Bose® CineMate® Series II Digital Home Theater Speaker System
From BOSE
The Bose® CineMate II speaker system provides high-quality home theater sound to get more from your HDTV experience. Just two compact speakers and a hideaway Acoustimass® module deliver sweeping cinematic sound that puts you in the middle of your movies, games and sports. Proprietary TrueSpace® technology enables this immersive performance--without immersing you in equipment. There are no rear or center speakers, eliminating much of the wiring of traditional 5-speaker systems. Just connect the system right to your TV and control basic functions with a simple four-button remote.
Amazon Sales Rank: #2075 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black Brand: Bose Model: 318842-1100 Dimensions: 25.00" h x 13.00" w x 20.00" l, 34.45 pounds
Bose - Better Sound Through Research Dedication to research and excellence. It's been the Bose approach to better sound since Dr. Amar G. Bose founded the company in 1964. But the commitment actually began years earlier. In the late 1950s, Dr. Bose, then a graduate student, purchased a stereo system based on its impressive technical specifications. The avid music enthusiast was disappointed to discover the speakers didn't reproduce the sound of a live performance--and he became determined to recreate that lifelike audio experience for listeners. After extensive research, Dr. Bose and colleagues introduced the groundbreaking 901 Direct/Reflecting speakers in 1968. Their lifelike sound won immediate and widespread acclaim. Since those early days of 901 speakers, Bose engineers have kept their focus on creating better technology. You'll find that focus exemplified in the CineMate GS Series II home theater speaker system, with advances that ensure premium performance and convenience. The CineMate GS Series II delivers a level of realism that can't be matched by TV speakers alone
Better then expected I have a friend that wanted me to go with him to look at and buy a surround sound system for his lcd tv. I never thought much about "theater in a box" systems, I have a Sony 7.1 AV component system with Polk Audio speakers myself. We went to Best Buy so we could listen to the different systems. Sony's system with Blu-ray built in had no base and sounded lacking. Samsung was the same, as were all the other brands in the $400 - $600 range. Then we came to the Bose. I've gotta say, I was very surprised. The base was rich and full, balanced by the sound of the 2 front speakers that filled your ears with a surround sound 'feel'. Not to mention the fact that you can set it up in about 10 minutes. I'm not saying that it sounded better than my system, but in it's class, I believe that it's the best of the best. Chilling! - WOW! After reading all the reviews (and I mean ALL!) I went shopping. I looked and listened to Denon - Boston Acoustics - Sony - Yamaha and a host of other systems in the $400 to $600 range. Didn't even consider Bose Cinemate Series II because of all the negative reviews. Well actually it ran 50-50. But after being disappointed with all of the above I decided to check the Bose system out. WOW! Sound quality was far superior as well as the build. Bought it. Installed it. I am amazed at the life like sound. You feel it not just hear it. I had JBL Control Monitors hooked up to my 60" plasma and could not even imagine this small system sounding better. But it does! I seriously don't know what the critics are talking about. Bottom Line: If you are looking for the best value, quality & sound for your HDTV in the $400 to $600 range, then you cannot beat this system.
