I'm looking for a small, yet powerful system to be used in my house.
I was looking at buying a new Bose Lifestyle system until I talked to someone who was very against Bose. So I'll just say what I like about the Lifestyle system and anyone who wants, can say what a good alternative is.
What I like:
* 5.1 surround
* very small speakers
* MP3/WMA
* AdaptiQ (I would be okay with just a good 10 band EQ)
* remote that works through walls
* nice design of main unit

I don't mind if the dvd is separate from the amp, from what I've heard, it's better that way.
I know that there's a lot of grudges against the Bose 901, but has Bose gotten any closer to great sound with any of the new models? Does the bitterness still hold water?

So if anyone just loves putting together shopping lists for other people, I'll look through as many lists as I can.
thanks