Bose vs. Onkyo

[markw]

Now I know that Bose is one of the best when it comes to home theater audio, ...

No offense, but why do you say this? I'm just curious as to how and where these ideas originate.

[mtymightymike]

In terms of the whole package I guess and the simpliness of it all. We have a factory direct outlet store of Bose and went there to see choices. They brought us in a theater and showcased their systems. I have decent knowledge when it comes to home audio, but nothing spectactular.

[markw]

In terms of the whole package I guess and the simpliness of it all. We have a factory direct outlet store of Bose and went there to see choices. They brought us in a theater and showcased their systems. I have decent knowledge when it comes to home audio, but nothing spectactular.

These Bose stores are created specifically to show off Bose HT at it's best. Ideal conditions for their systems, ideal placement of those tiny speakers (stand right here now) , ideal source material which is selected specificallty show off their good points and sweep their failings under the rug.

and, most important of all, nothing to compare it against.

I will say, however, that their human engineering is second to none. I love that remote that comes with their most expensive HT. Now, if only Denon would take a gander.

Seriously, it's the styling, human engineering, ease of setup and operation, size and mystique* you pay for with Bose. Nort the sound.

*NOT that blue thing in the X-Men movies. If It was, I'd have several Bose systems myself

[GMichael]

No offense, but why do you say this? I'm just curious as to how and where these ideas originate.

Almost everwhere other than the real audio world calls Bose the best. Last year I went to Disney Land. While we were at Epcott I noticed a home theater exibit. It was billed as "the ultimate home theater experience." Guess what was inside. Bose! Bose cubes and Bose subs. They carefully explained to us how the tini cubes handle the highs and the sub (which can be hid behind things) would handle the lows. Took me a month to convince my wife that Bose was NOT the best.