Two Questions...


I have my mind set on the Bose Acoustimass 16 Home Entertainment Speaker System...
http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=am16_surround_index
...the "flagship 6.1-channel speaker system" from Bose.

First question, are these worth the price tag? Is there anything else that compares to these speakers? Am I just paying for the name? Are these the best currently in the market? Give me the run down.

Second question, will the Denon AVR-486S: 7.1 CH Home Theater Receiver be good enough to take full advantage of the Bose speaker system?
http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/2120.asp
The speakers are compatible with A/V receivers and amplifiers rated from 10-200 watts per channel, rated from 4 to 8 ohms. The Denon puts out 75 watts per channel.
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Showing 1 response by flrnlamb

I'd go with the little Infinity TSS750 system for the cheepest. Then, for a little bigger, the Polk system at $1k retail is even better. All that used is going to stomp the Bose system sonically, if that matters to you.
The Denon will do well fine for both systems, depending.
Actually, if it were me, I'd look at Sherwood Newcastle's new receiver, with a built in self calibrating Parametric EQ for all channels, including sub! This REEEEEEEEEEALLY helps make the system response (and thus overall sound) INFINITELY more accurate and flat! This is critical if you need to place speakers on the walls folks! I gotta tell ya...
P.S., I've sold Bose in 3 stores over the years.
Good luck