Bose Acoustimass 6 Home Entertainment - Speaker System, 5.1-channel surround sound

Average customer rating:

Very disappointed

I'm soooo glad I unloaded these on someone else

sounds like a theatre

Not worth the money or hype!

The best entry level home theater system.

Bose Acoustimass 6 Home Entertainment - Speaker System, 5.1-channel surround sound - Black

Manufacturer: Bose
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Five Virtually Invisible® cube speakers

Designed to work with your 5.1-channel components

Newly engineered powered Acoustimass® module

ASIN: B00006WNKR

Product Description

The innovation driving the Acoustimass® 6 speaker system is the powered Acoustimass module. Free from the audible distortion that can betray its location, the Acoustimass module can be placed anywherebehind furniture or drapes, for exampleand the rich, broad spectrum of music and movie sound appears to come from the small cube speakers. Innovative Bose technologies let you hear new details and nuances even in your most played favorites. The system's five Virtually Invisible® cube speakers deliver vivid and lifelike music and movie performance. Just 3 inches square, these small speakers faithfully reproduce the clarity and natural sound of a live performance. The Acoustimass 6 speaker system is designed to blend effortlessly with your décor. Accessory mounting options allow each small cube speaker to be mounted to your walls or elegantly displayed on speaker stands.

Customer Reviews:

Very disappointed.......2007-04-26

I'm no Audiophile as it were but I know quality when I hear it. I purchased the Acoustimass 6 (gen IV) on my belief and word on the street that Bose is the best. I'm sad to say don't believe the hype. They are good but not $899 good. The Bass is lame and the treble on the center channel drowns out the rest of the action if anyone is talking in the foreground. I'm running a Pioneer vsx2016 which is an awesome product. Anyway I plan to stay within this price range but take my business elsewhere, any suggestions? They are going to go back next week.

I'm soooo glad I unloaded these on someone else.......2006-06-02

I ditched my AM6 speakers through eBay and bought some good speakers instead. Anyone who likes Bose must only have their clock radio as a point of reference. I was able to sucker some chump into paying $400 for my Bose AM6 speakers, which I turned around into a set of Athena .5 speakers and a 10" Velodyne sub. All running from the same Pioneer VSX-D711 AV receiver as the Bose. My new speakers set me back about $350, leaving money left over for speaker wire and stands.
So, why am I so harsh on the Bose AM6 speakers? Well, they do look nice, but... they use proprietary speaker wires with speacial plugs. So, you have to use their wiring which really reduces the options for running wiring for the back surrounds. The small size is nice, but having speaker wire hanging out in plain site pretty much sucks.
Speaking of sucking, let's adress the major shortcoming of almost ALL Bose products, they just don't sound good. My budget Athena .5 speakers have a 1" tweeter and a 4" driver. This combo does a pretty good job of covering down to around 80Hz where the sub fills in. Not completely flat, but really nice for the price and signficantly better than what the Bose AM6 can do with its single 2.5" driver per speaker. The Velodyne sub can hit 30Hz and really fill in the low end, while the bass module (I refuse to call that Bose thingy a sub) doesn't get any where near that. And, since all 5 speakers are cabled through the bass module, you're really stuck finding a good place to hide it in your room.
So, what does all this mean? When watching a Dolby Digital or DTS movie, I can now actually notice the low frequency effects, and even feel them. with the Bose, you get muddled farting from the bass module (and, I suspect the cross over on the bass module is set pretty high in an attempt to compensate for the Bose Cubes' misserable low to mid range response, so you know where the sound is coming from, sort of distracting).
The overall sound stage is now much better with the new speakers, too. The Bose cubes were too easily localized, and didn't fill in the room very well. But... most important: when watching a movie, we can now actually hear the dialog! With the Bose AM6, it seemed like the music sound track and other ambiant sounds were constantly overwhelming the dialog. Turns out, this was due to the fact that crappy little cube speakers aren't able to effectively produce sound in that low to mid frequency range, where most dialog lives. Take a look at all the traditional center channel speakers everyone else sells, they usually feature a single tweeter and two or more mid-range drivers of decent size (4" to 6" depending on cost). Now, compare that to the single 2.5" driver found in the Bose cube "center channel". Which one do you think will do a better job of reproducing the full frequency of sound needed to enjoy a movie?
Sorry to ramble a bit, but I was a chump when I fell for the Bose marketing hype/BS. Now that I've learned that I can get significantly better sound for 1/2 the cost (and I'm sure there are scores of other options), I'd hate to see someone else get suckered in by the hype. So, go back to Amazon's speaker section and try something else; Athena is a great brand;) and I'm sure there are lots of other choices...

sounds like a theatre.......2006-02-03

thanx for a great system...my living room now sounds like a full theatre...it's hard to believe so much sound comes out of speakers so small I got a great b-day present..thanx

Not worth the money or hype!.......2005-10-31

I heard this set at my Grandfather's friend's house. I think the fella spent like $750.00 on it from a local outlet mall. What a waste of well earned retirement money! He had a higher end Marantz receiver firing these puppies, and let me tell you the receiver was being shamefully wasted on these speakers. The lower end frequencies were o.k. and the highs were sufficient. What I felt was missing was the solid mids and voice presence. Don't get me wrong, music sounded good. But, trying to watch a movie was like riding in a car with huge subs and tweeters in the front door pillars. The lack of mid-bass was a huge downfall with these speakers.
I spent $200.00 less on a set of Dahlquist 5.1A and feel like they sound like $1000.00 speakers. They have an even frequency response all the way across. In my opinion they look a whole lot better mounted too. I'm running them with a Marantz SR6200 DTS receiver and they perform flawlessly. I would totally recommend anyone that's considering a BOOOSE system to reconsider and shop around. GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH, DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!

