how does this system sound. coud it compete with a $1200. 00 hi fi set up from the 1980's.??
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I think it sounds pretty good and would compare it to many of the sound systems of the 80s ... I get good stereo; it's dolby and digital ... I wouldn't consider this item a top of the line Audio System ... There are better sound systems around, depending on your budget ... The question is do you need a more expensive system ??? ... I have a DVD player hooked up to this and my music CDs play just fine ... The stereo and surround sound quality are pretty good especially since I hooked the satellite speakers behind the couch and the remote woofer on one side of the couch ... Visio makes more expensive systems if you are looking for more and of course, you could always by a Bose System ... My opinion is unless you are a true audiophile, this system is good enough whether you are watching an HD Movie or listening your favorite CDs ... I'm satisfied ... Hope this info is helpful?
755900
Maybe not a $1200 system. If you remember that was a lot of money back then. I was truly surprised though with the clarity and deep bass of the soundbar!
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No. A sound bar is a step up from the speakers on the TV, but still no replacement for actual speakers. A small amp and decent bookshelf speakers will blow just about any soundbar out of the water. Soundbars are about convenience and ease of set up, not so much about sound. I helped a friend put one of these up (without the sub) and it sounded better, but not great.
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Thanks for the reply. I see your point about hooking the sub through to the main speaker outs and then to the L/R fronts. I guess that would be pushing it quite a bit. Thanks for the tips on the powered sub. At $80, I can't really go wrong. One last thing: If I wanted to forgo the rear speakers, could the sub be hooked up to the surround outs or am I letting my complete ignorance show here? Thanks again.
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I would say 80 is really pushing it. With a crowd that big, it'll be difficult to overcome the crowd noise. And the area needed for a party that size will probably be a bit beyond the range of what this system can deliver. The system is geared more towards home theater, so for your specific needs I'd recommend looking elsewhere.
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I would agree that the sound quality goes down a bit after about 75 on a complex or bass heavy track, but it is damn loud at 70. I would get complaints in my apt if I listened to it at 60-65 for more than a short period of time and I can be pretty loud here. If you're looking feel the base at a really loud setting, look for a solid 2.1 system, but I think this is a solid choice for clarity, and base up to a modestly, not get kicked out of your apartment volume level and price.
1679772
That really depends on your taste. The speakers give off a great mid rage, descent highs... Not much for lows though. I have a sub and the system sounds awesome.
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I love this speakers. I have been a fan of these for about 20 years. I think the middle and high range are very good specially considering their price. I think that the set up you are describing will not achieve what I think you are trying to do. If you are thinking of having some kind of background music but not very serious about it perhaps this set up will do the trick. If you are thinking of having people over for a bbq or party I believe your sound will be weak and lacking base. Another issue of concern (depending of your set up) is the distance of your speakers to the source of your music. If the distance is too great, the quality of your sound will suffer. I would recommend using larger speakers. Other wise your sound will just be plain weak and get lost in the open. I would suggest speakers with an 8" woofer or bigger. Hopefully you can set up four of them. Each at a corner pointing down to the space. Hope this helps.
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It is the same system and its a WAAAAAY better deal here on Amazon. The system sounds amazing and actually is better than the $2,000.00 Bose system I had before. It does not come with a receiver though.
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Well, you'll need the TV, you'll need this, you'll need speakers, and cables. And whether it's "great sound" depends on your standards :) It's a pretty fair workhorse, but it's not "hi fi", nor is it 120 Watts of usable power. Figure perhaps 20 ~50 before it starts sounding nasty, and that's very subjective. But I use this on my TV, and it makes me very happy. I can't stand bad sound, but I'm not a snob about it either.
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I returned this item! I had it in a 10 x 10 basement room/mancave and IN MY OPINION the sound wasn't good enough for the 2 of us playing a video game. The subwoofer lacks any kind of "woof". Volume between channels is almost indistinguishable and even with the system at max power I was still left wanting. Hope this helps.
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In that stand point you wont receive quality sound with a 2.1 system it wont matter what high end speakers you throw at it. The technology in your receiver cant produce what you are looking for.
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I'm running mine with a basic Sherwood receiver/amp I bought at Radio Shack for something like $100-200. Sounds great. There are 2 sets of speaker wire inputs on the back of this speaker, so you connect the right speaker wires to one set, and the left speaker wires to the other. I used to have a pair of speakers in my bathroom, but this sounds better. You don't miss the stereo separation you get with 2 speakers at all. In a bathroom having the L&R; channel coming from the same place actually is better, since you hear all the music equally everywhere in the room. I ran the wires to it via the attic and flush mounted it in the ceiling centered over my dual sinks. I'm running mine with a basic Sherwood receiver/amp I bought at Radio Shack for something like $100-200. Sounds great. There are 2 sets of speaker wire inputs on the back of this speaker, so you connect the right speaker wires to one set, and the left speaker wires to the other. I used to have a pair of speakers in my bathroom, but this sounds better. You don't miss the stereo separation you get with 2 speakers at all. In a bathroom having the L&R; channel coming from the same place actually is better, since you hear all the music equally everywhere in the room. I ran the wires to it via the... » Read More I'm running mine with a basic Sherwood receiver/amp I bought at Radio Shack for something like $100-200. Sounds great. There are 2 sets of speaker wire inputs on the back of this speaker, so you connect the right speaker wires to one set, and the left speaker wires to the other. I used to have a pair of speakers in my bathroom, but this sounds better. You don't miss the stereo separation you get with 2 speakers at all. In a bathroom having the L&R; channel coming from the same place actually is better, since you hear all the music equally everywhere in the room. I ran the wires to it via the attic and flush mounted it in the ceiling centered over my dual sinks. « Show Less
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For a HTIB the bass is pretty good but expect it to sound as good as a component speaker system. The woofer is passive so the drive level is just OK
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I did purchase this. Right now we're in the process of re-locating so sadly im leaving in box til we get settled. I actually got this as a replacement for a htib system I bought 5 yrs ago. For what I do with it, basic home theater no designated media room, I have had no problems. This system is a 7.1 so you will get the 2 extra surround that you don't get with the system you mentioned. This system also got good reviews on cnet.com if that helps at all. When I get settled and set up ill try to update.
968114
As a center channel for a 7.1 system, with music playing through it, it sounds good. So for an old receiver it should sound fine.
2019244
Best to go to a Bose store and test both units side-by-side. Bring a CD or DVD that offers excellent sound to compare. On the CD side I usually play a smooth jazz disc which really highlights the mids and highs and play at low volume which really tells the story. On the DVD I play an action flick with considerable surround sound audio so you can see how they compare to a 5.1 system. I think you will find the GS system is worth the extra coin as the mids and highs are very clear while they seem muffled on the regular series II system. Yes both systems seem a bit pricey but unless you really want an exceptional 5.1 or 7.1 audio experience the Bose will provide excellent sound.
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Hey Balaji did you get an answer I'm shopping the same recievers and I'm stuck between the two I hear the onkyo runs super hot maybe the 707 is more comparable, anyway I'm leaning towards the denon 1910 Jeff Helmlinger
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For those who have the 701 already but are thinging about 702. I'd say don't bother. Not an upgrade, at best your moving laterally. Save up a bit longer make a jump to something lme the Audeze lcd 2. That's a very nice upgrade. Save longer jump to lcd 3 now that's not big its huge. But now your looking at Sennheiser hd 800 territory. Nw were talking true audio bliss.