You'll get a huge anti-Bose bias on this site.
Try this for what will probably be a broader range of opinion:
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/home-video/home-theater-packages/bose/lifestyle-48/PRD_323572_4281crx.aspx
I personally would steer clear of Bose in the price range for this particular product, but the company does offer a unique bundling of features and styling in their products that will appeal to many, so it can be an easy pick if that is what you are looking for.
Try this for what will probably be a broader range of opinion:
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/home-video/home-theater-packages/bose/lifestyle-48/PRD_323572_4281crx.aspx
I personally would steer clear of Bose in the price range for this particular product, but the company does offer a unique bundling of features and styling in their products that will appeal to many, so it can be an easy pick if that is what you are looking for.