The best entry level home theater system........2005-10-27

Use this system with a minimum of a 80 watt Onkyo receiver and digital output enabled DVD player (Sony is good enough). Be sure to use Monster cables or GE for interconnect. Cables do matter. Buy the speaker stands for the small speakers because it is very convinient. Sound is awesome and astounding. Drums sound like drums and some effects are really like a real theater sound.

If you have a lousy receiver or DVD player, do not blame Bose for the sound. Also, you need to have a nice large hall to keep this.

IF YOU DO NOT USE DIGITAL OUTPUT OF DVD PLAYER, IT WILL BE LOUSY.

I now feel, I should have brought the lifestyle system along with this system BECAUSE, when you buy all the necessary things for the home theater, if it is good, the price will be appox that of the lifestyle system of Bose.

And because lifestyle is from Bose itself, sound will be optimal. So, think how much it is going to cost together if you are going to buy everything together. Then make the decision.

Really, the receiver and DVD players separately are much heavier and bulkier than lifestyle.

Product Description

The LL-T2010W display delivers solid reproduction for professionals. The LL-T2010W achieves a high-speed 25-millisecond response time, for sharp delineation of quickly moving images without latent images or ghosting. In addition, this monitor features a wide viewing angle of 170 degrees both the vertical and horizontal directions with minimal chroma changes from one extreme to the other. This is ideal for displaying moving picture content.The low reflectance of approximately 1.5% is achieved by the LL-T2010W using the original idea of eliminating reflected light with light interference or cancellation. This greatly reduces screen glare due to indoor lights etc., and black is solid even in bright rooms, so letters and pictures are displayed without vividness. In addition to a 15-pin mini D-sub connector for analog signal input, the LL-T2010W is equipped with a DVI-I connector that can handle digital or analog signals. The monitor can thereby be shared by two computers, and is capable of handling any future computer upgrades.The monitor is compatible with the "sRGB" international standard for color reproduction. By performing color conversion that adjusts to liquid crystal characteristics, the LL-T2010W display pictures with the original natural tones, and color matching is achieved with sRGB-compatible peripheral equipment. The display is also compatible with ICC profiles, and is capable of color matching in ICC profile-compatible applications. The LL-T2010W is designed to conserve power, with a low power consumption of 5.5 W while in standby mode.

Average customer rating:

Great cans!!!

AKG K 240 DF Studio Headphones

Manufacturer: AKG
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Type: Semi-open, Circumaural

Freq. Range: 15-20kHz Sensitivity: 88dB/mW Rated Impedance: 600 ohms

Cable: 9' 9" single side mount

Connector: 1/4" stereo phone plug

Weight: 240g (8.5 oz.)

ASIN: B0002H0DI0

Product Description

The K 240 DF follows the criteria specified by the Institute of Radio Technology (IRT) in Munich for a "diffuse field" equalization curve that provides headphone listeners with the sound pattern, characteristic of a room with reflective, non-anechoic surfaces. Each K 240 DF is rigorously tested to assure strict adherence to the IRT standards for frequency response, channel separation and sensitivity.

Customer Reviews:

Great cans!!!.......2006-05-04

These are NOT for your average music lover or mp3 fanatic. Requiring a decent headphone amp, these things are targetted more for music CREATORS. DJs, pro & home studio people, musicians..etc.

These are one of the few "flat" cans you can get. So these are great for "portable studios" or field work.

Just a recommendation... for laptop users... the Turtle Beach Advantage Micro is decent enough to drive these cans. :)

Product Description

Replaces 392, AG3, SR41W, LR41. Sony's top-rated batteries provide an excellent combination of high energy and continuous voltage supply. These batteries provide long shelf life for back up energy purposes together with ideal temperature resistance and superior storage capacity. Sony batteries are guaranteed to provide optimal performance throughout the life of the battery. For watches or electronics. Simply the best.

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AIWA CD Sports Belt

Manufacturer: Aiwa
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Allows carrying your CD Player at your waist

Comfortable and secure support

Adjustable belt

Neoprene material is lightweight yet weather resistant

Zippered pocket for CD Player and accessories

ASIN: B00008ACQM

Average customer rating:

Very reliable. Easier than setting up a Wi-Fi network.

Works well with no issues

3com Pccard Wireless Bluetooth Nic - No Goved

Manufacturer: 3Com
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Notebook Cards | Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B00006BA48

Product Description

For spontaneous connections between your notebook PC and other Bluetooth devices, as well as "light" network access, choose 3Com's Bluetooth PC Card. Securely share files with other Bluetooth PCs, synchronize your handheld, connect to the LAN through a Bluetooth access point, or dial up the network with a Bluetooth cell phone. It's the simple way to connect your world.

