach. Often, they're nothing more than a bed sheet, a projector off ebay, and your kids receiver/speakers. And to be honest, that low-budget feel is half the draw - nights like these with friends and neighbors aren't supposed to be full-blown cotillions. Rather, they're meant for sharing an igloo cooler and your favorite movie.
If this is a project you'd be into, I highly recommend doing a bit of research as there's a plethora of great sites out there dedicated to nothing but taking the home theater outside. To get a taste, hit the forums at BackyardTheater.com and go from there.
Once you've sampled the above options and advice, you will appreciate how crazy the price is on today's Widescreen inflatable screen. At 144" diagonal (12' wide, 12' tall) the screen is perfect for 16:9 shows and comes with a integrated pump, stakes, tethers, storage bag and even an extra fuse in case the kids try it out in the pool (our lawyers are gonna love that line). The frame is made from weatherproof/fade-resistant nylon and weighs about 25lbs in all. Setup and breakdown time is minimal and storing the entire screen is at most one shelf in your garage. This widescreen model is also slightly raised to accommodate multiple rows of lawn chairs and hammocks. A cheaper version is set lower to the ground.
Reviews are glowing for the entire line, mostly due to the bang-for-buck nature. Most will admit these are not high-end screens and may only last a couple seasons of use, but compared to the $1k-12k ticket price for the competition, it's a no-brainer.
US $78.00
