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Thread: Bose Lifestyle Alternatives |
    
New member Username: Marshabrady3
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 06:13 pm: |
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Hey
I recently visited a Bose showroom and was impressed by the sound quality. I am now considering purchasing a 'Bose lifestyle 5' system at about £800/$1500. But I have since seen reviews saying that Bose is overpriced and not good at all! I am a beginner at this but want something with better sound quality than my small Sony hifi. I want a small but crisp sounding speaker system with a CD/radio player that provides an input for my computer sound as well. Can anyone suggest a better setup at a cheaper price which won't take up a lot of room?
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Bronze Member Username: Walt_h
Tustin,
CA
USA
Post Number: 15
Registered: Jun-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 07:51 pm: |
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Beth-its not that the Bose lifestyle 5 is bad. It's just that it is not a good value. Bose puts a great deal into marketing and advertising. You, the customer pay for that. At best-price aside-it is only mediocre equipment. There are numerous alternatives. An equivalent sounding system shouldn't cost more than about $400-600 USD. In the UK, these guys can point you to something better and cheaper:
Sevenoaks Sound & Vision: 144-148 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8AX. Tel: 020-7837 7540
Sevenoaks Sound & Vision:79/81 Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 5BU Tel: 020-8886 2777
They apparently have stores in most mid-to-large cities in UK.
Most of the Japanese and Korean electronics companies (except Sony) offer great value. Even UK companies like Arcam with their A65 model offer great value. Also NAD offers high value equipment in their all-in-one receivers. Check 'em out first - - -- good luck!  |
Silver Member Username: Edison
Glendale,
CA
US
Post Number: 503
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 03:40 am: |
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Check www.hifi.com
Their stuff sounds as good for a lot less!
Looks similar as well.
You can buy one for about 1/3 the price.
If you are impressed with Bose, you are in for a treat - when you want to move up to a bigger system
Post it if you want to go that rout, and you will get suggestions to the land of sonic haven. |
Gold Member Username: John_a
Post Number: 2051
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 02:10 am: |
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Beth,
Walter is right. Also check out www.bada.co.uk for a dealer in your area. You could also get a maganzine such as HiFi choice or HiFi News and see their listings of recommended gear. Bose is unlikely to be there. There are reasons for that.
Computer input is no problem, with any system. Everything there depends on your computer input. In the worst case all you need is a separate ADC, and these are not expensive. |
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| Posted on Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 10:31 am: |
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I would consider checking out Orbaudio. They are a web-based company that makes very nice sounding speakers for a good price. Visit www.orbaudio.com. I presume they ship anywhere, since they do not have showrooms or stores. I have their stereo speaker system, which I really like and is also quite handsome. They also sell home theatre systems.
[Also note: I am in no way affiliated with Orbaudio, I just happen to like what I bought from them].
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martin thien Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 07:39 am: |
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I love music and need a sound system also. Problem is I am doing business in Vietnam and get a little bit in buying brand new audio system here. There are a lot of used thing here but almost brand DENON, BOSE, WHAFEDALE, HARMAN...I am a beginer and need suggest for a audio system appx. 1000$US. |
Silver Member Username: Gman
Mt. Pleasant,
SC
Post Number: 601
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 07, 2004 - 12:06 pm: |
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Do you want a stereo system or an AV surround sound system? Obviously you can get a much higher quality stereo system for $1,000 than you can an AV surround system. |
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