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Old 10-18-08   #1 (permalink)
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Default A little insight into BOSE speakers...and why you should steer clear!!

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As a part of a small sect of audio enthusiests who loathe the company Bose Corp. for its marketing deception, shortcutting in manufacturing, and shameless consumer trickery, I was recently passed on a website written by a "Bose-o-phile", who was defending the company. Upon reading his site, I vowed to represent our side: the TRUTH. However, knowing very little about the products themselves other than the fact that they sound bad for the price, I took it upon myself to audition the Bose AM-15 and perform a little "surgery" on them while I was at it. The review on this page is directed towards the Acoustimass-15, one of Bose's most popular systems, and holds truths to the entire Acoustimass and Lifestyle series products as well. After all, the Lifestyle system is merely Acoustimass speakers packaged with a Bose integrated preamp. The AM-15 is priced at US$1299.99 MSRP. When you are done reading, check out my Bose alternatives page here.
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good read but anybody who knows anything about audio equipment allready knows bose is overpriced overmarkeded junk.
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Nice read. +Rep. And to think I used to be blind hailing my TriPorts as the "it" cans.. /sigh.
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Hmm this is the first time I've heard anyone hate on Bose.
Maybe I'm just a n00b. haha good thing I caught this before I opened up the wallet.

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Hmm this is the first time I've heard anyone hate on Bose.
Maybe I'm just a n00b. haha good thing I caught this before I opened up the wallet.
lol yea good thing if your looking for headphones make a thread and we can help you try and find the best pair for your budget and your likeing.

oh and about the bose hate your gona find a lot of it here. mention these two words and you will get a flame/bash thread in no time "BOSE and Skullcandy" < stay away from them.
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wow, that is an in depth article. I knew Bose was hype, but never had it explained as to exactly why.
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Good Read,

`MUSIC to my eyes` sort of PUN intended


has got ALL my arguments with `BOSEphiles` covered PERFECTLY!!!!

I never understood how BOSE didnt suffer when they produced clear acrylic models of thier speakers so you could SEE how CRAPLY they were made!!

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BTW How do I +REP the guy who wrote the article? LOL!
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BOSE = Same thing as Monster is to cables.

They make tons of money though.

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Great. Now your thread necro-ing has rotten zombie threads walking around. Good work buddy.

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Bose while overpriced are nowhere near as bad as most people say. A turbocharged WRX will beat a Porsche but which would you rather?
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