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question about BOSE reputation

I have never listened to a BOSE system but I have heard that many audiophiles "hate" this brand. Is this brand really that bad for the money? The other day I saw in the Bose web page a home theater system, the Lifestyle 50, which retails for $3700. I was wondering if there are a lot of options better than Bose for much less money. For example, do you guys think that I can go better with a Denon receiver and some not too expensive speakers from...B&W or Infinity for example? If so, which would be the least expensive Denon A/V receiver and B&W or Infinity speakers to beat away that $3700 Bose system? How much would that system be? Your comments and suggestions will be highly appreciated. Thanks. Jair
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sugarbrie
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Jeff, Its not my HT System. The poster asked for a system under $3700 that blows the Bose away. I did it with lots of extras and $600 to spare.
sugarbrie
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I think the Bose system is an HT system with CD/Tuner built-in. Se let's see... All Brand New.. 2 Pairs of B&W DM302 at $250 each; a CC-3 Center $180; with a HSU VTF-2 Sub $500. That's $1180... Add a Stan Warren modified Pioneer DVD player $500. Onkyo TXDS595 HT Receiver (75 watts X 5) $500.
(Now up to $2180.) Now we need MIT T2 speaker cables X 5, interconnets for the DVD Player, Digital and video cables $600. 2 pair of B&W speaker stands $160. Monster HTS2000 power strip $150. Total is $3090. That leaves you $600 to buy lots of CDs and DVDs. Happy Listening.
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