Everything is getting smaller and thinner
The Bose productline seems to be very hip (maybe target foir the Gen X), since you can hide them virtually anywhere. I personally don't like the sound, and speakers aren't visually stunning as those people's lifestyle. But, whatta Hell do I know about interior design. If the size is the main issue. There are other alternatives.
The Paradigm Cinema Series- I was very impressed by the sound of these speakers for the size. Match those with 8, 10" sub with a 100-150 RMS sub. It does a great job for a small/ S. Medium HT.
Polk- I remember seeing the HT package by Polk Audio few years back. They too offer Satelite/Sub combo. I was also impressed for that application purposes, and I bet you can get these for much less than the original MSRP today.
And, much more companies offer similar products.
If anybody is much satisfied with Bose products, then I'm more than happy for them. It's their ultimate joy, I have my own.
If anything, can we start bashing on wall-mount flat panel speakers? I own B&W speakers that I love, but they have these wall mount speakers and man..............
Keep spinning your LPs, if you got them sittin in the attick, please donate them to me. LOL.