Does Bose know that they are hated?

[IsmaVA]

One thing that most people don't know is that BOSE does a lot of research in areas other than audio, like vibration analisys, adaptative control systems to name just a few.

Maybe they are like pharmaceutical companies, overpricing the product to fiance other ventures . . .

[CWS]

IMO

I owned a Bose Acoustimass setup for several years. I was mostly happy with, it was easy to move (small size) while I was in college and sounded great for parties (Loud and Boomy). Now that I have been in a house for several years I now appreciate more natural and accurate speakers. They sell well because they are marketed VERY heavily. The pricing remains high because of their tight dealer pricing controls and high demand. I bought mine on the grey market and saved 50% I would not have bought them for full price. When customer's demand for Bose lower's so will the price or potentially they could mod the product to increase demand. Bottom line as others have said if they sell well then they will continue to do what they are doing it works.