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Bose 3.2.1 GS II Theater System

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Bose Lifestyle 38IVB Theater System

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Product Description
Das 3·2·1 GS DVD Home Entertainment System liefert 2.1-Kanal-Spitzenklang wie im Kino mit lediglich zwei Gemstone Speakers und einem versteckt platzierbaren Acoustimass Modul. Das... More
Das 3·2·1 GS DVD Home Entertainment System liefert 2.1-Kanal-Spitzenklang wie im Kino mit lediglich zwei Gemstone Speakers und einem versteckt platzierbaren Acoustimass Modul. Das System enthält einen eleganten Media Center mit DVD/CD-Player mit HDMI-Ausgang sowie einen UKW/MW-Tuner mit RDS. Less
Innovative system design Every element is engineered to work in harmony with the others for efficient, quality performance. uMusic(R) intelligent playback system Stores the content of... More
Innovative system design Every element is engineered to work in harmony with the others for efficient, quality performance. uMusic(R) intelligent playback system Stores the content of hundreds of CDs on your Lifestyle(R) system, then learns your musical preferences as you listen and automatically selects songs you most likely want to hear. ADAPTiQ(R) audio calibration system Adjusts sound for your room s unique acoustics, speaker placement and listening locations so your Lifestyle(R) system can deliver a quality Bose(R) performance. Bose(R) link Allows you to easily enjoy more music in more places around your home - including outdoors. Proprietary Videostage(R) 5 decoding post-processing circuitry Combined with digital 5.1 decoding and DTS(R), help deliver a high-quality, fivechannel surround sound experience from practically any source - DVDs, videocassettes, stereo CDs, even older mono TV shows and movies. Less
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Key Features   
Front Speaker 2 Way -
Included Components   DVD Player Receiver • DVD Player
Number Of Speakers 2 Speakers 5 Speakers and Subwoofer
TV Resolutions 1080p (1125p) 1080p (1125p)
Audio   
Surround Sound   DTS® Dolby Digital® • DTS®
DVD   
Number of Discs   1 1
Inputs Analog Audio x 4 • Composite x 4 • Digital Audio (Optical) x 2 • Digital Audio (Coaxial) x 1 • Analog Audio 5.1ch -
Outputs Composite x 1 • S-Video x 1 • Component x 1 • Analog Audio x 1 -
Built-in Tuner   - NTSC
OSD Yes: English -
Playback Features   
Remote Control   Yes -
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • VCD • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW -
Playable File Formats MP3 -
Receiver   
Surround Analog Inputs 5.1 Channels x 1 5.1 Channels x 1
Tuner   
Tuner Presets 50 50
Built-in Radio Tuner   AM • FM AM • FM
Miscellaneous   
UPC 017817334723 017817394345
Product ID 20311964 54313411
Product MPN   
MPN LR321-black Lifestyle 38
 
Consumer Reviews
Bose GS II
Bose 3.2.1 GS II Theater System
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Bose 38
Bose Lifestyle 38IVB Theater System
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Product Review Summary

3.2
Based on 60 user reviews
55% recommend this product
5 stars
11
4 stars
21
3 stars
7
2 stars
9
1 star
12
Pros
  • Simple Setup (5)
  • Great Design (4)
  • Rich Features (3)
  • Good Sound (3)
  • Quality Construction (2)
  • Stylish (2)
  • Remote Control (1)
  • Versatile (1)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Multiple Inputs (1)
Cons
  • Lack of Features (2)
  • Lack of Inputs (2)
  • expensive (1)
  • Poorly Built (1)
  • Poor Sound (1)
Good For
  • Movies (6)
  • Small Rooms (4)
  • Music (3)
  • Living Room (3)
  • Large Rooms (2)
  • Home (1)
  • Everyday Use (1)
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Consumer Reviews

rgathright
546

All aboard! Jump on the BOSE Home Entertainment train today!

byrgathright Nov 7, 2008
63 Helpfuls 64 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Requires little space and easy to setup.  MP3 playback.
Cons No HDMI in GS II or headphone port.
Recommended it? Yes

The Bose GS II 321 has surpassed all my expectations with two years of constant and trouble free service.  My neighbors and friends have never asked where the rich sound that powers my football game parties comes from.  DVD's and CD's, in good condition, never skip or hang unexpectantly like other... Read full review »

donc230
167

Complete Home Theater System All In One Box

bydonc230 Nov 27, 2007
63 Helpfuls 64 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Bose, simplicity, outstanding customer support
Cons Bose, not true 5.1, remote not back lit, EXPENSIVE - there are less costly systems
Recommended it? Yes

The Bose 3-2-1 GS Series II is a simple to set up and use, everything in one box, home theater system. The GS Series II improved upon earlier systems with the increased power and additional capabilities that customers have asked for. Expensive, but designed to enhance the viewing experience of the... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.4
Based on 9 user reviews
56% recommend this product
5 stars
2
4 stars
4
3 stars
1
2 stars
1 star
2
Pros
  • Good Sound (5)
  • Stylish (3)
  • Simple Setup (2)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Versatile (2)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Good Value (1)
Cons
  • Poorly Built (2)
  • Lack of Features (2)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Lack of Inputs (1)
Good For
  • Movies (5)
  • Small Rooms (4)
  • Living Room (2)
  • Large Rooms (1)
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Consumer Reviews

6

Great System

byreflexsilver Oct 25, 2005
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Outstanding Sound, Progressive Scan, IR Remote, Slick Design, uMusic, Small Speakers,...
Cons Hard Drive Glitches, Lack of Mid-range Sound, Can't Play Dual-Disc Audio Cds
Recommended it? No

I have had this system for about 7 months now, so hopefully I have experienced all I can and offer you my full personal opinion about the Bose Lifestyle 38.

As a result, I am quite satisfied with the system overall. Too bad it isn't close to perfect, considering the amount of investment... Read full review »

1

Lifestyle Bose 38

bydrgeri Apr 11, 2006
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros The versatility of the system is the biggest asset. The technical support is outstanding.
Cons The biggest downfall has been the inability to load MP3 tracks. I HATE THIS!
Recommended it? Yes

We work from home and were listening to music through our NuTone intercom system. Although we could connect CD players and MP3 players to the NuTone system, it was only a monotone unit. After meeting with several vendors about the retrofit of a whole house stereo system, we elected to purchase the... Read full review »

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