In general Bose speakers are mediocre at best ... and highly overpriced. They aim their massive advertising budget at the gullible. I personally wouldn't touch Bose.
Bose get the sound they do (reasonable highs, but inferior midrange) from such small speakers only because the incoming signal is massively equalized. As far as I'm aware both of these sets of double cube speakers, while they could be connected to any surround amp, are essentially useless without the equalizer that is built into the bass module which is intended to be part of the system (but apparently isn't included). So, I'd definitely avoid both.
See the article at the 1st link about Bose.
There are MANY good alternatives to Bose. See the 2nd link for some recommended options at various price ranges ... some even less expensive than the $500 range you are apparently considering.
Belkin's Y Audio Cable lets you connect your PC's sound card with your mini stereo quickly and easily. It's also a convenient way to connect portable CD players and other audio sources with 3.5mm jacks to a stereo receiver or multimedia speakers...
These attractive speaker brackets are specifically designed for mounting your Bose® Acoustimass cube speakers right where you want them. Color: White; each bracket sold individually.
Enjoy in-flight entertainment on your own personal headphones. No need to use airline issued low quality used headphones. This adapter converts the dual prong plug to a standard 3.5mm stereo jack for use with any standard or noise canceling headphones.
Listen to iPod, iPhone and More on Your Car Stereo Many of today's car audio systems have a convenient 1/8 inch minijack audio input for easy hookup of any iPod, iPhone or other portable media player...
Experience enhanced sound from Bose's most affordable, next-generation Acoustimass stereo speakers. The Acoustimass 5 system in black delivers bass that's the deepest and fullest yet. Two single-cube speakers--smaller than ever before--are elegantly designed to fit virtually any decor...
The double-DIN BV9560B from Boss Audio Systems is an affordable way to add DVD entertainment to your vehicle. Enjoy playback of DVDs, CDs, SVCDs, and VCDs. Includes both a USB port and SD/MMC card slot for quick enjoyment of digital media (MP3/WMA/MP4) as well, along with an AM/FM radio with 30 presets...
Pyle's newest in-car entertainment system with GPS has so many features, it's hard to list them all in a single sentence! Start with the 7" widescreen LCD touchscreen, making operation simple, easy, and intuitive...
The double-DIN BV9555 from Boss Audio Systems is an affordable way to add DVD entertainment to your vehicle. Enjoy playback of DVDs, CDs, SVCDs and VCDs. Includes both a USB port and SD/MMC card slot for quick enjoyment of digital media (MP3/WMA/MP4) as well, along with an AM/FM radio with 30 presets...
US $40.00