Customer Reviews:

Very reliable. Easier than setting up a Wi-Fi network........2003-03-26

I've used this 3Com Bluetooth PC card for about a year now to print wirelessly to my HP 995 Bluetooth printer, and I've found it to be extremely reliable. I can output up to 30 feet away. And installing the 3Com Bluetooth card was certainly easier than setting up a Wi-Fi network in my home (something I'm not keen to do, especially since high speed internet access is not yet available in my area).

The 3Com Bluetooth PC card slid easily into one of my laptop's open PC card bays. Loading the software was also very straightforward. A "Bluetooth Connections Manager" was established on my desktop, which monitors (or restores) the Bluetooth link with every available Bluetooth device in the area (whether it is on or off). And if the software ever develops a glitch, the program is easily fixed (without having to reinstall it) simply by clicking the "repair" option in the "Add or Remove Programs" section of Windows XP.

I've now inserted 3Com Bluetooth PC cards into all of my laptops which enables me to print wirelessly to the HP 995 printers I have in both my home - and in my office. The 3Com Bluetooth PC card even allows me to output wirelessly - while I'm on the road - when I use my Bluetooth enabled HP 450 cbi mobile printer, which also works extremely well.

I don't sync with my Palm 515 via Bluetooth, although I could. And I don't own any other Bluetooth devices, such as phones or headsets. Even so, the 3Com Bluetooth PC card has still proven to be invaluable since it allows me to print from across the room - while I sit in my favorite chair -- and watch TV! After all, isn't this what (in-the-home) mobile computing is all about?

If you'd like to enjoy the freedom of mobile computing - and remote printing - without having to set up a Wi-Fi network in your home, using a 3Com Bluetooth PC card might be an easier way to go. It certainly was for me. I highly recommend it!

Works well with no issues.......2002-09-19

I'm using it regularly with my T68m for file(backgrounds) and Internet access via AT&T Wireless GPRS service.

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Aopen Mini Tower Black 300W Power Supply MB 915Gm Socket 775 Keyboard/Mouse/Speaker ( 95.M3919.001 )

Manufacturer: AOpen
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Uninterrupted Power Supplies | Batteries, Chargers & Power Supplies | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B0009PXGUW

Product Description

AOpen is an established market leader, from motherboards to monitors, to multimedia add-on cards, and more. With AOpen products, you are guaranteed the latest in technology development at competitive prices. And because AOpen controls design and manufacturing, from the drawing board to the finished product, the quality of that product is ensured.PRODUCT FEATURES:Mid-range size provides a new choice for those seeking something intermediate between a small form factor and full-size system, offers a combination of practicality and economy;Provides two large and two small drive bays, the drive bays are vertical and include a spring-loaded cover, giving the over all design a clean appearance;Special heat dissipation design, in a case that is more compact than those in systems of the same class on the market, while achieving greater cooling efficiency;While only 145mm in width, the system still allows installation of a standard-height PCI card;Clean, uncluttered front panel design offers a stately look, with black chassis, silver accents and chrome power button conveying a professional feel;The chassis, keyboard and mouse utilize an LED that gives off a blue-tinted flow, creating a mesmerizing visual effect, and giving the system a more unified feel than typical products.

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Acer America Corp. LX.A5506.014 AMD Sempron 3000 60 GB HD

Manufacturer: Acer America Corp.
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Kitchen

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ASIN: B000CSAMLM

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Aspire 3003WLCi Notebook ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Professional Processor: Mobile AMD Sempron 3000+ (128KB L2 cache, 1.80GHz, up to 1600MHz system bus) Memory: 512MB (256/256) DDR333 SDRAM Storage: 60GB hard drive, integrated CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive TFT Display: 15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) Graphics: SiSM760GX chipset with integrated Mirage2 graphics Connectivity: 802.11b/g WLAN, 10/100 LAN, V.92 modemMANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 1 YEARS Model: LX.A5506.014

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Kingston is the world's largest independent memory manufacturer. In today's performance-driven environment, memory upgrades provide an easy, economical alternative to increase system performance. Every memory product Kingston offers is designed to help you get maximum performance at the best price to you.This memory is designed for Fujitsu ErgoPro , ErgoPro x365/500, ErgoPro x365/CL400, ErgoPro x565/450, ErgoPro x565/500; MICRON - NetFRAME NF3100/3101, NetFRAME NF3100/3101 (PIII); Zenith - Express5800 LS2400, Express5800 MC2400.This memory is designed for Cisco MC3810.

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AeroCool is committed to share its technical expertise and innovative design in providing total solution for thermal management. AeroCool offers the latest cooling technology and solution for industrial and personal computers. Its strengths lie in R&D abilities, advance manufacturing facilities, strong cooperative partners and high performance and unique products.

Aerocool UV Led (Green/Blue) 80MM Case Fan

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Aerocool UV Led (Green/Blue) 80MM Case Fan

Manufacturer: AeroCool
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics