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I need a new Music System - anyone got a BOSE?

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TerriHatchetJob · 07/04/2008 10:43

The adverts make this system sound good. Are they?

If not, can anyone else recommend a good system, particularly for playing CDs

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MrsDepp · 07/04/2008 15:18

Do you mean the wave?

We have had one for a few years now, the sound is indeed much better than you would expect from its size, it's just a question of whether you're prepared to pay the rather eye-watering price for it. It was DH's purchase!

They do have showrooms scattered around, if you want to have a listen first...

southeastastra · 07/04/2008 15:20

ooh i'd love a bose

and especially those earphones that block out all sound. could do with them now.

TheBlonde · 07/04/2008 15:20

we have this one instead of the bose creative

Earlybird · 07/04/2008 15:51

I have a Bose system, with cd player/tuner/speakers, and have been very happy with it. Sound is brilliant (it is about 10 years old now).

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TerriHatchetJob · 07/04/2008 16:21

Thanks for your replies. Yes, I was talking about the wave MrsDepp. I've looked at the Bose for £499 but I don't mind the cost (in whatever I buy) as I've learnt the hard way that you get what you pay for!

That Creative one you have theBlonde is a great price. Do you reckon it is as good?

I'm just trying to avoid getting that awful tinny sound you get on cheaper systems - I'm assuming the Creative doesn't do this TheBlond?

And Earlybird, does the sound really fill the room in quality sound like the advert says?

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ChopsTheDuck · 07/04/2008 16:40

We have a technics. The sound quality on it is lovely. It's this one here I would recomend it, but then I haven't really looked at bose systems.
I do have bose earphones and bose computer speakers, and they are great. I love their earphones.

ChopsTheDuck · 07/04/2008 16:43

everywhere I look online, mine has 5 stars, it's def worth a look at.

Earlybird · 07/04/2008 17:00

Terri - even my 'old' system gives a fabulous sound, and does 'fill the room'. I will definitely look at Bose again when I next look for sound equipment.

BeauLocks · 07/04/2008 17:01

We have these. They are fab. As is their stand-your-ipod-in thing.

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TerriHatchetJob · 07/04/2008 17:03

Thnks ChopsTheDuck. That one has had fab reviews. I couldn't find the price amongst all the reviews though! Any idea what you paid?

So can you plug yours into the TV and get the surround sound whilst watching DVDs?

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ChopsTheDuck · 07/04/2008 17:10

yep, it's jsut like being in the cinema! I think we paid about £450, Id have to check with dp. We've had it a couple of years now.

ChopsTheDuck · 07/04/2008 17:13

There are two set ups. It seems to retail for around £500, depending if you include the dvd player in. We got the option wihtout the dvd player because we had recently bought a good one, and it was a bit cheaper.

TeriHatchetJob · 07/04/2008 17:17

OK. Thanks for that.

This is all helpful. If any more recommendations come in I'll make a short list and order something.

Can't wait to 'fill my room'!

TheBlonde · 07/04/2008 17:42

v happy with the creative, we have 2

iirc you can't adjust the bass, treble etc on the bose (but I might have just imagined that)

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