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Bose Lifestyle 38IVB Theater System

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Bose 3.2.1 GSIII Theater System with Wireless Speakers

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Product Description
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
This compact home theater system is packed with exclusive technologies, including a Videostage® 5 decoder and TrueSpace® surround for an all-encompassing audio and video experience.
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Key Features   
Wireless Speakers   - With Wireless Speakers
Front Speaker - 1 Way
Included Components   Receiver • DVD Player DVD Player
Number Of Speakers 5 Speakers and Subwoofer 2 Speakers
TV Resolutions 1080p (1125p) 720p (750p) • 1080i (1125i) • 1080p (1125p)
Audio   
Surround Sound   Dolby Digital® • DTS® -
DVD   
Number of Discs   1 1
Inputs - Composite x 1 • S-Video x 1 • Analog Audio x 3 • Digital Audio (Optical) x 1 • Digital Audio (Coaxial) x 3
Progressive Scan   - With Progressive Scan
Outputs - Composite x 1 • S-Video x 1 • Component x 1 • HDMI x 1
Built-in Tuner   NTSC -
Playback Features   
Playable Disk Types - DVD Video • DVD-R • DVD+R • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW
Playable File Formats - MP3
Receiver   
Surround Analog Inputs 5.1 Channels x 1 -
Tuner   
Tuner Presets 50 20
Built-in Radio Tuner   AM • FM -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 017817394345 017817493482
Product ID 54313411 87738172
Product MPN   
MPN Lifestyle 38 321GSIIIBK
 
Consumer Reviews
Bose 38
Bose Lifestyle 38IVB Theater System
From $2,999.99
Bose GSIII
Bose 3.2.1 GSIII Theater System with Wireless Speakers
$999.00

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 »

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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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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 4 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
1
4 stars
2
3 stars
1
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Great Design (4)
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Compact (3)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Good Value (2)
  • Stylish (2)
  • Good Sound (2)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
Cons
  • Difficult Setup (3)
  • No Remote Control (3)
  • expensive (1)
Good For
  • Movies (4)
  • Home (4)
  • Small Rooms (3)
  • Everyday Use (3)
  • Music (3)
  • Living Room (1)
  • Women (1)
  • Large Rooms (1)
  • Gaming (1)
  • Men (1)
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Consumer Reviews

425

this sound system sounds fantastic in almost every way

bydrrahimfazel Apr 17, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great Design, Easy to Use, Good Value
Cons expensive
Recommended it? Yes

this bose home theater system is pricey but is well worth the price because of its high fidelity sound and crisp and clear quality. It is not too bukly and doesn't need much explanation because it is a bose. it is not the best on teh market, but provides competetive quality for most intermediate... Read full review »

10

Quality

bybob0909 Mar 30, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great Design, Compact
Cons Difficult Setup, No Remote Control
Recommended it? Yes

well first off its a bose i dnt really think i have to say any more except that this very expensive Read full review »

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