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Originally Posted by JCE
No audiophile reqd; all you need are ears and something to compare it to other than the TV.
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That "audiophile" thing is really a huge misconception. You really don't need a trained ear to tell the difference. You just need a good point of reference. Most Bose fans swear by these products because they only have TV speakers to compare against and certainly anything will sound better than that.
Bose makes a very niche product, something with brand recognition, sleek/WAF-friendly designs, highly integrated and easy to setup/operate system. So if that is what you want, then Bose is for you. Just be aware that having all the above qualities means you will be sacrificing performance and will be spending a small fortune to get it. My only beef is the misconception that Bose makes a performance-oriented system that is anywhere close to its competitors in that price segment. In terms of sheer performance, the Bose surround systems are no better than basic HTIB systems at five times the price.